Common Ground Seeking Volunteers for 24-hour Crisis Helpline (Common Ground, March 7, 2017) PONTIAC, Mich., – Common Ground is seeking new crisis helpline volunteers at the Resource and Crisis Center in Pontiac, Michigan. The organization’s volunteer program offers several benefits including: free certification and training courses, experience in a mental health environment, career development and…
The Care, Sweat and Savings Behind the Hazel Park Court Remodeling (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – Hazel Park’s City Hall and courthouse are bigger and better than ever after recent renovations, but it’s really the place where people sit that makes the 43rd District Court and Council Chambers special. After…
Auburn Hills Police Chief Describes Today’s SWAT Team Situation (Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, March 6, 2017) Auburn Hills, MI – Today was tense and challenging. But it ultimately had a peaceful outcome which was our goal. At 10:51 am we received the first call of a man trying doors at houses where no…
Boys and Girls Club Shows Success and Need at Annual Dinner (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – When the Boys and Girls Club of Oakland and Macomb Counties has their annual dinner, they have an interesting tradition of placing two of the youth at each table with the various adults who…
Reporter Food: Fish and Chips at Blacktorn Pub in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2017) Holly, MI – There was plenty of good cheer on my recent visit to Blackthorn Pub in Downtown Holly. I picked a quiet seat at the end of the bar to get some work done, but soon was chatting…
Sgt. Baron Brown Gives Advice to Ferndale Seniors (Crystal A Proxmire, March 4, 2017) Ferndale, MI – As part of efforts to do community outreach, Ferndale Police Sgt. Baron Brown paid a visit to the Ferndale Senior Group in February to give them advice on ways to stay safe. “You get this perception that criminals…
Student Essay: Chasing Optimism in the Face of Challenges 1 of 3 (Morgan Stafford, March 3, 2017) An excuse, by my definition, is to place blame or find fault in the possible ways you can overcome or complete something. Challenges, I can definitely say, are familiar to me. My grandmother always states, “Our challenges are…
Pontiac Library Offers 6 Week Course in Heartfulness Meditation (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – The Heartfulness Meditation program offers a simple set of relaxation and meditation exercises, taught over a free six week course on Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm at the Pontiac Public Library 60 E. Pike Street beginning March 14. More info: http://www.pontiac.lib.mi.us/eventscalendar.html ****** For…
Reporter Food: Vegetable Lasagna at Pronto in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 2, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – I almost ordered the “Smac and Cheese” when I made a recent visit to Pronto in Royal Oak, but that nagging voice of adulthood told me to go for the Vegetable Lasagna instead. Thankfully, my inner…
Ferndale: Developers Present Revisions to Wilson/UHS Project (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 28, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale could get a new street if the latest revisions to the plans by Robertson Brothers Homes for the former Wilson/UHS site are approved by the Planning Commission. The newest round of plans includes 28 homes, the extension of…
Hazel Park Mayor Shares State of the City (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 28, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – Art and business were the dominant themes in the Hazel Park State of the City Address. Mayor Jeffrey Keeton gave the speech Thursday at a joint event with the Madison Heights-Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce. “We’re always…
Reporter Food: Paczki at Avon Donuts in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 28, 2017) Pontiac, MI- As people post their obligatory paczki pictures on social media, the most common discussion seems to be where to get the best ones. Too many places just slap a bigger price on a regular jelly donut, or make them…
Free Smoke Detectors Available Through Red Cross (American Red Cross Michigan Region, Feb. 28, 2017) Oakland County, MI – The American Red Cross Michigan Region is offering free smoke detectors. Here’s how… Fill out the Smoke Alarm Request Form ~The Red Cross and its partners will install a limited number of free smoke alarms for…
Minivan in Creek Means Rescue and Cleanup for Troy Firefighters (Troy Fire Dept, Feb. 27, 2017) Troy, MI – The Troy Fire Department was dispatched for a rollover accident, reported to be a vehicle rolled over and upside down in a creek. The occupant was reported to be trapped inside. Upon arrival, firefighters determined that…
Amy Butters Resigns, Ferndale School Board Seeks New Member (Ferndale Schools, Feb. 27, 2017) Ferndale, Michigan- Ferndale Schools Board of Education Trustee Mrs. Amy Butters resigned from her position on the Board effective yesterday, February 26th, 2017. Mrs. Butters has served on the School Board since she was elected to a six year term beginning…
Oakland County 115 News Evolving into Oakland County Times (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 26, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The Oakland County 115 News (oc115) is transitioning into Oakland County Times. In 2009 the oc115 started as Ferndale 115 with one reporter, one city, and a dream to improve the state of community journalism. That dream…
Madison Heights: Powering up with Progress (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 23, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – A year ago the “City of Progress” had a power problem. In 2015, 1,689 customers lost electrical services six times or more times during the year. The culprits were aging infrastructure and falling tree branches. It took a bit…
Journalist, Firefighter, and Father: Ron Savage Dies in Training Exercise (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2017) Milford, MI – Fox 2 News journalist Ron Savage died today during a training exercise with the Milford Fire Department. Savage was an EMMY Award winning journalist, an on-call part time firefighter and a father. For more on his…
Royal Oak Musicale Brings Music to the People Each Month (Video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 24, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Before he began to perform Warren Benson’s Aeolian Song, saxophonist Christopher Sacco quoted the composer, saying “I am interested by the idea, that music doesn’t have to be beautiful, but rather humanely communicative in…
15 #BookFaceFriday Pictures from Blair Library in Clawson (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 24, 2017) Clawson, MI – A social media trend that’s catching on among libraries is #BookFaceFridays. Staff and patrons find book covers with incomplete faces or bodies, then pose with the books to complete the picture. The Ferndale Area District Library, Blair Memorial…