Ferndale Adds Bike Repair Stations, Crosswalks to Go with Bike Lanes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Moves plan moves forward, and bicycle owners are pumped to learn that if they need air for their tires or tools to fix their brakes or keep their seat adjusted there are now…
Dems Nominate Suzanna Shkreli to Replace Gilbert on 8th District Congressional Ballot (Compiled Aug. 8, 2016) Clarkston, MI – With actress Melissa Gilbert being unable to run due to medical issues, the Democratic Party has nominated Suzanna Shkreli of Clarkston to serve as the Democratic nominee against Republican incumbent Mike Bishop. A statement by the…
Police Search for Killer, Ask Public to Be Aware of Behavior Changes (Michigan State Police, Aug. 8, 2016) Rose Township, MI – We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying further information related to the shooting of 31 year old Alexandra Brueger that occurred on Saturday, July 30th, which was only a week ago, at…
Pontiac Man Fatally Shot at Soccer Game, Hundreds Present, Suspect at Large (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Aug. 8, 2016) Pontiac, MI – FROM DAY SHIFT: 08-07-2016, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 08-08-2016, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 16:31 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Homicide / OSCO Forensic Lab Callout – #16-137188 SUMMARY: …
Pontiac Community Comes Together to Celebrate Upcoming School Year (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2016) Pontiac, MI – On the stage at a rally for Pontiac students and families was a barrel full of names, representing hundreds of kids who made it through the school year with perfect attendance. Though the rally had much to…
15 Pictures from the 2016 Oak Park Summerfest (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 7, 2016) Oak Park, MI – Summerfest is in full swing in the City of Oak Park, with a full weekend of contests, performances, recreational activities, music and fun. Learn more about this annual tradition at www.oakparksummerfest.com. Check out previous Summerfest stories: 2015…
15 Pictures from the Royal Oak Chamber 80th Birthday Celebration (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Members of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce gathered to celebrate the organization’s 80th birthday at a party held Tuesday evening at Strada. The friendly business owners and representatives mingled while they enjoyed snacks and…
Melting Pot(luck) in Ferndale to Raise Money for Freedom House Detroit Aug. 13 (Event Page) Ferndale, MI – Join us for the inaugural Melting Pot(luck) event series celebrating diversity in our communities! Aug. 13 Renaissance Vineyard Church 1841 Pinecrest, Ferndale, MI 48220 We invite you to register to join us for an exciting new community…
Seniors in Birmingham Could Qualify for Knox Box Loaner Program (City of Birmingham, Aug. 6, 2016) BIRMINGHAM, MI – Senior citizens in Birmingham who find themselves in a temporary situation that hinders their ability to open the door to their home in case of an emergency can apply for a residential Knox Box which will…
Reporter Food: Egg Salad Sandwich from Bread Basket in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2016) Oak Park, MI – As I travel Oakland County in search of news, I also like to let my taste buds explore. Recently I had a craving for an egg salad sandwich, so I asked oc115 readers on…
City of Madison Heights to Hold Pokémon Go Block Party Aug. 11 (Event Page) Madison Heights, MI – On August 11, 2016, the City of Madison Heights will host a Pokémon Go block party from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Pokemon Go has become a viral sensation and the City of Madison Heights is getting…
Oak Park Blossoms with Sunflowers (Cheryl Weiss, Crystal Proxmire, Aug. 4, 2016) Oak Park, MI – Oak Park is blooming this summer! If you walk, ride, or drive through almost any area of the city, you are greeted with spectacular sunflowers in what has become a beautiful community project built on hope and happiness. It…
2016 Candidate Interview Vicki Barnett for Oakland County Executive (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – The race for County Executive is now down to two people. Democrat Vicki Barnett of Farmington Hills is challenging incumbent L. Brooks Patterson for the position. Barnett is the former Mayor of Farmington Hills and…
RTA Votes: Transit Plan to go on Nov. 8 Ballot (RTA, Aug. 4, 2016) DETROIT – The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) Board of Directors voted Thursday to place on the November ballot a Regional Master Transit Plan to create a rapid, reliable regional public transit system in Southeast Michigan. The vote, taken…
50 Officials Send Letter to Executive to Encourage Vote on Transit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 4, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Last week members of the Regional Transit Authority Board from Oakland and Macomb Counties voted no to putting a regional transit plan on the ballot for voters to decide upon. The plan would add many…
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…