Chazzano’s Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo Shares Advice for Entrepreneurs (Cheryl Weiss, Dec. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI – In today’s world filled with nonstop technology, hectic schedules, and long work days, it’s not easy to find balance and have a well-rounded life. This is especially true if you are an entrepreneur with a successful business. Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo, Owner,…
Holly Township Board to Vote on Revising Chicken Ordinance (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 26, 2018) Holly Township, MI- The Holly Township Board of Trustees is expected to vote on removing lot restrictions from the ordinance regulating Class III farm animals, including ducks, chickens, and rabbits. Currently residents with lots that are less than 2.5 acres…
Clawson Working Towards New Chicken Ordinance (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 26, 2018) Clawson, MI- Clawson City Council is mulling over details of an ordinance regulating chickens in the community. The current ordinance allows for chickens, but only in cases where the coops are built at least 500 feet from the property line and any residential,…
Christmas Morning Fire Guts Apartments on Dequindre (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 25, 2018) Sterling Heights, Troy, MI – A fire Christmas morning has gutted several apartments in the Sterling Troy Apartment building at Dequindre and Wisconsin, just south of Maple Road in Sterling Heights. Several fire departments, including Sterling Heights and Troy arrived at 34400…
Reporter Food: Chicken Fried Rice at China Village in Bloomfield Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 25, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, MI- Chinese food on Christmas is a great tradition, and it gave me a chance to try China Village at 1655 S Opdyke in Bloomfield Hills. The lovely restaurant with the red roof has a menu…
Explore: Detroit Model Railroad Club in Downtown Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 25, 2018) Holly, MI – Inside a former movie theater in Downtown Holly is home to Michigan’s largest O Scale Model Railroad. The Detroit Model Railroad Club Club members are constantly adding on to the miniature world – with two floors of hand-laid…
Waterford Police Nab 27 Drivers for Disregarding School Bus Lights (Waterford Police Chief Scott Underwood, Dec. 24, 2018) Waterford, MI- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 1,313 people were killed in school transportation-related accidents from 2006-2015. 102 of those victims were classified as school-age pedestrians. There have been several school bus stop tragedies…
Ferndale Elks Share Food and Funds for Holidays (Oscar Renautt, Dec.24, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Elks 1588’s holiday tradition of many years, Christmas food baskets for families in need, this year stronger than ever. The lodge raised enough money to purchase and deliver 100 food baskets to families in Ferndale area. The money…
New Data Shows Education Levels, Income, & More by City (Kurt Metzger, Dec. 23, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau clearly demonstrate the wide social and economic diversity that exists across communities in Oakland County. Utilizing data collected by the American Community Survey over the 2013-2017 period, I have…
Huntington Woods City Commission Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy Huntington Woods, MI – The City Commission accepted the resignation of Commissioner Allison Iversen at their December 18th meeting. The City Commission has 30 days to appoint a resident to fill the vacated term which expires in November 2019. Residents who are interested in being considered…
Tanker Overturns in Dixie Hwy and Telegraph Intersection Waterford, MI – This evening a tanker overturned on Dixie Highway and Telegraph Road, spilling fuel. The Waterford Regional Fire Department posted on Facebook, stating “Active incident Waterford Regional Fire Department over turned gasoline tanker Dixie Hwy and Telegraph Rd. Fire crews on scene with assistance from…
Star Wars Group Joins in on Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams, Shining Lights for Hospitalized Kids (Sam Gurwin, Dec. 22, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – For the second year in a row, Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak supported their pediatric patients by inviting the community to show their love. For the whole Month of December, citizens…
Reporter Food: Fried Whiting at Elam Brothers (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 21, 2018) Pontiac, MI-Headed north the other day I was craving fish, so I decided to stop in the iconic soul food restaurant at 45258 Woodward Ave called Elam Brothers. Elam’s is a tiny place with a small row of booths, but mainly serves…
GoFundMe Set Up for Hazel Park Councilperson Who Lost Home, Animals in Fire Hazel Park, MI- A fire at the home of Hazel Park City Councilperson Alissa Sullivan has destroyed more than just the building and the property inside. Sullivan also lost dogs and cats that she fosters. The fire happened Wednesday evening in the…
Inside Look at the Como’s Renovation (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – When Peas & Carrots Hospitality purchased Como’s Restaurant at the corner of 9 Mile and Woodward Avenue in Downtown Ferndale, they knew some work had to be done. Como’s had been a Ferndale staple for over 50 years before poor…
Drag Queen Story Time Supporters Pack Huntington Woods Meeting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 19, 2018) Huntington Woods, MI – Over 150 residents and supporters packed the gymnasium of the Gillham Recreation Center for Tuesday night’s Huntington Woods City Commission meeting after news broke over a California-based organization’s intent to protest the Drag Queen Story Time…
Explore: Sorensen Park in Holly Township (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 19, 2018) Holly, MI- Northwest Oakland County is full of natural places, one of which is Sorensen Park in Holly Township. This 93-acre gem has a nature center, two softball fields, a playground, and a 5k (3.1 mile) trail that leads over a quaint stream…
Huntington Woods Commissioner Resigns Early In Midst of Drag Queen Story Time Pushback (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oakland County Times, Dec. 18, 2018) Huntington Woods, MI – Huntington Woods City Commissioner Allison Iversen resigned Tuesday after emails she sent regarding the Huntington Woods Library’s Drag Queen Story Time program were made public. Iversen was planning to…
Basketball, Fitness Station and More Proposed for Ferndale’s Geary Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 17, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The process of re-imagining Ferndale Parks continues Monday night at City Council considers approving Phase I plans for Geary Park, located at Pinecrest and Earle Blvd. If approved, work will begin in 2019 and is expected…
Ferndale Considering Ban on Wild Animals for Performance or Display (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council will be considering a ban on the display or performance of wild or exotic animals on public or private property in the city. The ordinance is on the consent agenda for Monday night’s…