Novi Police Investigating Potential Domestic Violence Death (Novi Police, Jan. 5, 2018) NOVI, MI – At 5:37 pm on January 4, the Novi Police Department received a call for a welfare check at a home on the 29000 block of Pierre Drive in the Oakland Glens mobile home community. Novi police officers and emergency personnel…
Reporter Food: Alaskan Pizza from Jerusalem Pizza in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2018) Southfield, MI – The last time I got Jerusalem Pizza, I opted for the Mexican version. This time my taste buds went north, for a taste of The Alaskan. The Alaskan is the kind of pizza that leaves the corners…
Detroit Zoo Welcomes One-Winged Bald Eagle Named Mr. America Royal Oak, MI – A male bald eagle from southern Indiana is in his permanent habitat at the Detroit Zoo after recovering from an injury that prevented him from being released back into the wild. One of the bird’s wings was severely damaged, presumably after he…
Deputy Critically Injured by Motorist Near Rochester Adams High School (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Jan. 4, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – An Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy was hit by a passing car this morning at 7:40AM in front of Rochester Adams High School on Tienken Rd. east of Adams Rd. in the City of Rochester…
Reporter Food: Berkley Common Roasted Cauliflower Salad (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 3, 2018) Berkley, MI – Sitting at a high table surfaced with reclaimed pallets and looking out at the stores lining Downtown Berkley, with a mural of artsy-looking trees behind us, the mood at Berkley Common was comfortably fun. Families and adults enjoyed unique…
Como’s Property Listed for Sale, Owners Asking $4 Million (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 3, 2018) Ferndale, MI – 22812 Woodward, aka Como’s Restaurant, is now up for sale according to a listing on loopnet.com. The listing has an asking price of $4 million. Como’s closed in September after having their Health Division license revoked due…
Birmingham Taking Votes on Potential New Logo (City of Birmingham, Dec. 31, 2017) BIRMINGHAM, MI – The City of Birmingham is asking its residents and business owners for input into the design of a possible new city logo. The logo project began more than a year ago and culminates in a city-wide survey which asks…
Troy Firefighters Rescue Cat from Tree, Searching for Owner (Troy Fire Dept, Dec. 30, 2017) Troy, MI – On Dec. 26, just before 8:30 pm, the Troy Fire Chief began receiving information that a cat that had been stuck in a tree for the last day-and-a-half No specific location was provided, but the cat was…
City Gives Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes (City of Hazel Park, Dec. 29, 2017) The City of Hazel Park released the following tips for preventing frozen pipes: Frozen Pipes If you have water one day and not the next, you most likely have frozen pipes. The City provides water service to the property, this service…
Man Arrested for Littering on Roundtree Drive in Troy (Troy Police, Dec. 29, 2017) Troy, MI – Roundtree Drive, East of John R Road, 12/18/2017, 11:29 PM: Officer observed the driver of a silver 2014 GMC Acadia traveling northbound on John R Road with a bag of garage on the hood of the vehicle. The…
Cars Broken Into at Hotels in Troy (Troy Police, Dec. 29, 2017) Troy, MI – Fairfield Inn and Suites and Townplace Suites Parking Lots, 225 and 325 Stephenson Highway, 12/17/2017 – 12/18/2017, 11:15 PM – 4:30 AM: Victim discovered unknown suspect(s) broke out the rear passenger side window to gain access into her black Ford…
Video Released of Suspect in 8 Robberies (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Dec. 28, 2017) Pontiac, Auburn Hills, MI – A suspect caught on video robbing the Subway Restaurant in the 200 block of Walton is the suspect in at least 8 robberies between Dec. 8 and 4. There were 2 robberies in Pontiac, in Auburn…
Como’s Remains Closed, Auction Set for Equipment Sale Ferndale, MI – The most recent closure of Como’s Restaurant in Ferndale due to repeated, ongoing health code violations seems to be the last, as the owners are now auctioning off items from the restaurant. Michigan Restaurant Liquidations and Auctions is hosting the online equipment auction on…
Berkley Adds Two Crosswalks to Coolidge (City of Berkley, Dec. 27, 2017) Berkley, MI – In an effort to improve pedestrian safety and continue making Berkley a more walkable community, two new crosswalks were installed on Coolidge Highway between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads. The crosswalks were added as part of the Complete Streets…
Royal Oak Library Closed Due to Minor Flooding (City of Royal Oak, Dec. 27, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The City of Royal Oak sent out an alert Wednesday announcing temporary closure of the library. “LIBRARY CLOSED: A sprinkler head was damaged while other work was being done in the Royal Oak Oak Public Library…
Data Shows Population Shifts to and from Oakland County (Kurt Metzger, Dec. 27, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Population change in any geographic area, be it city, township, county or state, is comprised of four primary components – Births and Deaths (combining to create Natural Increase), Immigration and Domestic Migration (combining to create Net Migration).…
Ferndale Community Radio is Ready to Rock (Drew Saunders, Dec. 26, 2017) Ferndale, MI – When you’re listening to one of the five people behind Ferndale Community Radio – 100.7 FM –you can hear the murmur of shop keepers talking to their customers in the Rust Belt Market where they’re based, on the corner of…
Suspect Sought in Pontiac and Auburn Hills Robberies (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 5, 2017) Pontiac, Auburn Hills, MI – FROM DAY SHIFT: 12-24-2017, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 12-25-2017, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 17:30hrs. – City of Pontiac-Attempt Armed Robbery of a Business: #17-234777 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to an address in the 200 block…
Reporter Food: Pronto! Pasta (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 23, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – If you read “Reporter Food” often, you know that I am a big fan of mac and cheese. Pronto has two great mac and cheese options, and during a recent meeting I got to try their Pronto! Pasta. This dish has…
Mortgage Auditors of America Owner Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges (Attorney General’s Office, Dec. 23, 2017) LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced that Robert Shumake, 49, of Southfield, has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor violations of the Credit Services Protection Act, while his business Mortgage Auditors of America has pleaded guilty to two…