Presidential Hopeful Bernie Sanders Visits Michigan, Touting Medicare for All

Presidential Hopeful Bernie Sanders Visits Michigan, Touting Medicare for All (Carey Gustafson, April 14, 2019) Warren, MI- Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders made several stops across the Midwest this weekend, including a visit to Macomb Community College’s South Campus in Warren on Saturday. The 77 year old Senator from Vermont ran for the Democratic Party’s Presidential…

Author Anne Doyle Speaks of “Springboard Moment” for Women

Author Anne Doyle Speaks of “Springboard Moment” for Women (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 10, 2019) Three generations of women have experienced gender stereotypes and inequalities in different ways, and “Powering Up” author Anne Doyle spent a recent Friday morning speaking to a room of female civic leaders and the people who encourage them about how…

Students are the First to Receive Jerry Olli Scholarship through Ferndale Elks

Students are the First to Receive Jerry Olli Scholarship through Ferndale Elks (Oscar Renautt, April 9, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Established this year, the Jerry Olli Scholarship will honor Jerry Olli, a Ferndale Elk and a former Chairman of Michigan State Drug Awareness program, South Oakland Coalition, and Ferndale Youth Assistance board member of many…

FernCare Volunteers and Donors Make Sure Uninsured Have Access to Healthcare

FernCare Volunteers and Donors Make Sure Uninsured Have Access to Healthcare (Michael Kruger, April 9, 2019) 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,…

Acting Out Kids Community Theatre Teaches Confidence, Teamwork and More

Acting Out Kids Community Theatre Teaches Confidence, Teamwork and More (Nicole Siwak, April 8, 2019) 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. Clawson, MI…

Middle School in Birmingham, Child Care Center in Hazel Park Among Latest Measles Exposure Sites

Middle School in Birmingham, Child Care Center in Hazel Park Among Latest Measles Exposure Sites (Oakland County Health Division, April 8, 2019) Oakland County, MI- Below is the most recent measles outbreak information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division: Confirmed cases and vaccinations given 38 total measles…

Motorcyclist Dead After Crash Involving Turkeys on Stoney Creek Road

Motorcyclist Dead After Crash Involving Turkeys on Stoney Creek Road (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 8, 2019) Rochester Hills, Oxford, MI-  Deputies and the Oakland Township Fire Department responded to the report of a personal injury accident involving a single motorcycle.  The motorcyclist was operating his 2005 Triumph motorcycle on westbound Stoney Creek Road near…

Reporter Food: Atlantic Salmon with 3 Cheese Ravioli at Lily’s Seafood

Reporter Food: Atlantic Salmon with 3 Cheese Ravioli at Lily’s Seafood (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 6, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- A lunchtime business meeting last week gave me the chance to try Lily’s Seafood, located at 410 S. Washington in Downtown Royal Oak. This was a regular spot for my lunchtime companion, who opted for…

Oakland County Hustles Hardest Facebook Group Aims for Fun and Discussion

Oakland County Hustles Hardest Facebook Group Aims for Fun and Discussion (Derek Werenka, April 5, 2019) 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. Oakland…