Ferndale Student Seeks Votes for Toyota Anti-Texting and Driving Contest (Lara Mossa, April 18, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Dressed in yellow and strumming a happy-faced ukulele, Adelaide Wilson sang “Put That Phone Away.” Wilson created the one-minute video for the Toyota TeenDrive 365 Scholarship Contest. The light-hearted film encourages drivers to put down their phones…
Reporter Food: Primo’s Special Pizza at Primo’s in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 20, 2019) Oak Park, MI – It was time to finally try Primo’s Pizza at 10100 W. 9 Mile in Oak Park. I figured the best bet would be to go with the house favorite – the Primo’s Special Pizza. Cheese,…
Oakland County Breastfeeding Coalition Promotes Access, Support for Moms (Jennifer Day, Chair of Oakland County Breastfeeding Coalition, April 17, 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…
Clawson Schools on Lockdown as Police Investigate Online Comments (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 17, 2019) UPDATED – The lockdown has been removed. A student who was not in school made a threat on Snap Chat stating they were bringing a gun to school. The student was located in Auburn Hills. Auburn Hills Police located…
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter Gives Last State of the City Address (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 16, 2019) Ferndale, MI – After nine years serving as Mayor of Ferndale, Dave Coulter will not be running for another term. He announced this decision at the State of the City Address Tuesday evening at the Rust Belt Market. …
Waterford Michigan Works Office Closing (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 16, 2019) Waterford, MI- The Oakland County Michigan Works! Office will close on June 15 according to a press release from the county. “The Waterford School District operates this office and has decided to focus its resources on pre-kindergarten through 12th grade programming. A new office…
Experience in Serbia Inspired Oakland Literacy Council Volunteer to Help Others Learn English (Oakland Literacy Council, April 15, 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…
Benevolent Texting, Censorship, and Snorkeldorf: The Story Behind a Billboard in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 14, 2019) Ferndale, MI- Like many roadways across the county, Woodward Avenue is lined with billboards. As people make their way along such roads, their journey is dotted with images of attorneys promising to fight for their clients. With…
Excitement Grows Around ORV Park, Holly Community Learns Details (Mel Corrigan, April 14, 2019) Holly, Groveland Township, MI- Off-road vehicle riding is a popular past time in Michigan. There are more than 180,000 licensed ORV’s in Michigan according to a 2009 study, up 46 percent compared to a 1999 survey [1]. With the state’s extensive…
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…
Sharing the Woods and a Sense of Wonder Thanks to Royal Oak Nature Society (Don Drife, President Royal Oak Nature Society, April 13, 2019) Royal Oak, MI – It’s a sunny spring day and I’m sitting on a bench listening to trilling Redwing Blackbirds, feeling the sun on my face, and watching a pair of…
Before you Hit the Trails, Check out these Reminders (Stephanie Carroll, Manager of Business Development and Community Relations, City of Auburn Hills, April 13, 2019) Auburn Hills, MI – The warmer weather has arrived and the city’s trails are starting to see a lot of activity. From runners to bikers, our trails are for everyone!…
Reporter Food: Mac and Cheese at Axle Brewing Livernois Tap (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 12, 2019) Ferndale, MI – In February a friend of mine had their birthday party at Axle Brewing Livernois Tap, which gave me a chance to try some items from their menu. I don’t know anything about craft beer, but friends…
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…
Southfield Library Has Tools for Success (Kelly Rembert, 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. Southfield, MI – Did you know…
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 (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,…
FernCare Annual Fundraising Dinner May 23 at Detroit Yacht Club The 11th FernCare Annual Fundraising Dinner will be held on May 23,2019 Thursday, 6 – 9 pm at the Detroit Yacht Club. The format will be a strolling dinner, Silent Auction, cash bar with music throughout the evening. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased…
Historic Items and Friendly Faces Fill Homestead Show in Holly, Returning Sept. 7 (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 7, 2019) Holly, MI – Twice a year antique vendors from throughout the Midwest gather in Holly for the Early Homestead Show hosted by Dawn and Dick Rossell of Holly Hills Primitives. The event features over 50 vendors…
Heritage and Community Shared at Troy Historic Village (Padma Kuppa, 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. Troy, MI – I’m…