Petitions Pulled in Birmingham, Still Time to Run for Commission

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…

What’s on the Ballot for May 7, 2019?

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…

Illegal Snare Traps Turned into Animal Sculptures on Display at Detroit Zoo

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… Neighborhood Watch Program Called “Ring”

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…

Birmingham Youth Assistance Brings Positive Activities and Support to Kids

Birmingham Youth Assistance Brings Positive Activities and Support to Kids (Ann Nazareth Manning, and  Jill Reichenbach Fill, April 28, 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…

One Man Dead, Another Injured in Shooting at Nightriders Motorcycle Club in Pontiac

One Man Dead, Another Injured in Shooting at Nightriders Motorcycle Club in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff, April 27, 2019) Pontiac, MI –  At about 3am Saturday, Deputies responded to the Nightriders Motorcycle Club located in the 300 block of Raeburn Street on the report of gunshots being fired.  While responding to the scene, Dispatch advised…