Brazilian Romance Music Fills Royal Oak Library (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The sounds of Rio de Janeiro flowed through the auditorium of the Royal Oak Library Saturday as Sheila Landis presented “A Brazilian Love Affair” concert. Joined by Rick Matle on guitar, Kurt Krahnke on bass, and Karen…
2017 Candidate Interview: Derrick F. Hale for Southfield City Clerk (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2017) Southfield, MI- Derrick F. Hale is one of three people running for Southfield City Clerk in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Also on the ballot are Tarita Darden and Sherikia L. Hawkins. Hale served as State Representative from…
2017 Candidate Interview: Hazel Park Councilperson Bethany Holland (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – Bethany Holland is running to retain her seat on Hazel Park City Council in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Also on the ballot are Amy Aubry, Anja Barmettler, Charles E. Gladue, Andy LeCureaux and Alissa Sullivan. …
Movie-Themed Windows Come Alive in Rochester’s Posed Event (Diane Williams Shaw, Oct. 6, 2017) Rochester, MI – Downtown Rochester storefronts came to life Thursday night with displays from favorite movies with live mannequins giving their best poses for the passers-by. “We enjoy the event,” said Diane Williams Shaw who took pictures as she went from…
Fly High for Ferndale: Video of Fight Song Made w/Students and Staff (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Do you know the Ferndale Fight Song? If you don’t, you can learn it now thanks to a video made by Amy Butters and Helen Lambrix featuring dozens of students and administrators of Ferndale…
Oakland County Celebrates New Animal Shelter and Adoption Center (Cheryl Weiss, Oct. 6, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County’s stray and surrendered pets have a new $15.5 million state-of-the-art facility as they wait to be adopted to their forever families. The Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center held their grand opening on Wednesday,…
2017 Candidate Interview: Melanie Macey for Royal Oak City Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Melanie Macey is one of five candidates running for three seats on the Royal Oak City Commission on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot. Also running are Sharlan Douglas, Kim Gibbs, Richard Karlowski, and David Poulton.…
It’s Not Just About the Suit: Sex Discrimination Case Arguments Heard in Court of Appeals (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2017) CINCINNATI, OHIO – Justice Helene White of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals questioned attorney Douglas G. Wardlow on Wednesday during his oral argument on behalf of R.G. &. G.R. Harris Funeral Homes who…
Ferndale Literacy Project Growing into Second Year, Seeking Volunteers and Support The Detroit Regional Chamber estimated that only 44 percent of third grade students in southeast Michigan were reading at grade level last year. Literacy in Metro Detroit has been alarming industry leaders for a number of years now. When the Detroit Regional Chamber –…
Pet Owners Can Help “PawWatch” for Crime in Farmington Hills, Mtg. Oct. 12 On Thursday, October 12 at 6 p.m., the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Crime Prevention Section will host a Paw Watch meeting at Police Headquarters located at 31655 Eleven Mile Road, just west of City Hall. Paw Watch is a crime awareness initiative…
DTMC “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” Concert Dec. 16 Ferndale, MI – Detroit Together Men’s Chorus is performing their holiday concert “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2017 at St. James Church 240 Pearson, Ferndale, MI 48220 at 7:30pm. More info: http://www.dtmc.org/ ****** Thank you to White…
Royal Oak Musicale Program Oct. 17 Featuring Kathy Oliphant and Dan Mihaescu Royal Oak, MI – ROYAL OAK MUSICALE PROGRAM Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 1:00PM at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 814 N. Campbell Road, Royal Oak, MI The monthly programs are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, and reception follows all programs. Two local…
Low Cost Pet Immunization Clinic in Oak Park Oct. 7 Oak Park, MI -Bring your dog or cat to the Low-Cost Pet Immunization Clinic at Oak Park’s Community Center on October 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All About Animals will be offering very competitively priced immunizations and Oak Park animal licenses are available,…
Building Explosion And Fire In Northeast Ferndale Ferndale, MI- “Fire Marshal Brian Batten of the Ferndale Fire Department reports that an explosion and subsequent fire occurred this afternoon at a building located at 3281 Hilton Rd,” according to a press release by the City of Ferndale. “Fire and rescue officials from five local agencies are…
2017 Candidate Interview: Sean Campbell for Pleasant Ridge City Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 1, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Sean Campbell is one of four people running for two seats on the Pleasant Ridge City Commission. Also on the ballot are Alex Lenko, Amanda Wahl and incumbent Bret Scott. Campbell has a bachelor’s degree…
2017 Candidate Interview: Madison Heights Councilperson Mark Bliss (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 1, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – Madison Height Mayor Pro Tem Mark Bliss is seeking re-election to City Council in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Also on the ballot vying for three seats are Ronald Butcher, Johnnette P. Eggert, Aaron Flanigan, Roslyn Grafstein,…
2017 Candidate Interview: Kyle Bird for Clawson City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 1, 2017) Clawson, MI – Kyle Bird is one of five people running for two seats on the Clawson City Council in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Also on the ballot are Matthew Ball, Jim Horto, Paula Millan and Susan Moffitt. Bird…
2017 Candidate Interview: Berkley City Councilperson Colleen Graveline (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2017) Berkley, MI – Berkley City Councilperson Colleen Graveline was appointed to her position a year and a half ago and is running to retain her seat. There are five people running for three seats. Also on the ballot are incumbents…
2017 Candidate Interview: Mary Jo Ahern & Beverly Miller for Auburn Hills Library Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2017) Auburn Hills, MI – There are three candidates on the Nov. 7 ballot for Auburn Hills Library Board’s two partial term seats. Mary Jo Ahern and Beverly A. Miller had both been appointed to the…
2017 Candidate Interview: Perry Earl Jr. for Pontiac Library Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Perry Earl Jr. is one of ten people running for six seats on the Pontiac Library Board on Nov. 7. Also on the ballot are Aleda J. Brisbon, Vernita L. Duvall, Janiece Gage, Mattie McKinney Hatchett,…