Questions About Ballot Issues? New Law Signed by Snyder Prevents Discussion (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2016) Cities, school districts, libraries, police departments and other groups rely on tax funding that comes from millages, which must be voted on by the public. There are also ballot proposals that directly impact governing bodies, for example, the…
Better Pontiac Crowdfunding for Comic Book Art Program (Better Pontiac, Jan. 5, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Better Pontiac has launched a crowdfunding campaign on the platform Indiegogo in order to generate funds for a local comic book art workshop in Downtown Pontiac. Better Pontiac Nonprofit is organizing the second semester of the Comic Workshop for…
Local Government Leaders Ask Snyder to veto SB 571 (Michigan Municipal League Press Release, Jan. 5, 2016) Lansing, MI – Local government leaders from across the state today joined to ask Gov. Rick Snyder to veto Senate Bill 571, which would gag local officials seeking to provide constituents with factual information on election matters 60…
No More Straight Ticket Voting in Michigan as Governor Signs Bill into Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2016) Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill into law that eliminates straight ticket voting in the State. Because the bill has a $5 million appropriation attached to it, voters can not reverse the law on referendum.…
Jackie Hart Joins Ferndale School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2016) Ferndale, MI – In a unanimous decision the Ferndale School Board has appointed Jackie Hart to serve as the next board trustee, filling the seat left vacant when Raylon Leaks-May was elected to Ferndale City Council. Hart wrote in her application “Even though…
Pamela D. Lewis Named Director of New Economy Initiative (CFSEM Press Release, Jan. 5, 2016) Detroit, MI – Pamela D. Lewis has been named director of the New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan (NEI). She succeeds David O. Egner, who was recently named president and CEO of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. NEI…
State Police Seeking Opportunities to Educate on Human Trafficking (Michigan State Police, Jan. 5, 2016) Oak Park, MI – With an estimated 100,000 and 300,000 children at risk for sexual exploitation in the U.S. with an average age of 11 to 14 years old., the Michigan State Police (MSP) wants to raise awareness about Human…
Royal Oak Township Family Dollar Robbed (Michigan State Police, Jan. 4, 2016) Royal Oak Township, MI – Armed Robbery: On January 3, 2016, at approximately 6 50 AM, troopers from the Metro Post were dispatched and responded to an armed robbery in Royal Oak Township at the Family Dollar, 20735 Wyoming Ave. The armed robbery…
Holly Man Accidentally Shoots Self Through Hand (Michigan State Police, Jan. 4, 2016) Holly Township, MI – Accidental Shooting: On January 1, 2016 at approximately 1 30 AM, troopers were dispatched to the Genesys Health Park in reference to an accidental shooting. Further investigation revealed that a 61 year old male from Holly Township, was…
Reporter Food: Avon Donuts (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 3, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Ah. Donuts. There is no more perfect food for when I have to wake up early to go to a meeting of some sort. Convenient, cheap, a burst of sugary energy, and easy to eat in the car – what more could…
Two Muses Theatre Finds New Home in Waterford after Barnes & Noble Closure (Diane Hill, Two Muses Theatre, Jan. 3, 2015) Waterford, MI – The show must go on. And for Two Muses Theatre, there’s no exception. For the past five years, Two Muses Theatre, a professional, non-profit theatre, has produced award-winning plays and musicals…
Two Vacant Building Fires under Investigation in Pontiac FROM DAY SHIFT: 1-2-2016, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 1-3-2016, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 15:39 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Structure Fire / OCSO Fire Investigations Unit Call-out – #16-798 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Cesar Chavez assist the Waterford Regional Fire Department…
Novi Names Two Employees of the Year NOVI, MI – The inaugural edition of the City of Novi’s Employee of the Year award featured so many worthy finalists that picking a single winner proved impossible. In the end, Novi Public Safety Budget Analyst Pat Cauchi and Facilities Manager Brandon McCullough stood out and were honored…
Pontiac: Bullets Damage Home at Midnight New Year’s Day (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Jan. 3, 2016) Pontiac, MI – INCIDENT: 00:06 hrs. –Jan. 1, 2016 – City of Pontiac – Occupied Dwelling Struck by Stray Bullets #16-00010 SUMMERY: Deputies responded to the 400 block of Camron regarding a residence being struck by a stray bullet.…
Bloomfield Twp. Seeking Volunteers for Planning Commission (Bloomfield Township Press Release, Jan. 3, 2015) Bloomfield Twp, MI – The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to the Board of Trustees on matters involving site plan approvals, zoning…
Free Movie: Cinderella Jan. 16 at Berkley Library (EVENT page) Family Movie at the Library Cinderella (PG): Saturday, January 16 at 3:00 p.m. 2015 version staring Lily James and Cate Blanchett. Snacks provided! Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 http://www.berkley.lib.mi.us/index.shtml For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want to be on our email…
oc115.com – Best Stories of 2015 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 1, 2015) Ferndale, MI – 2015 was an amazing year for the Oakland County 115 News as we began growing in new communities, and as we tackled some challenging stories. We also got some nice recognition in other publications, including The Detroit News, Downtown Publications,…
Novi Lego Robotics Team Wins State, Heads to International Competition (Jyothi Palakodati, Jan. 1, 201) NOVI, MI –Rapid Robots, which is a First Lego League Lego Robotics team of six Novi students, won the First Lego League (FLL) State Championship tournament at Monroe, MI on December 12th, 2015. FLL is a global competition involving 233,000…
Got a Drone for Christmas? Here’s what to do with it (NYC Drone Film Festival Press Release, Jan. 1, 2015) NEW YORK, NY – The FAA estimates that as many as one million drones made an appearance under the Christmas tree this holiday season. If you’re a new drone owner, you might want to consider…