Michigan Native Rachel Jacobs Among Deceased in Amtrak Derailment in Philadelphia (C. Proxmire, May 13, 2015) Multiple sources are reporting that Rachel Jacobs, the 39-year-old daughter of former State Senator Gilda Jacobs, is one of seven dead in the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia around 9pm Tuesday. Train No. 188 left from Washington to New…
Nature’s Playhouse Hosting LGBT Parent Group, Third Sunday of Each Month (event listing, ongoing) LGBT Parenting Support Group meetup – The purpose of the group is for LGBT families to have a monthly opportunity to get together to get to know one another and to discuss topics of interest. This Group is free. We meet…
Why Garden: A Berkley Woman’s Springtime Musings (Christine Cantrell, PhD, May 13, 2015) Gardening is my passion in my free time. It is my way of grounding myself, meditating and creating beauty in my world. Once the snow is gone, I can be found wandering around my yard, tending to flowers, bushes and trees. Dividing…
Hazel Park Walking Club Each Tuesday Evening Through Sept. (event listing, ongoing) Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment is beginning a new Community Neighborhood Walking Club that will meet up on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM at various parks and locations within our city. The purposes are to encourage physical activity for our citizens and build a…
Madison Hts Man Accused of Robbing/Carjacking DTE Worker in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 12, 2015) INCIDENT: 11:56 hrs. – May 11, 2015 – City of Pontiac – Armed Robbery / Car Jacking: #15-70743 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 200 Block of E. Montcalm Ave (Detroit Edison Power Substation) regarding an armed robbery…
Unidentified Body Found in Burning Van in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 12, 2015) INCIDENT: 12:53 hrs. -May 11, 2015 City of Pontiac – Arson Investigation/Fatal. #15-70766 SUMMARY: Deputies along with the Waterford Regional Fire Department were dispatched to the 200 block of South Blvd. regarding a vehicle fire involving a small shed. The…
Winning Student Masterpieces to Grace Ferndale Business Facades (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 11, 2015) The work of six high school students will soon be added to the multitude of public art pieces that grace the Ferndale community. The Ferndale Area Chamber teamed up with Ferndale Public Schools and the Downtown Development Authority to host an…
Rare Tulips Among 51,000 at White Chapel – Photo Contest to Encourage Visitors (White Chapel press release, May 11, 2015) More than 51,000 tulips are starting to bloom at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located at 621 W. Long Lake Rd. (just West of I-75) in Troy. Metro Detroit area residents can see a…
Stories, Resources and Sadness Shared at Suicide Prevention Forum (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 10, 2015) People cried. And quite possibly that was the point. Opening up about suicide – whether you have lost a loved one, someone who survived an attempt, someone who has thought about it, a teacher, a counselor, a healthcare provider or…
Hazel Park Superintendent Search Narrows, Next Round This Week (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 11, 2015) Round two of Superintendent Interviews continues this week for Hazel Park Schools as the board considers which of three candidates will be best suited to lead the Vikings into a future that is hopefully bright and fiscally sound. The…
Holly Teen Critically Injured in Accident, Alcohol May be Involved (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 11, 2015) INCIDENT: 22:38 hrs. –May 9, 2015 – Springfield Township – Serious Injury Crash / Operating While Intoxicated / Crash Reconstruction Unit Assist. #15-69498 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of Dixie Highway near Bay Shore Court for…
Ferndale Pride Gets Pontiac Love with Fundraisers at Arcade and Liberty Bar (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 10, 2015) As Ferndale Pride grows in regional significance, the number of fundraisers for the festival continue to blossom beyond the four square miles of the city limits. The love and support of the LGBT community spread all the…
Springtime Musical Evening in Clawson with Swing Musician Joel Palmer June 1 (event listing, May 10, 2015) Program Name: A Spring Musical Evening Description: On Monday evening, June 1, at 7:00PM, come listen to Joel Palmer, an accomplished guitarist, singer and song writer, perform 30s and 40s era swing, blues and folk music. Please register…
Huntington Woods, Farmington and Pleasant Ridge Recognized for Recycling Efforts, Clawson adds Business Recycling (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 9, 2015) Communities in Oakland County are stepping up their game when it comes to recycling, making sure that efforts to save money and minimize harm to the planet become more habitual. The City of Huntington Woods…
Deputies Use NARCAN to Revive Unconscious Heroin User (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 9, 2015) INCIDENT: 05:31 Hrs. – May 8 – City of Pontiac – Welfare Check / Administration of NARCAN / OUID. #15-68966. SUMMARY: Deputies responded to Montcalm and Lakeside Dr. for a welfare check. The caller reported a red pickup stopped in the…
WONder Woman Judge Nanci Grant Honored by Women Officials Network (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 8, 2015) When Judge Nanci Grant first took the bench in 1997, she was one of 5 women out of 19 on the bench for Oakland County Circuit Court. Now she serves as the Chief Judge on a bench that…
Berkley Rotary and Lions Club Teamed Up to Help Yad Ezra (Crystal Proxmire, May 8, 2015) Members of the Berkley Rotary and the Berkley Lions Club are no strangers to volunteerism, but on April 28 their powers of community giving were multiplied as they held a joint volunteer day at Yad Ezra. Yad Ezra began…
Man Up Picnic Celebrating Strong Fathers June 20 in Pontiac (compiled, May 8, 2015) The MAN UP PICNIC is Back the UNITED MEN IN ACTION want you to join us in celebrating all the Good Fathers, Role Models, and Even Strong Mothers that work everyday building the next generations. The Picnic is going to be…
Beautiful Beginning for Birmingham Farmers Market Season (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2015) “It’s a beautiful day to enjoy the weather,” said Stacey Conover of West Bloomfield as she and her family perused the booths of vendors at the opening day of the Birmingham Farmers Market. “We’ve picked up some local honey to help…
Deputies Save Two Young Girls from Hostage Situation in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 7, 2015) INCIDENT: 08:01 hrs. – May 5 – City of Pontiac – Felonious Assault – Malicious Destruction of Property (MDOP) / Barricaded Suspect / SWAT Activation. #15-67214 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 300 block of N. Johnson Street on…