Waterford Township native and singer/songwriter Todd Alsup is emerging as an exciting artist whose style blends pop with soul, Motown, and rock, for a passionate and soothing sound that’s honest…
For 37 years, City Clerk Janet Green has been the go-to person in Orchard Lake due to her historical knowledge and hands-on approach. As city clerk, she helps bridge the…
Clara Bohrer is now in her 20th year as the director of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library and has guided the library through turbulent times and it’s brightest moment.…
How community involvement enhances lives can be seen through the lens of lakes area native Stacy Hess, who balances family life with volunteerism, community activism, and entrepreneurship every day. Hess,…
Since the retirement of former superintendent Dr. William Hamilton on Dec. 1, Ken Gutman has taken over as the top administrator in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district. Since he…
Local artist Richard McKee’s life-long passion for painting had to take a back seat to his illustrious 40-year-career as a graphic designer for General Motors, but once he retired, he…
For over six years Dan Gilmartin, executive director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League (MML), has overseen the League’s programming, policy development and member services. His career as a…
Twenty-four-year old Jason Potash used to put on “movie nights” at his parents’ house in West Bloomfield and is now helping make movies and TV shows happen. This West Bloomfield…
Jerry Maxwell, a Commerce Township resident, has always had a passion for history, especially the Civil War. A nationally recognized history teacher at North Farmington High School, an active member…
David Moilanen, a 36-year veteran employee with the (HCMA), has worked his way up the organizational ladder to become the director of the HCMA after starting his career as a…