Body of Southfield Fire Chief Found by Dive Team(City of Southfield Press release, Aug. 3, 2015) We are sorry to report that Southfield Fire Chief Keith Rowley drowned in a boating accident on July 31 on Lake St. Clair in Macomb County. The city of Southfield extends its deepest condolences to the family of Fire…
With Election Tuesday, Pontiac Activists Try to Drive Home Votes (C. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2015) Pontiac School Board President Brenda Carter wanted to remind people to get out and vote on Tuesday. There is a 2.87 mil sinking fund millage proposal on the ballot to be used for building repairs in the school district. So…
Benefit Concert for Ferndale Library at Loving Touch Aug. 28 (FADL event listing) Chris Bathgate joins 800beloved, with Ancient Language Woven Tangles Kriss Gaynes Molly Jean and [mister]…. at The Loving Touch August 28…… 8pm to 1 am A benefit concert for the Ferndale Area District Library It’s been 5 years since the Ferndale…
Interview: William “Bill” White, Candidate for Ferndale City Council (video) (C. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2015) William “Bill” White said now that his kids are taking over the family business, he’s looking to get involved in the community and help keep Ferndale the way it is. That’s why he’s decided to throw his hat in the…
Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 14-15, 2015 (event) City of Berkley Friday, August 14: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM: Kid’s Inflatable Zone, 12 Mile Road/Tyler 6:30 PM-7:30 PM: Berkley’s Classic Car Parade, 12 Mile Rd between Coolidge & Greenfield 7:30 PM-9:00 PM: Tri-Community Coalition Street Dance, 12Mile Road/Griffith, north 7:30 PM- 9:00 PM: DetroitElvis.com Entertainment at 12 Mile…
Clarkston City Council Candidate Forum Sept. 17 (event listing) Thursday, September 17, 2015 7:00 PM Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 City of the Village of Clarkston: City Council. Local elections are coming up November 3, and the League of Women Voters is hosting candidate forums in several communities through Oakland…
Royal Oak: Washington Ave. Ribbon Cutting & Sidewalk Celebration Aug. 20 Join us for the Washington Avenue Ribbon Cutting & Sidewalk Celebration Thursday, August 20 from 5 – 7p Ribbon Cutting at 4th & Washington at 5:30p Sidewalk Celebration Food Court with Appetizers provided by: Lily’s Seafood Five15 Media Gayle’s Chocolates Pronto The Crepe Washington…
Southfield Fire Chief Keith Rowley Missing After Falling From Boat (City of Southfield Press Release, Aug. 1, 2015) Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham reports that Southfield Fire Chief Rowley, who is a 58-year-old Milford resident, went overboard from a 40-foot vessel at approximately 7:12 p.m. on July 31. Deputies with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Marine…
Ferndale Creates a Demo Garden for Native Vegetation (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2015) Dotted with bright yellow Black Eyed Susans and a spattering of blue Blazing Stars, the newly planted demo garden in front of Ferndale City Hall has replaced what was once a plain patch of grass. The change in landscaping is not…
Oakland County Spotlights Leader Dogs for the Blind (Oakland County Blog, Aug 1, 2015) The Leader Dogs for the Blind success story began in 1939, when it was founded by three Detroit-area Lions Club members. They began their new venture on a small, leased farm in Rochester Hills, Michigan and that’s where they remain today. Since…
Royal Oak: Arts, Beats & Eats Lineup Announced Sept. 4 – 7 (event listing) Ford Arts, Beats & Eats was founded to celebrate the quality of life in Oakland County by offering a culturally unique presentation of artists, musicians and food exhibits, from the Metro Detroit area, and throughout the United States. For complete…