Fatal Accident on Woodward in Ferndale (Lt. Dennis M. Emmi, Ferndale Police, June 12, 2016) Ferndale, MI – On June 12, 2016 at 6:12 am, a motorist left the roadway at Woodward and Oakridge and struck a telephone pole. A witness reported the driver to be passed out behind the wheel of the vehicle prior…
Ferndale Pride Doubles Down on Transgender Inclusion (video) Ferndale, MI – With flags of many color combinations fluttering around downtown along with the traditional LGBTQ rainbow ones, Ferndale Pride set a conscious scene of inclusion for many groups at the diversity-themed festival June 4. “Today we gather to celebrate being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer,…
2016 Candidate Interview Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 10, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – Democratic Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner is seeking re-election on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. He was first elected to the position in 2012. Republican John P. McCulloch is running against him. Meisner talked about…
2016 Candidate Interview: Randy LeVasseur for State Rep. 26th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 10, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Republican Randy LeVasseur is running for State Representative for the 26th District which is Madison Heights and Royal Oak. He is running against Democrat Jim Ellison who is the current Mayor of Royal Oak.…
Shooter Found Not Guilty in Royal Oak Death (Compiled, June 10, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – The Daily Tribune reports that the jury has found Kirk David Leach not guilty in the shooting death of Madison Heights resident Kenith Tyran Walter on Oct 26, 2015. Walter had been at Leach’s home on Fern Street in…
2016 Candidate Interview: Robert Buxbaum for Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2016) Oak Park, MI – In the County-wide race for Water Resources Commissioner (formerly titled Drain Commissioner), the Democratic Incumbent Jim Nash faces Republican challenger Robert Buxbaum on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. “I’m an engineer and I…
2016 Candidate Interview: Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – In the County-wide race for Water Resources Commissioner (formerly titled Drain Commissioner), the Democratic Incumbent Jim Nash faces Republican challenger Robert Buxbaum on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. Nash was elected to the position…
Southfield Using Cured in Place Pipe to Replace Old Water Mains, Minimize Cost & Disruption (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 16, 2016) Southfield, MI – With the costs of failing infrastructure and matters of public health on the minds of municipal leaders, communities are on the lookout for solutions to water system issues such as deteriorating…
Beth Morrison Retires from HAVEN After 13 Years (HAVEN, June 7, 2016) PONTIAC, MICH. –After 13 years at the helm, Beth Morrison, President and CEO of HAVEN, will step down at the end of July. The Board has named Emily Matuszczak and Marianne Dwyer as co-interim CEOs effective August 1. Morrison is relocating to Tucson,…
Jewish Ferndale Puts Down Roots with New Community Center (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The walls that divided the tiny rooms of a dentist’s office have come down and a front yard full of fruit trees has been planted to grow up as the Ferndale Jewish Community Center gets settled in…
Auburn Hills Police Searching for Unique Stolen Pickup Truck (Auburn Hills Police, June 6, 2016) Auburn Hills, MI – On June 6, 2016 at 6:36 a.m., the Auburn Hills Police Department responded to the 3900 block of Baldwin Road for a report of a stolen vehicle. The victim reported his 1996 green Chevrolet pick-up with…
Ferndale Schools Celebrates Graduation Successes (Blake Prewitt, Superintendent Ferndale Schools, June 3, 2016) Ferndale, MI – “I care more about the people my students become than the scores on the tests they take.” – Anonymous It is graduation season, which is always a great time of year. I listen to the elementary teachers and principals…
Berkley: Angell Park Play Structure Open for Business (City of Berkley, June 3, 2016) Warmer weather calls for more outdoor play time and the new structure at Angell Park is the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine! The City of Berkley and Berkley School District announce the structure is now open for business. Students at…
After 7 Years of Service, What’s Next for oc115? The oc115 started on June 1, 2009 as The Ferndale 115 News. On June 1, 2014 we expanded our dream to all of Oakland County with the oc115. Progress has been steady over the years, and in Feb. 2016 we reached a big goal of 50,000…
Have a Personalized Brick Around Birmingham’s Hill School Bell (City of Birmingham, June 2, 2016) BIRMINGHAM, MI – The Birmingham community has a little more time to make their mark, literally, on the Hill School Bell Outdoor Structure. Engraved brick pavers that will surround the Hill School Bell at ground level are still available for…
Tour of Royal Oak Police Dept. Shows Years of Wear (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 1, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – In the dispatch area of the Royal Oak Police Department, a semi-colon is worn into the tiles where the wheels of office chairs have rubbed the surface like a worry stone for decades. Stains soaked…
Massive Annual Effort Keeps Rouge River Clean and Flowing Nicely (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 1, 2016) Southfield, MI – The Rouge River has come a long way since organized community cleanups began 46 years ago. Cyndi Ross was one of about 300 people who came out to the annual Friends of the Rouge clean up…
1.2 Mill Proposal to go on Nov. 8 Ballot for “Rapid, Reliable, Regional” Transit (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 1, 2016) Southfield, MI – The RTA unveiled their Regional Master Transit Plan on Tuesday, including information on a proposed 1.2 mill tax to fund it. Voters in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties will have their…
Three Poems by Erik Tungate (Greenhouse Effect, Spring, Oh Michigan) (Eric Tungate, from Signposts and Constellations, June 1, 2016) Greenhouse Effect each discovery is a view of the self each movement is a sign of change each is every and every is all the girls return to the summer ball the trend is catching and…
Police Chief Says Drop the “A” Word, Crashes are Preventable (Guest View, Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, June 1, 2016) Auburn Hills, MI – There is a growing group of traffic safety specialists who are advocating a change from using the word “accident” to describe traffic crashes. Using “accident” implies that the incident was…