Ferndale Blessings in a Backpack Helps Keep Students Nourished   

Ferndale Blessings in a Backpack Helps Keep Students Nourished   Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series.  Want to contribute a write up of a group you care about?  Message editor@oc115.com with your idea. Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak…

Royal Oak Twp Voters Say No to Pot Shops, Other May 7…

Royal Oak Township Voters Say No to Pot Shops, Other May 7, 2019 Election Results   (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2019) Clawson, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, and Walled Lake, MI – Royal Oak Township voters decided against allowing marijuana-related businesses, defeating the May 7 Proposal 1 with 29.44% voting yes, and 70.56% voting…

Petitions Pulled in Birmingham, Still Time to Run for Commission

Petitions Pulled in Birmingham, Still Time to Run for Commission Birmingham, MI-  As of May 3 only one candidate has pulled petitions so far to run for the Birmingham City Commission – incumbent Carroll DeWeese. Additionally, a Library Board candidate – Jennifer Wheeler – has not only pulled petitions, but turned them in and successfully…

What’s on the Ballot for May 7, 2019?

What’s on the Ballot for May 7, 2019? (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2019) Oakland County, MI – Here’s a list of the ballot proposals on the May 7 ballot: Clawson Schools Grand Blanc Schools Oak Park Schools Royal Oak Township Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Also check out: Oakland County Clerk website Stuff to Know…

Illegal Snare Traps Turned into Animal Sculptures on Display at Detroit Zoo

Illegal Snare Traps Turned into Animal Sculptures on Display at Detroit Zoo (Detroit Zoo, May 2, 2019) Exhibition highlights unique conservation initiative working to eliminate poaching One-of-a-kind sculptures made from illegal snare traps that threaten wildlife in East Africa will be on display in the Detroit Zoo’s Wildlife Interpretive Gallery beginning May 8. This special…

Auburn Hills… Neighborhood Watch Program Called “Ring”

Auburn Hills Residents & Police Connecting with Neighborhood Watch Program Called “Ring” Auburn Hills, Michigan—May 1, 2019– The Auburn Hills Police Department is pleased to announce that it is joining the free Neighbors app by Ring, a neighborhood watch program, which will provide the Auburn Hills community with real-time, local crime and safety information. The…