AG Nessel Launches Updated Elder Abuse Reporting Form
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Week Seven Recap
Week Seven Recap.
Written Saturday October 7th at 12:50 AM
AROUND THE OAA TOP TEN-Week Seven
- Lake Orion
- Southfield Arts and Tech
- Seaholm
- Clarkston
- West Bloomfield
- Groves
- Avondale
- North Farmington
- Harper Woods
- Adams
SCORES.
TROY 48, BERKLEY 0.
TROY ATHENS 38, ROYAL OAK 37 OT.
NORTH FARMINGTON 66, PONTIAC 8.
SEAHOLM 20, AVONDALE 0.
OAK PARK 22, FERNDALE 9.
GROVES 30, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 6.
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 25, ROCHESTER 13.
HARPER WOODS 55, FARMINGTON 0.
LAKE ORION 42, CLARKSTON 21.
WEST BLOOMFIELD 38, OXFORD 19.
ADAMS 28, STONEY CREEK 7.
BEST WIN: Lake Orion: The Dragons went into Clarkston and won 42-21 on Friday night. Billy Roberson and TR Hill combined for five touchdowns in the game. Lake Orion is rolling right now. They have Farmington looming next week.
TOUGH LOSS: Avondale: The Yellow Jackets had a tough matchup on Friday night against Seaholm falling 20-0 in the Maple Forest. Avondale will be fine going forward though but this is a wakeup call for Coach Bob Meyer and company. The Yellow Jackets have Pontiac looming next week.
TEAM THAT NEEDS A HUG: Oxford: The Wildcats postseason hopes took a hit with a 38-19 loss to West Bloomfield on Friday night. Oxford needs some help and win out to make the postseason. They have North Farmington looming next week.
VALENTI RANT: Bloomfield Hills: The Blackhawks have struggled all season long including a 30-6 loss to Groves on Friday night. Bloomfield Hills has been outscored 129-6 in the last two weeks. The Blackhawks have Adams looming next week.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME: Farmington: The Falcons have not had Cameron Pettaway most of the season. They have been outscored 134-7 in the last four weeks including a 55-0 loss to Harper Woods. Farmington has a really tough two game stretch to close the season with Lake Orion starting next week.
Week Seven Thoughts
Week Seven Thoughts.
Written Saturday October 7th at 12:30 AM
West Bloomfield: The Lakers bounced back after a rough loss to Clarkston with a 38-19 win at Oxford on Friday night. Brandon Davis-Swain and Rick Nance had a big nights for West Bloomfield. The Lakers defense is still a concern and they have a big test looming with Southfield Arts and Tech next week.
Lake Orion: The Dragons earned the Red crown and a 42-21 win over Clarkston on Friday night. Billy Roberson had three touchdowns while TR Hill had two scores on the night. Lake Orion has Farmington looming next week.
Clarkston: The Wolves had a tough 42-21 loss to Lake Orion on Friday night. Desman Stephens had two touchdowns while Brody Kosin added a score. Clarkston will be fine. They have Harper Woods looming next week.
Adams: The Highlanders bounced back after falling to Lake Orion last week with a 28-7 win over Stoney Creek. They have Bloomfield Hills looming next week.
Oxford: The Wildcats postseason hopes took a hit with a 38-19 loss to West Bloomfield on Friday night. Oxford will need to win out and get some help if they want to make the postseason. The Wildcats have North Farmington looming next week.
Stoney Creek: The Cougars had a tough 28-7 loss to Adams on Friday night. Stoney Creek has Rochester looming next week.
Southfield Arts and Tech: The Warriors were tested winning 25-13 over Rochester on Friday night. Southfield Arts and Tech needed a game like this especially with West Bloomfield looming next week.
Harper Woods: The Pioneers got back on track with a 55-0 blowout win over Farmington on Friday night. Harper Woods has a statement game with Clarkston looming next week.
