15 Gift Ideas from Rust Belt Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 15, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Looking for holiday gifts? The Rust Belt Market has over 50 small businesses under one roof, including many artists and local small manufacturers. A recent visit showed a variety of gifting possibilities. Some of our favorites included a decorative,…
Winter Tip: How to Avoid the “Second Shovel” at Driveway (County Road Association, Dec. 5, 2017, orig. Nov. 17, 2014) Michigan – In 2014 The County Road Association of Michigan released an infographic to help Michigan residents avoid the frustration of the “second shovel,” that we’re sharing here again. “Shoveling snow once after a storm…
Building and Learning at Baldwin Library Idea Lab (Drew Saunders, Dec. 15 2017) Birmingham, MI – You can build just about anything, in theory, with a 3D printer. The technology aiming to revolutionize the way everything is made might still be in its infancy, but it is thriving in Baldwin Library’s Idea Lab. “It’s one…
Huntington Woods Hosts Michigan’s First Drag Queen Story Time, More to Come (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 15, 2017) Huntington Woods, MI – Story time in Huntington Woods got a little more interesting with the announcement of guest readers for December, January and February. The Huntington Woods Library has begun hosting what is believed to be…
Plowing Snow into Road Can Mean Fine or Jail Time (Road Commission for Oakland County, Dec. 15, 2017) Beverly Hills, MI — The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) reminds residents and business owners that it is illegal under Michigan law to shovel or plow snow or ice onto any road or highway, or to…