State of the County Speech Video Now Available (video) (compiled, Feb. 20, 2016) In case you missed the State of the County speech by County Executive L. Brooks Patterson on Feb. 10, here is the video courtesy of Oakland County. Highlights include the 40 Under 40 class introduction, information about the widening of I-75, a…
High Winds, Scattered Power Outages Reported (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 19, 2016) Waterford, MI – Wind storms with some lightning blew though Oakland County Friday night, sometimes reaching in the 30-40 mph range. Pockets of power outages happened through the area according to the DTE website. As of 11pm, Waterford, Clarkston and Ortonville had the…
Troy Community Coalition Selling Historic Tiles (compiled, Feb. 19, 2016) Troy, MI – The Troy Community Coalition for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol abuse is selling tiles with some famous community locations on them. The tiles are issued annually, with the year on them, as part of the Coalition’s Celebrity Night Dinner. Tiles feature…
Reports of Ferndale Hazmat Situation Untrue Captain Says (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 19, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Rumors of a hazmat situation spread online Friday as the Ferndale Fire Department was at Garden Fresh Salsa in the 1500 block of Bonner to investigate a report of an unusual odor. “There was no hazmat situation,” said…
Facts about Carbon Monoxide (C. Proxmire, Feb. 19, 2016, updated 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…
Royal Oak Unveils Glenn Frey Drive (Ron Arnold, Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 18, 016) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak paid tribute to a rockin’ former resident Thursday as the community came together to unveil Glenn Frey Drive. The street was formerly called Willis Avenue, and extends from N. Washington to N. West, adjacent to…
DTE to Present info on Power Outages at Madison Heights Council Mtg. Feb. 22 (EVENT page) Madison Heights, MI – Officials from DTE will be at the Madison Height City Council meeting on Feb. 22 to give a presentation about the power gird in the community. Mayor Brian Hartwell is asking residents who have experienced…
Recent Arrest for Crack and Heroin, and Insight into Story, Affirm Motorama Concerns (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – As city official prepare to hear an appeal by the owner of the Motorama Motel at 8 Mile and Woodward in regard to the non-renewal of their business license, more information comes to…
Missing Woman Found Deceased in the Woods (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 18, 2016) National City, MI – Efforts to locate 33-year-old Anglea Bartman have been called off as her body has been found. According to family members Bartman was found in the woods on a seldom-traveled two-track off Monument Road north of National City, stating…
Novi Creates Do Not Knock Registry (City of Novi Press Release, Feb. 18, 2016) NOVI, MI – The City of Novi has created an optional “Do Not Knock” registry for residents interested in restricting peddlers and solicitors from coming to their residence. Residents who want to put their address on the registry can do so…
Ferndale Community Collaborates in Celebration of High School Student Artists (FACC Press Release, Feb. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Artist in You is a community-wide celebration of student art, featuring works by young talents (grades 10-12) in the Ferndale School District and Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts (CASA.) Students will have their artwork…
Semi Truck Rolled Sideways on I-75/M-24 Interchange (Auburn Hills Police, Feb. 17, 2016) Auburn Hills, MI – On February 17, 2016, at approximately 1:30 pm the Auburn Hills Police Department responded a tractor and trailer overturned on the interchange from I-75 to northbound M-24 (Lapeer Road). The tractor and trailer came to rest on the…
West Bloomfield High Open After Bomb Threat (compiled, Feb. 17, 2016) West Bloomfield, MI – West Bloomfield High School held classes today in spite of a bomb threat made against the school on Twitter. The District sent out a notice to families explaining the situation, stating “The West Bloomfield School District is committed to the…
Ferndale Schools Accepts $25,000 Determination, Gary Meier Documents Brought to Light (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The lawsuit between Ferndale Schools and Equity Management Solutions, a company started by former Superintendent Gary Meier and his top staff while employed at the district, concluded on Thursday with both parties accepting a case…
Southfield Housing Renovations to Help Low Income, Senior and Disabled Residents (SNHC Press Release, Feb. 16, 2016) Southfield, MI -McDonnell Tower Apartments and the tower and townhomes at River Park Place in Southfield are getting a $19.8 million makeover. The Southfield Nonprofit Housing Corporation, in partnership with Southfield-based Larc Community Development Group, worked on behalf…
Healthy Pontiac Meeting about Bicycle and Walking Access Feb. 20 (EVENT page) Saturday, February 20th: Healthy Pontiac, We Can Community Meeting, 10 am-12 pm “What would make it easier to walk and bike in your Pontiac neighborhood?” They want to hear your feedback. Pontiac Public Library, 60 E. Pike Street, Downtown Pontiac Offered in English…
Mountain of Pads, Tampons, Bras and More Collected for Homeless Women (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Women living on the street face challenges beyond staying warm and fed. When “that time of the month” comes around, it can sometimes mean a choice between food and feminine hygiene products. Last year a…
Former Vinsetta Garage Manager Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement (compiled, Feb. 15, 2016) Berkley, MI – The former manager of Vinsetta Garage on Woodward Avenue between 11 Mile and Catalpa in Berkley has pled guilty to embezzlement of over $100,000, according to a report by WXYZ.com. Jeffrey Wells entered the guilty plea on Feb. 10 and…
In remembrance of Former Ferndale Mayor Albert Gertley 1927-2016 (Gary Gertley, son, Feb. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – My dad, Albert Gertley passed away on Feburary 12, 2016 as a result of a massive stroke. He was 88 years old. For now I wanted to write down what I remember about my dad’s life and…
Ferndale Firefighter and 8 Year Old Son Struggle After House Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – For over 15 years Michael Szymanski has been fighting fires and saving lives in the City of Ferndale. Now he is in the unimaginable position of trying to rebuild his life after a fire destroyed…