Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson died at 5:30 a.m. today at his Independence Township home surrounded by family and friends after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old. "It is with deep sadness that I report the passing of our friend and county executive, L. Brooks Patterson," Chief Deputy County Executive Gerald D. Poisson said. "He was a once-in-a-generation leader whose vision inspired all of us to be part of the best county government in America." Poisson … [Read more...]
Take a bite out of the 49th annual Art & Apples Festival
September 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Local cider mills are open and there’s a slight chill creeping into the air, which means one thing: it’s time for the 49th annual Art & Apples Festival! Presented by Paint Creek Center for the Arts and recently voted 14 out of 2,000 fine art festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, this year the Art & Apples welcomes over 290 artists (One third of the are new!) from 33 states and two countries and features stunning fine arts, family activities, live entertainment, and … [Read more...]
Anderson Group CEO names Patterson Best Elected Official in Michigan
October 22, 2010 by
Pontiac, MI, October 22, 2010 – Patrick L. Anderson, principal and chief executive officer of Anderson Economic Group LLC, has named Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson the best elected official in Michigan. In an article in TheMichiganView.com, Anderson said, “There are other elected officials that are doing a good job in Michigan, and I hope they, too, get their recognition. However, if there was an award for the most successful elected official in Michigan, it should go to my … [Read more...]
