Thoroughbreds Off and Running at Hazel Park Raceway (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2014) The Hazel Park Raceway opened last weekend with thousands turning out to see the return of live thoroughbred racing. It’s been thirty years since they last had it, instead trying to survive on simulcast betting and live harness races. The…
Thoroughbreds Off and Running at Hazel Park Raceway (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2014) The Hazel Park Raceway opened last weekend with thousands turning out to see the return of live thoroughbred racing. It’s been thirty years since they last had it, instead trying to survive on simulcast betting and live harness races. The…
Oh Deer! Pleasant Ridge and Hazel Park Get Unusual Visitors (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2014) Residents in Peasant Ridge and Hazel Park have reported unexpected guests: white tail deer. A doe and her fawn have been spotted in Hazel Park on the west side of the city, including on Mapledale. Hazel Park Animal…
Orchard Lake Road Under Phoenix Center Now Re-opened in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2014) The City of Pontiac re-opened Orchard Lake Road going under the Phoenix Center on Thursday morning. The stretch of road going under the defunct Phoenix Center had been closed since fall of 2012 due to vandalism. Pontiac struggled…
Fighting Cancer with Unusual Fundraiser: Pole Dancing With a Purpose (Guest Column by Lori Glaza, July 4, 2014) Fifteen months ago breast cancer touched my family. Five days after my loved one was diagnosed, I signed up to participate in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day. I felt it was the best way to show…