Ferndale Ballot Question Would Clarify How Nominating Petition Signatures are Counted (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) Voters in Ferndale will be faced with a Charter Amendment proposal on the Nov. 3, 2015 ballot regarding the way signatures are counted on nominating petitions. The wording on the ballot says “This Charter amendment would modify the…
Sheriff Bouchard Launches Cops-n-Cribs to Save Infants Lives (vide0) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) Two recent infant deaths in Pontiac have prompted Sheriff Mike Bouchard to accelerate the launch of a program that had been in the works to help new parents in need have a proper crib in the home. Cops-n-Cribs is a…
Interview: Amy Aubry Candidate for Hazel Park City Council (video) (C. Proxmire, October 13, 2015) Among the six candidates running for four seats on Hazel Park’s City Council is political newcomer Amy Aubry. Aubry grew up in Clawson, but when it came time to buy her first home she chose Hazel Park because of its…
Candidate Interview: Jeff Jenks Huntington Woods Commissioner (video) (C. Proxmire, October 13, 2015) Huntington Woods Commissioner Jeff Jenks is running for re-election, and in his candidate interview with oc115 the seasoned public servant gave many reasons why he hopes people will vote for him. Jenks brings extensive education and experience to the table. Not only…
Troy, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills & Oakland Township Join Forces for Fire Dept. Night (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2015) “I want to show him who the good guys are.” That’s the reason that Marlon Pokorny gave for bringing his four year old son Christian to the Fire Department night in Rochester Hills. “If…
Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. Searching for Missing Person (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Oct. 13, 2015) UPDATED Oct 14, 2015 10:55pm – The missing woman was found during a traffic stop in Detroit according to a report by WDIV. Click for more details. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s assistance in locating…
CFF Hosting Ferndale Candidate Forum Oct. 24 (EVENT page) On Saturday, October 24, 2015, Citizens for a Fair Ferndale (CFF) will hold a City Council Candidate and Mayoral Forum at the Ferndale Library at 1:00 pm. The event will also be recorded and submitted to WFRN for airing until Election Day, and will be available…
Shooting Death Under Investigation on N. Altadena in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2015) Neighbors at N. Altadena and Forest in Royal Oak woke to the sound of at least one gunshot early Monday morning. Police say a woman in a home on N. Altadena just north of Forest is deceased and the male…
Charter Twp. of Royal Oak Raising Money for Roof – Fish Fry Oct. 16 (Hiram Harris, Oct. 11, 2015) On behalf of the Charter Township of Royal Oak Parks & Recreation Department. I am sending this message as an official request for financial donations in support of the Recreation Center’s Rehabilitation Project. The Recreation Center…
Oak Park: Tobin Campaign Lit Misrepresents Media Outlets (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2015) A campaign mailer with false information was sent to Oak Park residents from Mayoral candidate Aaron Tobin’s campaign. The mailer included a false quote attributed to The Oakland County 115 News Hub (oc115). The quote states “Stephanie Sumner was hired after…
All Ages Celebrate Ferndale Homecoming (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2015) The sound of the Golden Eagles Marching Band mixed with the cheers of parents and neighbors on the sidewalks as Ferndale Schools had a fantastic homecoming parade Friday evening. Kids from all schools and grades took part in the pride-filled march from Downtown…
Berkley Public Library Fall Used Book Sale Oct 23-25 (EVENT page) The Friends of the Berkley Public Library will host their fall book sale on Friday, October 23 (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.), Saturday, October 24 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, October 25 (12 pm to 4 pm). The sale will take place at Berkley Public Library located at…
Holiday Card Design Contest for FernCare – Deadline Nov. 13 (FernCare Press Release, Oct. 10, 2015) Feeling artistic? Yearning for the Holidays? How about a $25 gift certificate to one of Ferndale’s restaurants? FernCare is having a contest to design our 2015 Holiday card. The rules are short and sweet – only 4 of…
Huntington Woods Celebrating Mayor Ron Gillham Nov. 9 (EVENT page) Ron Gillham: Celebrating 34 years as Mayor HUNTINGTON WOODS PARKS & RECREATION Nov. 9, 2015, 5-9pm 26325 Scotia Rd This election marks the first time in 34 years Huntington Woods will be electing a new mayor. Ron Gillham, has decided to “retire” from the position…
Author Todd Parr: Kids Visit & Teacher Session at Berman Nov. 15 (EVENT page) 11/15 Todd Parr (Author) Presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s PJ Library, Shalom Street and the JCC’s Annual Jewish Book Fair. BUY TICKETS 15-Nov 1 pm Todd Parr The Berman Purchase 15-Nov 3:30 pm Todd Parr –…
Holly Art & Craft Show Nov. 7 (EVENT page) Saturday, November 7 9:00am – 4:00pm Holly High School 6161 E Holly Rd, Holly, Michigan 48442 Juried art and craft show with beautiful gifts for everyone on your list! 130+ crafters, homemade lunch and musical performance by Holly High School’s Main Street Choir! $2 admission, wheelchair…
HW: Experts to Discuss Great Lakes Water Authority Oct. 14 (EVENT page) Wednesday, October 14, 2015 – 7pm 26415 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods, MI 48070 Jeff McKeen, SOCWA (Southeast Oakland County Water Authority) General Manager, and Mark Jacobs, an Attorney with Dykema Gossett PLLC, will discuss The Great Lakes Water Authority and its impact…
Royal Oak Farmers Market Turns 90 Celebrate Oct 17 (EVENT page) Farmers Market Turns 90! To celebrate farmers bringing fresh fruits and veggies to downtown Royal Oak for nearly a century, the Royal Oak Farmers Market will recognize its 90th harvest season by thanking its visitors with a special program at 11 a.m. on Saturday,…
Orange Barrels Part of Traffic Study at Woodward & 696 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 8, 2015) As drivers speed towards the curve just before 696 on northbound Woodward, they may be surprised by the extra wide swoop they must make coming around the bend. With orange construction barrels marking off a lane, drivers must slow…
Ferndale Community Concert Band Performs Nov. 1 (EVENT page) Made in Michigan Concert November 1, 2015 3:00 p.m. Ferndale High School Auditorium 881 Pinecrest Ferndale, MI 48220 FREE with suggested donation of $3 per individual or $5 per family Check out pictures and story from the last Ferndale Community Concert Band performance at https://oaklandcounty115.com/2015/06/24/ferndale-community-concert-band-has-grand-debut/. View…