Independence Day Fireworks in Oakland County 2016 (Oakland County Blog, republished with permission, June 22, 2016) America the Beautiful. It’s time to celebrate freedom – grab a blanket and the family and head to one of the many celebrations taking place throughout Oakland County. Celebrations and events take place on varying days (and times), however most…
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Vacant House Burns Quickly to Ground in Pontiac (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Around 1:30 pm June 25 Waterford Fire Department firefighters were called to a fire on Mechanic Street in Pontiac. Neighbors from all sides of the property said they heard an explosion and saw the house go quickly…
Drivers Stop to Help Baby Deer in Springfield Township (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 24, 2016) Springfield Twp., MI – This kind of thing probably happens all the time, especially in northern Oakland County, but experiencing a group of strangers coming together to act quickly, get messy, and save an animal in distress was a…
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on Commerce Twp Home (Habitat for Humanity, June 25, 2016) Commerce Twp, MI – Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County staff broke ground in Commerce Township this month with future homeowners, Mike and Natalie Yanosy, and major corporate sponsors – Trevarrow, Inc., MainStreet Design Build, MB Financial, Templeton Building Company,…