Crime at the Motorama Motel, Part One Part One of a Three-Part Series (Crystal A. Proxmire) Ferndale, MI – How common is crime at the Motorama? This question comes up from time to time as the public hears about the most serious of cases, including a heroin-related death earlier this year. On April 20, 2015…
Gunshots Damage Doors and Windows of Oxford Middle School (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, Nov. 29, 2015) Oxford, MI – INCIDENT: 07:26 hrs. – Oxford Township – Malicious Destruction of School Property – #15- 193658 Nov. 27 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 1400 block of Lakeville Road (Oxford Middle School) for a Malicious Destruction of Property…
Deaf Santa Appearance to Include Interpreting Elves, All Welcome Dec. 19 (EVENT page) Deaf Santa and his elf interpreters will be making a special visit to Doc Sweets at 135 N. Rochester Road in Clawson, MI on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 1pm to 5pm. This event is open to all children. Deaf Santa is a…
Kids Help Metalliclaus and Mayor Light the Ferndale Tree (C. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2015) The holiday tree in the median of 9 Mile and Woodward has officially been lit, in pure “Ferndale Normal” style, with a black-bearded cynical Santa named Metalliclaus helping to rock the tradition. Children and adults stood in awe as Metalliclaus strummed…
Clawson Food Pantry Seeks Donations (Clawson Chamber of Commerce Press Release, Nov. 29, 2015) The Clawson Food Pantry is located inside Grace Apostolic Church, where food is distributed once a month.. The number of people receiving help unfortunately is growing (67 families last month). You can help, especially with the holidays just around the corner.…
Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade Dec. 6 (EVENT page) The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present this year’s Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade sponsored by Genisys Credit Union which will come down Main Street on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 2PM. The Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade is the largest Christmas parade in Michigan with an average 3,500…
Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Ferndale Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Ferndale Dec. 13 6pm-7pm Kulick Community Center 1201 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220. Featuring State Rep. Robert Wittenberg and a performance by Ferndale Community Concert Band. Free event is open to all. There will be fresh donuts and hot Chazzano Coffee. For more…
Mysterious Caller Claims to be IRS Agent, Makes Bomb Threat (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov. 29, 2015) INCIDENT: 15:34 Hrs. – Nov. 24, 2015 – Orion Township – Bomb Threat / K-9 Assist. #15-192278 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 2200 block of Geyer Court for a bomb threat. The victim reported that he had been…
Woman Jumps to Death from Second Story Window in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, Nov. 29, 2015) INCIDENT: 05:19hrs. – Nov. 25, 2015 – City of Pontiac – Death Investigation / Suicide. #15-192623 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Tasmania (Halfway House), for a possible suicide. The caller stated that her…