Adam’s Road to Close for Bridge Demolition (MDOT, May 15, 2017) Bloomfield Twp, MI -Dan’s Excavating, contractor for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), will close Adams Road between South Blvd. and Square Lake Road to through traffic in Bloomfield Township from May 19-22 to facilitate demolition of the northbound I-75 bridge (located over Adams…
Downtowns Throughout Oakland County Honored with Main Street Awards (Drew Saunders, May 14, 2017) Pontiac, MI – County leaders and business people strode across the stage of Pontiac’s Flagstar Strand Theater for the Performing Arts for the seventeenth annual Oakland County Main Event Awards, last Thursday evening. “This year the award ceremony is different,” Main…
From the Editor: An Open Letter to White Castle (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 13, 2017) Dear White Castle Family, I am writing this open letter to invite you to become the naming rights sponsor of The Oakland County Times Event Page. This spot is the most coveted on our community news website, and there is…
Hundreds Gather for Motorcycle Blessing in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 13, 2017) Holly, MI – “I didn’t know how to cry. If I wanted to cry it was because I was hurting or I was hurting someone else, not because of love.” Pastor Tony Brown of The River Church in Waterford shared his experience…
Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland & Macomb One of Top Ten in the Country (Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland & Macomb Counties, May 12, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Boys & Girls Clubs of America honored the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland & Macomb Counties as one of the Top Ten organizations…
Rochester Area Residents Learn about LGBTQ Rights at GRAIN Panel Discussion (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2017) Rochester Hills, MI – Nearly 100 people from the Greater Rochester Area gathered Thursday night to learn about the lack of civil rights protection for LGBTQ people and to hear what options might be available for making their…
Guest View by Jack Aronson: “Ferndale Read to Succeed” (Guest View by Jack Aronson, May 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – What must the world look like to our youth that can’t read? Would it be in technicolor with hope and success as its main theme, or grey tones with no hope of using their potential…
Following Fire, Troy Fire Chief Urges Caution When Cooking Outside (Troy Fire Department, May 12, 2017) Troy, MI – On Wednesday May 10, 2017 at 9:51 pm (2151 Hours) the Troy Fire Dept. responded to a call on Hannah. The Troy Fire Department responded to this address for a report of a deck on fire…
Timeline For Ferndale Schools Superintendent Search & Hiring (Crystal Proxmire, May 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Schools is in the search process for a new Superintendent. There are opportunities for the public to be involved in the process. Here is the timeline: Superintendent Search FERNDALE SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE MONDAY, MAY 1 5TH BOARD…
Holly DDA Welcomes Optimistic New Director Katy Hughes (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 11, 2017) Holly, MI – Lifelong Holly resident Katy Hughes is ready to start an exciting chapter in her life, helping the community she loves to grow and prosper as the new Downtown Development Authority Director. Hughes was hired by the DDA board…
Reporter Food: Many Tastes of Twisted Tavern (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – My Oakland County culinary adventures continued recently with a visit to Twisted Tavern at 22901 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale where I met with Ferndale Chamber Board Member and roofer extraordinaire Dale Vigliarolo of Lakepointe Construction and his wife Karin.…
BikeVon Founder Shares Smart Cycling Tips (Cheryl Weiss, May 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – In celebration of National Bike Month, the City of Ferndale is hosting a variety of events in May to share information and involve the community in bike safety and fun. A Smart Cycling Class was held at the Ferndale Area District…
Pontiac: Pastor Finds Man and Woman Dead in Motel Room (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, May 9, 2017) Pontiac, MI – FROM DAY SHIFT: 05-08-2017, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 05-09-2017, 07:00 hrs. ___________________________________________ INCIDENT: 13:40 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Death Investigation / OCSO Forensic Science Laboratory Call-Out – #17-80750 SUMMARY: Deputies…
Madison Heights Community Recognizes Youth for Volunteerism (Crystal A. Proxmire May 9, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – Families filled the UFCW Hall in Madison Heights Tuesday morning to honor youth throughout the Madison Heights Community for volunteer efforts. “Over 150 nominations were accepted,” said Kimberly Heisler of the Madison Heights Community Coalition, who hosted the…
Fire Damages Six Vehicles at McLaren Clarkston (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, May 9, 2017) Clarkston, MI – INCIDENT: 15:39 hrs. – Independence Township – Multiple Vehicle Fire / Assist to the Fire Department – #17-80849 SUMMARY: Deputies and the Independence Township Fire Department responded to multiple vehicles fires in the parking lot of McLaren Clarkston…
The Loft Cigar Room to Open in Former Ciccarelli’s Spot in Auburn Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 8, 2017) Auburn Hills, MI – Viktor Paljusaj has a clear and smoky dream, in spite of an unclear future for the area around The Palace of Auburn Hills. Paljusaj has purchased the former Ciccarelli’s Sports Bar at…
Holly Kickball Game Sheds Light on Volz Field (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 8, 2017) Holly, MI – A community kickball game at Larry Volz Field in Holly was filled with smiles, community spirit and the excitement of the game. Not only did it bring together children (and the young at heart) of all ages, it…
15 Things: The Artsy Parking Meters of Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Paying for parking is generally not that exciting of a task, but sixty artists have helped make it a little more fun in Downtown Royal Oak. The “Meters Made Beautiful” project happened last year for the…
Reporter Food: East Holly Burger at Andy’s Place (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2017) Holly, MI – Andy’s Place in Downtown Holly is known for their creative burgers, and the East Holly Burger is among their best. This one is topped with sauteed peppers, onions and hummus. It’s very tasty. For this visit I also…
Police Looking for B&E Suspect in Holly Township (Michigan State Police, May 5, 2017) Holly Township, MI – The Michigan State Police, Metro North Post is seeking information identifying an unknown suspect that had committed a breaking and entering of a residence that occurred on April 29, 2017 off of Elliot Street in Holly Township,…