Ferndale Picks Mixed Use for Parking Deck, Shares Timeline and Valet Plans (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council voted Monday to allocate funds to move forward with creating planning documents for the mixed use parking structure to be built on W. Troy Street. With tonight’s approval, plans will become…
Ferndale Picks Mixed Use for Parking Deck, Shares Timeline and Valet Plans (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council voted Monday to allocate funds to move forward with creating planning documents for the mixed use parking structure to be built on W. Troy Street. With tonight’s approval, plans will become…
State Urges Extreme Caution with Fireworks and Sparklers (LARA, June 26, 2017) Michigan – If you plan to celebrate Independence Day by setting off a few fireworks or giving sparklers to the kids, beware of the risks and know the dangers. Take every safety precaution, especially with the more powerful consumer-grade devices such as firecrackers,…
State Urges Extreme Caution with Fireworks and Sparklers (LARA, June 26, 2017) Michigan – If you plan to celebrate Independence Day by setting off a few fireworks or giving sparklers to the kids, beware of the risks and know the dangers. Take every safety precaution, especially with the more powerful consumer-grade devices such as firecrackers,…
West Bloomfield to Redesign Family Aquatic Center, Feedback Requested (West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation, June 26, 2017) WEST BLOOMFIELD, — The West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission (WBPRC) will be completely redesigning its Family Aquatic Center property. This is the result of decaying infrastructure, unsustainable maintenance costs and evolving community needs. Indoor and outdoor pool use…
West Bloomfield to Redesign Family Aquatic Center, Feedback Requested (West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation, June 26, 2017) WEST BLOOMFIELD, — The West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission (WBPRC) will be completely redesigning its Family Aquatic Center property. This is the result of decaying infrastructure, unsustainable maintenance costs and evolving community needs. Indoor and outdoor pool use…
Prefab or Concrete? Ferndale Researching Skate Park Options (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The City of Ferndale is going to get a skate park, but the question remains – what kind? After approving a skate park design at their June 12 meeting, Ferndale City Council began getting feedback from residents who…
Prefab or Concrete? Ferndale Researching Skate Park Options (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The City of Ferndale is going to get a skate park, but the question remains – what kind? After approving a skate park design at their June 12 meeting, Ferndale City Council began getting feedback from residents who…
Teachers of the Year Get Surprised by Suburban Collection (Suburban Collection, June 25, 2017) Ferndale, Birmingham, Farmington, Troy, and Novi – Teachers in several Oakland County school districts were surprised recently by The Suburban Collection family of automotive retailers. Ferndale – The Ferndale School District today announced new Teacher of the Year Award winners: Lindsay…
Food Truck Fridays in Lathrup Village (EVENT page) Lathrup Village, MI – Food Truck Fridays happen at Lathrup Village City Hall every Friday between May 12 and September 29th from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. They are sponsored by State Farm Agent Reva Kuhel. “This sponsorship makes it possible to continue to enhance the public…
Food Truck Fridays in Lathrup Village (EVENT page) Lathrup Village, MI – Food Truck Fridays happen at Lathrup Village City Hall every Friday between May 12 and September 29th from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. They are sponsored by State Farm Agent Reva Kuhel. “This sponsorship makes it possible to continue to enhance the public…
Funky Ferndale Art Fair Sept. 22-24 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Funky Ferndale Art Fair September 22-24, 2017 Friday 3-7 • Saturday 10-7 • Sunday 11-6 120 juried artists • 9 Mile at Woodward Twice as funky as the average fine art fair More info: http://www.funkyferndaleartfair.com/ ****** Thank you to White Castle for sponsoring…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash on Seymour Lake Road (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 25, 2017) Brandon Twp, MI – INCIDENT: 11:46 hrs. -June 24, 2017 Brandon Township – Personal Injury Accident – Motor Vehicle vs. Motorcycle / Request for the OCSO Crash Reconstruction Unit – #17-113898 See attachment SUMMARY: Deputies and the Brandon…
Rochester: 100 Women Who Care donates $26,200 to Teacher’s Pet (100 Women Who Care, June 25, 2017) Rochester, MI – Families adopting dogs from shelters often question: who rescued whom? People and animals can be powerfully therapeutic for one another. Together, they learn compassion, empathy and the importance of companionship. An innovative program, called Teacher’s…
Troy Firefighters Extinguish Flames at Oakland Mall (Troy Assistant Fire Chief Chuch Riesterer, June 23, 2017) Troy, MI – The Troy Fire Department was dispatched to a report of “flames visible from the roof” at Sears (Oakland Mall) 300 W. 14 Mile Road, Friday, June 23 at 4:29am. A motorist, passing by the building, had…
OC Times / White Castle Event Page Launch Party July 26 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Join us on Wed, July 26 any time between 5pm and 8pm at White Castle 21400 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 for our Oakland County Times / White Castle Event Page launch party and fundraiser. The launch party will…
LocalHop Makes Jump to Downtown Pontiac, Expands Services (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2017) Pontiac, MI – After years of renting office space in Birmingham, the technology innovators at LocalHop, Cynerge, and Autostructure have made an exciting move to an historic building in Downtown Pontiac. 31 N. Saginaw Street has been around since at least…
LocalHop Makes Jump to Downtown Pontiac, Expands Services (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2017) Pontiac, MI – After years of renting office space in Birmingham, the technology innovators at LocalHop, Cynerge, and Autostructure have made an exciting move to an historic building in Downtown Pontiac. 31 N. Saginaw Street has been around since at least…
Rochester School Board Looks to Fill Vacancy Left by Talbert’s Resignation (Rochester Community School District, June 21, 2017) ROCHESTER, MI. – The Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is actively seeking to fill a vacant position following the resignation of Secretary Beth Talbert. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. The position…
Reporter Food: Southwestern Cobb Salad at Dino’s in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 20, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale has been one of our longest supporters and the corner spot at the end of the bar is one of the best “offices” to get work done. Among their tasty meal options is…