McDonald sworn in as Oakland County’s new prosecutor
On December 17, Karen McDonald was virtually sworn in as Oakland County’s first new prosecutor in over a decade. Added to keynote speakers Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, TCF Bank Executive Chairman Gary Torgow, and Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack, the virtual event brought in over 530 attendees and 86 elected officials.
“In the year 2020, we have seen… some of the most tumultuous times that any of us have ever had to confront, live through, or lead through, but I am confident that Oakland County—the Prosecutor’s Office in Oakland County, the justice system in Oakland County—will be in great and capable hands," said Gilchrist.
“Karen will, without any doubt, be the People’s Prosecutor. While she will be tough on crime wherever appropriate, she will... deliver justice with a big and open heart,” said Torgow.
McDonald’s experience as a Circuit Court judge will serve her well in her new role, as Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack observed just before swearing McDonald into office: “[Karen] was thoughtful. She was careful. She was merciful. She approached the work every day with integrity."
After 18 months of campaigning, Karen McDonald became Oakland County’s first new prosecutor in twelve years: “In August and November, the people of Oakland County sent a message: Change is necessary. Reform is necessary. We can be safe, but also be fair and just, and I am so excited to work with the amazing group of people at the Prosecutor’s Office, and all of you, to work together for progress."
Powers Distributing, Miller Lite donate 25,000 meals to families
Powers Distributing and Miller Lite announced Monday the distributor and brewer teamed up to donate food to Forgotten Harvest, which will help feed thousands of metro Detroit families this holiday season.
“We’re proud to give back to the communities we call home and this donation to Forgotten Harvest is part of our effort to ensure no family in metro Detroit goes hungry this holiday season,” said Jeff Bright, director of marketing at Powers Distributing. “I want to thank Miller Lite for partnering with us to brighten the holidays for so many families.”
Forgotten Harvest, an Oak Park nonprofit, rescues food from grocery stores, markets, restaurants, distributors and caterers that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it to emergency food providers throughout metro Detroit.
“I want to thank Powers Distributing and Miller Lite for this generous donation,” said Chris Ivey, Director of Marketing at Forgotten Harvest. “More and more metro Detroiters have relied on food banks and food providers this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic and this donation will give families some peace of mind that they won’t go hungry this holiday season.”
Many of the families served by Forgotten Harvest face food insecurity and struggle to cover the cost of basic life necessities, like food, clothing and shelter. Food donated to Forgotten Harvest helps bridge the income gap for tens of thousands of metro Detroiters.
Powers Distributing, a locally owned, independent distributor located in Orion, serves retailers in Oakland and Macomb counties.
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