Guest View: An Open Letter to EMU on the EAA (Guest View by Karen Twomey, Dec. 2, 2014) On Friday the Board of Regents of Eastern Michigan University will meet at 1:30 in Welch Hall to discuss the Educational Achievement Authority and whether or not to continue in an inter-local agreement as the authorizing body.…
Massive Power Outages in Detroit Today (Compiled, Dec. 2, 2014) Detroit is not the place to be today, as massive power outages have affected everything from traffic lights, to police stations, courthouses, jails, and other public buildings. USA Today reports “A massive cable failure triggered a huge power outage in downtown Detroit Tuesday, knocking out…
Spotlight on The School Of Rock: Performing Dec. 6 at FPL (Jeff Milo, Ferndale Public Library, Dec. 2, 2014) Don’t expect some cutesy kid’s band. This is the real deal. This is the School Of Rock and they’re coming to the Ferndale Public Library, this Saturday. “If Rock n’ Roll is what you want,” offers…
Bloomfield Hills Media Specialist Killed, Nature Center Caretaker Injured in Accident (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 2, 2014) Shelly and Eric Lazarus spent their lives helping teach others through their work with the Bloomfield Hills School District. But a tragic accident has changed things forever. The accident took place on I-75 just north of Flint. Various…
One Voice Chorus to Sing at Northwest UU to benefit Ruth Ellis Center Dec. 14 (NWUU press release, Dec. 2, 2014) Sunday December 14 @ 7:00 pm Our Northwest Singers Choir will partner with One Voice Chorus, an LGBT choral group for a Holiday Concert that will be on Sunday, December 14 at 7:00 pm.…
Man Steals Unattended Ambulance from Hospital in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, Dec. 2, 2014) INCIDENT: 23:01Hrs. occurred 11-30-14 – City of Pontiac – UDAA of an Ambulance. #14-189040 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 50 block of N. Perry (McLaren Oakland Hospital emergency entrance), on a stolen ambulance from STAR EMS. Per the caller,…
20 Year Old Accused of Starting Fire in Hazel Park Home in Suicide Attempt (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 2, 2014) INCIDENT: 09:51 hrs. – Nov. 28 – City of Hazel Park – Assist Fire / Fire Investigation / Arson – #14-187793 SUMMARY: The Hazel Park Fire Department requested the assistance of the OCSO Fire…