oc115 Featured in Jack Lessenberry/Michigan Radio Piece (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2016) Ferndale, MI – As the Oakland County 115 News continues to grow, we’ve been mentioned and featured in a variety of publications. Most recently we were honored to be the subject of a segment by Jack Lessenberry on Michigan Radio. Lessenberry is…
Oak Park Block Club Picnic Aug 13 (Event Page) Oak Park, MI – Sat., August 13, 1 to 4 p.m. Block Club Picnic 14300 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48317 (248) 691-7504 Come meet your neighbors! Join us at the annual Block Club Picnic in David H. Shepherd Park by the Recreation Center on…
2016 Primary Election Results and oc115 Readers’ “I Voted” Sticker Selfies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2016) Pontiac, MI – The results are in from the Aug. 2 Primary Election. Scroll beyond the “I voted” sticker selfie photos to check out how the voting went. In Oakland County, 97,506 people cast ballots in the Republican…
Pirate Day Gives Kids a Chance to Explore Downtown Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 1, 2016) Holly, MI – The cozy historic strip of Saginaw Street that makes up Downtown Holly was reportedly over-run by pirates Friday evening. Thankfully they were only children (and some adults) dressed up like pirates. And while they were not…
Ferndale Green Cruise is Aug. 13 (Event Page) Ferndale, MI – The 2016 Annual Sierra Club Green Cruise will occur this year on Saturday August 13 with bike rides, a street fair, and the grand parade of walkers, skaters, bicyclists, and others using non-motorized transportation. Begun in 2006 as a green reaction and counter event…
Holly Area Community Coalition Family Fun Color Run Sept 10 (Event Page) The Holly Area Community Coaliton is hosting a Family Fun Color Run through Historic Downtown Holly. There is a 5 k route and a 1 mile route. Cost is $25 for an individual or $50 for teams of 2-4. Pre-Run events start at…
Build a Terrarium and Drink Wine at Blumz in Ferndale Aug 9 (Event Page) Ferndale, MI – Blumz by JRDesigns will be hosting a terrarium building class on Tuesday, August 9th at 7 pm. Each person who attends will be building their own terrarium to take home at the end of class. We will also…
Music Man Dave Children’s Concert at Martin Rd Park in Ferndale Aug 7 (Event Page) Ferndale, MI – Music Man Dave! Children’s Concert Sunday, August 7th at 2:00pm Martin Road Park – 1615 E Lewiston Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 Get ready for a rockin’, exciting, and fun-filled children’s music concert with Music Man Dave on Sunday,…
Ferndale Rotary Hosting Conversation on Race Aug 8 (Event Page) Ferndale, MI – You are invited to come to the 2nd public community conversations about race and conflict resolution hosted by the Ferndale Rotary Club. As a service organization, we want to do more than comment on Facebook posts, attend vigils or go to…
Police Searching for Light Colored Car Near Rose Township Shooting Scene (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2016) Rose Township, MI – Michigan State Police are asking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle that may have been in the area of Fish Lake Road Saturday at around 2:30 pm when a 31-year-old Holly Township woman…
Oak Park Summerfest Aug 6 & 7 (Event Page – sponsor listing) Oak Park, MI – Join us for two days of FREE family fun at the 2016 Oak Park Summerfest. The Summer Fest will feature great bands, family entertainment, and activities, including swimming, miniature golf, inflatables, rock climbing wall, an outdoor art fair, Taste…
2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Helaine Zack 18th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – County Commissioner Helaine Zack is running for re-election in the 18th District, which includes Huntington Woods, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park and Royal Oak Township. She is unopposed in the Democratic Primary and on Nov.…
2016 Candidate Interview Michael Ryan for County Commission Dist. 19 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2016) Berkley, MI – In the race for County Commissioner for the 19th District there are no competitions in the primary. On Nov. 8 Republican Michael Ryan will be on the ballot against Democratic incumbent Dave Woodward. Ryan is…
2016 Candidate Interview Immanuel “Ike” Eickholdt for State Rep 45th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2016) Rochester Hills, MI – In the race for State Representative for the 45th District, Immanuel “Ike” Eickholdt is one of two Democrats running in the Aug 2 primary. Whomever wins between Eickholdt and Ted Golden will then…
Woman Shot Dead on Holly Area Front Lawn (Ongoing Story) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 30, 2016) Rose Township, MI – A woman was found fatally shot on the front lawn of a home south of Holly in Rose Township. Michigan State Police released the following: Homicide Investigation: On July 30, 2016 at approximately 2 35…
2016 Candidate Interview David Cuttner for County Commission 17th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2016) Southfield, MI – In the race for Oakland County Commissioner for the 17th District there are two Republicans in the primary: David A. Cuttner and Regina Brim. The Republican Primary is Aug. 2. The winner of that race…
Huntington Woods Hosting Visioning Session on Aging and Housing Sept 28 (Event Page) Huntington Woods, MI – Huntington Woods is home to residents of all ages which makes our community a highly desirable place to live. Due to the changing resident demographic, we’re seeking your input regarding the future housing needs of Huntington Woods residents.…
Royal Oak HS Hall of Fame to Induct 12 People Dec. 4 (Royal Oak Schools, July 31, 2016) ROYAL OAK, MI. – Ten alumni and two educators have been named to the 2016 Royal Oak High School Hall of Fame. The public is invited to the ceremony on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in the Royal Oak High School…
Berkley City Manager Invites Residents to Chat Aug. 3 (Event Page, City of Berkley) Berkley, MI – In his first few weeks on the job, Matthew Baumgarten, is excited about his role as Berkley’s City Manager and the prospect of making a positive impact in a well-run, stable community. Baumgarten is getting a crash course…
Kevin Deegan-Krause Explains the Ferndale Library Millage (Guest View: Kevin Deegan-Krause, July 28, 2016) Ferndale, MI – I’ve had the honor in the past of serving on the library board and seeing the library grow and prosper and while I’m no longer on the board, a few people have asked me to explain the library…