Royal Oak Volunteers Plant 20 New Trees in Gunn-Dwyer Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2015) Gunn-Dwyer Park in Royal Oak has 20 new trees thanks to ReLeaf Michigan and the DTE Foundation. ReLeaf works with cities to access where trees might be needed and to make it happen. Saturday the group did plantings in…
Project Blue Light to Honor Fallen First Responders Dec. 1 (EVENT page) Project Blue Light to Honor Fallen First Responders Dec. 1 Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, St. Justin Church, 1600 E. Evelyn, Hazel Park, MI 48030 Join us for this annual event as we honor and pay tribute to our Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters…
Pontiac: Brother and Sister Assaulted, Robbed, Left Tied in Kitchen (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Nov. 8, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 11-07-2015, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 11-08-2015, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 1545 hrs. City of Pontiac-Robbery// UDAA 15-182486 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 60 block of W. Colgate for a report of a robbery. Upon…
One Church Broken into and Another Attempt in Orion Township (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov. 8, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 11-07-2015, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 11-08-2015, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 07:45 hrs. – Orion Township –Breaking and Entering Commercial # 15-182184 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 900 block Lapeer Road New Beginnings Baptist Church for…
Ferndale Marching Band Takes First in State Competition (C. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2015) Ferndale’s Marching Band carried on their tradition of excellence Saturday by taking first place in the fourth flight of the State Marching Band Competition. Under the leadership of Elon Jamison, they scored 93.15. Prior to the competition, Jamison shared his sentiments on…
Auburn Hills: Justice Richard Bernstein to Speak at Baker College Nov. 11 (EVENT page) Baker College of Auburn Hills to host talk by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bernstein Nov. 11 Event is free and open to the community Baker College of Auburn Hills will welcome Justice Richard Bernstein to campus Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, for…
Clerk Launches Alert System for Property Owners to Help Prevent Fraud (Oakland County Clerk Press Release, Nov. 7, 2015) Oakland County has launched its new Property Record Notification system to enhance its Super Index, simplifying property record searches and allowing activity notifications for residents, professionals and law enforcement. “We’ve taken our Super Index, a property…
Troy: Nordstrom Employee Accused of Retail Fraud (Troy Police Report, Nov. 7, 2015) Nordstrom’s Department Store, 2850 W. Big Beaver Road, 8/12/2015 – 8/31/2015: Business Regional Investigator was conducting an investigation of an employee, a 20 year old female out of Sterling Heights. The employee was using her discount to purchase store items and then…
Be a Kid for a Kid: Blessings in a Backpack Fundraiser Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Be a Kid for a Kid: Blessings in a Backpack Fundraiser Dec. 3 Dino’s Lounge 22740 Woodward, Ferndale 6pm BE A KID FOR A KID!! Kick off the season of Giving!! How often do you just want to be a…
Celebrate America Recycles Day at SOCRRA Nov. 15 (EVENT page) Celebrate America Recycles Day at SOCRRA Nov. 15 WHAT: Celebrate America Recycles Day at SOCRRA. Activities will include tours of the recycling facility. Lets’ see how much Styrofoam it takes to fill a 40 foot shipping container and then see if you can fill a…
Troy Police Report: Four-Year-Old Found Gun in Car, Shot Self in Leg (compiled, Nov. 6, 2015) A four-year-old boy shot himself in the leg with a 9mm handgun found in the console of his mother’s car. According to various reports, the mother was loading groceries when the boy found the gun in the console of…
League of Women Voters Michigan Discusses Redistricting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2015) “The problem,” said Michigan League of Women Voters of Michigan President Judy Karandjeff, “Is the politicians are drawing their own voting maps to manipulate elections and keep themselves and their party in power.” Karandjeff spoke to over 50 people at a recent…
Art on 11 Mile: Royal Oak Announces Winners (Judy Davids, City of Royal Oak Press Release, Nov. 6, 2015) The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts (ROCFA) officially announced the winners of the 11 Mile Public Art Project today. From nearly 60 applications, artworks by Richard Bennett of Detroit, Mark Beltchenko of Grosse Pointe Park,…
150 Narcan Kits Donated to Help Prevent Heroin Deaths (OCCMHA Press Release, Nov. 6, 2015) Training, treatment, and intervention are all part of the strategy to equip and prepare Oakland County deputies in the ongoing campaign against opioid misuse and heroin overdoses. This collaborative effort is being spearheaded by Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority…
Madison Heights Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 (EVENT page) Madison Heights Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at 10am at VFW Post 1407, 630 E. 11 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. The public is invited to join elected officials in honoring Veterans. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/530148183809088/ For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want to be…
Better Pontiac Meeting Nov. 16 (EVENT page) BETTER PONTIAC BOARD MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Monday, November 16th, 2015 7:00 PM at Goldner Walsh Garden and Home AGENDA: Reports President’s Report Secretary’s Report Treasurer’s Report Old Business Parade Banner Comic Book Art Program Park Wall Project Park upgrades New Business Clean Up Schedule 2016…
Analysis of Voter Turnout in South Oakland County, 2015 (Guest View: Kurt Metzger, Mayor of Pleasant Ridge, Nov. 5, 2015) Now that the results are final and the celebrations are over, it is time to reflect on Tuesday’s election results across communities in southeast Oakland County. As one would expect in an off-year election, the…
Berkley Parks & Rec Benefit Nov. 10 (EVENT page) Berkley Parks & Rec Benefit Nov. 10 Join us for food or drinks at Patrick J’s Irish Pub on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 5pm to 9pm. 20% of all sales will be donated to Friends of Berkley Parks & Recreation. Location: 3052 W. 12 Mile. For…
HPHS Drama Presents Hound of Baskervilles Nov 19-21 (EVENT page) Hazel Park High School Drama Club presents “Hound of the Baskervilles” Sherlock Holmes’ Most Spine Chilling Mystery Brought to Life Hazel Park High School’s Drama Club presents “Hound of the Baskervilles” on Thursday, November 19, Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at 7 p.m.…
Woman Accused of Selling Heroin that Led to Man’s Death in Ferndale (Compiled, Nov. 5, 2015) 25-year-old Shanna Nicole Santori of Detroit is accused of selling heroin out of the Motorama Hotel on April 20, 2015 that left one man dead on a front lawn on Fielding Street. According to The Daily Tribune, a 28-year-old…