Military Care Package Packing Party, Oct. 18 in Wolverine Lake (Compiled, Sept. 27, 2014) The residents of Wolverine Lake Village, in conjunction with Military Families United of Michigan and K-9 Defender Fund, are hosting a packing party to support our troops and military working dogs still serving on the battlefield. They welcome these packages from…
Waterford Police Chief Under Investigation in Campaign Sign Thefts (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 27, 2014) The Michigan State Police are investigating the claim that Waterford Police Chief Daniel T. McCaw illegally removed and dumped political signs stating “No New Taxes” in the month prior to the August primary. In that primary voters in Waterford Township…
Holly Gets Ready for Holly-ween, Oct. 25 (Press Release, Sept. 27, 2014) Trick or Treat in Downtown Holly, Michigan on Saturday Oct. 25, 2014. Trick or Treating is from 3pm to 5pm at participating Downtown Holly businesses. Plenty of snacks, treats and family fun. Sponsored by the Mainsteet Holly Downtown Development Authority. Last year, more…
State Board of Education Candidate Forum Sept. 30 (Compiled, Sept. 27, 2014) The Macomb County School Boards Association sponsors a forum for candidates for the State Board of Education each election year. This year, the event will be held on Tuesday, September 30th at the Macomb ISD, 44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp. Room 100. The…
DIA Oakland County Day – Free Transportation from Several Cities – Oct. 18 (DIA Press Release, Sept. 27, 2014) The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is providing free bus transportation to and from the museum on Saturday, Oct. 18 for Oakland County residents as part of its “County Days,” which provides this service four times…
50Years of MDCR #4: Mel Larsen Speaks on Adding LGBT Protection to Civil Rights Act (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2014) The Elliott-Larsen Act of 1976 is regarded as the most comprehensive state-level Civil Rights Act in the nation. It defines civil rights, prohibits discriminatory practices based upon religion, race, color, national origin,…
50Years of MDCR #4: Mel Larsen Speaks on Adding LGBT Protection to Civil Rights Act (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2014) The Elliott-Larsen Act of 1976 is regarded as the most comprehensive state-level Civil Rights Act in the nation. It defines civil rights, prohibits discriminatory practices based upon religion, race, color, national origin,…
Clawson Chamber Hosts Fall Auction Oct. 2 (Clawson Chamber of Commerce Press Release, Sept. 26, 2014) The Clawson Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Fall Auction, Raffle and Strolling Dinner on Oct. 2, 2014 from 6-10pm at Club Venetian (29310 John R, Madison Heights). The event raises money for Chamber activities, including providing min-grants…
50 Years of MDCR #3: Chris King of The St. Louis American on Covering Ferguson Protest (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2014) Fifty years ago, The Michigan Department of Civil Rights was created as part of the new State Constitution adopted in 1963. The Commission is charged with investigating alleged discrimination against any person…
Free Legal Aid Clinics: Ferndale Oct 7, Lake Orion Oct 14, Southfield Oct 20 (Oakland County Bar Association Press Release, Sept. 25, 2014) Not everyone can afford to hire an attorney to answer their legal questions. That is why the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA), in partnership with Oakland County Youth Assistance, will host…
President Signs Disaster Declaration, FEMA Funding Available (White House Press Release, Sept. 25, 2014) The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Michigan and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of August 11-13, 2014.…
Bloomfield Hills’ Eastover Brings in STEM Museum Fun (Bloomfield Hills Schools, Sept.25, 2014) The Eastover Elementary gymnasium was transformed into a STEM Museum earlier this month, with multiple stations set up allowing students to take part in activities that taught science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. Some of the activities included programming a robot, pedaling…
Planning and Zoning Documents Help Auburn Hills Approach Latest Master Plan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2014) As Auburn Hills prepares to embark on the process of updating their Land Use Master Plan, a blog by the Community’s Economic Development Director Steve Cohen is proving to be a useful resource for those who want to…
Farmington Hills Fire Prevention Open House Oct.10 (Compiled, Sept. 25, 2014) Event Date: Oct 10, 2014 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Event Location: Fire Station #5 31455 Orchard Lake Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48336 [Location Details|Map] Thousands of residents participate in our Annual Open House each year. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet Farmington…
50 Years of MDCR #2: Speaking on the Future, Kamilia Landrum (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2014) Fifty years ago, The Michigan Department of Civil Rights was created as part of the new State Constitution adopted in 1963. The Commission is charged with investigating alleged discrimination against any person because of religion, race,…
Bus Stop Magic Trick (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept.23, 2014) In early September at the bus stop at Oakland Mall in Troy a man by the name of John Wirth Jr. shared a magic trick. The 37-year-old Hazel Park resident got inspired to learn magic from his uncle, who used to make pennies disappear. As…
Royal Oak Waits on Waiving Permit Fees, Vote in October (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2104) The Royal Oak City Commission has not yet decided if they will waive building permit fees for residents impacted by the Aug. 11 flooding. Clawson, Ferndale, Huntington Woods and Oak Park have given windows of opportunities for residents to…
Pleasant Ridge Antique Show Oct. 3-5 (David Ceh, Sept. 23, 2014) My name is David Ceh and I am chairing the 3rd annual Pleasant Ridge Antique Show which benefits the Pleasant Ridge Historic Commission’s work on restoring and maintaining our historic police cottage which houses Pleasant Ridge historical archives. The show is being held…
Dress Like Devils, Run for the Angels Race Oct. 11 (Compiled, Sept.23, 2014) The return of the Dress Like Devils, Run for the Angels race. It’s time once again to dress up and run to support Angel Kisses. Costumes are optional, but encouraged. The mission of Angel Kisses is to fund Michigan-based programs that improve…
75 Year Old Rochester Hills Man Dies of Suspected Suicide (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Sept. 23, 2014) INCIDENT: 19:18 Hrs. – Sept. 22 – City of Rochester Hills – Death Investigation #14-150540 SUMMARY: Deputies along with the Rochester Hills Fire Department responded to a possible suicide by gun, in the 1900 block of Pond…