Residents Show Love for Departing Ferndale Housing Commissioner (CP Proxmire, April 15, 2017) Ferndale, MI – If it weren’t for Carole Morency sharing information with those investigating the Ferndale Housing Commission, the lives of the seniors, disabled and low-income residents in the housing program might not be the same. Under the direction of a careless…
Berkley First Egg Hunt Flows with Family Fun (Cheryl Weiss, April 16, 2017) Berkley, MI – Jaycee Park in Berkley was filled with smiles, laughter, and activity on Saturday morning as dozens of families gathered for the Easter egg hunt put on by Berkley First Methodist Church. The church is new to the community; they…
Measles on the Rise, Second 2017 Case in Michigan Reported (Michigan DHHS, April 14, 2017) LANSING, MI. – The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services today announced a second confirmed case of measles in Michigan. This case is an adult and the direct result of an exposure to the state’s first case of the…
Healthcare Rally Opposes Michigan’s Move to Block Title X Funding (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 13, 2017) Lansing, MI – Supporters of women’s healthcare access gathered in Lansing Sunday for a quickly organized rally to draw attention to the moves by State Republicans to block organizations like Planned Parenthood from receiving Federal Funding. HB 4221, introduced…
MML#6 – The Future of DDA and TIF Funding (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 13, 2017) Lansing, MI – There are 640 TIF Authorities through the state, and sometimes their value gets questioned when budgets get tight. As the Michigan Legislature discusses potential change to the Downtown Development Authority Act and other Tax Increment Funding (TIF)…
Reporter Food: Traverse City Chicken & Gorgonzola Pasta from Sweet Lorraine’s in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 13, 2017) Southfield, MI – Yesterday I had the pleasure of trying someplace new and getting to hear lots of delightful scoops from one of my sources. I’d always heard about Sweet Lorraine’s in Southfield, so I insisted…
Oak Park Bike Rodeo May 20 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Join us for this event that promotes safety, an active lifestyle, and a strong sense of community. This event includes obstacle courses, bike licensing with Oak Park Public Safety, helmet fittings and more! Shepherd Park 14300 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237…
Ferndale Library Hosting Family Read-In May 1 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – Families with kids of all ages are encouraged to celebrate Children’s Book Week at the Ferndale Area District Library with a Family Read-In event on Mon., May 1. This free event starts at 6:30 pm and will feature games, crafts, and other…
Rochester Hills Mayor Touts Diversity in State of the City (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 11, 2017) Rochester Hills, MI – Luiz and Mayara Malu made a big announcement in a video for the Rochester Hills State of the City Address. The couple recently oved to Rochester Hills from San Paulo, Brazil for Luiz’s job. Though…
Seniors Can Apply for Robert A. Schuele Scholarship (Boys and Girls Club of Oakland Macomb Counties, April 11, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Click here for the link to the online application. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017SchueleScholarshipApplication The Robert A. Schuele Scholarship Committee has secured funding for the release of another four-year full-ride scholarship opportunity. Applications and supportive materials…
Auburn Hills Police Chief Shares Shocking Reality of Domestic Violence (Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, April 11, 2017) Auburn Hills, MI – Domestic violence is a terrible problem on this country. We respond to these calls nearly daily here in Auburn Hills and it is not uncommon to respond to several in one 24 hour…
Ferndale to Vote on Garbutt Park Safety Town Installation, Bike Month (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 10, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council is expected to vote tonight on the installation of a “Safety Town” at Garbutt Park. Plans included on the consent agenda call for the former hockey rink area that’s been coated with…
Reporter Food: Lafayette Corner Café in South Lyon Chicken Melt (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 10, 2017) South Lyon, MI – Though the Oakland County Times tends to focus along the Woodward Corridor (and Holly!), sometimes it is fun to explore in place where we’ll one day be. South Lyon is one of those places. After…
County Sheriff, Chiefs from Southfield, Oak Park, Farmington Hills Discuss Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 8, 2017) Southfield, MI – What are the results of taking a proactive approach to community policing and addressing racial inequities? Police Chiefs from through SE Michigan and Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard were among the speakers at the Race…
Easter Eggstravaganza Gathers Ferndale Families (Jonathan A. Berz, April 9, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Hundreds of families came together yesterday in four parks scattered around Ferndale for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza put on by the cooperative efforts of the City of Ferndale, Kulick Community Center and Renaissance Vineyard Church. Each of the four hunts had…
How to Help Get Moriah to China (Laura J. Champagne, April 8, 2017) Pontiac, MI – For the Mom, there is music; for the daughter, there is language. And the bond gets stronger over a trip to China. The Mother, Melanie Rutherford is a singer/songwriter of national renown and she’s using her music to help…
Clawson Easter Egg Hunt Scores Big on City Field (Mark H. Stowers, April 8, 2017) Clawson, MI – Normally the field is laden with touchdowns and soccer goals but on Saturday, City Park Stadium field in Clawson was lined with Easter eggs filled with treats. The eighth annual Clawson Easter Egg Hunt brought out families…
Got a Great Photo of Southfield? Here’s a Contest for You! (City of Southfield, April 7, 2017) SOUTHFIELD, MI– The city of Southfield will sponsor the Southfield Photo Prize to showcase the many talented photographers in the area while also creating an exciting public art exhibit that the community can enjoy and participate. The City…
Area Agency on Aging Hosting Public Input Forum May 10 (EVENT page) Southfield, MI — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is holding a public forum in order to get feedback on how approximately $22 million in annual federal and state funding earmarked for senior services in its six-county service region during Fiscal…
Easter, Earth Day and More Oakland County Events There are many exciting things happening this month, including Easter events and Earth Day celebrations. The Oakland County Times Event Page is a wonderful way to find out what’s going on in your community and to find ways to explore beyond your hometown! To submit an event,…