Groves: The Falcons had no issue with Bloomfield Hills winning 30-6 on Friday night. Groves is rolling with confidence right now. They have Ferndale looming next week.
Farmington: The Falcons have really struggled since Cam Pettaway went down but he did return in this game. They fell 55-0 to Harper Woods on Friday night. Farmington has been outscored 134-7 in the last three weeks and it won’t get any easier. They have Lake Orion looming next week.
Bloomfield Hills: The Blackhawks have had a rough three weeks. They fell 30-6 to Groves on Friday night. Bloomfield Hills has been outscored 129-6 in the last two weeks. They have a tough one looming with Adams next week.
Rochester: The Falcons battled despite falling 25-13 to Southfield Arts and Tech. Rochester kept Southfield Arts and Tech to one of their lowest scores of the season. They have Stoney Creek looming next week.
Seaholm: The Maples behind the play of Jack Lewis and the Kinnie brothers were dominant in their 20-0 win over Avondale on Friday night. Seaholm is rolling with confidence. They have Oak Park looming next week.
North Farmington: The Raiders had no issues with Pontiac winning 66-8 on Friday night. Lorence Woodley had 207 total yards and a touchdown in the game. North Farmington will for sure be tested when they head to Oxford next week.
Oak Park: The Knights had their game called due to gun shots outside Knight Valley. Oak Park won 22-9 with six minutes to go in the game. The win helps their postseason hopes. They have Seaholm looming next week.
Troy: The Colts had no issue with Berkley keeping their postseason hopes alive winning 48-0. Troy will be tested next week when they play Troy Athens.
Troy Athens: The Red Hawks survived in overtime on Friday night winning 38-37 over Royal Oak. The Red Hawks have won two straight and has a big one looming with Troy next week.
Ferndale: The Eagles had their game called due to gun shots outside Oak Park. Ferndale fell 22-9 which hurt their postseason hopes. They need to win out to make the postseason. They have Groves looming next week.
Avondale: The Yellow Jackets had a tough test but they fell to a very good Seaholm program 20-0 on Friday night. Avondale will be fine. They have Pontiac looming next week.
Berkley: The Bears were blown out 48-0 by Troy on Friday night. Berkley is really struggling. They have Royal Oak looming next week.
Royal Oak: The Ravens lost a heart breaker to Troy Athens in overtime 38-37 on Friday night. The offense was solid all night for Royal Oak despite the weather conditions. Coach Collin Campbell has this team heading in the right direction. They have Berkley looming next week.
Pontiac: The Phoenix had a rough night falling 66-8 to North Farmington on Friday night. Pontiac has another tough one looming with Avondale next week.
Nearly $100 Million to Support Vibrant Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2023 Contact: [email protected]
Gov. Whitmer Awards Funding to Support Vibrant Communities and Encourage Population Growth, nearly $100 Million Awarded
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in announcing approval of $99.2 million in grant funding for projects across Michigan’s 10 prosperity regions through the Revitalization and Placemaking Program (RAP 2.0).
“Today’s grants underscore our commitment to the people, places, and projects that are integral to the growth of Michigan’s economy,” said Governor Whitmer. “These investments will help create vibrant places that attract and retain talent, add new housing options, enable business creation and attraction, and provide resources for Michiganders and our communities. I will work with anyone and do anything to continue getting things done for our state.”
“When state and local partnerships are strong, we are able to do some incredible things for the people of Michigan,” said Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids). “With this infusion of dollars directly into our communities, our neighborhoods will become even more attractive places for folks to move to and put down roots. I’m proud that we were able to deliver these funds that will create meaningful change in our state. There’s momentum in Michigan and we’re going to keep working hand-in-hand with partners across the state to bring new energy and attention where it’s needed.”
“Helping build safe and strong communities is a priority for House Democrats,” said Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit). “These investments represent opportunity and much needed revitalization to help grow our local communities and strengthen our neighborhoods. The state’s partnership with local communities to repurpose buildings, improve local infrastructure and breathe new life into downtowns helps build a stronger Michigan.”
