Four Arrested After 24 Hour Crime Spree in Pontiac

Four Arrested After 24 Hour Crime Spree in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Nov. 2, 2013) Four people have been arrested by Sheriff’s Deputies after their involvement in four armed robberies and two attempted murders that occurred in the in the city of Pontiac in a 24 hour period between 10-30-13 and 10-31-13.  Sheriff’s Detectives…

Sheriff Bouchard Gives Hunter Safety Tips

Sheriff Bouchard Gives Hunter Safety Tips (Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard Press Release, Nov. 2, 2013) With deer hunting season rapidly approaching, many sportsmen and women will take advantage of the opportunity to share time with their friends, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. The hunting season offers much in the way of sportsmanship and camaraderie,…

Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption

Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013, Orig. 8/5/2013 Issue 2136 – Between The Lines) The mural on the side of Luca’s Coney Island features a big purple whale and says “Pontiac is for Lovers.” If you ask 29-year-old city council candidate Mike McGuinness and 27-year-old library board candidate Ronnie Karpinski,…

Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption

Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013, Orig. 8/5/2013 Issue 2136 – Between The Lines) The mural on the side of Luca’s Coney Island features a big purple whale and says “Pontiac is for Lovers.” If you ask 29-year-old city council candidate Mike McGuinness and 27-year-old library board candidate Ronnie Karpinski,…

Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption

Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013, Orig. 8/5/2013 Issue 2136 – Between The Lines) The mural on the side of Luca’s Coney Island features a big purple whale and says “Pontiac is for Lovers.” If you ask 29-year-old city council candidate Mike McGuinness and 27-year-old library board candidate Ronnie Karpinski,…

Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption

Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013, Orig. 8/5/2013 Issue 2136 – Between The Lines) The mural on the side of Luca’s Coney Island features a big purple whale and says “Pontiac is for Lovers.” If you ask 29-year-old city council candidate Mike McGuinness and 27-year-old library board candidate Ronnie Karpinski,…

“J-Rock” and “Shaq” Wanted for Questioning in Pontiac Shooting

“J-Rock” and “Shaq” Wanted for Questioning in Pontiac Shooting (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. Press Release, Oct. 20, 2013) INCIDENT: Oct. 19, 02:52 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Assault w/ Gun  #13-161616 SUMMARY:  Deputies were dispatched to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for a report of shooting victim.  Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with the victim who had…

Hazel Park Couple’s Adoption and Marriage Case Gets Feb Trial Date

Hazel Park Couple’s Adoption and Marriage Case Gets Feb Trial Date (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2013) Despite the high hopes of dozens of supporters in front of the Federal Courthouse in Detroit, and couples waiting to marry at county clerk’s offices around the state, Judge Bernard Friedman did not issue a summary judgment in…

Police Report: Two Girls Escaped Abductor’s Car in Pontiac…

Police Report:  Two Girls Escaped Abductor’s Car in Pontiac, Suspect at Large (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Oct. 5, 2013) INCIDENT:  1915 hrs. – City of Pontiac- Attempted Juvenile Abduction # 13-153860 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 400 block of 4th street for an attempted abduction. Two females, ages 8 and 6, were reported to have…

Green Infrastructure Encouraged at Storm Water Conference

Green Infrastructure Encouraged at Storm Water Conference (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct 4, 2013) Water resource professionals from throughout the region gathered in Southfield for the first Regional Storm Water Summit, hosted by Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash, Pure Oakland Water and Lawrence Tech. University. In addition to learning about funding approaches, storm water…

Green Infrastructure Encouraged at Storm Water Conference

Green Infrastructure Encouraged at Storm Water Conference (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct 4, 2013) Water resource professionals from throughout the region gathered in Southfield for the first Regional Storm Water Summit, hosted by Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash, Pure Oakland Water and Lawrence Tech. University. In addition to learning about funding approaches, storm water…

Green Infrastructure Encouraged at Storm Water Conference

Green Infrastructure Encouraged at Storm Water Conference (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct 4, 2013) Water resource professionals from throughout the region gathered in Southfield for the first Regional Storm Water Summit, hosted by Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash, Pure Oakland Water and Lawrence Tech. University. In addition to learning about funding approaches, storm water…

Green Infrastructure Encouraged at Storm Water Conference

Green Infrastructure Encouraged at Storm Water Conference (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct 4, 2013) Water resource professionals from throughout the region gathered in Southfield for the first Regional Storm Water Summit, hosted by Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash, Pure Oakland Water and Lawrence Tech. University. In addition to learning about funding approaches, storm water…