Southfield Opposes Drilling Permit (City of Southfield Press Release, Dec. 30, 2015) Southfield, MI – Recent media reports have resulted in questions about the City of Southfield’s position regarding oil and gas exploration. These questions arose because Jordan Development filed an Application for drilling in the City on November 4, 2015. This Company is an…
Bowling Fundraiser for Freedom Road Transportation Feb. 21 (EVENT page) Rochester Hills, MI – Freedom Road Transportation Bowling Fundraiser Feb. 21 Classic Lanes (2145 Avon Industrial Dr., Rochester Hills) The challenge of transportation is a daily issue for many people. Many don’t have the convenience of having a vehicle that they can use whenever they…
Mardi Bras Party to Collect Items for Homeless Women Feb 9 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Tuesday, February 9, 2016 6 PM – 9 PM The Loving Touch 22634 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 Celebrate Mardi Bras by giving to women in need in our communities while celebrating Mardi Gras at The Loving Touch. Cover…
US Postal Service Raising Shipping Rates, Service Fees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 30, 2015) Washington, DC – The price of first class stamps will stay the same, but the costs of shipping and other services offered though the United States Postal Service (USPS) are going up. The increases, approved in October, begin Jan. 17, 2016.…
Homeless Man Found Dead on Pontiac Library Steps (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 30, 2015) Pontiac, MI – INCIDENT: 10:26 hrs. –Dec. 30, 2015 – City of Pontiac – Death Investigation – # 15-212016 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 60 block of E. Pike (The Pontiac Library) on a welfare check. Deputies discovered an…
Environmental Impact of the Holidays (SOCRRA press release, Dec. 30, 2015) The holiday season is another time of year to consider the three R’s—reduce, reuse and recycle. Consider these stats as you enjoy the season and commit to waste reduction and recycling this year as part of your celebration…. Approximately 1.5 billion cards are sent…
How the Movie “Parenthood” Saved my Life (Guest View by Chelsea Marie) When I was three or four years old, my mom took my infant brother to visit her family in New York and left me in Michigan with my dad for the weekend. While she was away, I was riding my bike and somehow…
FDA Changes Policy on Gay Men Donating Blood (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 30, 3015) Washington, DC – The FDA announced on Dec. 21 that men who had sex with men (MSM) would be allowed to donate blood as long as they had not had sexual contact in over a year. Previously there was a lifetime…