“I was proud to vote for new laws like the American Rescue Plan that are helping to invest in our communities. This federal grant funding will help make mid-Michigan an even better place to live, work and raise a family,” said Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08). “In Congress, I will continue working with Governor Whitmer to grow our state’s economy and support Michigan.”
RAP 2.0 is deploying $100 million in state funding to address the COVID-19 impacts and community revitalization needs in Michigan communities to invest in projects that enable population and tax revenue growth through rehabilitation of vacant and blighted buildings and historic structures, rehabilitation and development of vacant properties, and development of permanent place-based infrastructure associated with social zones and traditional downtowns, outdoor dining, and place-based public spaces.
The original RAP program awarded $83.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan dollars in September 2022. This second iteration of the impactful program, RAP 2.0, received an appropriation of $100 million in the budget supplemental SB 7 signed by Gov. Whitmer in February 2023.
Administered by MEDC, this program provides access to real estate and place-based infrastructure development gap financing in the form of grants of up to $5 million per project for real estate rehabilitation and development, grants of up to $1 million for public space place-based infrastructure per project, and grants of up to $20 million to local or regional partners who develop a subgrant program.
With the RAP 2.0 Program, the MEDC partners with local communities to support community revitalization needs across Michigan by investing in projects that promote population and tax revenue growth. These investments will help create the environment necessary to attract and retain talent, add new housing options, enable business creation and attraction, and provide resources for Michigan citizens and communities that make the state a better place to live.
The range of projects awarded across the state highlights the importance of placemaking in supporting the growth and vibrancy of Michigan’s communities.
Today’s grants were allocated in three categories:
Public Space Place-Based Infrastructure Awards:
Total Public Space Place-Based: $11,868,415
East Ludington Streetscape project, Escanaba
Among the Public Space Place-Based Infrastructure Project awardees is the City of Escanaba, which will receive $330,000 for the East Ludington Streetscape project.
“Escanaba is making a huge effort to update our infrastructure, to revitalize our Downtown, and to work together between local departments and state agencies. This is a really exciting opportunity to coordinate efforts and springboard further developments throughout Downtown,” said Craig Woerpel, Escanaba DDA Director.
Real Estate Development Project Awards:
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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testifies on legislation during a Senate Transportation & Infrastructure Committee hearing on Oct. 3, 2023 in Lansing.
Ten Main Street Communities Launch New Online Marketplace
Ten Main Street Oakland County Communities Launch New Online Marketplace to Support Downtown Small Businesses
Pontiac, Mich. – Ten Main Street Oakland County communities are collaborating to help their downtown small businesses gain e-commerce capabilities with the launch of ShopOCMainStreets.com, the first website of its kind in Michigan. This platform allows shoppers to complete e-commerce transactions securely with one checkout process. Nearly 70 downtown businesses have already loaded their products to the new site.
“Coming out of the COVID pandemic, we all knew that our downtown businesses needed to expand into e-commerce,” said Kristi Trevarrow, executive director for Downtown Rochester. “Being part of Main Street Oakland County and the national network that provides, we were connected to Member Marketplace, Inc. They build and maintain the website, provide technical support to the participating small businesses, and help customers visiting the site.”
Products include apparel and accessories, bath and beauty, books, collectibles and antiques, food and beverage, health and wellness, home and garden, pet supplies and more. Participating MSOC downtowns are Franklin, Highland, Holly, Lake Orion, Oak Park, Ortonville, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester and South Lyon.
“More communities and businesses will be added in the coming months,” said Kelly Westbrook, DDA executive director for Oxford. “The participating MSOC communities’ downtown businesses will be able to affordably sell online through one website—marketing together as a localized group.”
Participating downtowns will also be able to showcase their downtown on the site with an individual landing page to increase visibility and visitors. Small businesses already selling online can add the marketplace as an additional selling channel. Businesses with a Shopify or Square website can sync and integrate their shops.