God is Raising Devoted Ladies for Excellence Family Fun Day Fundraiser Aug. 22 (GIRDLE, event listing) GIRDLE has scheduled a fundraiser on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Pontiac Pavilion, 60 E Pike next to the Pontiac Library . This fundraiser will be a Family Fun Day for all ages. Tickets are $6.00 and includes: hamburger…
Berkley: Mayor O’Dwyer Unopposed, Four People Running for Three Council Seats (C. Proxmire) Berkley Mayor Phil O’Dwyer’s spot is safe as no one has stepped forward to run against him. According to Oakland County Clerk’s office, four people are running for three open City Concil seats: Alan H. Kideckel, Nancy Line, Eileen Steadman and Daniel…
Ferndale Mayor Coulter Unopposed, Three to Vie for Two Open Council Seats in Nov. Election (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 21, 2015) Ferndale City Clerk Marne McGrath has confirmed the candidates for the Nov. 3, 2015 Election. Mayor Dave Coulter is unopposed for Mayor. Incumbent City Councilperson Dan Martin is seeking re-election. Councilperson Mike Lennon has…
13 People Running for City Commission in Birmingham (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 22, 2015) The Oakland County Clerk’s Office has released the information about those running for office in the Nov. 3, 2015 election, including the 13 candidates who are vying for four open spots on the Birmingham City Commission. The candidates are: Patty Bordman,…
Camp Casey Delivers Smiles to Royal Oak Girl with Horsey House Call (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 20, 2015) Neighbors saw a triumphant scene on Seminole Drive in Royal Oak on Saturday. Perched high over the heads of her friends and family, and donning her helmet like a crown, two year old Aurora Wadle was regally…
Woman Punches Deputy and Crowd Control Officer at Run DMC Concert (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 21, 2015) LATE ENTRY FROM AFTERNOONS on 07-19-2015 INCIDENT: 21:27 hrs. – Independence Township / DTE Music Theatre – Resisting and Obstructing Police / Assault on a Police Officer #15-114641 SUMMARY: Deputies working the Run DMC concert at the…
Ferndale: Police Say Man Used Fake $100 Bill to Buy Ice Cream at Festival (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, July 21, 2015) The Pig & Whiskey festival in Ferndale turned out to be a fun and friendly event with one catch – a catch that resulted in the arrest of a man for passing a…
Royal Oak: Unlawful Imprisonment, Home Invasion, and Felonious Assault Suspect Arrested (Royal Oak Police Dept, July 21, 2015) Royal Oak police arrested a 21-year-old Royal Oak resident for Unlawful Imprisonment, Home Invasion and Felonious Assault. Officers responded to a 911 call in which a homeowner stated an unknown male was holding a knife to a…
Pleasant Ridge: A Sweet Beginning for Gainsboro Park Planning Process (C. Proxmire, July 20, 2015) Citizen engagement goes well with ice cream and Bubble Soccer. At least this is how it seemed at the community planning session about the future of Gainsboro Park in Pleasant Ridge. Over 250 residents met at the park Thursday night…
Happy’s Pizza Founder and Co-Conspirators Sentenced to Prison (FBI Press Release, July 20, 2015) A Detroit-area businessman and other co-conspirators were sentenced to prison this week for income and employment tax fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice…
W. Bloomfield: Suspect Stole $5,000 Worth of Lotto Tickets (West Bloomfield Township Police Department Press Release) Help identify retail fraud suspect. Suspect entered a gas station in West Bloomfield on 7/15/2015 at approximately 12:56am and stole a display of Michigan Lottery Instant Tickets valued at $5,000. Anyone with information please contact West Bloomfield Township Police…
Commerce Twp: Woman Dead After Being Trapped by Gate at Shop (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 20, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 7-19-2015 THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 7-20-2015 _________ INCIDENT: 13:32 hrs. – Commerce Township – Death Investigation #15-114401 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 8100 block of Richardson Road ( a tool and die shop) for a deceased…
Highland Twp. Fire Dept. Does Controlled Burn on Old Farmhouse (Dave Page, July 19, 2015) The Highland Twp FD was given a unique gift recently. They were given the opportunity to train on a house and eventually burn it to the ground. According to personnel on the scene, the current property owners bought the house…
Ferndale: 2015 Pig and Whiskey Pictures (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2015) The annual Pig and Whiskey Festival is a weekend-long celebration of food (mostly ribs, pulled pork, bacon and other meat), beverages (mostly whiskey and beer), and music (mostly local bands) that takes place on E. Troy Street in Downtown Ferndale. For a full…
Cowbell Classic 5k and World Record Cowbell Ringing Attempt in Royal Oak Aug 1 (event listing) The Royal Oak Historical Society is hosting a 10k, 5k, 1 mile and 1/4 mile kids run on Saturday Aug. 1. There will also be a world record attempt at ringing cowbells. Learn more at www.cowbellclassic.com.
Pontiac: Business Owner Donation Makes Pizza Patrol Possible (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2015) When Bob Angona purchased his first Little Caesars franchise location 20 years ago in Pontiac, he had no idea that one day he’d be managing dozens of employees and serving customers out of twelve locations. With stores in Birmingham, Holly, Milford,…
Patterson Presents County Budget Recommendations, Emphasis on Buildings and Workforce (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2015) With an emphasis on buildings and on building up the workforce, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson presented a three year budget that he hopes will be adopted by the Commission. The budget also includes a reduction in property taxes.…
Timeline of Ferndale Housing Commission’s Struggles and Progress (Crystal A. Proxmire, Orig. June 28, 2015, ongoing UPDATES) After Ferndale Housing Director Deborah Wilson was arrested (and later convicted) of using her job to enter the homes of elderly and disabled residents and steal prescription medicine, a series of stories and investigations has begun to shed…
Aaron Vaughn Band Rocks Robina Rhapsody, Says Farewell to Berkley (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 16, 2015) As the members of The Aaron Vaughn Band prepare to “ride off into the sunset, graying and sweating, hopefully leaving people with a lot of fond memories, blasted ear drums, swollen livers and the best night out they’ve had…
Orion Twp: Big Rig Gig at Friendship Park Aug 7 (event listing) Big kids, little kids, and kids at heart, load up the family for an unforgettable experience. Experience dozens of trucks, tractors, diggers, dozers, buckets and back-loaders first hand. Forget about dinner, concessions will be available for purchase. Enjoy the movie Big Hero 6…