Romantic Harp Concert in Clawson Feb. 2 (Blair Memorial Library Press Release, Jan. 10, 2015) On Monday evening, February 2, at 7PM, in honor of Valentine’s Day, Kelly Yousoufian from the Michigan Harp Center, will play a selection of romantic harp music. This free event is Monday, Feb. 2 from 7-8pm at Blair Memorial Library…
Level One Exhibits Art by Patrick Dengate (C. Proxmire, Jan. 10, 2015) In the gallery space of Level One Bank local artists have the opportunity to feature their works. From now until Feb. 22, 2015 it’s the colorful and calculated works of Ferndale-based artist Patrick Dengate. Done in a cubist style, the paintings are abstracted,…
Daddy Daughter Sock Hop in Troy Feb. 6 (City of Troy, Jan. 4, 2015) Friday, February 6, 2015 from 6p-8p Daddy Daughter Sock Hop The Troy Community Center (3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48083) Spend a memorable evening with daughter, granddaughter or niece (ages 3 and over) at this Valentines Day theme dance. Includes pizza dinner,…
FCC Chairman Moving Towards Net Neutrality (Guest View by Candace Clement, Free Press, orig. published at www.freepress.net on Jan. 8, Jan. 10, 2015) Breaking news: At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Wednesday, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler signaled that he will move to protect Net Neutrality by reclassifying Internet-access service under Title II…
Melanie Piana: Twenty Years Revitalizing Downtown Ferndale (Melanie Piana, Ferndale City Councilperson, Orig. Meltropolis, Jan. 9, 2015) In the December 2014 Ferndale Friends issue, I responded to questions about the 3-60 development project. My intent was to expand on that response here, but that intent evolved into answering my personal question “when DID Ferndale determine…
Warming Center in Royal Oak has High Numbers, Several Needs (Jason Morgan, Executive Director of Welcome Inn, Jan. 9, 2015) New Year’s greetings to all! As I’m sitting at the desk for the “late shift” at the Welcome Inn, Ed has just passed on some numbers that are staggering. The most guests we have ever…
Basketball Jones Visits Angell School in Berkley (BPS Press Release, Jan. 9, 2015) Jim ‘Basketball’ Jones visited Angell at an assembly that encouraged kindness, “patient listening,” manners and good choices. Students listened intently as they repeated back nearly everything Jim ‘Basketball’ Jones said including, “I love myself” and “I am the best,” and, “I am…
Ferndale Adding STEM Program in Middle School (FPS Press Release, Jan. 9, 2015) The Ferndale Board of Education recently approved a new STEM program for 7th and 8th grade students at Ferndale Middle School (FMS) starting next school year.s STEM which stands for science, technology, engineering and math, is an interdisciplinary and applied approach…
Two Men Injured, Two Animals Dead in Royal Oak House Fire (C. Proxmire, Jan. 8, 2015) A fire on Mace Street (near 11 Mile and Stephenson) destroyed a home and forced two men in the upstairs to jump from a window to escape. The men, a father and son, were injured from the jump. According…
Defending Snow Day Choice: Bloomfield Hills Gives Facts, Novi Gives Laughs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 8, 2015) Posts of speculation, jubilation and disappointment speckled social media Wednesday night and Thursday morning as students from area schools learned whether their district would be calling for a snow day. More specifically, a weather day, since it was…
Woman w/Loaded Gun Leads Police on Chase, Trooper Injured in Berkley (Michigan State Police, Jan. 8, 2015) Activity: Vehicle Pursuit/Driving on Suspended License/Carry a Concealed Weapon Incident Date: January 7, 2015 Location: Southbound Woodward Avenue at Coolidge Ave, City of Royal Oak Summary: Metro Post Troopers while on patrol observed a 2001 White in…
Birmingham City Manager Gives an Update on Parking (Joseph A. Valentine, Birmingham City Manager, originally published at http://www.bhamgov.org, republished here Jan. 7, 2015) As City Manager, one of the most common questions I hear is “What’s happening with…?”. With so much happening in Birmingham, you can fill in this blank with numerous projects, programs and…
Just 4 Us Owner, Community Activist, Kevin Rogers Dies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 7, 2015) After years of fighting for equality and inspiring others with his rainbow-painted storefront and endless fundraising help, the owner of Just 4 Us in Ferndale met with a battle that eventually took his life. Kevin Rogers died Sunday night after…
Guest View: Save the JCC in Oak Park (Guest View by Aaron Tobin, Jan. 7, 2015) Jewish Community Center is considering closing the Oak Park center. This has saddened many people in the area, who are rallying behind this important part of the community. A change.org petition has been started for people to show support…
“Expectations” Trump “Hope” as Pontiac School Board Members Swear In (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2015) “We don’t say ‘we hope’ anymore. We say ‘we expect.’” The concept is one surrounding every decision made at Pontiac Schools, and when Superintendent Kelley Williams brought it up at the Jan. 5, 2015 School Board meeting it…
State Rep. Jeremy Moss Sworn In, Ready to Work on State Funding Issues (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2015) With family and supporters all around, freshman State Representative Jeremy Moss of Southfield was ceremoniously sworn in Monday evening at Southfield City Hall. Moss now represents the 35th District, serving Southfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Bingham…
Just Baked Closes Shop (C. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2015) The cupcake-themed chain Just Baked announced Monday they would be closing all of their stores except four franchise locations, according to the Detroit Free Press. A statement by Pam Turkin, founder of the business, said “After carefully evaluating our business operations, and how best to move…
Waterworks Gives Plumbing Tips for Winter (Guest Column by David Greylen of Waterwork Plumbing. Dec. 2, 2014,republished Jan. 5, 2015) NOTE: Waterworks Plumbing is a sponsor of The Oakland County 115 News Hub. This informative guest column is NOT paid advertising, but readers should be aware that the author does advertise with us. The plumbing…
Commerce Twp. Man Shot Self While Cleaning Gun (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Jan. 5, 2015) INCIDENT: 19:27 Hrs. – Commerce Township – Accidental Shooting #15-1664 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the Emergency Room at Huron Valley Hospital on a report of a gunshot victim. It was reported that the victim arrived at the Emergency Room indicating…
Need Does Not Stop at Holidays: Clawson Food Pantry Seeks Donations (Clawson Food Pantry, Jan. 5, 2014) PLEASE…now that the holidays are over, please don’t forget the Food Pantry. Help is still needed; non-perishables, canned goods, coffee, tea, toothbrushes/tooth paste, soap, shampoos, baby diapers & wipes deodorant, & paper products are most welcome. Who is…