Berkley Counselors Offering Free Sessions for those Impacted by Ferndale Woman’s Murder (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 29, 2016) Berkley, MI – The death of Amy Brede sent shock and sadness through the Ferndale community where the 39 year old woman was strangled to death in her back yard by a male acquaintance. The killer Matthew…
Novi Physics Teacher Heads to White House for Honors (Novi Schools, Aug. 28, 2016) NOVI – During his teaching career, Brian Langley has challenged students to take ownership in learning. Beginning next month, his 17th year in the Novi Community School District, Langley will once again infuse his high school classes with a sports metaphor…
Holly: Weekend in the Country Vintage Market Sept. 23-24 (Event Page) Holly, MI – Join Weekend in the Country Vintage Market and send summer off in vintage style! Weekend in the Country Vintage Market presents their 5th annual Main Market. Leave your rain boots and umbrella at home because the Market is NOW INDOOR in…
Eye on Oakland Features oc115 Publisher Crystal Proxmire (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 28, 2016) Bloomfield Township, MI – Oakland County 115 News Editor and Publisher Crystal A. Proxmire was recently the guest on Eye on Oakland, a public access program hosted by Dave Potts and Chuck Moss and produced by Bloomfield Public Television. Apart from…
Grants Available for Teachers through Michigan Youth Arts, Deadline Nov. 11 (Michigan Youth Arts, Aug. 27, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Michigan Youth Arts, with assistance from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA), is offering Michigan K-12 schools grants of up to $1,500 to pay for arts-related equipment or supplies that will be…
Monarchs on the Move Program in Madison Heights Sept. 10 (Event Page) Madison Heights, MI – Discover Monarchs on the move! Learn about the amazing journey of the Monarch butterfly during Monarch Migration scheduled from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at Red Oaks Nature Center. A Monarch Watch education specialist will discuss the monarch’s migration…
Royal Oak Residents Can Apply for PD’s Citizen’s Academy (City of Royal Oak, Aug. 27, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Applications are now being accepted for the Royal Oak Police Department’s exciting citizens police academy. The seven-week course offers residents a unique insight into local law enforcement. Classes begin on Oct. 5. The weekly classes…
Berkley: Robina Plaza Project Moves Forward (City of Berkley, Aug. 26, 2016) The much talked about Robina Plaza Project will begin with the temporary closure of the north and south corners of Robina Avenue and Twelve Mile Road. The objective of the project is to examine the feasibility of using Robina as a permanent community-gathering…
Girls Try Hockey for Free Event Sept. 8 in Farmington Hills (Event Page) Description: On Thursday September 8th, Suburban Ice Farmington Hills is hosting a Girls Try Hockey for FREE event! Bring your daughter, niece, and any girl under 12 out to try hockey for FREE!! We provide instruction and we have hockey equipment and…
Baby the Pleasant Ridge Deer Enjoying Bloomfield Hills Life (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI – Baby the Deer may be living large in the safety of her posh wire-fenced enclosure at the E. L. Johnson Nature Center after her fifteen seconds of national news fame, but the 2-year-old White Tail does…
Motor City Quack Attack Sept.10 (Event Page) Madison Heights, MI – Thousands of rubber ducks will invade Red Oaks Waterpark on Saturday, Sept. 10 in the second annual Motor City Quack Attack. Gates open at 11 a.m. with the duck launch at 2 p.m. The event also includes a photo booth and raffle. The waterpark will…
Oakland County Irish Festival Sept. 10 in Berkley (Event Page) Berkley, MI – The first annual Oakland County Irish Festival is Sept. 10 from noon – 8pm on 12 Mile Road in Downtown Berkley. Small town fair with an Irish Twist. Something for everyone. Irish Music, Dance, History, Bagpipes, Kids Area, Fairy Door, Scavenger Hunt. …
People of Faith Organizing Around LGBT Equality – Conference Sept. 17 (Event Page) Brighton, MI – You are invited to attend our conference and training to build a statewide faith network dedicated to justice and the full inclusion of transgender, lesbian, bisexual and gay people in our congregations and society-at-large. Don’t miss it! St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200…
Ferndale Library to Host Series on Parent/Teacher Enrichment Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 15 (Event Page) FERNDALE, Mich. (Aug 23, 2016)– Proactive collaboration between parents and school faculty can be crucial to assisting a child’s development. The Ferndale Library will begin hosting a three-part series on Parent/Teacher enrichment on Tues., Sep. 6, starting at…
Jury Finds Shooter Guilty in Royal Oak Woman’s Death (Compiled, Aug. 24, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – David Douglas Davis was convicted on Aug. 19 of first degree premeditated murder and firearms charges in the Oct. 15, 2015 shooting of Theresa Diamos, his live-in girlfriend Read more about the trial and conviction at The Daily…
Ferndale Chamber’s Sip. Stroll. Roll! Event Sept. 22 (Event Page) Ferndale, MI – Sip and stroll or roll your way to a fabulous Ferndale Area tasting experience! $15 is your pass to tastings of wine, mead, or choice cocktails at participating venues throughout Ferndale. Each venue will offer a selected drink for a discounted price. Appetizers…
Help Control Rats in your Neighborhood (City of Oak Park, orig. Aug. 31, 2104, republished Aug. 24, 2016) The City of Oak Park sent out the following guidelines to help residents control rats and rodents in the community. The tips are useful for any community: Here are seven actions you can take to control the…
Village of Lake Orion Moves Forward with Human Rights Ordinance (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 22, 2016) Lake Orion, MI – “It’s really time for the village to make another kind of decision – that discrimination is not okay and diversity is welcome in our community.” Attorney Ken Mogill’s words summed up the discussion that preceded…
Victim Identified in Ferndale Murder-Suicide (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 22, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Police have release the name of the victim in the Sunday morning murder on W. Marshall Street in Ferndale. The victim, 39-year-old Amy Brede was reportedly strangled by Matthew Bush of Hazel Park, who police say then went to his…
Butterflies make Heart-Fluttering First Flights at Springfield Monarch Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2016) Davisburg, MI – When he was just 11 years old, Christian Kopicko started volunteering with Monarch Watch and raising butterflies at home to set free in the wild. “Only 2% survive from egg to butterfly in the wild,” Kopicko said. …