Details Released in Ortonville Shooting, Suspect Still at Large (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 15, 2017) Ortonville, MI – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Township Substation is investigating the attempted murder of two Brandon Township residents, who were both shot in the head in the evening of November 14, 2017, in the 90 block…
Manhunt Underway in Ortonville After Two People Shot (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 14, 2017) Ortonville, MI – Residents in Ortonville spent Tuesday night in fear as Oakland County Sheriff”s deputies and Michigan State Police scoured the Village for a man they consider armed and dangerous after shooting a man and woman at an apartment complex…
Clarkston Election Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2017) Clarkston, MI – The unofficial results are in for the Nov. 7 Clarkston election. Three council members were selected by the voters: Eric Haven with 197 votes, Scott Reynolds with 191 votes andd Jason M. Kneisc with 174 votes. Just falling shy was David Marsh with…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
Clarkston Youth Assistance Cyber Safety Class Oct. 4 Clarkston, MI – Clarkston Area Youth Assistance is offering a Cyber Safety Class for parents. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 6:30-8:00pm Clarkston Community Schools Board Room 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI FREE This seminar will cover understanding the impact of digital footprints, privacy risks of different apps, identifying…
Citgo/Dandy Oil in Clarkston Has Liquor License Suspended Clarkston, MI – At the Michigan Liquor Control Commission hearing yesterday in Southfield, MI, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) ordered the suspension of the liquor license of Dandy Oil Inc, located at 5465 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston, MI. Under MCL 436.1903(1), the Commission is required to impose…
Clarkston Community to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting at Brady Lodge Oct. 5 Clarkston, MI – On Thursday October 5, from 3-5pm, Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors will be celebrating the grand opening of the newly renovated Brady Lodge in Bay Court Park. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 4pm. Brady Lodge was built…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…
2017 Solar Eclipse Pics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2017) Oak Park, Ferndale, Ortonville, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, MI – Throughout Oakland County kids and adults joined with people all over the United States to watch a solar eclipse as it crossed the nation. In Metro Detroit the moon blocked out the sun by about…
Family Guide to the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise By Karen Evans, Publisher, Macaroni Kid Ferndale-Royal Oak Royal Oak, Ferndale, Berkley, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Clawson, Bloomfield Area, Pontiac – The Woodward Dream Cruise is upon us — you have probably already seen people setting up lawn chairs along Woodward Ave to catch a glimpse…
History & Economy: Communities Consider Dixie Hwy. Potential (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2017) Groveland Township, MI – An expert historic road preservation planner from Washington DC visited Oakland County at the beginning of August to take a look at the Dixie Highway corridor to share his views on how smart development could take place.…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
Clarkston For Life – City-wide Health Initiative Kicks Off (Mark H. Stowers, July 1, 2017) Clarkston, MI – In 2016, Michigan ranked 39th in the State Well Being Rankings (Hawaii was first and West Virginia was last) according to a Gallup and Healthways report. In an effort to help change that ranking and other similar…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash on Seymour Lake Road (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 25, 2017) Brandon Twp, MI – INCIDENT: 11:46 hrs. -June 24, 2017 Brandon Township – Personal Injury Accident – Motor Vehicle vs. Motorcycle / Request for the OCSO Crash Reconstruction Unit – #17-113898 See attachment SUMMARY: Deputies and the Brandon…
Fire Damages Six Vehicles at McLaren Clarkston (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, May 9, 2017) Clarkston, MI – INCIDENT: 15:39 hrs. – Independence Township – Multiple Vehicle Fire / Assist to the Fire Department – #17-80849 SUMMARY: Deputies and the Independence Township Fire Department responded to multiple vehicles fires in the parking lot of McLaren Clarkston…
Investigation Finds “Gun” Pointed at Kids in Clarkston was Really Cologne Bottle (Compiled, May 1, 2017) Clarkson, MI – In a follow up to an incident on Friday where two 12-year-olds reported having been approached by a car with four men and a gun, Clarkston Superintendent Rod Rock released the following statement: “As we indicated…
Gun Pointed at Clarkston Jr. High Students, Police Seek Tips (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 28, 2017) Independence Twp, MI – Approximately 3pm near Clarkston Junior High School – Felonious Assault – While two 12 year olds were walking home from Clarkston Junior High, in the area of Paramus Street, 4 unknown white males pointed…
Reporter Food: Corned Beef Swiss Burger at Royal Diner in Clarkston (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 24, 2017) Clarkston, MI – Sometimes I can have a big mouth. But I don’t know that anyone has a mouth – or a tummy – big enough to handle the Corned Beef Swiss Burger at Royal Diner in Clarkston.…
DTE Working on Power Restoration, Warming Centers Available (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 11, 2017) Oakland County, MI – 250,000 people in DTE’s service area remain without power as of 3am Saturday after wind storms knocked down power lines through the area. According to the DTE website, “DTE’s restoration teams are fully mobilized and working 24/7…