Hazel Park Celebrates New Fitness Park (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 10, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – The Hazel Park community came together Saturday for a ribbon-cutting at the new Legacy Fitness Park inside Green Acres park on the city’s NW side. Former Hazel Park Councilperson Cindy Hutchinson spearheaded the effort to have a fitness…
Celebrity Softball in Ferndale Supports Boys & Girls Club Programs (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 8, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The cracks of the softball bat followed by the “ooohs,” “ahhhs,” and cheers of spectators carried on through Saturday afternoon for the annual Celebrity Softball Tournament at Martin Road Park in Ferndale. The event benefits Boys…
Birmingham Upgrades Parking Meters, Adds Vehicle Detection Sensors (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2017) Birmingham, MI – Visitors to Downtown Birmingham may notice the new parking meters, which take coins, credit cards and pay by phone through Parkmobile. According to the City of Birmingham website: “The installation of 1,262 credit card enabled “smart” parking meters…
2017 Candidate Interview: Andrew Cissell for Oak Park City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2017) Oak Park, MI – Andrew Cissell is one of three candidates for Oak Park City Council for two seats in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Cissell is also on the ballot with Regina Weiss and incumbent Carolyn Burns. Cissell…
Heritage Conference 2017 Hosted by Lyon Theatre in South Lyon Sept. 15 (EVENT page) South Lyon, MI – This year’s Heritage Conference will take place: September 15, 2017 | 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM The Lyon Theater | 126 East Lake Street | Downtown South Lyon Keynote Speaker: Mark Wyckoff, Director Planning and Zoning Center…
Teen Drowns at Dodge No. 4 State Park (OCSO, July 9, 2017) Waterford, MI – INCIDENT: 18:12 hrs. – July 8, 2017 – Waterford Township – Assist to Law Enforcement / Drowning / OCSO Dive Team Activation – #17-123976 SUMMARY: The Waterford Township Police Department and Fire Department requested the assistance of the OCSO Dive…
Careless Smoking Cause of Fire in Auburn Hills Mobile Home (Auburn Hills Fire Dept, July 9, 2017) Residential Structure Fire – Sheffield Estates Mobile Home Community At 10:00 AM on July 7, Auburn Hills fire personnel were dispatched to Warwick St. on a reported residential structure fire. Fire personnel arrived on the scene to find…
Madison Heights Community BBQ / Picnic Aug 19 (EVENT page) Madison Heights, MI – Community Barbeque / Picnic Hosted by Friends of the Madison Heights Area Senior Citizens August 19,2017 Setting-up @ 8:00AM Serving @ Noon to 7:00 PM Clean up @7:00PM to park closing Huffman Park 400 W Cowan Avenue Madison Heights, MI…
Teens Can Learn to Tye Dye at Berkley Library Aug. 1 (EVENT page) Berkley, MI –Teens can learn to tye dye at the Berkley Library! Tie Dye Like the Pros! Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. Learn the secrets of great looking tie dye. We will use professional dyes and teach techniques to make…
Teens Can Learn to Tye Dye at Berkley Library Aug. 1 (EVENT page) Berkley, MI –Teens can learn to tye dye at the Berkley Library! Tie Dye Like the Pros! Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. Learn the secrets of great looking tie dye. We will use professional dyes and teach techniques to make…
Ferndale DIY Street Fair Sept. 22-24 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The 2017 DIY Street Fair takes place SEPT 22-24 2017 on the East Side of Downtown Ferndale with a giant festival of local bands, artists, and beer. Check out www.ferndalediy.com for all the details! DIY STREET FAIR, 2017 FERNDALE, MI FRIDAY, SEPT 22 …
Madison Heights and Hazel Park Kids Celebrate Mud Day (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2017) Madison Heights and Hazel Park, MI – At Green Gardens child care centers in Madison Heights and Hazel Park, they know that part of growing up means getting messy. And on International Mud Day, June 29, it’s the messiest day…
Madison Heights and Hazel Park Kids Celebrate Mud Day (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2017) Madison Heights and Hazel Park, MI – At Green Gardens child care centers in Madison Heights and Hazel Park, they know that part of growing up means getting messy. And on International Mud Day, June 29, it’s the messiest day…
Dumpster Fire at Red Roof Inn on Rochester Ct. in Troy (Troy Fire Dept, July 6, 2017) Troy, MI – Thursday July 6, 2017 On Wednesday July 5, 2017 at 8:23 pm (2023 Hours) there was a fire in the dumpster of Red Roof Inn, 2350 Rochester Ct, Troy, MI 48084 The fire department responded…
Dumpster Fire at Red Roof Inn on Rochester Ct. in Troy (Troy Fire Dept, July 6, 2017) Troy, MI – Thursday July 6, 2017 On Wednesday July 5, 2017 at 8:23 pm (2023 Hours) there was a fire in the dumpster of Red Roof Inn, 2350 Rochester Ct, Troy, MI 48084 The fire department responded…
Ferndale Community Foundation Grants Help Good Causes Grow (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community Foundation awards grants each year to good causes through the community. This year’s recipients are: The Ferndale Housing Commission is installing community gardens at both Withington and Autumn House so residents can grow fresh vegetables.…
Ferndale Community Foundation Grants Help Good Causes Grow (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community Foundation awards grants each year to good causes through the community. This year’s recipients are: The Ferndale Housing Commission is installing community gardens at both Withington and Autumn House so residents can grow fresh vegetables.…
Madison Heights Considering Adding Arts and Cultural Committee (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – Madison Heights Mayor Pro Tem Mark Bliss did not have to look far for examples of successful Arts and Cultural Committees. “This type of committee has been successfully implemented in quite a few local communities like Royal…
Madison Heights Considering Adding Arts and Cultural Committee (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – Madison Heights Mayor Pro Tem Mark Bliss did not have to look far for examples of successful Arts and Cultural Committees. “This type of committee has been successfully implemented in quite a few local communities like Royal…
Reporter Food: Cranberry Apple Chicken Quesadilla from Pronto (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2017) Royal Oak, MI- Pronto! Restaurant at 608 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067 has joined the list of local businesses that support Oakland County Times by advertising on our site. So it seemed like a good idea for dinner. The…