County Sheriff, Chiefs from Southfield, Oak Park, Farmington Hills Discuss Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 8, 2017) Southfield, MI – What are the results of taking a proactive approach to community policing and addressing racial inequities? Police Chiefs from through SE Michigan and Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard were among the speakers at the Race…
Easter Eggstravaganza Gathers Ferndale Families (Jonathan A. Berz, April 9, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Hundreds of families came together yesterday in four parks scattered around Ferndale for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza put on by the cooperative efforts of the City of Ferndale, Kulick Community Center and Renaissance Vineyard Church. Each of the four hunts had…
How to Help Get Moriah to China (Laura J. Champagne, April 8, 2017) Pontiac, MI – For the Mom, there is music; for the daughter, there is language. And the bond gets stronger over a trip to China. The Mother, Melanie Rutherford is a singer/songwriter of national renown and she’s using her music to help…
Clawson Easter Egg Hunt Scores Big on City Field (Mark H. Stowers, April 8, 2017) Clawson, MI – Normally the field is laden with touchdowns and soccer goals but on Saturday, City Park Stadium field in Clawson was lined with Easter eggs filled with treats. The eighth annual Clawson Easter Egg Hunt brought out families…
Got a Great Photo of Southfield? Here’s a Contest for You! (City of Southfield, April 7, 2017) SOUTHFIELD, MI– The city of Southfield will sponsor the Southfield Photo Prize to showcase the many talented photographers in the area while also creating an exciting public art exhibit that the community can enjoy and participate. The City…
Area Agency on Aging Hosting Public Input Forum May 10 (EVENT page) Southfield, MI — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is holding a public forum in order to get feedback on how approximately $22 million in annual federal and state funding earmarked for senior services in its six-county service region during Fiscal…
Easter, Earth Day and More Oakland County Events There are many exciting things happening this month, including Easter events and Earth Day celebrations. The Oakland County Times Event Page is a wonderful way to find out what’s going on in your community and to find ways to explore beyond your hometown! To submit an event,…
Palmer Park Art Fair May 6 & 7 (EVENT page) Detroit, Mich – The Palmer Park Art Fair’s new poster celebrates the historic Log Cabin as it is renewed, just as the spring art fair celebrates the creative and eclectic spirit of the boutique, al fresco art sale. The 2017 poster winner created by College…
Preventing Suicide Community Discussion May 24 (EVENT page) Troy, MI – Oakland County Youth Suicide Prevention is hosting a community discussion on “Preventing suicide through means restriction” on Wed, May 24, 2017 from 9am to 12pm with registration open at 8:30am at the Troy Community Center 3179 Livernois, Troy. Pre-register at www.oakgov.com/health. Who should attend? …
Novi Spring Palooza May 19 (EVENT page) Novi, MI – Novi Spring Palooza takes place Friday May 19 from 6-9pm at the Civic Center Campus. Free comunity event! Learn more about your city. Community open house, police and fire demos, live entertainment and a movie at dusk. ****** For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/…
Three Year Old Missing from Holly Twp. (Michigan State Police, April 3, 3017) Holly Twp, MI -0n April 2, 2017 at approximately 4:00 am, Metro North troopers assigned to the Groveland Detachment received information regarding a missing 3 year old female from Holly Twp., MI. Investigators have reason to believe the missing child is currently…
Birmingham Shopping District Board Appoints New Executive Director (BSD, April 3, 2017) BIRMINGHAM, MI,– The Birmingham Shopping District (BSD) Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of its new Executive Director, Ingrid Tighe. On March 29, Tighe was unanimously appointed to serve as Executive Director of the Birmingham Shopping District beginning Monday, April 17, 2017. “Following an…
MML#5 – Are Cities Prepared for Autonomous Vehicles? (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 1, 2017) Lansing, MI – There are two statistics that stood out in the presentation about autonomous vehicles at the Michigan Municipal Conference in March. The first is that 94% of auto accidents are caused by human error. The second is that the…
Howrylak, Ellison and Webber Introduce Bipartisan Bill Against Distracted Driving (Traffic Improvement Association, April 2, 2017) SOUTHFIELD, MI -Jim Santilli, chief executive officer of the Transportation Improvement Association, and State Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-Troy) today announced distracted driving legislation they’ve designed with the goal of reducing fatalities, injuries, and traffic crashes in Michigan. “When operating…
Petitioners Giving False Information to Thwart Parking Deck Plans (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 1, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Plans are in the design phase for a parking deck in Downtown Ferndale, but petitioners spreading false information could undermine the project. The plan is to build a 4 story mixed use structure that would take the…
300 Needed to Carry Signs for MI Fallen Foot Float May 29 in Ferndale (Event Page) Ferndale, MI – Volunteers are needed to take part in a solemn tradition to honor the Michigan women and men who have lost their lives in service. The Michigan’s Fallen Foot Float is part of Ferndale’s annual Memorial Day…
Holly Welcomes New Owners to Holly Antiques (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 1, 2017) Holly, MI – With over 100 guests, charming music, incredible bouquets and an eclectic spread of appetizers and desserts, the new owners of Holly Antiques made an elegant first impression with their ribbon cutting Friday. Jerome Raska and Robbin Yelverton purchased…
Berkley Discussion Helps Residents Fight Rats (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 1, 2017) Berkley, MI – In the war against rats, it is easy to want to blame one’s neighbor. Yet there are things that everybody can do to help reduce the presence of rats in their own yards. These methods for the focus of the…