Teen Arrested for Theft at Drive Thru Window in Clarkston (video) (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 23, 2017) INCIDENT: 02:13 hrs.Nov. 21, 2017 – Independence Township – Larceny from a Building / Possession of Marijuana – #17-214424 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the McDonalds located in the 5600 block of Sashabaw Rd on the report that …
Ferndale’s New Football Program Scrambles to Fund Trip to National Competition (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 22, 2017) Ferndale, MI – When Coach Jim Lewis and his wife Leri started the Ferndale Eagles Youth Athletic Association earlier this year, they had no idea how successful it would be. Their football teams and cheerleading squads serve kids…
Berkley Seeing Applicants for City Council Vacancy (City of Berkley, Nov. 22, 2017) Berkley, MI – On November 7, 2017, Berkley voters elected Daniel Terbrack as their new mayor. When he assumed the duties of his new office, Mayor Terbrack vacated his previous seat as a City Council member, creating a vacancy for his…
Safety Tips to Avoid Kitchen Fires this Thanksgiving (Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Nov. 20, 2017) Lansing, MI – State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer urges fire safety on Thanksgiving Day, which is the leading day for home cooking fires. Consumers who use portable deep fryers to cook turkeys should know the dangers and consider…
Ferndale Names New Street After Former President Ferndale, MI – With the 28-home development in progress at the site of the former Wilson School property, Ferndale City Council voted Monday night to name the newly created street in the development after former President Woodrow Wilson. Wilson Street will run north and south, parallel to Hilton…
County Exec. Corrects Fox & Friends Report on Immigrant Legal Aid (Crystal Proxmire, Nov. 14, 2017) Pontiac, MI – According to a press release from Oakland County Executive L Brooks Patterson, “Fox & Friends First on Fox News Channel falsely reported today that Oakland County, Mich. is one of 11 cities and counties that will…
Record Breaking Cats Lost in Fire, Donations to Cat Shelter Encouraged (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 13, 2017 Farmington Hills, MI – Although their home was completely destroyed by fire Sunday, a Farmington Hills couple is asking for donations to go not to themselves but to the Ferndale Cat Shelter in honor of the two Guinness…
Prevent Tragedy by Knowing Facts about Carbon Monoxide (C. Proxmire, Nov. 12, 2017) Each year people die from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. This Carbon Monoxide Safety Fact Sheet can help ensure you have all of the recommended warning, detection, and preventative maintenance measures in place to keep you and your family safe to avoid tragedy. The…
Man Killed when Teenage Driver Runs Red Light in Bloomfield Twp (Bloomfield Twp Police, Nov. 11, 2017) Bloomfield Twp, MI – On Friday, November 10, 2017, at approximately 4:00 P.M., Bloomfield Township Police and Fire responded to a report of a two car crash. Initial reports indicate a 2016 Jeep Wrangler traveling northbound on Telegraph,…
November 7 Election Turnout Across Oakland County (Kurt Metzger, Pleasant Ridge Reelected Mayor, Nov. 8, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – It has become tradition that Crystal Proxmire and I review voter turnout rates after each election. While yesterday’s election was considered an off-year election (odd numbered years), the fact that many communities were voting on…
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…
Goggle Gobble Give Seeks Volunteers for Thanksgiving Day Nov 23 Detroit, MI – Gobble Gobble Give Seeks Volunteers for Thanksgiving Day Detroit, MI – Goggle Gobble Give is a day to feed homeless people in Detroit on Thanksgiving. Headquartered in Bert’s Warehouse Theater at Eastern Market 2739 Russell Street, Detroit 48207 To help contact GobbleGobbleGiveDetroit@gmail.com…
We Interviewed Over 85 Candidates in Local Races, Here are the Videos 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’ve worked hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not…
Anatomy of a Scene by U of D Mercy Theatre Co. at Ferndale Library Nov. 8 FERNDALE, MI – What happens before, during, and after a Director shouts: “ACTION!”? What goes into the construction of a scene for plays or films? How do the actors, crew, and director make a scripted performance seem so natural…
Coats for the Cold Seeking Donations Oakland County, MI – Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard kicked off the 30th year of his annual “Coats for the Cold” Coat Drive with the Oakland County Pet Adoption Center, AMP 98.7 Radio, and Genisys Credit Union at the Clarkston branch of Genisys Credit Union yesterday. Sheriff Bouchard…
Over 6,000 People Pack Oak Park Boo Bash Halloween Night (Cheryl Weiss, Nov. 1, 2017) The Oak Park Boo Bash was the place to be on Halloween, as an estimated 6,500 guests packed the Community Center to enjoy a free evening of fun. The line of costumed kids and parents stretched around the corner…
Oak Park Candidate Interviews 2017 Oak Park, MI -Oakland County Times has invited all local candidates seeking office on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot to do a video interview. Below are the ones who accepted. Click on the picture to view. In Oak Park Mayor Marian McClellan is the only candidate on the ballot, although…
Ladies Night Out in Downtown Holly Nov. 10 Holly, MI – Wrap yourself in your favorite scarf, bring some friends, and experience all that historic Downtown Holly has to offer. The first 500 ladies wearing a scarf will receive a special bag of swag. Shops will have specials, entertainment and vendors inside stores. Friday, November…
Oakland County African American Parent Network Conference Nov. 11 Join us for our first Oakland County AAPN Collaborative Family Conference! This event is open to all families building a community around student success. Parents and students Invited! We have an exciting line up to share with you … Social Media Secrets: Presented by Rasheda Williams,…
Looking for Halloween Fun? Oakland County Has a Map for That (Oakland County Blog, Oct. 11, 2017) With so many fantastic Halloween events and activities in Oakland County, it can be difficult to keep track. That’s why Oakland County’s award-winning GIS team has developed a custom map to bring you all of Halloween’s fun and…