Ferndale Passes National Day of Racial Healing Proclamation (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 16, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council voted Monday to pass a proclamation for National Day of Racial Healing. On Jan. 22 – the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day – communities like Ferndale honor “our common humanity and taking collective…
“Timeless Appeal ~ Hometown Feel” Holly Embraces New Slogan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2019) Holly, MI- Timeless Appeal ~ Hometown Feel. That’s the motto voted on by the Holly Downtown Development Authority Monday to reflect the spirit of the Village and it’s historic, welcoming downtown. “We’re very excited about this description of our village…
Reporter Food: Paradise Biryani Pointe Halal Lunch Buffet (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2019) Troy, Farmington Hills, MI- In Islamic tradition, Halal refers to foods that have been prepared in accordance with Muslim law. For meat this means preparation in a humane way, and that a blessing is said before slaughter. Many vegetarian dishes also…
Malerman Reflects on Bird Box Success Josh Malerman was in the lobby of Mann’s Chinese Theater, mere moments after the end credits commenced for the Hollywood premiere of the movie adaptation of one of his books. “…as the audience poured out, I saw (director) Susanne Bier emerge from the flowing crowd and she came to…
1937 School Building Demo on Hold While Northville Ponders Appeal (Lara Mossa, Jan. 14, 2019) NORTHVILLE, MI – The fate of the vacant historic Main Street Elementary School is unclear as the city and the school district work out a legal dispute. “The city was not necessarily trying to block the demolition,” said City Manager…
Potential Development Considered at Taylor and Lapeer Roads in Auburn Hills (Steve Cohen, Director of Community Development City of Auburn Hills, Jan. 14, 2019) Auburn Hills, MI- An application has been submitted to the City of Auburn Hills by General Development Company to rezone a 7.6-acre parcel of vacant land located at the southwest corner…
Madison High School Courtyard Goats Give Lessons in Garbage-Eating, Giving Birth (Lara Mossa, Jan. 12, 2019) MADISON HEIGHTS – The white short-haired goat came to the window and nibbled on the banana peel. George Barndollar stroked her furry head while he fed her. This is not an unusual sight for students at Madison High School.…
Reporter Food: Thai Grains Salad at Beverly Hills Grill (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 12, 2019) Beverly Hills, MI- It was a delight to have lunch with reporter Jack Lessenberry and his wife Elizabeth at the lovely Beverly Hills Grill recently. Being able to talk about journalism with other journalists is just about the next most…
Baker College Considering Move to Ferndale, Council to Vote Monday… Ferndale, MI- Ferndale City Council is considering a move that could bring a Baker College campus to Downtown Ferndale. According to a memo on the proposed project in Monday’s City Council packet, “Baker College plans to consolidate and close four suburban campuses in August 2020,…
Woman Found Stabbed to Death in Hazel Park, Suspect in Custody (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2019) Hazel Park, MI- A 37- A 37-year old Hazel Park woman was found stabbed to death in her home in the 2300 block of Hughes Ave Friday morning. Haze Park Police were called to the home for a…
Holly Township Parks Stepping Towards Transparency (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 10, 2019) Holly, MI – In a meeting that lasted until well after 9pm, the Holly Township Parks Board tackled several topics related to communication and transparency. This follows several months of social media discussion and resident questions about the board, as well as a…
City Manager April Lynch Leaving Ferndale for HR Position (City of Ferndale, Jan. 10, 2019) FERNDALE, MI— After more than seven years on the job, Ferndale City Manager April Lynch announced this week that she would be stepping down from her position effective February 28, 2019. Lynch has accepted a new position with University of…
Reporter Food: Irish Slider at The Coach Sports Grille (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 10, 2019) Madison Heights, MI- Those looking for an inexpensive place to catch a game and have a bite might enjoy The Coach Sports Grille at 26685 Dequindre Rd in Madison Heights. This laid back neighborhood bar also also has a nice…
Oakland County Commissioners Sworn In, Democratic Majority Begins (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 9, 2019) Pontiac, MI- “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” The quote from Margaret Mead graced the back of the program for the Inaugural Ceremony for the…
Boy Scout’s Project Brings Little Free Library to Holly’s Crapo Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 9, 2019) Holly, MI –Holly High School senior Ben Clark has made his mark on the community with a special project that everyone can now use near the pavilion – a little free library! Little free libraries are a simple…
Police help Rescue Four Roosters in Ferndale (Crystal A Proxmire, Jan. 8, 2019) Ferndale, MI – When Darren Carranza Escalera saw a pair of neighbors chasing chickens across Ten Mile Road near Hilton Tuesday afternoon, he knew he had to help. The trio chased four Barred Rock roosters away from the busy I-696 freeway and…
Oak Park Celebrates New Lorraine Faber Children’s Play Area at Library (Cheryl Weiss, Jan.8, 2019) Oak Park, MI – The Oak Park Library celebrated the unveiling of the new Lorraine Faber Children’s Play Area on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Hundreds of community members gathered to honor the memory of Lorraine Faber, explore the many new…
Fire on Carroll Lake Road in Commerce Township under Investigation (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Jan. 7, 2019) Commerce Township, MI – Deputies and the Commerce Township Fire Department responded to the 5000 block of Carroll Lake Rd at approximately 1:36am on the report of a residential structure fire. The home was abandoned at the time…
Berkley Gets $180,000 Grant for Splash Pad and More (City of Berkley, Jan. 7, 2019) The City of Berkley is set to receive a federal grant in the amount of $180,000 to develop a splash pad area and other amenities at Oxford/Merchants Park. The department is ready to begin the next phase of this exciting…
Rush Hour Vehicle Fire at 8 Mile and Woodward (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 7, 2019) Ferndale, MI – At the height of rush hour traffic Monday, a vehicle driving on Westbound 8 Mile under the Woodward overpass was disabled due to a fire in the engine compartment. Ferndale Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. Traffic was…