Two Cats Saved & Damage Minimized in Multi-Unit House Fire in Troy (oc115, May 23, 2016) Troy, MI -. Two cats are safe and three apartments were spared damage in a multi-unit house on Brentwood thanks to the efficient work of The Troy Fire Department. According to Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Riesterer the fire was…
The Latest Pontiac Community Calendar (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – The latest Pontiac Community Calendar can be downloaded at https://oaklandcounty115.com/pontiac-community-calendar-2016-05-23/ The calendar is produced by and shard with permission from Mike McGuinness, Pontiac Arts Commission Chair. Compiled and circulated each week to hundreds of community members; feel free to forward to anyone that is…
Foundations Detroit Opens Office in Royal Oak (Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, May 23, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce welcomed Foundations Detroit to the Royal Oak community in a special Grand Opening celebration which took place on Thursday, May 19 at 117 W. Third Street, Royal Oak. In addition…
Royal Oak Police Annual Report Shows More than Just the Numbers (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – From rescuing ducklings from a storm drain to helping a man recreate a traffic stop as a wedding proposal – to solving murders and other crimes, the Royal Oak Police have had a busy…
Pontiac Community Honors Volunteers (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Over 30 individuals and groups were nominated for volunteerism awards since Main Street Pontiac opened up nominations to the general public. “We got to meet so many new people,” said Executive Director Glen Konopaskie at an awards ceremony on May 18. “Hopefully…
Claws and Paws Brings Doggie Fans Together (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2016) Clawson, MI – Jennifer Seidl of Farmington found Bat Girl tied to the fence of a shelter in Redford with a little black cat at her side, also tied. The ebony colored bulldog with large ears that look like bat wings had…
Clean the Ferndale Up Gives Kulick Center Some Care (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 21, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Over 100 people came to Clean the Ferndale Up on Saturday morning at the Ferndale Kulick Center, including a self-reported “super hero in disguise.” As the volunteers donned comfy yard-work-style clothes and t shirts custom made for…
Ingredients for Life Speech by Garden Fresh Founder Jack Aronson (Jack Aronson, Guest View/Commencement Speech at Oakland Community College May 21, 2016) Auburn Hills, MI – Tomatoes, artichoke hearts, garlic, onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and salt. Sounds good – I know – but you’ve got to wonder why I begin this…
Ferndale Bike Rodeo Gets Kids Ready to Ride (Sam Gurwin, Gadfly, March 21, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The annual bike rodeo was held in Ferndale on May 19. Kids and adults were welcomed to have their bicycles inspected and to take a test ride on their chalk-drawn training course. The Ferndale Rotary donated bike helmets…
County Democrats Propose Fund to Help Schools Test for Lead in Water System (Oakland County Democrats, May 19, 2016) Oakland County, MI – Yesterday, Oakland County Commissioner Dave Woodward (D-Royal Oak) announced a plan to introduce a proposal to fund lead and copper testing of county schools and childcare centers (including day cares, preschools,…
Waterford Man Charged with B&E at Airway Lanes (Waterford Police, May 19, 2016) Waterford, MI -On 5/18/16 Jason Adam Bachman, 27 years old from Waterford was arraigned in front of the honorable Judge Kuhn for the December 24, 2015 Breaking and Entering of the Airway Lanes Bowling Alley. Bachman is charged with one count of…
Huntington Woods Neighbors Honor Rachel Jacobs with Gazebo Dedication (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 17, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – A little boy playing in a brand new gazebo in a park in Huntington Woods can peek between the slats, run carefree up the ADA-compliant ramp, and marvel at the fact that octagons have eight…
2016 Birmingham Hometown Parade Pictures (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 17, 2016) Birmingham, MI – The Birmingham Hometown Parade took place Sunday with many smiles and waves in spite of the unseasonably cold temperatures. Check out pictures from the parade below. Want more news and events about Birmingham? Go to our Birmingham Page! You can also…
Roosevelt School Gets New Playground Thanks to KW RED Day Project. (Crystal Proxmire, Photos: Ferndale Schools, May 16, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Each year the realtors and other staff of Keller Williams Realty do a day of service called RED Day (standing for Renew, Energize, and Donate). This year on May 12 the Royal Oak…
Candidate Interview: Shelley Goodman Taub County Commissioner Dist. 12 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 15, 2016) Birmingham, MI – County Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub of District 12 is seeking reelection. The district include Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township and Birmingham. Goodman Taub faces challenger Chuck Moss in the Republican Primary on Aug 2. The winner of…
Candidate Interview: Chuck Moss for County Commission Dist. 12 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 15, 2016) Birmingham, MI – Republican Chuck Moss is in the running for a seat he previously held: County Commissioner for District 12. That District includes Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township and Birmingham. Moss is challenging incumbent Shelley Goodman Taub in the…
Candidate Interview: Charles Gaba for County Commission Dist. 12 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 15, 2016) Bloomfield Township, MI –Democrat Charles Gaba is running for County Commissioner for District 12, which includes Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township and Birmingham. He is the only Democrat in the race. Incumbent Shelley Goodman Taube and Chuck Moss, who held…
Rib Burn Out Raises Money for Ferndale Charities (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The annual Rib Burn Out was moved to May 14th from it’s traditional winter date in hopes of avoiding the snow. The plan almost worked but for a brief round of hail that fell during the celebration. Thankfully…
Ferndale DPW Saves Ducklings from 8 Mile Road Traffic (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 13, 2016) Ferndale, MI – What would have been a day of spreading wood chips ended up in a mad dash to save the lives of nine ducklings who were orphaned in the median of 8 Mile near Woodward. Crew members…
Candidate Interview: Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard 2016 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard is running for reelection and will be on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. He is the Republican candidate who has served as Sheriff since 1999. Democrat Craig Covey will also be on…