Bus tax question sparks Oakland County debate

Detroit Free Press - Mon Nov 30

Oakland County voters will decide next year whether to renew an expiring tax to fund suburban bus service.

Man Charged With Assault For Eye Injury

ClickonDetroit.com - Mon Nov 30

A 31-year-old man has been charged with assault after authorities said he intentionally poked his girlfriend in the eye during an argument, possibly blinding her.

Man in fatal car chase Tasered

Detroit Free Press - Mon Nov 30

Oakland County Sheriff officials say they are investigating the death of a man who was Tasered after he fled police, struck multiple vehicles and assaulted officers.

Poll shows Cox leading race for governor

Detroit News - Sun Nov 29

Attorney General Mike Cox is the frontrunner in next year's governor's race, according to a poll released Sunday by Mitchell Research & Communications.

County road crews aim to use less salt this winter

Detroit Free Press - Sun Nov 29

With winter road maintenance budgets stretched thin and prices jumping 30% or more for rock salt, the road commissions of Macomb and Oakland counties are stepping up efforts to stretch their supplies and save a few bucks.

Cruising into conflict: Shipboard art auctioneer Park West charts course through troubled waters

Crain's Detroit Business - Sun Nov 29

CEO Albert Scaglione shows a sampling of artwork at Park West Galleries Inc. in Southfield.

Township official target for recall

Detroit Free Press - Fri Nov 27

Independence Township Supervisor David Wagner said he is fighting to retain his political career for the first time in nearly five years after being one of the latest officials in the metro area to be targeted in a recall effort.

Ex-Oxford official sentenced in drunk driving case

WWUP-TV Cadillac - Fri Nov 27

A former Oxford Village Council member has been sentenced to a year of probation on a drunken driving charge.

Holly DDA Director submits resignation, will take position in Lake Orion

The Flint Journal - Fri Nov 27

Suzanne Perreault will be leaving her position as Holly DDA Director to work for Lake Orion.

YWCA to close Clawson site after half-century

Detroit Free Press - Fri Nov 27

The YWCA, continuing to face declining membership that caused it to close its main branch in Detroit earlier this year, now has decided to shutter its Clawson facility -- its sole site in Oakland County, which has operated for more than 50 years.