Animals at Increased Risk of Parvo, Vaccinating Dogs Recomended (Andrea Johns, Ferndale Fur Trading Company, July 24, 2014) Oakland County dog owners should be on alert with cases of Parvo reported this week. This highly fatal virus is often treatable if caught early, and can be prevented. Although Parvovirus is most commonly seen in more…
Ferndale and Hazel Park to Get New DTE Substation (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 24, 2014) In Ferndale when it gets hot or starts storming, people know that it’s time to plug in their phones and have their flashlights handy “just in case.” Aging electrical infrastructure, increased demand from electronics and air conditioners, the plentiful…
Suspected Wanted in Birmingham Mobil Gas Station Robbery (Birmingham Police, July 24, 2014) At 9:45 p.m. on July 20, the Mobile Gas Station at 101 East 14 Mile Road was robbed. An unknown amount of cash was stolen and there were no injuries. The lone suspect entered the gas station and ordered an employee…
Sheriff’s Department Says Goodbye to Maxx the Drug Dog (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, July 24, 2014) The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is sad to announce the death of one of its K-9 members, “Maxx”. Maxx was assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Team and is credited with uncovering large quantities of narcotics during his tenure at…