Clawson
November 14th 2014
Driver Did Not Survive Crash Into Clawson United Methodist Church (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 14, 2014) The sign on the church marquee gives the title of this weekend’s sermon at Clawson United Methodist Church “Opening hearts, and minds, and doors.” Just left of the sign is an opening in the side of the church […]
November 9th 2014
Veteran’s Day Observances in Oakland County (compiled, Nov. 2, 2014) Birmingham The City of Birmingham and the Piety Hill Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will host the traditional laying of the wreath on Nov. 11 at the Civil War and WWII Monuments in Shain Park, across from Birmingham City hall as 151 Martin […]
November 7th 2014
Medicare Changes: Hotline Help and Presentation Dates for General and LGBT Communities (AAA1-B Press Release, Nov. 7, 2014) The Area Agency on Aging 1-B’s (AAA1-B) Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is partnering with Affirmations to offer LGBT Medicare beneficiaries free information and assistance on Medicare and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage plans during open […]
November 3rd 2014
SOCRRA Offers $6 Recycling Bins in November (SOCRRA Press Release, Nov. 3, 2014) SOCRRA and its 12 member communities are pleased to offer a special sale on recycle bins during the month of November, 2014. Residents of Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Troy […]
November 2nd 2014
Election Stories and Resources for Nov. 4, 2014 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 30, 2014) Nov. 4 is Election Day and there are many resources available to help people make informed decisions. The Oakland County Clerk’s Office provides a wealth of information on their website at http://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/elections/Pages/default.aspx, including: How to Vote: Find out if you’re registered […]
November 1st 2014
Prosecutor Speaks on Dangers of Sexting, Bullying and other Crimes (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2014) Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper does not like seeing kids on a professional basis, whether it’s because they have gotten in trouble or because they are a victim. The internet and cell phones make it easy for young […]
October 29th 2014
Trick-or-Treaters Delight Owner of Leon & Lulu in Clawson (Crystal A. Proxmire, photos by Leon & Lulu, Oct. 29, 2014) A lovely Saturday afternoon was full of fun for the crew at Leon & Lulu as youngsters in costume came through for the annual Trick or Treat event in Downtown Clawson. Mary Liz Curtin, owner […]
October 29th 2014
A Look at Low Voter Turn Out Rates in the Aug. 5 Primary (Guest Column by Kurt Metzger, Mayor of Pleasant Ridge, orig. Aug. 26, 2014, republished Oct.29 ) Access to more detailed, geographically focused data sets, combined with the developed of more sophisticated mapping (GIS) systems, have made the Redistricting (gerrymandering) process more sophisticated. […]
October 25th 2014
Seaholm Students Meet 11th District Congressional Candidates, Except Trott (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2014) There is a saying in some social circles that you better show up or people will talk about you anyway. That certainly held true Monday when Congressional Candidate Dave Trott failed to come to a candidate forum specifically for […]
October 25th 2014
Blair Memorial Library’s 85th Anniversary Celebration Nov. 3 (Jennifer Gannod, Blair Memorial Library, Oct.25, 2014) Join the library on Monday evening, November 3, at 7PM, for a musical anniversary celebration with The John “Tbone” Paxton/Mike Zaporski Duo. Music from the 1920′s thru the 1950′s will be performed. The Blair Memorial Library is located in Downtown […]