Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed Oakland University alumnus and long-time supporter Robert I. Schostak, of Bloomfield Hills, to the Oakland University Board of Trustees. "Bobby Schostak has years of executive leadership experience and is well prepared to help lead Oakland University and prepare its graduates for the challenges of the 21st century," Snyder said. Oakland University President George W. Hynd shared similar sentiments upon learning of the appointment. “We are thrilled to … [Read more...]
Judge Law Bridges Judicial and Legislative Branches
Judge David Law of the 52-1 District Court in Novi plans to use his experience as a former Michigan legislator to improve the relationship between judges and lawmakers while serving on the Michigan District Judges’ Association (MDJA) Legislative Committee which he recently joined. “When I was a state representative, it was invaluable to me to hear from individuals who had first-hand experience and expertise regarding issues we were debating in the legislature,” Law said. “Now I want to … [Read more...]
Sh-Sh-Shake Your Mailbox on October 18
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) released a statement asking residents who have mailboxes at the road edge to prepare for winter by shaking their mailbox. Gov. Rick Snyder has officially proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 18, the 6th Annual “Shake Your Mailbox Day” in Michigan. The initiative is intended to prevent mailboxes from being damaged by snow pushed off the road by snowplows. “In most instances where mailboxes are damaged, the snowplow doesn’t actually hit the mailbox, but the … [Read more...]