Farmington Hills: Thief Walks Off with Salvation Army Donation Kettle (Farmington Hills Police, Dec. 12, 2015) Farmington Hills, MI – The Farmington Hills Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for stealing a Salvation Army donation kettle this afternoon. The theft occurred outside the Walgreens located at 27750 Grand River…
Auburn Hills Divergent Diamond Bridge Crash Report (Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, Dec. 11, 2015) I keep getting questions about the number of crashes we’ve had on the divergent diamond interchange at University and I-75. It is such a new design that I know people are intrigued by it. We have not noticed that…
Shooting Victim Dies, Suspect Charged with Homicide in Pontiac Robbery (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 11, 2015) Update to below Incident that occurred on 12-3-15 in the City of Pontiac: On December 3, 2015 at 11:55 pm Deputies responded to the 400 block of Martin Luther King for a reported shooting. Upon arrival,…
Highland Twp. Teacher Ill After Someone Put Pot Brownies in Teacher’s Lounge (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 11, 2015) Highland Township, MI – INCIDENT: 08:45 hrs. – Highland Township – Adulterated Food #15-200288 SUMMARY: On 12-9-15 at 8:45AM Deputies were dispatched to a Highland Township at the Spring Mills Elementary School for an adulterated…
Royal Oak Historical Commission Seeks Applicants (City of Royal Oak Press Release, Dec. 11, 2015) The Royal Oak Historical Commission currently has a vacancy. This commission is a policy-making body that advises the city commission on matters relating to or advancing the historical interests of the City of Royal Oak. The seven members are appointed…
Affirmations, State’s Largest LGBT Center, Ends Helpline Program (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 10, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Where can LGBT people, and those seeking information about LGBT issues, turn when they need someone to talk to about the unique problems faced by being in the queer community? For the last 27 years, that answer has…
Ferndale Has a Happy Holiday Showplace & Santa Breakfast (C. Proxmire, Dec. 9, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Holiday crafts and kids sharing their Christmas wishes with Santa. What more could you expect from a festive Holiday Showplace in Ferndale? The tradition helps fund Ferndale Recreation programs, and gives families the chance to connect with neighbors…
Help Rename the Birmingham Historical Museum and Park (City of Birmingham Press Release, Dec. 9, 2015) BIRMINGHAM, MI – The Birmingham Historical Museum and Park is asking for the community’s help as they consider a new name. Museums throughout the country are changing with the times to incorporate new approaches and to engage with the…
Ways to Pay it Forward in Pontiac (Kaino Phillips, Ascend Foundation, Dec. 8, 2015) Pontiac, MI – THIS IS GOING TO BE LONG BUT I HUMBLY ASK YOU TO READ IT SO THAT YOU CAN SEE WHAT A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER IS ALL ABOUT!!! As PROMISED, Here we go with our official kickoff to PAYING…
Adam Kochenderfer Gets County Commission Seat, Rochester Hills Council Seeks Applicants (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Rochester Hills, MI – Rochester Hills resident Adam Kochenderfer is moving on up. Kochenderfer was appointed to The Oakland County Board of Commissioners last week, filling a vacancy left when Commissioner Jeff Matis was appointed by Governor Rick…
LGBT Community Considers 2016 Ballot Initiative (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Ann Arbor, MI – In Michigan it is illegal to discriminate against people based on factors such as race, religion, age and disability. However, discrimination continues against people in the LGBT community because it is legal to do so. In Michigan people…
Novi Earns Two Keep Michigan Beautiful Awards (City of Novi Press Release, Dec. 8, 2015) NOVI, MI– The City of Novi is a proud recipient of two 2015 Keep Michigan Beautiful Inc. awards. A Michigan Award was received in recognition of Pavilion Shore Park, located at 43390 Thirteen Mile Road on the south shore of…
Wolverine Lake Seeking New Village Administrator (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Wolverine Lake, MI – After 25 years of service, Village Administrator and Clerk Sharon Miller will be leaving her position with Wolverine Lake. The Michigan Municipal League is working with Wolverine Lake officials in the search for her replacement. According to www.mml.org, the…
Ferndale Beautification Accepting Nominations for Holiday Light Awards (Ferndale Beautification Commission, Dec. 8, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Holiday Lights!!! Celebrate the season and Join in the fun!! Nominations for the Holiday Lights Award are open until 12/15. Have a neighbor with festive lights, nominate them, or even nominate yourself! Its easy and you don’t even…
Most Important Pea Author Doing Clawson Book Signing Dec. 19 (EVENT page) Clawson, MI – Author Erin Lilly Book Signing Event WHEN: 2015-12-19 / 1pm-3pm / YoJo Frogurt Cafe, 230 S Main St, Clawson, MI 48017 WHAT: Erin Lilly, a resident of Troy, MI, will be available to sign copies of her book, The Most…
Police Chief Could Do Double-Duty as Assistant City Manager in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 7, 2015) UPDATE: City Commission approved the promotion on Monday night. Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak City Commission is expected to vote tonight on a measure that would put current Police Chief Corrigan O’Donohue in the unique position…
Volunteer Stabbed at Common Ground, Keego Harbor Man in Custody (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 7, 2015) Pontiac, MI – INCIDENT: 10:55 hrs. Dec. 4, 2015– 1200 North Telegraph Rd.-Oakland County Government Complex – Common Ground building – Attempted Murder #15-197547 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to Common Ground, Building 32 East for a stabbing. The…
Girl Scouts Earn Bikes and Lesson in Building Them (Girl Scouts of SE Michigan, Dec. 7, 2015) Some lucky Girl Scouts recently earned free bicycles—and they REALLY earned them! Ten Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors learned how to completely take bikes apart and rebuild them as part of the Youth Earn-A-Bike program at Back Alley Bikes…
Dog Aide Event Combines Mead, Fundraising, & Animal First Aid Dec. 12 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Paws for the Dog Aide Cause, Saturday Dec. 12 from 1pm to 5pm B. Nektar Meadery 1511 Jarvis, Ferndale, MI 48220 Save 1 CPR has gone to the dogs! Come join us in raising money for a great…
Book Signing: Detroit in World War II in Berkley Dec. 15 (EVENT page) Berkley, MI – Detroit in World War II Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. Gregory Sumner, professor at the University of Detroit Mercy, recently released his latest book, Detroit in World War II. In it, he chronicles the wartime sacrifices, contributions and…