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Monthly Archives: December 2021

Which Window Should Win? Vote for Downtown Ferndale’s Best in Snow

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 18, 2021

Over 20 shops and restaurants in Downtown Ferndale are competing for the Best in Snow award, honoring the most popular window decoration for the holiday season.

Richard Oldacre Named Oakland Community Health Network Chief Operating Officer

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 18, 2021

Oldacre’s expertise in the behavioral and physical healthcare space compliments OCHN’s mission, vision, and values to ensure quality, integrated healthcare services to Oakland County residents supported by the public mental health system.

VIDEO: Orion Township’s Breakfast with the Grinch

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion TwpBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 18, 2021

Families gathered at Orion Center for breakfast with a special holiday guest – The Grinch! 

Undersheriff Michael McCabe Retiring, Major Curtis Childs Promoted

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 18, 2021

He replaces Undersheriff Michael McCabe who is retiring at the end of December after 44 years with the Sheriff’s Office, including more than 18 years as Undersheriff.

Omicron Variant of COVID Virus Confirmed in Oakland County

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Troy, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 17, 2021

“Vaccination, masking and social distancing is strongly encouraged to help slow spread of Omicron and all COVID-19 viruses.”

Pedestrian Struck While Crossing Woodward in Birmingham

All Stories, BirminghamBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 17, 2021

On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 8 p.m., a pedestrian (63-year-old resident of Royal Oak) was struck by a vehicle while crossing Woodward in the crosswalk at Maple Road.

Incoming Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel Announces Transition Team

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 17, 2021

“This group represents some of the brightest and best professionals in Pontiac and will help ensure that the desires and concerns of all residents are heard to inform our decision-making moving forward.”

Reporter Food:  Christine’s Cuisine in Ferndale 

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 16, 2021

Christine’s menu has a tasty variety of foods including Christine’s Famous Bomb Burrito,  Potato Pancakes, and sandwiches like the Dinty Moore, the Bacon Burger, and the Western Chicken. 

“No Peeking” Promotion Gives Good Reason to Return to Three Ferndale Restaurants

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 16, 2021

Top gifts include 70-inch smart TVs, family memberships to the Detroit Zoo; gift baskets from Reid Salon; a $225 gift card to The Fifth Wall Escape Room; and gift cards from $20 to $100….

Headspace App, for Mental Health, Now Free for Teens

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 15, 2021

Headspace, the internationally recognized mental wellness and meditation app, is now FREE for children 13-18 years old in the US.

Sheriff Urges Parents to Talk with Kids as Threats Continue to Disrupt Schools

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, OxfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 15, 2021

Oakland County Sheriff’s Detectives continue to be inundated with copycat threats that prevent area schools from returning to some semblance of normal.

Ferndale Warns of Email Virus

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 15, 2021

The City of Ferndale has learned that an email virus has been sent out today through an official City employee email address.

Pepperoni Recalled Due to Bacillus Cereus Contamination

All Stories, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 15, 2021

These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Macro-photography Exhibit Shows “Overlooked” Details of Insects

All Stories, Animals/Pets, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 15, 2021

Overlooked specifically focuses on the insects who live in the pollinator garden at the BINC.

Herd of Elk Falls Through Ice Near Gaylord, 12 Animals Dead

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 15, 2021

“This is a very tragic and unfortunate event,” said DNR Director Dan Eichinger.

Blueprint for Successful Aging Report Shows Needs of Oakland County Seniors

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 13, 2021

Physical and electronic versions of the blueprint will be provided to local stakeholders including administration, senior centers and libraries. 

Ferndale Aims for Equity, Police Oversight w/Potential Revamp of Boards & Commissions

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 13, 2021

How can there me more citizen oversight in policing? That’s a question being fleshed out by city leaders in Ferndale as part of anti-racism efforts.

Royal Oak Police Say Shooting Appears Accidental

All Stories, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 12, 2021

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with any additional information is asked to contact the Royal Oak Police Department, Criminal Investigations Division…

Hungry for a Slice? Here are 29 Pizza Choices in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 11, 2021

Metro Detroit has some amazing locally-owned pizza choices, and we’ve had the chance to try a nice variety of them.

Vehicle Pulled from Clinton River After Driver Ignored Construction Barriers

All Stories, Rochester/Rochester Hills, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 11, 2021

A tow truck was summoned to the scene to remove the vehicle. Before it could be removed, the vehicle began to float down the river.

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