Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an order declaring a state of emergency in Michigan to help address threats to public health and safety related to forecast sub-zero temperatures over the next few days. “Keeping Michiganders safe during this stretch of dangerously cold temperatures is our priority,” said Gov. Whitmer. “Such widespread, extreme conditions have not occurred in Michigan for many years and it is imperative that we are proactive with record-low temperatures being predicted by the … [Read more...]
Gov. Whitmer Declares State of Emergency to Respond to Impacts of Extreme Cold Temperatures
January 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Fire & Ice Festival Goes on With or Without Snow
January 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Fire & Ice Festival in Rochester is on for January 18-20, no matter what the weather, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced today during a news conference. The Fire & Ice Committee, Oakland County Parks & Recreation, City of Rochester, and Downtown Rochester will bring in a zip line and other warmer weather activities if temperatures remain above freezing. Mainstay activities such as fireworks, ice sculptures, dog sled rides, the Big, Bright Light Show, … [Read more...]
Election Results 2018
November 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
State of Michigan 2018 Election Results While the "Blue Wave" across the country splashed over the "Red Wall" a bit (typical for a mid-term), it was not as large as predicted. However that wave hit Michigan with a larger impact, sailing a majority of female candidates on the Democratic side of the aisle over the top to win in the state's top elected offices. Gretchen Whitmer will be our next governor, Jocelyn Benson will be our next secretary of state, Dana Nessel will be our next attorney … [Read more...]
