Reporter Food: Thai Grains Salad at Beverly Hills Grill (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 12, 2019) Beverly Hills, MI- It was a delight to have lunch with reporter Jack Lessenberry and his wife Elizabeth at the lovely Beverly Hills Grill recently. Being able to talk about journalism with other journalists is just about the next most…
Baker College Considering Move to Ferndale, Council to Vote Monday… Ferndale, MI- Ferndale City Council is considering a move that could bring a Baker College campus to Downtown Ferndale. According to a memo on the proposed project in Monday’s City Council packet, “Baker College plans to consolidate and close four suburban campuses in August 2020,…
Woman Found Stabbed to Death in Hazel Park, Suspect in Custody (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2019) Hazel Park, MI- A 37- A 37-year old Hazel Park woman was found stabbed to death in her home in the 2300 block of Hughes Ave Friday morning. Haze Park Police were called to the home for a…
Holly Township Parks Stepping Towards Transparency (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 10, 2019) Holly, MI – In a meeting that lasted until well after 9pm, the Holly Township Parks Board tackled several topics related to communication and transparency. This follows several months of social media discussion and resident questions about the board, as well as a…
City Manager April Lynch Leaving Ferndale for HR Position (City of Ferndale, Jan. 10, 2019) FERNDALE, MI— After more than seven years on the job, Ferndale City Manager April Lynch announced this week that she would be stepping down from her position effective February 28, 2019. Lynch has accepted a new position with University of…
Reporter Food: Irish Slider at The Coach Sports Grille (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 10, 2019) Madison Heights, MI- Those looking for an inexpensive place to catch a game and have a bite might enjoy The Coach Sports Grille at 26685 Dequindre Rd in Madison Heights. This laid back neighborhood bar also also has a nice…
Oakland County Commissioners Sworn In, Democratic Majority Begins (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 9, 2019) Pontiac, MI- “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” The quote from Margaret Mead graced the back of the program for the Inaugural Ceremony for the…
Boy Scout’s Project Brings Little Free Library to Holly’s Crapo Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 9, 2019) Holly, MI –Holly High School senior Ben Clark has made his mark on the community with a special project that everyone can now use near the pavilion – a little free library! Little free libraries are a simple…
Police help Rescue Four Roosters in Ferndale (Crystal A Proxmire, Jan. 8, 2019) Ferndale, MI – When Darren Carranza Escalera saw a pair of neighbors chasing chickens across Ten Mile Road near Hilton Tuesday afternoon, he knew he had to help. The trio chased four Barred Rock roosters away from the busy I-696 freeway and…
Oak Park Celebrates New Lorraine Faber Children’s Play Area at Library (Cheryl Weiss, Jan.8, 2019) Oak Park, MI – The Oak Park Library celebrated the unveiling of the new Lorraine Faber Children’s Play Area on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Hundreds of community members gathered to honor the memory of Lorraine Faber, explore the many new…
Fire on Carroll Lake Road in Commerce Township under Investigation (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Jan. 7, 2019) Commerce Township, MI – Deputies and the Commerce Township Fire Department responded to the 5000 block of Carroll Lake Rd at approximately 1:36am on the report of a residential structure fire. The home was abandoned at the time…
Berkley Gets $180,000 Grant for Splash Pad and More (City of Berkley, Jan. 7, 2019) The City of Berkley is set to receive a federal grant in the amount of $180,000 to develop a splash pad area and other amenities at Oxford/Merchants Park. The department is ready to begin the next phase of this exciting…
Rush Hour Vehicle Fire at 8 Mile and Woodward (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 7, 2019) Ferndale, MI – At the height of rush hour traffic Monday, a vehicle driving on Westbound 8 Mile under the Woodward overpass was disabled due to a fire in the engine compartment. Ferndale Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. Traffic was…
Governor Whitmer Signs Nondiscrimination Directive, Visits Ferndale for Signing Ferndale, MI – Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Ferndale Monday morning to sign Directive 2019-9 focused on assuring equal opportunity in state employment, contracting and grant and loan programs, and the provision of state services. The signing took place at Affirmations, an LGBT community center in…
Bob’s Discount Furniture to Replace Staples Store in Auburn Hills (Shawn Keenan, City Planner, City of Auburn Hills, Jan. 7, 2019) Auburn Hills, MI_ A development application has been submitted to the City of Auburn Hills by Bob’s Discount Furniture to demolish the existing Staples store, located at 280 Brown Road, to make room for…
Demonstration in Ferndale Shows Support for “Blue Wave” in Congress (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2019) Ferndale, MI- As the 116th Congress begins the work of representing the nation, Democrats around the county have been holding rallies to show support. About 100 people gathered at 9 Mile and Woodward in Downtown Ferndale Thursday as part…
Reporter Food: Charmoula Chicken Sandwich at Fly Trap (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Time to catch up with some Ferndale restaurants in our quest to try as many restaurants in Oakland County as possible. One of my last meals of 2018 was visit to Fly Trap at 22950 Woodward. A friend…
Ferndale Police Searching for Man who Stole from Staff Area at Bobcat Bonnie’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2019) Ferndale, MI – A man claiming to work for the City conned his way into Bobcat Bonnie’s back room, where he was caught on security camera going through staff coats and purses and stealing money he…
Explore: Lakeshore Park in Novi (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 4, 2019) Novi, MI- Even in dreary winter weather, parks like Lakeshore Park in Novi have plenty to delight the senses. Located at 301 S. Lake Street, Lakeshore Park boasts two kids’ play areas as well as trails for hiking and mountain bikes. The trails lead…
Man Shot in Royal Oak Township, Police Seek Three Suspects Royal Oak Township, Detroit, MI- Michigan State Police are searching for three suspects in connection to a shooting Thursday night in the area of Bates Street and Garden Lane in Royal Oak Township. The victim is a 20 year old male who is in critical,…