Reporter Food: LA Cafe in Waterford
I opted for the Chili Corn Bread, which was a square of homemade corn bread topped with vegan chili, green onions, and shredded cheddar.
Ready to “Fall Back?” Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday
On Saturday evening, our clocks need to “fall back” one hour. It’s also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors!
Check out Video Interviews with Candidates Throughout Oakland County
Thank you to Private Literacy Tutoring for sponsoring this series.
OCSO Sergeant Honored for Saving Life of Suicidal Man in Burning Car
Once the subject was out of immediate danger, Sergeant Cardinal proceeded to extinguish the flames before they engulfed the entire vehicle.
Marigold Project Combines Art with Nature and Community
The installation, which included a swirling enclosure of the puffy orange, red, and yellow blossoms, had it’s public viewing last weekend, with visitors making donations to Jardon School in Hazel Park.
Ferndale Gives Updates on Water Testing, Reducing Lead Exposure
The test results mean that the City must do additional testing and implement a program to replace known lead lines.
Ferndale Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
The deadline for all grant applications is Monday, November 30th.
Shiawassee River Earns “National Water Trail” Designation
The Shiawassee River Water Trail is eighty-eight miles in length stretching from Holly, MI to Chesaning, MI, crossing through four counties in mid-Michigan.
Explore: Raintree Park and the New “Storybook Trail” in Troy
Part of the trail is in a forested area so there is a great opportunity for families to enjoy nature during their visit.
Ferndale Restaurants Using Empty Tabletops to Promote Local Artists
Artists are not present at the display, but patrons can make a purchase using their cell phone and scanning the items’ QR (Quick Response) codes.
County Executive Announces New Economic Development Strategy
Key focus areas are educational attainment, mobility, digitizing manufacturing and supporting small businesses.
Troy Police Seeing Info on Shots Fired in Neiman Marcus Parking Lot
Four vehicles in the parking lot, all unoccupied at the time, were struck by gunfire.
Video: A Trio of Sandhill Cranes Strolling, Singing at Stony Creek Metropark
At first the birds were quiet, but after about 30 seconds of filming the biggest of the cranes began to call out in a voice that echoed across the waterways, and the two littler birds made quieter songs in reply
Tablets for County Jail Inmates to Reduce Contraband, Improve Education
Inmates will also have complete access to a library on the tablets which will include education, substance abuse resources, cognitive behavior programming, as well as a complete law library. Having access to this programming, has been proven to dramatically reduce recidivism, change inmate behavior, and better prepare inmates when released back into the community.
Man Shoots Self in Leg Drawing Gun from Holster at Bald Mountain Shooting Center
A male subject accidentally discharged his weapon when he was drawing it from the holster. He shot himself in the right leg.
Ortonville Teen Says She Was Playing With Gun When She Shot Friend in Arm
She did not realize the safety was off and pulled the trigger.
Halloween and COVID: What Activities are High, Moderate, and Low Risk?
The time is upon us to make our Halloween and “Trick or Treat” plans and everything is different this year.
Oakland County Launches At Home Flu Vaccinations for Older Adults
Public Health Nurses will visit residents’ home during a designated appointment time. Nurses can provide individuals 65 years and older a senior higher dose or regular flu shot.
Explore: Orion Oaks County Park
The trails are well labeled and frequently intersecting, so it’s easy to hike from marker to marker in any direction.
Reporter Food: Bad Brad’s BBQ in Orion Township
I didn’t think I’d be a very good reporter if I didn’t get something BBQ at a BBQ place, so I also took home a pizza for later. And what a pizza it was!