West Bloomfield High Open After Bomb Threat (compiled, Feb. 17, 2016) West Bloomfield, MI – West Bloomfield High School held classes today in spite of a bomb threat made against the school on Twitter. The District sent out a notice to families explaining the situation, stating “The West Bloomfield School District is committed to the…
Ferndale Schools Accepts $25,000 Determination, Gary Meier Documents Brought to Light (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The lawsuit between Ferndale Schools and Equity Management Solutions, a company started by former Superintendent Gary Meier and his top staff while employed at the district, concluded on Thursday with both parties accepting a case…
Southfield Housing Renovations to Help Low Income, Senior and Disabled Residents (SNHC Press Release, Feb. 16, 2016) Southfield, MI -McDonnell Tower Apartments and the tower and townhomes at River Park Place in Southfield are getting a $19.8 million makeover. The Southfield Nonprofit Housing Corporation, in partnership with Southfield-based Larc Community Development Group, worked on behalf…
Healthy Pontiac Meeting about Bicycle and Walking Access Feb. 20 (EVENT page) Saturday, February 20th: Healthy Pontiac, We Can Community Meeting, 10 am-12 pm “What would make it easier to walk and bike in your Pontiac neighborhood?” They want to hear your feedback. Pontiac Public Library, 60 E. Pike Street, Downtown Pontiac Offered in English…
Mountain of Pads, Tampons, Bras and More Collected for Homeless Women (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Women living on the street face challenges beyond staying warm and fed. When “that time of the month” comes around, it can sometimes mean a choice between food and feminine hygiene products. Last year a…
Former Vinsetta Garage Manager Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement (compiled, Feb. 15, 2016) Berkley, MI – The former manager of Vinsetta Garage on Woodward Avenue between 11 Mile and Catalpa in Berkley has pled guilty to embezzlement of over $100,000, according to a report by WXYZ.com. Jeffrey Wells entered the guilty plea on Feb. 10 and…
In remembrance of Former Ferndale Mayor Albert Gertley 1927-2016 (Gary Gertley, son, Feb. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – My dad, Albert Gertley passed away on Feburary 12, 2016 as a result of a massive stroke. He was 88 years old. For now I wanted to write down what I remember about my dad’s life and…
Ferndale Firefighter and 8 Year Old Son Struggle After House Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – For over 15 years Michael Szymanski has been fighting fires and saving lives in the City of Ferndale. Now he is in the unimaginable position of trying to rebuild his life after a fire destroyed…
Berkley: Norup Students Celebrate Chinese New Year (Berkley Schools, Feb. 13, 2016) Berkley, MI – On Monday, February 8, Norup students celebrated the Chinese New Year with a school-wide Spring Festival celebration. Led by the Chinese I class and teacher Erika Kwok, Norup students experienced different stations including calligraphy, paper cutting, lantern riddles, bean bag…
Senior Bus Involved in Crash in Farmington Hills (compiled, Feb. 13, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – A 74-year-old bus driver’s license is being re-evaluated after a collision with a car at 11 Mile and Middlebelt on Thursday according to a report by The Farmington Voice. The driver of the car, a 57-year-old male, suffered a…
Daytona 500 Viewing Fundraiser for OATS at Bullfrogs Bar & Grill in Ortonville Feb. 21 (EVENT page) Daytona 500 Viewing Fundraiser for OATS (Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles) at Bullfrogs Bar & Grill in Ortonville Feb. 21 Let’s get the engines running Feb. 21st from noon to 5pm at Bullfrogs Sports Bar and Grill 2225…
Farmington Library Coca and Coloring Feb. 16 (EVENT page) Farmington Library Coca and Coloring Feb. 16 Event Type: Adult Program Date: 2/16/2016 Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 8:00 PM Description: Come in from the cold and warm up with some coffee, tea, or cocoa and color away the dreary weather! We will provide adult…
The Future of Ferndale Discussed at Master Plan Open House (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The city of Ferndale put all their ideas on the table, literally, for the Master Plan Open House on Feb. 6. The event, held at the Rust Belt Market, welcomed residents and visitors to share their…
Police Searching for Man Missing from Holly (Michigan State Police, Feb. 11, 2016) Holly, MI – Missing Person Complaint: Timothy Ward was last seen on Sunday January 31, 2016. Ward resides at the Rose Hill Residential Treatment Center in Holly Township, Michigan. Ward suffers from schizophrenia and has been off his medication since approximately January…
Reporter Food: The Breakfast Club in Madison Heights (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 11, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – The Breakfast Club in Madison Heights the perfect kind of restaurant for a writer like me, and I think oc115 readers would like it too. It’s got fantastic creative breakfast food in a non-pretentious, but sunshiny and…
Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown Accuses State Senator Marty Knollenberg of Assault (Compiled, Feb. 11, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown made a preliminary report to Oakland County Sheriff’s on Wednesday night alleging that State Senator Marty Knollenberg squeezed her arm in a painful way and would not let go until others…
Pontiac Fashion Expo Feb. 18 (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – Banan Creations and President Tuxedo Present The Fasion Expo at Pontiac High School Feb. 18, 2016 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Tickets are $10 (garden) $20 (mezzanine) and $30 (VIP). Students with ID get $5 discount. Pontiac High 1051 Arlene Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340 For more…
Pleasant Ridge Woman Dead of Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning UPDATED (C. Proxmire, Feb. 11, 2016) Pleasant Ridge, MI – A 61-year-old Pleasant Ridge woman is dead from what appears to be a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. Pleasant Ridge Police Chief Kevin Nowak said that a 911 call came at 12:33am Wednesday about a woman…
Farmington and Farmington Hills State of the City Feb. 17 (EVENT page) Wednesday, February 17, 2016 State of the Cities Join our Mayors and Farmington Public Schools Superintendent and School Board President as they report on the state of our communities and share their visions for 2016 and beyond. Tickets are $25 by February 8th.…
Woman Arrested Trying to Sneak “Fighting Knife” into Court (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Feb. 10, 2016) INCIDENT: 15:12 hrs. – City of Pontiac – 6th Circuit Court House – Carrying a Concealed Weapon – #16-22574 SUMMARY: Deputies assigned to the 6th Circuit Court House security detail observed a female enter the South Lobby and present…