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May 23rd 2014
Woman Found Dead in Royal Oak Fire, Son in Custody (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 23, 2014) A 69 year old woman was found dead this morning in a house on Altadena in Royal Oak, near 12 Mile and Campbell. According to police, they had been called to the home around 1am for a dispute involving […]
May 22nd 2014
300 Needed to Carry Signs for Ferndale’s Foot Float Monday (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2014) Michigan’s Fallen Foot Float is a solemn tradition in Ferndale. Each year people walk in the Memorial Day Parade holding signs of Michigan service people who lost their lives while serving in the military. The mile and a half […]
May 22nd 2014
Berkley Offers Self-Defense Class for Kids May 28 (C. Proxmire, May 22, 2014) Berkley Parks and Recreation is hosting a class to teach self-defense for children. The class takes place May 28 at the Berkley Community Center, at a cost of $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. According to the press release, “If […]
May 22nd 2014
Beer and Pills Suspected in 25-year-old’s Death (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, May 22, 2014) INCIDENT: 16:10 hrs. May 21– Lyon Township- Death Investigation #14-075391 SUMMARY: Deputies responded along with Lyon Township Fire Department to an address in the 28000 block of Dixboro Rd on a report of a deceased person. Complainant indicates the deceased is […]
May 22nd 2014
Rochester Hills Looking to Hire Election Workers (Hills Herald, May 22, 2014) The Rochester Hills City Clerk’s Office is looking for people to continue the time-honored tradition of working the polls on Election Day. The Clerk’s Office is currently hiring Election Inspectors for the August 5, 2014 and November 4, 2014 elections. Inspectors will be […]
May 21st 2014
Troy Police Connect with Community for Open House Event (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 21, 2014) Troy Police Chief Gary Mayer grinned like a big kid as he talked to families and watched children checking out the police equipment, taking tours of the holding facility, and learning about police work through various demonstrations at the Troy […]
May 21st 2014
Hometown Parade Shares Spirit of Birmingham (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 21, 2014) The kick off to parade season took place May 18 with the Birmingham Hometown Parade. Featuring the Birmingham Seaholm Marching Band, a slew of politicians, veterans, and community groups, the parade showcased the spirit of the community. To learn more about this tradition […]
May 20th 2014
A Quicker Departure for Ferndale Superintendent Gary Meier (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 20, 2014) After learning about a potential investigation into his side consulting work, Ferndale Schools Superintendent Gary Meier gave notice Monday night that he would be retiring immediately. Meier had been scheduled to retire June 30, and the board had been in the […]
May 20th 2014
Dog Census to Check for License Compliance in Ferndale June 2 (City of Ferndale, May 20, 2014) On June 2, 2014, Oakland County Animal Control Division Census Team workers will begin going door to door to bring dog owners into compliance with the Michigan State Dog Law. All dogs over 4 months of age are […]
May 19th 2014
Ferndale Library Cuts Two Positions, Closes on Fridays Due to Funding (FPL Press Release, May 19, 2014) Ending the year with an $85,000 deficit and facing a similar one in the coming fiscal year, which begins on July 1, the library has been forced to significantly reduce expenditures. With a unanimous vote on Thursday, May […]