Holly Area Community Coalition Keeping Kids Safe (Nick Klempp, April 2, 2019) Holly, MI –Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. The Holly Area Community Coalition, whose office is located in the Karl Richter building, has been servicing the community for…
Awards Celebrate Volunteerism and Community Pride in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 1, 2019) Pontiac, MI – It was a night of hugs, smiles, lots of clapping, and smooth jazz music as Pontiac’s most engaged residents gathered at Baker College for The Clarence E. Phillips Ascend Foundation’s second annual Pontiac Honors: Community Service Awards. The…
Scores of Services for Older Adults Showcased at Troy Senior Expo (Cheryl Weiss, April 1, 2019) Troy, MI- If you are a senior citizen, or have a senior citizen in your life, it can be overwhelming to navigate the organizations, service providers, and businesses that are available to provide support in Oakland County. The Troy…
Measles Update: 29 Cases in Oakland County, Vaccinations Available Updated Information – 4/1/19 – Oakland County measles outbreak PONTIAC, Mich. April 1, 2019 – Below is the most recent measles outbreak information from the Oakland County Health Division: Confirmed cases and vaccinations given 29 total measles cases now confirmed in Oakland County since March 13.…
Former Church in Ferndale Soon to Be The Stratford Gallery and Event Space (Lara Mossa, March 31, 2019) Ferndale, MI- It won’t be long before Ferndale will have a new gallery and event space for local artists and musicians. Called the Stratford, four investors are raising money for the project with a Kickstarter campaign on…
Live the Music Foundation Keeping the Beat in Royal Oak (Mark Stowers, April 2, 2019) Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. Royal Oak, MI- Music has been called a universal language, if so the Live the Music Foundation in Royal…
Pleasant Ridge & Ferndale Evaluating Walking and Biking on Woodward, Survey Available (City of Ferndale, City of Pleasant Ridge, March 30, 2019) How is the experience of walking and biking along Woodward Ave.? That’s precisely what the Cities of Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge aim to find out with a new grant-funded safety audit. The cities…
Reporter Food: Ribs & More at RE BBQ (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 28, 2019) Ferndale, MI – You know something’s good when people line up in blizzard-like weather week after week for their helping. Thankfully the weather is better now, and RE BBQ (aka Rogue Estate), the small but mighty food truck camped out at…
The Rainbow Connection: Group Grants Wishes for Kids Facing Illness (Ashley Adamek, March 27, 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. Rochester, MI…
Reporter Food: Crab Cake Sliders at White Castle (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 26, 2019) Ferndale, Royal Oak, Southfield, Oak Park, Troy, Pontiac, MI – As I hope everyone who reads Oakland County Times is aware, White Castle is the sponsor of our Reporter Food column. While I am excited to be trying and indexing as…
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson Announces Cancer Diagnosis (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 26, 2019) Waterford, MI- Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced Tuesday afternoon that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Patterson will not be resigning from his position, but will instead take time off for treatment and to be…
21 Confirmed Measles Cases, Latest List of Potential Exposure Locations/Dates Pontiac, Mich. – Below is the most recent measles outbreak information from the Oakland County Health Division: Confirmed cases and vaccinations given 21 total measles cases now confirmed in Oakland County since March 13. Updated vaccination totals will be released on Mondays. Updated exposure dates…
Minimum Wage Increase for Michigan Employees Takes Effect March 29 (LARA, March 26, 2019) Lansing, MI- Effective March 29, 2019, Michigan’s minimum wage will increase from $9.25 to $9.45 per hour. A copy of the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (Public Act 337 of 2018) and related resources – including the required poster – can…
Lathrup Village Welcomes Two New Police Officers, Including First Arab American (City of Lathrup Village, March 25, 2019) LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI – The City of Lathrup Village has hired 2 full-time officers – one is its first of Arab American heritage – Officer Zahraa Elhourani. The other officer, Michael Tackett is a seasoned law enforcement…
Family of Neil Simat, Oxford Man Killed in Crash, Raising Money for Funeral (C. Proxmire, March 25, 2019) Oxford, MI- The family of the 56-year old man killed in a crash on Seymour Lake Road Saturday is now raising money for his funeral expenses. Neil Simat’s son Travis set up a GoFundMe page that has…
18 Confirmed Measles Cases, Updated list of Exposure Sites includes Royal Oak, Wixom, Farmington Hills and More (Oakland County Health Division, Mar. 25, 2019) Pontiac, Mich. – 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 18…
MDOT Seeking Input from Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Community on Mobility Needs (MDOT, March 25, 2019) Lansing, MI- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is developing a new state long-range transportation plan (SLRTP), known as Michigan Mobility 2045 (MM 2045), that will establish a vision and priorities for transportation in Michigan for 25…
Reporter Food: Chicken Taco Platter at Mex (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 23, 2019) Bloomfield Hills, MI – As I’ve been exploring the restaurants of Oakland County, I find that I am just as much amazed by the flavors of the decor and atmosphere as I am with the food. A recent lunch meeting at Mex…
Berkley, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Southfield, West Bloomfield Among Cities on Newest List for Potential Exposure to Measles (Oakland County Health Division, March 23, 2019) Pontiac, MI – Additional exposure locations have been identified in Oakland County’s measles outbreak. If you were at the following locations on the dates and times listed below, you were…
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Commerce Road Dies from Injuries (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, March 23, 2019) Commerce Twp, MI- The Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting deputies with the Commerce Township Substation in the investigation of a fatal traffic crash involving a car and a pedestrian. The crash occurred on Commerce Road near the intersection…