Bridge and Road Resurfacing Projects on I-75 from M-15 to County Line Start Monday
This project includes resurfacing I-75, repairing 11 bridges, drainage improvements, culvert replacements, signs, and guardrail.
Reduce Driving and Win Prizes – SEMCOG Commuter Challenge Starts May 1
Sign up and find your green commute options using Commuter Connect and record your trips for the chance to win prizes.
Ferndale Students Travel to Europe to Experience Culture in Person
Through travel, students were able to change their outlook on the inter connectivity of the world we live in and shared these life-changing experiences.
New Interactive Map Shows Underground Railroad Locations Across Michigan
“It underscores the power of place, connecting people to the outdoors, neighborhoods, structures and history, and encouraging stewardship and care of important historic sites.”
Explore: Dow Gardens Whiting Forest Canopy Walk in Midland
Explore: Dow Gardens Whiting Forest Canopy Walk in Midland (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 2, 2018) Midland, MI- “There is a perceived sense of danger. Perceived is the key,” said Mike Whiting, President of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation of the new canopy walk at Whiting Forest in Dow Gardens. “There’s an adrenaline…
Explore: Blue Water River Walk in Port Huron
Explore: Blue Water River Walk in Port Huron (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 29, 2018) Port Huron, MI – I spent a drizzly Sunday morning in one of my favorite writing spots – Port Huron. This has all one needs for a beautiful day away, just an hour from SE Oakland County. The Great Lakes Maritime…
Reporter Food: Toast ‘n Jams in Muskegon
Reporter Food: Toast ‘n Jams in Muskegon Muskegon, MI -One of the great things about traveling around Michigan is finding memorable dining experiences. Toast ‘n Jams in Muskegon is exactly the kind of place for an out of town writer to be inspired. Earlier this year I paid a visit and ordered their German Omelette,…
Blue Ice Melting, Bridge Work, and Tourist Prep in Mackinaw/St. Ignace Area
Blue Ice Melting, Bridge Work, and Tourist Prep in Mackinaw/St. Ignace Area (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 2, 2018) Mackinaw City, St. Ignace, MI – In the summertime the beaches of our peninsulas are filled with vacationers soaking up the sun and admiring the Great Lakes. But early springtime in St. Ignace and Mackinaw City is…
Blue Ice Melting, Bridge Work, and Tourist Prep in Mackinaw/St. Ignace Area
Blue Ice Melting, Bridge Work, and Tourist Prep in Mackinaw/St. Ignace Area (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 2, 2018) Mackinaw City, St. Ignace, MI – In the summertime the beaches of our peninsulas are filled with vacationers soaking up the sun and admiring the Great Lakes. But early springtime in St. Ignace and Mackinaw City is…
Explore: Wintertime in Ludington
Explore: Wintertime in Ludington (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 12, 2017) Ludington, MI- Wintertime does not mean an end to road trips and adventure. In fact, Michigan is beautiful when covered in the white sparkly crystals of snow. I was lucky this weekend to have a chance to stay overnight in Ludington, on Lake Michigan north…
Two Lanes of WB I-696 to Remain Closed for Repair After Fire
Two Lanes of WB I-696 to Remain Closed for Repair After Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a travel advisory impacting the Royal Oak area, stating: “WB 696 from 75 to Woodward, the left lane remains closed till end of the week for concrete repair…
Two Lanes of WB I-696 to Remain Closed for Repair After Fire
Two Lanes of WB I-696 to Remain Closed for Repair After Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a travel advisory impacting the Royal Oak area, stating: “WB 696 from 75 to Woodward, the left lane remains closed till end of the week for concrete repair…
Fifth Grader Shares Story of Summer in China
Fifth Grader Shares Story of Summer in China (Isabelle Deng, Oct. 1, 2016) Note: Isabelle Deng is a fifth grade student who is part of the Oakland County Connection Private Literacy Tutoring Program. She attends Holden Elementary School in Sterling Heights. This is a travel story she wrote for oc115. KaiPing, China – I was…
Heritage Conference Shares Dixie Hwy History
Heritage Conference Shares Dixie Hwy History (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2016) Holly, MI – With a theme of pairing development with history, the 19th annual Oakland County Heritage Conference focused on Dixie Hwy and the 23 miles of this historic road that travel through the Oakland County borders. The highway stretches from Sault St.…
Reporter Food: Pesto Chicken & Kettle Chips at Northern Oak Brewery in Holly
Reporter Food: Pesto Chicken & Kettle Chips at Northern Oak Brewery in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 3, 2016) Holly, MI – By now it is no secret that Holly is my place to get away from the city and escape to. What a pleasant surprise it was to learn that a fellow business owner…
Reporter Food: Four-Cheese Baked Spaghetti at Villagers Restaurant in Holly
Reporter Food: Four-Cheese Baked Spaghetti at Villagers Restaurant in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2016) Holly, MI – I spent some time “up north” in Oakland County on the fourth of July weekend and had an incredibly good lunch at Villagers Family Restaurant at 11121 N. Saginaw Street in Holly. The menu is full…
Guest Blog: Life-Changing Experience of Hosting an Exchange Student
Guest Blog: Life-Changing Experience of Hosting an Exchange Student (Paul Johnson, March 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Major life changes happen in a lot of different ways, buying your first house, marriage, having kids, mine happened when I decided to host a high school exchange student from Spain for a year. Single gay men don’t…
Bowling Fundraiser for Freedom Road Transportation Feb. 21
Bowling Fundraiser for Freedom Road Transportation Feb. 21 (EVENT page) Rochester Hills, MI – Freedom Road Transportation Bowling Fundraiser Feb. 21 Classic Lanes (2145 Avon Industrial Dr., Rochester Hills) The challenge of transportation is a daily issue for many people. Many don’t have the convenience of having a vehicle that they can use whenever they…