Bat Zone in Pontiac Thrills, Teaches and Protects (Sam Gurwin, Feb. 5, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Pontiac added another cool place to its growing resurgence- it’s a little batty- literally. The Organization for Bat Conservation & Save The Bats started in the late 90’s by Rob Mies. It outgrew its Cranbrook Institute of Science-affiliation and…
Bat Zone in Pontiac Thrills, Teaches and Protects (Sam Gurwin, Feb. 5, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Pontiac added another cool place to its growing resurgence- it’s a little batty- literally. The Organization for Bat Conservation & Save The Bats started in the late 90’s by Rob Mies. It outgrew its Cranbrook Institute of Science-affiliation and…
Reporter Food: Garden Crepes at Royal Diner (Crystal Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2018) Clarkston, MI – One of my favorite breakfasts ever is at Royal Diner at 6540 Dixie Highway, Clarkston, MI 48346. I am in love with their Garden Crepes. These are deliciously thin, rich crepes stuffed with scrambled eggs, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, and…
Reporter Food: Brisket from RE BBQ (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Would you stand in a line out in the cold for some brisket from a food truck at 3 in the afternoon? I do once in a while, and plenty of others do as well. Rogue Estate, aka RE BBQ,…
Troy Police Advise Public on Coyote Encounters (Troy Police, Jan. 7, 2018) Troy, MI – The Troy Police Department has received recent inquiries regarding coyotes in Troy. The Police Department offers the following information in response: Landowners wishing to remove coyotes from their property may obtain services from any licensed nuisance animal control company. A…
Ferndale Cat Shelter’s Year of Success, Moments of Sadness (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan 14, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The love outweighed the heartache in 2017 for the Ferndale Cat Shelter and their network of volunteers and supporters. Though there was a mix of both. Director of The Ferndale Cat Shelter Deanne Iovan talked about the…
Reporter Food – Filthy Animal from Otus Supply (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 13, 2018) Ferndale, MI – A night out with friends turned into a gluttonous feast of greasy pig jawl served on disgustingly good pizza deserving of the name “Filthy Animal.” We did not know what “guanciale” was so we decided to order it…
Presentation on Humane Rat Control Feb. 10 in Royal Oak Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak RATS (Residents Are The Solution) is presenting a free family friendly community workshop on how to humanely prevent and control rats. The presentation is Saturday, Feb. 10 from noon to 3pm at the Senior Community Center 3500 Marais Avenue…
Reporter Food: Peterlin’s Pot Stickers, Fried Goat Cheese & Tenderloin (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 7, 2018) Farmington MI, MI – After a recent conference I went to Peterlin’s in Farmington and was delighted to learn there were special on appetizers. This meant I could try a couple new things while I was there going over…
Reporter Food: Alaskan Pizza from Jerusalem Pizza in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2018) Southfield, MI – The last time I got Jerusalem Pizza, I opted for the Mexican version. This time my taste buds went north, for a taste of The Alaskan. The Alaskan is the kind of pizza that leaves the corners…
Detroit Zoo Welcomes One-Winged Bald Eagle Named Mr. America Royal Oak, MI – A male bald eagle from southern Indiana is in his permanent habitat at the Detroit Zoo after recovering from an injury that prevented him from being released back into the wild. One of the bird’s wings was severely damaged, presumably after he…
Reporter Food: Berkley Common Roasted Cauliflower Salad (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 3, 2018) Berkley, MI – Sitting at a high table surfaced with reclaimed pallets and looking out at the stores lining Downtown Berkley, with a mural of artsy-looking trees behind us, the mood at Berkley Common was comfortably fun. Families and adults enjoyed unique…
Troy Firefighters Rescue Cat from Tree, Searching for Owner (Troy Fire Dept, Dec. 30, 2017) Troy, MI – On Dec. 26, just before 8:30 pm, the Troy Fire Chief began receiving information that a cat that had been stuck in a tree for the last day-and-a-half No specific location was provided, but the cat was…
City Gives Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes (City of Hazel Park, Dec. 29, 2017) The City of Hazel Park released the following tips for preventing frozen pipes: Frozen Pipes If you have water one day and not the next, you most likely have frozen pipes. The City provides water service to the property, this service…
Data Shows Population Shifts to and from Oakland County (Kurt Metzger, Dec. 27, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Population change in any geographic area, be it city, township, county or state, is comprised of four primary components – Births and Deaths (combining to create Natural Increase), Immigration and Domestic Migration (combining to create Net Migration).…
Reporter Food: Pronto! Pasta (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 23, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – If you read “Reporter Food” often, you know that I am a big fan of mac and cheese. Pronto has two great mac and cheese options, and during a recent meeting I got to try their Pronto! Pasta. This dish has…
Reporter Food: Lemon Chicken Cream Chop at Sahara Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 19, 207) Oak Park, MI – If you are looking for a feast – a lot of delicious food for a low cost – then Sahara in Oak Park is a great choice. My favorite is the Lemon Chicken Cream Chop,…
Video Shows Recently Discovered Photos of Mackinac Bridge Construction St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, MI – When Jacquelyn Zeman’s grandfather passed away, he left behind many memories and treasures for his family. Henry “Hank” Zeman was a photojournalist with the grand Rapids Press from 1952 to 1987. He covered everything from basketball games to natural disasters.…
Winter Tip: How to Avoid the “Second Shovel” at Driveway (County Road Association, Dec. 5, 2017, orig. Nov. 17, 2014) Michigan – In 2014 The County Road Association of Michigan released an infographic to help Michigan residents avoid the frustration of the “second shovel,” that we’re sharing here again. “Shoveling snow once after a storm…
Explore: Wintertime in Ludington (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 12, 2017) Ludington, MI- Wintertime does not mean an end to road trips and adventure. In fact, Michigan is beautiful when covered in the white sparkly crystals of snow. I was lucky this weekend to have a chance to stay overnight in Ludington, on Lake Michigan north…