Party Chairs Barnett and Mungioli Share Wisdom with Women (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 17, 2018) Bloomfield Township, MI – In Oakland County, both the Republican and Democratic parties have a woman as the Chairperson. This gave the members of the non-partisan Women Officials Network the chance learn from both Democratic Chair Vicki Barnett and Republican…
Light and Noise Over Michigan, Meteor Possible (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 16, 2018) Ferndale, Pontiac, Holly, Novi – Residents throughout Oakland County and beyond have been reporting a streak of light with a noise that rattled homes and businesses on Tuesday evening. There have not been any credible confirmations of the source, though it is…
Marijuana Facility Ordinance Final Vote Tuesday in Hazel Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 16, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Hazel Park City Council is expected to vote on the second reading of zoning ordinances to allow medical marijuana facilities to open in the city under the current Michigan permitting process. The ordinances passed on first…
Two Adults, Two Children Found Dead in Rose Township Fire Rose Township, MI – A mobile home fire Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two children and two adults on Wakewood Court in Rose Township. North Oakland County Fire Authority Chief Jeremy Lintz said the fire is still under investigation with nothing new to report…
Hazel Park Schools Locked Down Due to Gunman Nearby, Suspect in Custody (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Hazel Park School Superintendent Amy Kruppe announced that “Today in Hazel Park there was a police incident that took place near the Hazel Park Ice Arena. We were very fortunate to be notified…
Churches Share the Love with Weeks of Food and Shelter (Rebecca Hammond, Jan. 15, 2018) Ferndale, MI – There are times when a church goes beyond being a house of worship and becomes a community project with multiple layers of service, need, and reward. The South Oakland Warming Center, which is an overnight shelter for…
Clarkston Superintendent Resigns After Relationship with Former Student Clarkston, MI – Clarkston Community Schools released the following statement on Jan. 15, 2018: Last week, Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock voluntarily notified the Board of Education of a relationship he had with a recent Clarkston High School graduate that he characterized as inappropriate. He indicated that the…
Ferndale Cat Shelter’s Year of Success, Moments of Sadness (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan 14, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The love outweighed the heartache in 2017 for the Ferndale Cat Shelter and their network of volunteers and supporters. Though there was a mix of both. Director of The Ferndale Cat Shelter Deanne Iovan talked about the…
Armada Man Arrested at Beaumont, Accused of Smoking Crack in Hospital Bathroom (Troy Police, Jan. 14, 2018) Troy, MI- William Beaumont Hospital – Troy, 44201 Dequindre Road, 1/7/2018, 8:45 PM: Security Officers responded to a patient’s room on request of his nurse who stated he was acting suspicious and possibly using narcotics. The security officers…
Six Year Old Drowns in Family’s Indoor Pool in Bloomfield Twp. (Bloomfield Township Police, Jan. 14, 2018) Bloomfield Twp, MI- At 8:50 PM on January 11, 2018, Bloomfield Township Police Officers and Bloomfield Township Paramedics responded to a report of a drowning in the 1700 block of Morningside Way in Bloomfield Township. Upon arrival, Officers…
Two People Shot Dead in Pontiac, Two Arrested (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Jan. 14, 2018) Pontiac, MI – INCIDENT: 22:59 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Double Homicide Investigation / OCSO Forensic Laboratory assist – #18-8674 FROM DAY SHIFT: 01-13-2018, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 01-14-2018, 07:00 hrs. SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 800 block…
Woman Suspected in Orion and Independence Bank Robberies Arrested (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Jan. 14, 2018) Independence Township, Orion Township, MI –FROM DAY SHIFT: 01-13-2018, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 01-14-2018, 07:00 hrs INCIDENT: 10:07 hrs. – Orion Township – Bank Robbery – Arrest / Detective Call-Out / OCSO Forensic Science Lab Call-Out – #18-8287…
Reporter Food – Filthy Animal from Otus Supply (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 13, 2018) Ferndale, MI – A night out with friends turned into a gluttonous feast of greasy pig jawl served on disgustingly good pizza deserving of the name “Filthy Animal.” We did not know what “guanciale” was so we decided to order it…
A Look Inside Rare Lustron Home for Sale in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2018) Oak Park, MI – A rare 1950-built Lustron Home is on the market in Oak Park, with an asking price of $120,000 for the 1,100 sq foot vintage living experience. Made of sheets of porcelain-coated steel with built…
Downtown Holly Draws Out Volunteerism with New Street Teams (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 10, 2018) Holly, MI –Josephine Campbell moved to Holly three years ago, and became part of the community by volunteering. “I am volunteering to get involved in my new home town because it allows me to meet my neighbors while helping improve…
Volunteers Needed County-Wide to Mentor through Youth Assistance Waterford, MI- Throughout Oakland County volunteers are needed to mentor through Oakland County Youth Assistance. A little of your time can make a big difference. As a Mentors Plus volunteer, only a few hours of your time each month, will help a young person in your community.…
Medical Marijuana Facilities One Step Closer in Hazel Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 10, 2018) Hazel Park, MI- Hazel Park is one step closer to being ready to accept applications for medical marijuana facility permits. City Council voted Tuesday to accept the first reading of ordinance 01-18 to add Chapter 17.21 to the code, setting…
Special Sendoff for Retiring Ferndale Mail Carrier (Cheryl Weiss, Jan. 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Brightly colored signs with congratulatory messages along with pictures of mail trucks and mailboxes dotted West Drayton Avenue and other nearby streets in Ferndale throughout December in a special sendoff to retiring mail carrier Sharisse Jones. After nearly 32 years…
Huntington Woods Seeks Residents for Long Range Budget Planning Committee Huntington Woods, MI – With the preparation of the 2018-19 budget underway, the City Commission felt it was an opportune time to establish an ad hoc committee to study the City’s long term financial health. The impact of the great recession in 2008 has left…
Ferndale Officials Discuss Possible Changes to Event Policies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – As the frequency of festivals in Downtown Ferndale increases, so do discussions about how best to manage them. The City held a Work Session Monday to discuss proposed recommendations by staff. The meeting was just an initial discussion…