Posts by Steve Glick
Winter driving safety tips
Winter driving safety takes a few tips. Michigan’s winter weather can be very harsh and unpredictable. And the roads can be unforgiving if you let your guard down even for a moment. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard advises you to always keep the following rule of thumb in mind is “When in doubt, don’t go…
Read MoreReport a pothole
Report a pothole today! Potholes are an annoying fact of life in Oakland County. They start popping up as soon as the snow and ice begin to thaw. Road Commission of Oakland County workers constantly patrol for, and repair, potholes. They ask for help from citizens like you to alert them. If you see a…
Read MoreANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
Annual Meeting: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 — 7 pm — Warner Upper Elementary School Annual Meeting Agenda: Meet our management company Election of officers Guest speaker to discuss the planned roundabout According to plans developed by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), a roundabout will be build at Fourteen Mile Road and Orchard Lake…
Read MoreWebsite updates 2012/12/27
Added a “Real Estate Info” page. This page has information about the area such as real estate prices, schools, and more. Data on this page is automatically updated via Zillow.com.
Read MoreHoliday Waste Collection Schedule
Waste collection for Christmas week and New Years week will be on the Wednesdays (instead of Tuesdays) of those weeks due to the holidays. See also: Rizzo Holiday Pickup Schedule Trash Information
Read MoreJanuary is Radon Action Month
Test your home for Radon during January National Radon Action Month, $5 radon test kits available from Oakland County Health Department
Read MoreA little history about Northwestern Highway
From MichiganHighways.org: The freeway portion of M-10 in Detroit and Southfield is officially known as the John C. Lodge Freeway, however several of the route’s former names are still used by some. The actual “John C. Lodge Expwy” originally only ran from Downtown Detroit out to the “Linwood Curve,” halfway between the Davison and Wyoming…
Read MoreWaste collection services now handled by Rizzo Environmental Services
New waste collection service Starting November 12, 2012, Rizzo Environmental Services will be providing all waste and recycling service within the township. There will no change in service levels, costs or collection days. The only difference noticed will be the color of, and the name on, the garbage and recycling trucks. Residents will continue to…
Read MoreElection Results
County election results are available at the Oakland County website.
Read MoreGuide to new energy-saving light bulbs
Less than 10 percent of the energy used by an incandescent light bulb produces light; the rest escapes as heat. So it takes a lot of energy to create the warm glow. Finding the best and brightest light bulbs is getting easier. Consumer Reports tests show which bulbs quickly pay for themselves and perform well. Read this Consumer Reports buying guide to the top-rated light bulbs.
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