Dirty Politics in Ferndale, Historical Society Presentation Feb. 12 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 9, 2014) This Wednesday, Feb 12, Garry Taylor, Pres. of the Ferndale Historical Society, will be speaking at the Kulick Center at 11:00 am at a meeting of the Ferndale Seniors. The meeting is open to everyone. The topic will be “Past…
Gas Station Clerk in Troy Killed Saturday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 9, 2014) Troy Police are investigating the death of an elderly Rochester man who was working behind the counter of the Clark gas station at Rochester Road and South Blvd on Saturday. The man was found dead Saturday afternoon with a single gunshot wound…
Alfred Meyer to Discuss Nuclear Power in Ferndale Feb. 15 (Art Myatt, Feb. 9, 2014) Nuclear Power: What You Need to Know about Price, Pollution and Proliferation Sat., Feb. 15, 3:00-5:00pm, Ferndale Public Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, MI Speaker: Alfred Meyer is a social activist who serves on the board of directors…
Suicide Reported in Rochester Hills (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Feb. 9, 2014) INCIDENT: 10:41 hrs. Feb. 5, 2014 – City of Rochester Hills- Suicide – #14-017920 SUMMARY: Deputies along with the Rochester Hills Fire Department responded to an address in the 1100 block of Bluebird Drive for a suicide. OUTCOME OF INCIDENT: Upon arrival deputies…
Unlocked Car Left Running Unattended Stolen in Royal Oak, and More Crime Briefs (Royal Oak Police Dept., Feb. 6, 2014) Larceny from an Automobile 600 block of Woodlawn, 2-4-14 – 2-5-14, 11:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.: Complainant parked his vehicle on the street near his residence. When he returned to his truck he discovered an…
Cigarette Burglar Strikes Again, Armed Robbery at 7-11 (Madison Heights Police, Feb. 6, 2014) On February 5th, 2014 at 0407 hours two B/M suspects entered the 7-11 at 29265 Dequindre. Both suspects were wearing hoodies and one wore a ski mask in addition to the hoodie. They proceeded to the deli area with their backs…
Auburn Hills City Manager Pete Auger to Lead MLGMA (MLGMA Press Release, Feb. 6, 2014) Auburn Hills City Manager Pete Auger is the new leader of a statewide association representing Michigan’s municipal managers. Auger was named the 2014 president of the Michigan Local Government Management Association (MLGMA) during the organization’s annual Winter Institute Jan. 28-Jan.…
Computer Classes for Seniors a Popular Berkley Service (Berkley Press Release, Feb. 6, 2014) The Berkley Parks and Recreation Senior Center is proud to announce the continuation of computer classes. These classes feature: Laptop 101 Don’t let that new laptop scare you. Laptop 101 Class is designed with beginners in mind. Learn everything from the…
Computer Classes for Seniors a Popular Berkley Service (Berkley Press Release, Feb. 6, 2014) The Berkley Parks and Recreation Senior Center is proud to announce the continuation of computer classes. These classes feature: Laptop 101 Don’t let that new laptop scare you. Laptop 101 Class is designed with beginners in mind. Learn everything from the…
Computer Classes for Seniors a Popular Berkley Service (Berkley Press Release, Feb. 6, 2014) The Berkley Parks and Recreation Senior Center is proud to announce the continuation of computer classes. These classes feature: Laptop 101 Don’t let that new laptop scare you. Laptop 101 Class is designed with beginners in mind. Learn everything from the…
Madison Hts Police Seek Repeat Cigarette Burglar (Madison Heights Police, Feb. 5, 2014) Madison Heights Police Department is investigating two burglaries of Detroit Donuts that occurred in the early morning hours on 01/29 and 02/05. In both cases, entry was made through the entry door glass. The laminate glass was pounded out and the suspect…
Ferndale & Others Get “On Board” with Suburbs Alliance Program (Emily Thompson, Michigan Suburbs Alliance, orig. michigansuburbsalliance.com, Feb. 5, 2014) Today, after months of hard work, we launch On Board (OnBoardMI.org). What’s On Board? For local officials, it’s a secure database they can use to more easily manage information about local boards and commissions. For…
Details Emerge in Ferndale Murder Case (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2014) 67-year-old Douglas Morehead was described as a friendly man who “scooted along” as he walked. He drove himself to his job at Toys R Us and would give money to those who wanted to test his generosity. And, testified a manager from the…
28 Year-Old-Waterford Woman at Gun Range Dies of Suicide (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Feb. 5, 2014) INCIDENT: 12:34 hrs. Feb. 4 – Independence Township -Suicide #14-017382 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to an address in the 6500 block of Dixie Highway near Maple (Accurate Gun Range) for an adult suicide. Information is a subject was firing at…
Cissell Found Guilty of False Address on Petition (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2014) Did Andrew Cissell, 25, knowingly give a false address when he turned in petitions to legalize personal amounts of marijuana in Ferndale? That was the determination made by a six-member jury Tuesday who found him guilty of making a false statement…
Ferndale Announces Extended Snow Emergency (City of Ferndale Press Release, Feb. 4, 2014) The Director of Public Works has declared a snow emergency for the City of Ferndale starting Tuesday 2/4/14 at 8p.m. The snow emergency shall remain in effect until Friday 2/7/14 at 4p.m. or until declared ended by the DPW Director. The extended…
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Seeks Good Neighbor Nominations (CFF Press Release, Feb. 3, 2014) Please join Citizens for a Fair Ferndale in celebrating the ongoing efforts of those who live, work and attend school in Ferndale who value the fair and equal treatment of others and are engaged in making this happen on a daily…
Hazel Park Police Get Honors (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 3, 2014) Sometimes being a police officer can feel like a thankless job, but in Hazel Park city leaders want to make sure those who protect and serve are recognized for their work. Last week they gathered at Kick Ass Sports Bar in Warren to hand…
Berkley Rotary Welcomes Senator Pappageorge Feb. 10 (Rotary Press Release, Feb. 3, 2014) The Rotary Club of Berkley is pleased to announce they’ll be hosting Senator Pappageorge at their meeting on Monday, February 10 at 12:15 pm. Lunch will be served for $5. Senator John Pappageorge represents Michigan’s 13th District and will be giving a…
Mode Shift’s Road Map To Understanding SEMCOG (David Sands, Mode Shift, Feb. 2, 2014, orig. wearemodeshift.org/mode-shifts-road-map-understanding-semcog) It was a noteworthy 2013 for the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The organization not only helped jumpstart the new Regional Transit Authority, but it’s been busy developing a regional non-motorized transportation plan and conducting an analysis of rapid transit…