Berkley City and Schools Announce Replacing Angell Park Play Structure (City of Berkley Press Release, Nov. 12, 2015) The City of Berkley and the Berkley School District have a long history of collaborating on issues that affect the community. Currently, the Angell Park play structure, installed in 1989, has exceeded its useful life. To improve…
Ferndale Elks Honor City Employees and Citizen of the Year (Crystal A. Proxmire, Photos: Kara Sokol, City of Ferndale, Nov. 12, 2015) There are many people who make a community great, including the men and women who work for the City itself. Each year the Ferndale Elks Club hosts an event to honor those…
Honor and Sacrifice: Veterans Day in Madison Heights and Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 11, 2015) On a day to honor those who have served in the military, events in Madison Heights and Ferndale demonstrated that Veterans Day is more than just a day of patriotism. It is an opportunity to understand what service and…
Customer Shot in Robbery at Starting Gate in Hazel Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 11, 2015) A customer of Starting Gate Bar in Hazel Park was shot multiple times in a robbery late Tuesday night. Lt. Buchholz of the Hazel Park Police say more details will come later today, but did confirm that a customer…
Hazel Park Investigating Beating Deaths of Cats (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 10, 2015) The Hazel Park Police Department is investigating the beating death of five cats. According to City Manager Ed Klobucher, four presumably feral cats and one house pet “appear to have been beaten to death September 25th and October 4th in the 300-400…
Oxford Man Dead, Others Injured, in Oxford Township Crash (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov. 10, 2015) The Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating a multi-vehicle, fatal crash that occurred on south bound Lapeer Rd south of Drahner in the Township of Oxford. The crash occurred this morning at about 10:27AM. Mr. Theodore Paul Turczyn, a 69-year-old,…
BeFit Festival at Boys and Girls Club, Fun for All Ages Nov. 14 (EVENT page) BeFit Festival week is here, come out Saturday to the Boys & Girls Club in Royal Oak. Come get your sweat on, try a spin or fitness class, run a 5K. We are also giving away $1000 so come by…
Dinner and a Movie: Give Me Shelter Nov. 18 in Wixom (EVENT page) FREE DINNER AND A MOVIE! All you need to do is RSVP! St. Matthew Lutheran Church Wixom is providing salad, pizza, beverages and a showing of “Gimme Shelter” for free! You’ll also have the chance to win the DVD. Please join…
Ferndale Students to Perform Exit the Body Nov. 12-15 (EVENT page) Ferndale Students to Perform Exit the Body Nov. 12-15 Student Enterprise Theatre (SET) at Ferndale High School invites the community to come see the Fall production of “Exit the Body”, a mystery/comedy by Fred Carmichael, published by Samuel French. The play opens with a…
What Still Could Be: Berkley to Reveal Branding Study Results Nov. 16 (C. Proxmire, Nov. 9, 2015) A church. A family of two adults and two children. A Liberty Bell. And a book. These are the images that will remain as The City of Berkley’s logo for now after voters on Nov. 4 passed a…
Farmington Hills: Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes into Police Car (Michigan State Police, Nov. 9, 2015) DUI Traffic Crash: On November 8, 2015 at approximately 3 05 AM, Troopers assigned to the Metro Post had just completed a traffic stop on the shoulder of westbound I 696 east of Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills when…
Holiday Spirit Abounds at Holly Art and Craft Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2015) What better way to start the holiday shopping season that a gigantic art and craft show set with the beautiful red backgrounds of Holly High School? Volunteers in red shirts tended to the needs of over 130 vendors and…
Berkley Rotary Breakfast: People Power and Pancakes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2015) There is a simple joy in being part of the crowd that comes together for a community breakfast. This joy is a tradition that 38-year-old Jeremy Glogower grew up with, and was happy to continue on Saturday morning. He and many other…
Royal Oak Volunteers Plant 20 New Trees in Gunn-Dwyer Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2015) Gunn-Dwyer Park in Royal Oak has 20 new trees thanks to ReLeaf Michigan and the DTE Foundation. ReLeaf works with cities to access where trees might be needed and to make it happen. Saturday the group did plantings in…
Pontiac: Brother and Sister Assaulted, Robbed, Left Tied in Kitchen (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Nov. 8, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 11-07-2015, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 11-08-2015, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 1545 hrs. City of Pontiac-Robbery// UDAA 15-182486 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 60 block of W. Colgate for a report of a robbery. Upon…
One Church Broken into and Another Attempt in Orion Township (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov. 8, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 11-07-2015, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 11-08-2015, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 07:45 hrs. – Orion Township –Breaking and Entering Commercial # 15-182184 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 900 block Lapeer Road New Beginnings Baptist Church for…
Ferndale Marching Band Takes First in State Competition (C. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2015) Ferndale’s Marching Band carried on their tradition of excellence Saturday by taking first place in the fourth flight of the State Marching Band Competition. Under the leadership of Elon Jamison, they scored 93.15. Prior to the competition, Jamison shared his sentiments on…
Auburn Hills: Justice Richard Bernstein to Speak at Baker College Nov. 11 (EVENT page) Baker College of Auburn Hills to host talk by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bernstein Nov. 11 Event is free and open to the community Baker College of Auburn Hills will welcome Justice Richard Bernstein to campus Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, for…
Clerk Launches Alert System for Property Owners to Help Prevent Fraud (Oakland County Clerk Press Release, Nov. 7, 2015) Oakland County has launched its new Property Record Notification system to enhance its Super Index, simplifying property record searches and allowing activity notifications for residents, professionals and law enforcement. “We’ve taken our Super Index, a property…
Troy: Nordstrom Employee Accused of Retail Fraud (Troy Police Report, Nov. 7, 2015) Nordstrom’s Department Store, 2850 W. Big Beaver Road, 8/12/2015 – 8/31/2015: Business Regional Investigator was conducting an investigation of an employee, a 20 year old female out of Sterling Heights. The employee was using her discount to purchase store items and then…