Proposed Compensation Packages Spark Criticism of DIA (C. Proxmire, Aug. 28, 2015) Proposed financial compensation for top administration at the Detroit Institute of Arts has some elected officials raising not only their eyebrows, but also their voices. Oakland County Commissioner John Scott, a Republican from Waterford, has submitted a resolution to have the additional compensation…
Suicidal Subject Reminds Chief that Statistics Don’t Show Full Story (Viewpoint by Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, Aug. 28, 2015) Last night, in one of our neighborhoods in the south end of the city we received a call of a subject barricaded in a home with a machete threatening suicide. He also threatened any…
Walk4Friendship in West Bloomfield Sept. 6 (event listing) Walk4Friendship September 6, 2015 1:00 – 4:00 pm Join 5,000 people in raising awareness for individuals with special needs and celebrating the pure friendships created at Friendship Circle.Walk4Friendship is an annual 5k walk that raises crucial funds and community awareness for The Friendship Circle- a nonprofit organization…
Waterfowl Hunting Begins Sept 1, Including Experimental Teal Season (Michigan DNR Press Release, Aug 28, 2015) This year marks the second year of Michigan’s experimental early teal hunting season. The season runs Sept. 1-7. These small ducks, especially blue-winged teal, are some of the earliest duck species to migrate each fall. This statewide teal-only season…
Michigan State Police Trooper Struck During Traffic Stop, Dies of Injuries (MSP Press Release, Aug. 28, 2015) The Michigan State Police (MSP) is confirming that Tpr. Chad H. Wolf has passed away, as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic crash earlier this morning. “It is with very heavy hearts that we confirm the…
Fire at Car Stop Auto in Oak Park (C. Proxmire, Aaron Tobin, Aug. 27, 2015) A fire at Car Stop in Oak Park had Coolidge Hwy blocked off while firefighters from Oak Park, Huntington Woods and Berkley were on the scene according to witnesses. The fire happened around 6:30pm. The Car Stop is located at …
Pontiac’s Sixth District Picnic Helps Neighbors Connect (C. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2015) Saturday was the Sixth District Neighborhood Association Picnic at Oakland Park in Pontiac, an event that Ahmy’a Flanagan, a junior at Pontiac High, was happy to be part of. “My sister just started kindergarten, and I think things like this are good for…
Hispanic Artwork at Pontiac Creative Arts Center, Opening Sept 11 Pontiac Creative Arts Center And The Puerto Rican Cultural and Educational Center Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Reception September 11, 2015 5 – 8 p.m. Exhibition September 11 – October 10, 2015 Gallery Hours Wed. 10 – 4, Thurs. 10 – 7, Fri.10 – 4…
Waterford Oaks Hosting Dog Swim at Water Park Sept. 12 Location Waterford Oaks Waterpark Start Time 9/12/2015 12:00 PM End Time 9/12/2015 4:55 PM Category Dog Programs Description Oakland County Parks and Recreation celebrates the close of the waterpark season with 11th annual Waterford Oaks Waterpark Dog Swim. The dogs-only swim is from noon- 4:55…
Windows Smashed and ATMs Stolen in Hazel Park and Ferndale (compiled, Aug. 26, 2015) Thieves smashed in the windows of two businesses, wrapped a chain around the ATM, jerked them free, and carried them away according to an article in The Daily Tribune. Two men in hoodies picked up the machines . The first was…
2015: Best Year Yet for Hazel Park Art Fair (C. Proxmire, Aug. 24, 2015) This weekend was Lindsay Phillips first time ever having a booth at an art fair! With the branding of Orchid Originals, she sold a variety of baby items like crocheted owl baby hats and little pillows with a pouch so kids…
Driver Critically Injured When Car Falls from Hauling Trailer during Accident on I-75 (Michigan State Police, Aug. 25, 2015) Serious Traffic Crash: On August 25, 2015 at approximately 12:30 PM, troopers from the Metro Post were dispatched to a traffic crash involving a car hauler (3500 Dodge Ram with 3 vehicle capacity trailer) and a…
Suspected Burglar Picks Bad Spot to Leave Getaway Bicycle (Ferndale Police, Aug. 25, 2015) On 08/22/15 at about 6:30 a.m. Ferndale Police arrested Dangelo Montaris JORGENSEN for breaking into a home on the 900 Block of W. Oakridge, and for breaking into a car in the same area. A resident stated that he was backing…
Red Oaks Hosting Dog Swim at the Water Park Sept. 13 (event listing) Location Red Oaks Waterpark Start Time 9/13/2015 12:00 PM End Time 9/13/2015 4:55 PM Category Dog Programs Description Oakland County Parks and Recreation celebrates the close of the waterpark season with the 11th annual Dog Swim at Red Oaks Waterpark. The dogs-only…
Donor Steps in to Save and Rebuild Jewish Community Center in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 24, 2015) “The name of the building will be JPM.” This sentence brought the crowd at the Jewish Community Center in Oak Park to claps and cheers as they listened eagerly to a major announcement made by leaders…
Satanic Temple Joins in Planned Parenthood Demonstration, Sent Away by Police (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 24, 2015) A video has surfaced from Saturday’s protests against Planned Parenthood showing a theatrical protest performance by Detroit Satanic Temple actors being broken up by Ferndale Police. The video was made by the organization. The Aug. 22 protest was…
For First Time Ever, Every Retailer Passed Tobacco Sales Tests (Oakland County Health Division Press Release, Aug. 24, 2015) For the first time ever, Oakland County retailers did not sell any tobacco products to youth during recent undercover inspections, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced today. The Oakland County Health Division conducted the annual inspection…
Berkley Warns: Curb Painting is Not Mandatory, Not a City Service (City of Berkley press release, Aug. 24, 2015) The Berkley Public Safety Department is aware that a private entity is placing flyers in the neighborhood notifying residents that their address will be painted on the curb. Be advised that this service is not offered…
Ru2015 Inspirational Event to Feature Jewel, Marianne Williamson, Ava DuVernay, Rickie Byars Beckwith, Leymah Gbowee, Cokie Roberts, Kem Sept. 19 (Renaissance Unity event listing) Jewel, Marianne Williamson, Ava DuVernay, Rickie Byars Beckwith, Leymah Gbowee, Cokie Roberts, Kem & YOU on Saturday, September 19, 2015! www.ru2015.org Renaissance 2015 is a powerful and transformative one-day event that…
Fleeing Suspect Drives Minibike Through Front Door of Home (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Aug. 23, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 08-20-2015 THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 08-21-2015 INCIDENT: 12:15 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Fleeing and Eluding Police #15-135171 SUMMARY: While patrolling near the area of Huron and Thorpe Street, a Deputy observed an unlicensed minibike pull…