Panel Affirms Courts Cannot Imprison Poor for Inability to Pay (Michigan Supreme Court Press Release, April 23, 2015) In a report released today, an expert panel reaffirmed the commitment of Michigan courts that individuals who are unable to pay court fines or costs cannot be incarcerated. The workgroup of 19 judges, court administrators, and other…
Abundance, Dewdrops and Other Poems by Jim Pool (Jim Pool, April 23, 2015) Abundance Cornucopias of companionship Feasts of fellowship, forgiveness and faith Courses of children laughing Sundaes of smiles Joy dripping down the chin Contentedness The abundance of … A hummingbird A winter rose A moment shared Ten fingers and ten toes The…
Berkley Court Closure Close, Royal Oak is Ready for More Cases (City of Berkley, April 22, 2015) Beginning Monday, April 20, 2015, the 44th District Court – Berkley Division will be closed for lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm. The 44th District Court will also be closed to the public on Wednesdays. If you need assistance during these…
Berkley Court Closure Close, Royal Oak is Ready for More Cases (City of Berkley, April 22, 2015) Beginning Monday, April 20, 2015, the 44th District Court – Berkley Division will be closed for lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm. The 44th District Court will also be closed to the public on Wednesdays. If you need assistance during these…
Oakland County Touts Tech248 Success (Oakland County Press Release, April 22, 2015) Tech248 meetups attracted more than 400 technology industry professionals and students, including the founder of an Oakland County-based company who was among 50 people nationwide recently invited to the White House to talk tech. The meetups are vital to Tech248’s mission of connecting…
Heyday of Grass is Past as Ferndale Approves Natural Landscape Ordinance Changes (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 22, 2015) The picture perfect suburban lawn was a nearly impossible, and ultimately disappointing dream for Rebecca Hammond who would joke that she made sacrifices to the “Grass God” each year as she paid for seed, fertilizers, and endless…
Countdown to Mobile Mayhem – What Google Policy Change Means (Lisa Schmidt, Legal Linguist, April 21, 2015) You’ll be seeing some changes around here in the next couple weeks. That’s because starting April 21, 2015, Google will be promoting mobile friendly websites over any others. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare. Google’s New…
Countdown to Mobile Mayhem – What Google Policy Change Means (Lisa Schmidt, Legal Linguist, April 21, 2015) You’ll be seeing some changes around here in the next couple weeks. That’s because starting April 21, 2015, Google will be promoting mobile friendly websites over any others. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare. Google’s New…
Saving the Earth from the Trash Sweater: SOCRRA Event Inspires Families to Recycle (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 20, 2015) Walking through the materials processing facility at SOCRRA, first grader Colin Bibbs was amazed by the mountains of paper, plastic and yard refuse kept outside for composting. With wide eyes he looked over the massive conveyer…
Drone Shows Ferndale From Above (John Rozsa, Detroit Electronics, April 19, 2015) Curious how Ferndale looks from up in the air? Resident John Rozsa, who also owns Detroit Electronics, got a drone just for the fun of it, and shared his pictures with the oc115. Look for more as Rozsa hones his skills and explores…
Drone Shows Ferndale From Above (John Rozsa, Detroit Electronics, April 19, 2015) Curious how Ferndale looks from up in the air? Resident John Rozsa, who also owns Detroit Electronics, got a drone just for the fun of it, and shared his pictures with the oc115. Look for more as Rozsa hones his skills and explores…
Child on Life Support, Other Serious Injuries after Crash at Woodward & South Blvd. (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 20, 2105) The Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting deputies from the Pontiac Substation with the investigation of a serious injury crash that occurred at 7:08 p.m. on South Blvd near Woodward. A 24 year old…
Child on Life Support, Other Serious Injuries after Crash at Woodward & South Blvd. (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 20, 2105) The Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting deputies from the Pontiac Substation with the investigation of a serious injury crash that occurred at 7:08 p.m. on South Blvd near Woodward. A 24 year old…
“Moving On” Routine Lands Ferndale Independent Percussion Second Place in World Championships (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 18, 2015) With songs like “Into Eternity” from the Thor soundtrack, “Going Home” by Anotnin Dvorak and “Demons” by Imagine Dragon, the Ferndale Independent Percussion team’s passionate routine called “Moving On” helped earn them second place in the…
Berkley Students Visit China for Spring Break (Berkley Schools, April 17, 2015) Over Spring Break, seven students, five family members and two staff members from the Berkley Schools traveled to China. The group traveled with 30 other folks from the International Academy and a school from North Carolina. While in China, the group made visits…
W. Bloomfield Police Chief Michael Patton Named Diversity Champion (United We Walk Press Release, April 15, 2015) United We Walk, a celebration of the life, dedication and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is proud to announce that West Bloomfield Police Chief Michael Patton is this year’s 2015 Diversity Champion sponsored by the Race…
W. Bloomfield Police Chief Michael Patton Named Diversity Champion (United We Walk Press Release, April 15, 2015) United We Walk, a celebration of the life, dedication and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is proud to announce that West Bloomfield Police Chief Michael Patton is this year’s 2015 Diversity Champion sponsored by the Race…
32 Year Old Mother Shot Dead in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 15, 2015) Deputies were dispatched at 9:54PM last night to the 200 block of S. Shirley for a report of woman having been shot. She died of multiple gunshot wounds. The victim is 32 year old female and homeowner at the home.…
32 Year Old Mother Shot Dead in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 15, 2015) Deputies were dispatched at 9:54PM last night to the 200 block of S. Shirley for a report of woman having been shot. She died of multiple gunshot wounds. The victim is 32 year old female and homeowner at the home.…
‘Doctor’ Fixes Bodies With Bikes in Hazel Park (Honey Murray, orig. Local Business News, April 14, 2015) Randy Martin never considered going to medical school, but every day, for the past 26 years, he has donned crisp, blue surgical scrubs, driven his white van with ambulance strobe flashers and helped make hundreds of people of…