A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on Wednesday, August 30, at the site that will be the Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township (VTOT). Local and county officials were present, as well as Board members, and a number of the donors who are supporting the effort. The tribute is located on the west side of Adams Road, between Dutton and Silverbell Roads. The goal of the VTOT is to honor the patriotism and valor of military veterans, past, present, and future. The VTOT also wants to provide a … [Read more...]
Melissa Gilbert Drops Out of Michigan Congressional Race
May 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The childhood star who played Laura Ingalls Wilder on “Little House on the Prairie” says she’s “physically unable” to continue campaign. “Little House on the Prairie” actress Melissa Gilbert said Tuesday she is dropping out of her congressional race, a move that makes first-term U.S. Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, a shoo-in for re-election. In a statement, Gilbert cited ... READ MORE Photos and Story Shared from the Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI Patch … [Read more...]
Actress Melissa Gilbert to Run for Congress
August 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Pa Ingalls would be proud. Actress, former "Little House on the Prairie" star, and now proud Michigander Melissa Gilbert announced today that she is running for the Democratic seat in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. Last year U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) decided not to seek another term, which caused many in Michigan politics, including Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett, to throw their hat into the ring for consideration. Ultimately, Mike Bishop won the Republican seat … [Read more...]
Dualing Kickoffs Reflect Stark Differences in Congressional Campaigns
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Note: This press release was provided to Rochester Media by McMillin for Congress. McMillin Attracts 100 Supporters, Bishop Buys Ice Cream and Talks to Patrons On Saturday, Rep. Tom McMillin had over 100 supporters attend his kickoff at his campaign headquarters in Clarkston, eager to get to work. Congressman Justin Amash was the guest speaker. Yesterday, Mike Bishop had to go to a cider mill, pay for people to eat sundaes and talk to patrons visiting the mill-- in order to attract almost … [Read more...]
Conservative Leader Mike Bishop Joins Congressional Race
April 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Bishop for Congress Mike Bishop announced his run for U.S. Congress on April 2. He hopes to win the 8th District seat currently held by Mike Rogers. Rogers is not seeking re-election. Bishop tells the residents he wants to fix Washington and cut federal spending. His message also stated his reason for launching the campaign comes from his commitment to conservative principles. After spending two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, he moved to serve in the Michigan Senate. Term … [Read more...]
