Ferndale Blessings in a Backpack Helps Keep Students Nourished Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. Want to contribute a write up of a group you care about? Message editor@oc115.com with your idea. Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak…
Former CVS/Movie Mania Site in Hazel Park to Become Apartments Plus Retail (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 9, 2019) Hazel Park, MI- The Hazel Park Zoning Board held a special meeting Wednesday to approve a height variance that will allow for a four story apartment building with ground level retail at the former CVS/Movie Mania location…
Reporter Food: Astoria Pastry Shop in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 9, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Astoria Pastry Shop at 320 S Main St in Royal Oak is an essential stop on a foodie tour of Oakland County. Astoria’s first location opened in Greektown in 1971 and the one in Royal Oak has been…
Michigan “Ballot Selfie” Case Settled, Here’s What Voters Can and Can’t Do on Election Day (Secretary of State, May 8, 2019) Lansing, MI- Subject to court approval, the Secretary of State today settled a federal lawsuit challenging Michigan’s restrictions on ballot photography, sometimes known as “ballot selfies.” Under the settlement, in which both parties to…
Royal Oak Township Voters Say No to Pot Shops, Other May 7, 2019 Election Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2019) Clawson, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, and Walled Lake, MI – Royal Oak Township voters decided against allowing marijuana-related businesses, defeating the May 7 Proposal 1 with 29.44% voting yes, and 70.56% voting…
Petitions Pulled in Royal Oak, Still Time to Run for Mayor or Commission Royal Oak, MI- Although the filing deadline is not until 4pm on July 23, several have already requested nominating petitions to be on the Nov. 5, 2019 ballot in the City of Royal Oak. City Clerk Melanie Halas provided Oakland County Times with…
Over a Dozen Have Pulled Petitions for Southfield City Council Race So Far (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2019) Southfield, MI As of May 1 over a dozen people have requested nominating petitions to run for City Council in Southfield. According to City Clerk Sherikia Hawkins, the following residents have picked up petitions and information…
Petitions Pulled in Walled Lake, Still Time to Run for City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2019) Walled Lake, MI – As of May 3, three Walled Lake City Councilmembers have requested nominating petitions from the City Clerk’s office for the Nov. 5, 2019 election. Those incumbents are Tamra Loch, Casey Ambrose, and Bob…
Petitions Pulled in Birmingham, Still Time to Run for Commission Birmingham, MI- As of May 3 only one candidate has pulled petitions so far to run for the Birmingham City Commission – incumbent Carroll DeWeese. Additionally, a Library Board candidate – Jennifer Wheeler – has not only pulled petitions, but turned them in and successfully…
Nominating Petitions Pulled in Farmington, Still Time to Run for City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2019) Farmington, MI- There are three City Council seats open in the Nov. 5, 2019 election and as of May 1 three have pulled nominating petitions – Incumbents Joe LaRussa and Sara Bowman, as well as Sarah Davies.…
What’s on the Ballot for May 7, 2019? (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2019) Oakland County, MI – Here’s a list of the ballot proposals on the May 7 ballot: Clawson Schools Grand Blanc Schools Oak Park Schools Royal Oak Township Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Also check out: Oakland County Clerk website Stuff to Know…
Reporter Food: Grand Re-Opening of Como’s (Crystal A. Proxmire May 5, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Monday will be the public grand re-opening of Como’s restaurant at 22812 Woodward Ave in Ferndale. The restaurant was purchased by Peas and Carrots Hospitality and has been gutted, remodeled, given a new facade, and graced with a new menu…
Motor City Nightmares Film Festival is a Dream to Horror Fans (Sam Gurwin, May 5, 2019) Novi, MI- Like a Zombie being lead to a place where there are plentiful humans, the Detroit horror fan is drawn to this convention and film festival, Motor City Nightmares in Novi, at its home at the Novi Sheraton.…
Holly Area Chamber of Commerce Tops 100 Member Goal (Lara Mossa, May 5, 2019) HOLLY – An off-road vehicle park is just one of the factors that will drive the growth of the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce according to Executive Director Richard Kinnamon who is excited about the potential growth. The Chamber, which covers…
Reporter Food: Antihero in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 3, 2019) Ferndale, MI – I recently joined Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Board President Dale Vigliarolo and his wife Karin at one of Ferndale’s newest and most unique restaurants – Antihero. This Japanese Izakaya (aka pub) is the latest creation of Jeff King who also…
Illegal Snare Traps Turned into Animal Sculptures on Display at Detroit Zoo (Detroit Zoo, May 2, 2019) Exhibition highlights unique conservation initiative working to eliminate poaching One-of-a-kind sculptures made from illegal snare traps that threaten wildlife in East Africa will be on display in the Detroit Zoo’s Wildlife Interpretive Gallery beginning May 8. This special…
Auburn Hills Residents & Police Connecting with Neighborhood Watch Program Called “Ring” Auburn Hills, Michigan—May 1, 2019– The Auburn Hills Police Department is pleased to announce that it is joining the free Neighbors app by Ring, a neighborhood watch program, which will provide the Auburn Hills community with real-time, local crime and safety information. The…
New to You Resale Shop inside St. John’s Episcopal on Woodward Benefits Shoppers and Charities (Rosemary Spatafora, Get Involved Guide, May 1, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Since 1980 the New to You Resale Shop has been operating out of St. John’s Episcopal Church at the corner of Woodward and 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak.…
MML #1: Stuff to Know About Redistricting and New Election Laws (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2019) Lansing, MI- Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and other experts on local elections were on hand for the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference in March educate elected officials from across the state on what newly-passed laws mean for…
Debt Issue Closes Aldi’s in Clawson – UPDATED Clawson, MI – Customers were surprised Monday evening when court officers came to the Aldi’s store at 1035 W 14 Mile Rd in Clawson and ordered the business closed. According to witnesses on social media, customers were able to finish checking out before officers ordered the doors…