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Victory Fund endorses two candidates in Michigan races
The Victory Fund is providing support and endorsement for two county-level races in Michigan for the 2012 election: Kevin Howley for Oakland County Executive and Craig Covey in his bid for re-election to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Multiple Thefts, Mostly From Locked Cars, Reported in Rochester Hills
Four rose bushes, multiple GPS units and a six-burner grill were among items reported stolen from across Rochester Hills this past week.A Here is a roundup of Oakland County Sheriff's Office reports: May 22 A GPS unit was reported stolen from inside a locked vehicle parked in the 2100 block of North Fairview Lane.
Bloomfield Township teen's death prompts incense-smoking alert
Police are warning about the dangers of smoking herbal incense after an 18-year-old Bloomfield Township man died, apparently after using the substance over the weekend.
Polygraph examiner believes new witness in Highers case is telling the truth
Raymond Highers, left, and his brother Thomas Highers look on during their hearing at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit on March, 12, 2012.
L. Brooks Patterson jokes that embattled Robert Ficano should consider suicide
Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions,... The folk-music icon, 89, died Tuesday, after a fall last week at his home in Deep Gap, N.C. Father's Day is right around the corner, and when it comes to gifts, one size does not fit all.
Lake Orion man charged in '93 Farmington Hills slaying
Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper announced Wednesday that a Citizens Grand Jury has indicted a Lake Orion man with felony murder and first-degree premeditated murder in a cold case that has sat unsolved for nearly 20 years.
Police question person of interest in double stabbing
Investigators with the Oakland County Sheriff's department and Walled Lake Police are trying to figure out the circumstances involving a double stabbing early Wednesday morning.
Cass Lake Resident Works to Fight Oil and Gas Drilling in West Bloomfield
Kathy Chiaravalli has owned her home on Cass Lake in West Bloomfield Township for 23 years, but it wasn't until recently that she found out she doesn't own the rights to the minerals that can be found on her property.
Police Blotter: Man Steals Baby Formula To Sell In Detroit
Highlights from Orion Township Substation reports from the past week: Man steals baby formula for profit A 35-year-old Washington man was caught shoplifting baby formula from the Kroger located at 460 N. Lapeer Rd.
Nolan Finley: Oakland County unenthusiastic about McCotter candidacy
U.S. Rep. Thad McCotter has problems beyond having his name missing fromthe August primary ballot.
Enbridge To Replace Section Of Pipe Running Through Jackson County
The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved applications from Enbridge to replace a 50 mile stretch of pipeline in Southern Michigan and construct 35 miles of new line.
MMSD Superintendent Nerad a candidate for Michigan job
Nerad is one of five candidates to be interviewed this week. The district includes Oakland County, one of the wealthiest areas in the state, as well as the school district of Detroit.
Photo of the Day: Look, Rochester Hills! We Have an Avon Bridge
For months, Avon Road over the Clinton River in Rochester Hills has been like a massive road dissection project.
Petition Questions Dog McCotter Campaign
LIVONIA, Mich. - Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter could face possible campaign fraud charges concerning the signing of petitions to get on the ballot FOX 2 reported.
Commentary: Mackinac Conference
If you were going to stage a revolution and wanted to arrest the entireA political and business leadership of our state, you might want to start by seizing Mackinac Island this week.
Briefs: Southfield mayor hosts walk for health, networking
Mayor Brenda Lawrence is inviting residents and business owners to join her for a walk Monday to promote healthier living and encourage networking with city officials.
The DNR reports that there are 150 lakes in Oakland County, but most of those lakes are not patrolled by police.
Cooley Lake Road Closure Set For Wednesday
Know before you go, beginning Wednesday. The Road Commission for Oakland County is planning to close Cooley Lake Road - from just east of Duck Lake Road to west of Carey Road.
State looks into possible fraud in McCotter petition signatures foul-up
State officials are reviewing whether fraud was a factor in the petition signatures for U.S. Rep.
The Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition looked into that question, surveying dozens of local businesses to see if they're selling "K2" or "Spice," the most popular brand names for synthetic marijuana.
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