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Legislation gives parking violators more leeway
A proposal currently being reviewed by the state Senate Transportation Committee seeks to change the law on banning driver license renewals depending on the number of unpaid parking tickets the…
Economic avalanche can't keep skiers away from slopes
With a combination of a recovering economy and favorable weather conditions this winter, the three major ski resorts located in or just outside the lakes area are experiencing no shortage…
Tax abatement for Vermont firm OK'd by Wixom council
Plasan Carbon Composites, a Vermont-based company specializing in the manufacturing of body panels primarily using patented carbon fibers for mass production, was awarded a tax abatement by the Wixom City…
New eco-friendly airport terminal to open in the summer
The construction of the Oakland County International Airport’s (OCIA) new “green” terminal is gaining ground in an effort to replace the existing building which has been in service for over…
Detroit, suburbs agree to changes in DWSD oversight
Detroit and suburban officials last week reached an agreement to change oversight of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), a pact that could lead to termination of a federal…
Panel selected to study 20-year-old ethics regulations
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners has voted to give Board Chairman Mike Gingell (R-Lake Orion) the authority to appoint an ad hoc committee to study the county’s 20-year-old ethics…
NRC's mute swan release rule riles county residents
A wildlife conservation order amendment prohibiting the release of mute swans back into the wild after being removed from the environment was passed by the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) in…
High-tech bullying would be a crime under new bills
In recent years, cyberbullying has become something that just a few decades ago was unforeseeable. As such, a local lawmaker has reintroduced a pair of bills — with others expected…
More flexibility for Sunday alcohol sales proposed
Michigan residents can now buy alcohol from certain vendors before noon on Sundays under a new law that has taken effect, but one state lawmaker is looking to give local…
New oversight model an improvement for suburban interests
Detroit and suburban officials recently announced they have come to an agreement on changes in oversight for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), a pact that’s outlined in a…
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