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Garden is Growing at Ferndale Upper Elementary

All Stories, Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 12, 2024

Our school garden program and harvest has been celebrated since 2018, and we have been steadily restoring our plots with new soil.

I-696 Closed Due to Crash Involving Semi Truck in Oak Park

All Stories, Ferndale, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 11, 2024

A more recent update says the freeway will remain closed for several hours and urges drivers to seek alternative routes during rush hour.

One Dead, Two Injured in Shooting at North Hill Farms Apartments in Pontiac

All Stories, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 10, 2024

If you, or anyone you know, has any information regarding this incident you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP for a reward of up to $2,000. You will remain anonymous.

Signs of Progress: Hazel Park Spruces Up with New Signage

All Stories, Hazel Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 6, 2024

Signs of the times, the new signs in Hazel Park are here to welcome and inform all those who visit the “Friendly City.”

Springfield Township Welcomes New Fire Chief Matt Covey

All Stories, Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 5, 2024

Former Waterford Fire Chief Matt Covey has accepted the position of Fire Chief in Springfield Township

MML #4 – Officials Learn Lessons of Michigan’s 4,800 Railroad Crossings

All Stories, Berkley, Civics, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 4, 2024

There are 4,800 railroad crossings across the state of Michigan, each one inspected and maintained with the care of MDOT’s Office of Rail Safety.

Rochester School Board Selects Nicholas Russo As Next Superintendent

All Stories, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 4, 2024

Following the split vote, members then voted unanimously to put their full support behind Russo.

I-96 Construction Causes Closure and Shifts in Coming Weekends

All Stories, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Novi, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 2, 2024

Following the traffic shift, there will be numerous ramp closures through early fall on westbound I-96 from I-275 to Kent Lake Road

Presidential Elections Past Show Trends in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Madison Hts., Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 31, 2024

I wanted to take a look at Oakland County voter performance in Presidential contests over time, and then take a quick look at who voted in the recently completed 2024 primary.

Qualifying Veterans Can Receive Free Legal Services Thanks to Partnership in Southfield

All Stories, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 29, 2024

This service is funded by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

A Little Guidance Goes A Long Way with Oak Park Youth Assistance

All Stories, Oak Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 28, 2024

A little guidance can go a long way, although Weiss expressed that there is a desperate need for mentors.

MML#3 – Petitioners Seek to End Property Tax in Michigan, and What That Would Mean for Residents

All Stories, Civics, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Novi, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 28, 2024

If the proposal passes, Michigan would be the only state in the nation not to have a property tax.

Hops and Cops: Royal Oak Police Offering Pics with Easter Bunny on March 30

All Stories, Royal Oak, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 27, 2024

Bring a camera and be sure to grab a photo or two with the Easter Bunny and members of the Royal Oak Police Department.

Ferndale Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Tout Flock’s Help in Identifying Vehicle

All Stories, Ferndale, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 26, 2024

Ferndale Police have announced the arrest of a suspect in a recent robbery attempt at 7 Eleven.

Thomas Lindberg Appointed Interim Lake Orion Police Chief

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Milford, Novi, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 24, 2024

Lindberg said “I am truly honored that the Village of Lake Orion has the confidence and trust in me to lead this police department as we move forward together.

April 20 Out of the Darkness Walk in Holly in Memory of Student Lost to Suicide

All Stories, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 23, 2024

The Out of the Darkness walk is one of many efforts Holly Area Schools has made to address mental health and suicide prevention over the past several months.

Attorney General Warns of Scammers Using Online Obituaries

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Fenton, Groveland Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Novi, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rose Township, Slide, Uncategorized, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 23, 2024

“It is almost beyond belief that there are people who are so unethical that they would exploit another’s loss for profit,” Nessel said.