Hundreds Line Woodward to Support Planned Parenthood (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Jerry Travis of Hazel Park said he hadn’t been to a protest since the Bush Era, when he’d go to anti-war demonstrations. But Saturday he wore his long brown hair down and donned a Jesus robe to show…
State Rep. Hopes to Name Part of I-75 After Martin Chivas, Fallen Troy Officer (Michigan House Republicans, Feb. 11, 2017) Troy, MI – State Rep. Martin Howrylak, of Troy, introduced legislation this week in honor of Troy Police Officer Martin “Marty” Chivas, who died in the line of duty on April 22, 1974. If enacted,…
Huntington Woods: Presentation on Infrastructure and Water Safety Feb. 13 (EVENT page) Huntington Woods, MI – Presentation on “How Infrastructure and Regulations Affect the Quality and Safety of Drinking Water” on Monday, February 13th at 7 p.m. at the Huntington Woods Library 26415 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods, MI 48070. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1118263154414&ca=f6f586f0-7984-4c9f-a2d5-ba4fa88cc6a4 ****** For more event listings…
Film at Royal Oak Library: Neither Heaven Nor Earth Feb. 18 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Saturday, February 18 at 2p. The Royal Oak Public Library continues its Independent Film Series with the showing of Neither Heaven Nor Earth. Admission is free for adults over 18. For more information, contact the Adult Reference Desk…
Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair Accepting Applications (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair is a juried fine art show sponsored by the Royal Oak Arts Council and Royal Oak Recreation. The show is set among the beautiful trees of Memorial Park and offers a unique blend of fine art…
Mural at Berkley High School Celebrates Inclusion and Acceptance (Alissa Malerman, Feb 8, 2017) BERKLEY, MI – Students, community members, school administrators, support staff and parents streamed into the Berkley High School’s media center on Tuesday (Feb. 7) to celebrate the school’s newest addition, a mural that showcases community, friendship, understanding and acceptance. The effort…
Oak Park State of the City Address Feb. 15 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Come to the Oak Park State of the City address for exciting announcements and updates about the City of Oak Park. City Hall, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at 7pm ****** For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want to be…
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Holly Antiques (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 8, 2017) Holly, MI – Giving presents to loved ones is a tradition as old as love itself, and with the range of collectable items at Holly Antiques it’s not hard to find interesting gift ideas. There are several vintage Valentines and plenty of…
Baldwin Library Offers Unlimited Access to the New York Times (Baldwin Library, Feb. 8, 2017) BIRMINGHAM, MI- Visitors to the Baldwin Library can now enjoy unlimited access to the New York Times online. Stay up-to-date on breaking news, reviews, multimedia, and opinion on Washington, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, and more. In recent years,…
Pizza Palooza to Support Relay for life Ferndale Feb. 15 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Join us as we find out who has the best pizza in the Ferndale Area! Take a break from cooking to support Relay For Life of the Ferndale Area by enjoying the best pizza Ferndale has to offer! As the…
Six Week Class Teaches Tools for those Caring for a Loved One West Bloomfield, MI – The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is bringing its Powerful Tools for Caregivers class to West Bloomfield this March. The six-week workshop meets weekly and helps family caregivers build the practical coping skills they need on their…
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Blumz in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2017) Ferndale, MI – As Valentine’s Day approaches, the folks at Blumz by JRDesigns are ready with an abundance of flowers, candies, cards, fuzzy animals, balloons and other items to demonstrate affection. Items can be bought in the store or delivered to…
Suspects Arrested After 7-Eleven Robberies in Ferndale, Oak Park & Madison Heights (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2017) Ferndale, Oak Park, and Madison Heights, MI – According to Ferndale Police St. Baron Brown there were four 7-Eleven robberies on Tuesday, that ended with the arrest of two suspects in Madison Heights. According to St. Brown…
Holly Schools Students Safe After Buses Get Stuck (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2017) Holly, MI and Davisburg, MI – Holly Area Schools report that no students were injured when two buses – in separate incidents – got stuck on Tuesday. One of the buses slid into a ditch on Shaffer Road near Davisburg. Images…
New Business and Business Moves in the Village of Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2017) Holly, MI – Change is in the air in Oakland County’s “up north” treasure. The Village of Holly has been experiencing business growth in the past few years while still maintaining their historic small-town charm. Six months ago the…
Mardi Bras Event to Collect Hygiene Products Feb 28 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Celebrate Mardi Bras by giving to women in need in our communities while celebrating Mardi Gras at The Loving Touch on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6-10pm. Please bring: Bras (new) Underwear (new) Tampons Pads Menstrual cups Panty liners Wet wipes/feminine wipes…
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Modern Natural Baby in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 6, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Family love can be just as important as romantic love for those that celebrate on Feb. 14. For those who want to spread hearts and hugs here are 15 lovely gift ideas for parents or kids…
Mid-Winter Break Week of Fun at Ferndale Library Feb 20-24 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Library wants to help kids of all ages let off some steam during their school’s mid-winter vacation. With snow on the ground, families feeling a bit cooped up in their houses can rely on the library as a destination…
Fire on E. Saratoga in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2017) Ferndale, MI – At about 11:45 pm on Sunday, firefighters from Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights and Royal Oak were dispatched to 341 E. Saratoga (between Woodward Ave. and Paxton) for a fire. The fire appears to have originated in the upper level…
Ferndale School Board Secretary Twomey Shares View on Advocacy Conference (Karen Twomey, Feb. 5, 2017) Ferndale School Board Secretary Karen Twomey traveled to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28-31 for the National School Board Association Advocacy Conference. Here is her account from the trip. When our district sends me to a conference I always feel this…