Fire Damages Lakes Grille in Clarkston (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 5, 2016) Clarkston, MI – A fire Monday has damaged Lakes Grille located at 6722 Dixie Hwy, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346. The blaze was active by 12:30pm with firefighters using a ladder truck to put the fire out. Drivers in the area experienced major…
Candlelight Vigil for those Touched by Addiction Dec. 27 in Walled Lake (EVENT page) What an honor it has been to serve our community throughout 2016. To date, we hosted 11 monthly public forums in an effort to educate our community and connect individuals to resources. There is no greater reward than seeing families healed…
Diaper Drive at Various Locations in Berkley through Dec. 19 (City of Berkley, Dec. 4, 2016) Berkley, MI – The City of Berkley Public Safety Department is teaming up with the Berkley Mom’s Club for a diaper drive to support children and families in need in southeastern Michigan. During the season of giving, Berkley Public…
Missing Farmington Hills Woman Last Seen in Southfield (Farmington Hills Police, Dec. 4, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – The Farmington Hills Police Department is currently investigating a report of a missing Farmington Hills resident. The missing person is Danielle Stislicki, a 28-year-old white female, brown wavy medium length hair, 5’5”, 123 lbs. Danielle was last…
Parties Seeking Volunteers to Observe Presidential Recount (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 4, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI – As the legal issues surrounding the Presidential ballot recount continue to play out in court, Oakland County Republicans, Democrats, and Greens are recruiting volunteers to observe the recounts, which could start as early as Monday. Green Party Candidate…
The Story of Reindeer Michiganders May Meet (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2016) Clare, MI – Baby reindeer are always born at dawn. When that happens Dave Aldrich is in the pen with the mother, soothing her with a voice that’s she has heard since her own birth. When the baby comes, the mother reindeer…
Man Dead in Alley as Ferndale Police Strive to Reduce Drug Fatalities (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2016) Ferndale, MI – A man died Friday night in the alley behind Om Café presumably from drug use. Police are awaiting autopsy results from the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office, but Lt. Pkak of the Ferndale Police…
Ferndale Pride Donates $11,000 to Local Charities (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale’s annual celebration of love and diversity for the LGBTQ community – Ferndale Pride – is not just an event that brings people together. It’s an event that raises money for local charities. And this year $11,000 was given…
Man Investigated for Marijuana Grow After Unintentionally Firing Gun Through Front Door and into Neighbor’s Home (OCSO, Nov. 30, 2016) Brandon Township, MI – FROM DAY SHIFT: 11-29-2016, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 11-30-2016, 07:00 hrs. __________________ INCIDENT: 15:00 hrs. – Brandon Township – Reckless Discharge of a Firearm/Possession of Marijuana w/ Intent…
Work Requirements for Food Assistance Reinstated in Oakland and Other Counties (MDHHS, Nov. 30 2016) LANSING, MI – Able-bodied adults without dependents in four Michigan counties will be required by the federal government to meet work requirements that have been waived for more than a decade to continue receiving food assistance benefits. The Michigan…
FernCare Health Class: Baking for a Healthy Holiday Season Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – FernCare Free Clinic is hosting presentations about good health along with Michigan State University College of Medicine to be held at the Kulick Community Center in Ferndale. Classes are: Tuesday December 13th 6pm at the Kulick Center: “Baking Class…
Child Found Walking Alone in Pontiac, UPDATED Family Found (OCSO, Nov. 29, 2016) Pontiac, MI – The attached photo is a child who was found walking on the sidewalk on Baldwin Road near Legrande Ave in the City of Pontiac this morning. He says his name is Ben and we estimate he is approximately 3…
Holly Hosting Town Hall Meeting About Proposed Dog Park Dec. 10 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – The Village of Holly Parks Commission invites you to a town hall meeting about the K-9 Memorial Dog Park proposal on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 from 4-6pm at the Karl Richter Community Center Community room. Hear about the proposed…
Public Meeting about Ferndale’s Forthcoming Parking Deck Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Residents, business owners, or anyone who wants to learn more about the parking deck coming to Downtown Ferndale is welcome to the Downtown Parking Deck Public Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 6pm-7:30pm at the Ferndale Library 222 E. 9 Mile,…
Reporter Food: Chicken Sliders at Dino’s Lounge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 28, 2016) Ferndale, MI- Dino’s Lounge is one of oc115’s longest sponsors, and also a very good place to go and get writing done in the afternoon or to have business meetings. Sliders are a good choice there. Recently I had the chicken sliders,…
End of Prohibition Party at Ferndale Bars to Support Goodfellows Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Come to Downtown Ferndale for the End of Prohibition Party on Saturday, December 3, 7:00pm – 2:00am. Dress as a 1930’s flapper, rum runner or gangster if you’d like. Badged Volunteers will pass the moonshine jug raising donations…
Resource Day Showcases Over 40 Agencies for Housing, Health, Counseling and Other Services (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Once a year the work that Leah McCall and others at Alliance for Housing of Oakland County do year-round gets laid out in an inspiring in-person kind of way. The 40+ agencies…
Pontiac School Board Trustee and Animal Rescuer April Hernandez Dies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Pontiac School Board Trustee and animal rescuer April Hernandez died Saturday, succumbing to cancer. The Pontiac School Board announced Hernandez’s passing, stating “The Board of Education for the School District of the City of Pontiac would…
December programs at the Berkley Public Library BERKLEY, MI – Several programs will be taking place at the Berkley Public Library in December. ADULTS Book Upcycling: Holiday Decor Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we use our least favorite books to create holiday decorations for your home. We’ll learn how to use…
Mental Health First Aid Training by Oakland Schools Dec. 2 (EVENT page) Mental Health First Aid Training by Oakland Schools Dec. 2 in Holly Holly, MI – Parents, teachers, community members, school staff, church staff, first responders and any adults who are in contact with you are invited to a day-long “Youth Mental Health First…