Two Men Injured by Gunshots in Pontiac (compiled, May 21, 2015) INCIDENT: 13:48 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Double Shooting Investigation. #15-76725 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of N. Johnson Street for a report of a gunshot victim. When deputies arrived, the victim had already walked into Doctor’s Hospital. The victim suffered…
Auburn Hills Welcomes Sweets! – Age Friendly Café (Steve Cohen, Auburn Hills Director of Community Development, May 21, 2015) Family owned and operated Sweets!, located at 3395 Auburn Road in Downtown Auburn Hills, has started a new initiative in honor of the City’s Age-Friendly Auburn Hills program. Tuesday’s are now “Senior Day” at this one-of-a-kind café. Seniors citizens can…
2015 Ferndale Good Neighbor Awards (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 20, 2015) Ferndale is full of good neighbors, and the annual Citizens for Fair Ferndale Good Neighbor Awards recognized several of them Tuesday night. Award winners came from all corners of the city, and were honored for the many things that make the Ferndale…
Recyclebank Grants Help Green Programs at Rochester Hills Schools (press release, May 20, 2015) Thanks to the City’s partnership with Recyclebank and the support of the residents who donated their recycling points, four Rochester Community Schools received nearly $10,000 to implement green projects at their schools. Mayor Bryan K. Barnett and the Rochester Community School…
Beyond a Ferndale Basement: Candle Wick Shoppe’s New Spot (Candle Wick Shoppe Press Release, May 20, 2015) Jacki Smith, Patty Shaw and Phoenix move their garden level store, the Candle Wick Shoppe formally at 195 W 9 Mile to street level and do it with a nod to the good old days. 175 W 9…
Ferndale Bike Rodeo June 6 (event listing, May 19, 2015) The Ferndale Bike Rodeo is being held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 9am to 1pm at Ferndale High School. Bring your bicycle up to the Bike Rodeo to receive: -Free bike inspection -Free bike skills test -Free bike helmet -Free fire safety house tour…
Madison Heights Woman Honored for Volunteerism with Baker Scholarship (press release, May 19, 2015) Baker College of Clinton Township officials have announced Gina Martinez, of Madison Heights, is the recipient of the 2015 Ed Kurtz Leadership Scholarship award. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded annually to a Baker College of Clinton Township student who demonstrates academic…
Royal Oak Seeks Crowdfunding for Smart Park (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 18, 2015) Once upon a time there was a dirty, uninviting little space between a parking structure and a dumpster. This little plot of land held patchy grass and dust, sometimes storage. But then a series of events changed the space and inspired…
Royal Oak Seeks Crowdfunding for Smart Park (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 18, 2015) Once upon a time there was a dirty, uninviting little space between a parking structure and a dumpster. This little plot of land held patchy grass and dust, sometimes storage. But then a series of events changed the space and inspired…
Video Released from Verizon Berkley and Ferndale Break Ins (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, May 18, 2015) Recently, telephone / electronic stores have been targeted for burglaries in the area. On April 8th, 5 thieves broke into a Verizon store in Ferndale. They then proceeded to a Verizon store in Berkley and broke in there.…
Off Duty Police Officer Shoots Two People in Palace Parking Lot (Compiled, May 18, 2015) An off-duty Detroit Police officer had an altercation with a man and a woman in the parking lot of The Palace of Auburn Hills Sunday, resulting in the officer shooting the man and woman, according to WDIV. The report states…
Expert to Speak on After-Divorce Issues at Bloomfield Twp. Library June 3 Name: The Never Ending Divorce Date: June 3rd, 6:30-8:00pm Location: Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road (at Telegraph) Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 Fee: $25, Scholarships can be provided for those in need. CONTACT: Suzi Terebelo 248 420-2728 s_terebelo@msn.com Description: The Women’s Divorce Resource…
Beautiful Day for Birmingham Hometown Parade (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 17, 2015) With a sky full of sunshine and streets lined with smiles, the atmosphere was just right for the Birmingham Hometown Parade on Sunday. The parade honored Veterans and paid homage to warriors past. It also was a chance for various groups and businesses…
Blessings, Adoptions and More Make Claws and Paws Event Fantastic (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 16, 2015) In Medieval times, pastors would travel the countryside, stopping at farms and offering to bless the animals in hopes of abundant food production. The tradition of the blessing of pets grew out of this practice, leading to the afternoon…
Denise Ilitch Shares Words of Wisdom at Women in Communication Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 16, 2015) The power of women coming together to support each other was strong on Thursday night as The Association for Women in Communications Detroit Chapter held their Annual Matrix Awards Celebration at the Community House in Birmingham. Denise Ilitch,…
Clean the Ferndale Up Event Ups Its Game, Even in the Rain (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 16, 2015) In spite of the rain, over 70 people showed up for a city-wide day of volunteering called Clean the Ferndale Up. Each year the event gets more sophisticated. This year the addition of recycling drop off and…
Auburn Hills Police Handle Mental Health Incident with Care (Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, May 16, 2015) One of the bigger challenges we have is dealing with the mentally ill. It has become a commonplace call for our officers. People in a mental health crisis are often combative, frightened and can be frightening. Yesterday…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Awards Recognize Great Student Efforts (C. Proxmire, May 15, 2015) Ferndale Youth Assistance honored several students and groups at their recent annual awards banquet. Congratulations to all the winners: ROOSEVELT PRIMARY SCHOOL NOAH MITCHELL: Noah was nominated by his teacher, Cynthia Krencicki. She nominated him because Noah is an excellent math and…
Pontiac, Oxford, Ferndale and Farmington Schools Honored by MASB and SET SEG (C. Proxmire, May 15, 2015) The Michigan Association of School Boards and the SET SEG Foundation Honored 21 Educational Programs from around the state this week, with four districts in Oakland County taking home awards. Pontiac, Oxford, Ferndale and Farmington Schools were all…
Bridge Between Canada and US Named in Honor of Hockey Player Gordie Howe (By Jordan Kennedy, press release for Governor Rick Snyder, May 15, 2015) Mr. Hockey led Detroit to four Stanley Cup championships, seven consecutive first-place finishes, and now, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will lead Detroit to Canada. Today in Canada, Governor Snyder and…