Photos from the 2016 Oakland County Fair (C. Proxmire, July 16, 2016) Davisburg, MI – The Oakland County Fair is not just a day of rides, shows and animals. It’s actually a 9 day fair with many people camping at the fair itself for the whole experience. Kids from all over Oakland County come to…
Lake Orion Couple Playing Pokemon Go Saves Royal Oak Home from Fire (City of Royal Oak, July 16, 2016) A couple playing Pokemon Go is credited with saving a Royal Oak home. Patrick Awdish, 24, of Lake Orion, and Katelyn Zack, 21, of Ray Township were in Royal Oak looking at wedding venues and —…
Reporter Food: Breakfast from the Daily Dinette (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2016) Ferndale, MI – I’m not usually a morning person (because I stay up so late writing), but if I do get up for early meetings, I enjoy popping into Daily Dinette as a quick breakfast option that is higher quality than fast…
15 Things we Love at the Rust Belt Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Rust Belt Market is home to dozens of artisan vendors with a variety of locally made gifts and products for the home. This weekend oc115 decided to check out the market and share some of our…
Guest Column: The Value of Street Trees (Robert J. Gibbs, AICP, ASLA, July 15, 2016) Trees are an indispensable component of good neighborhoods. When the right species are planted in the right place and cared for properly, many benefits are realized. Street trees soften hardscapes, buffer pedestrians from moving vehicles, and create “outdoor rooms” that…
Poem: A Little Bit of Change (Lisa Baek, July 15, 2016) Money is money. Even a little change for us can make a big change for others. A little change for kids with lymphoma or leukemia can get them chemotherapy. A little change for others with melanoma can use the money for surgery.…
Royal Oak Has Two Local Issues on Aug. 2 Ballot (City of Royal Oak, July 15, 2016) Local Issues on August 2 Ballot City officials are asking residents to remember to vote on two local issues in Michigan’s August 2 primary election. Solid Waste & Recycling Millage Renewal The millage, popularly known as the recycling…
2016 Candidate Interview Salvatore Delia for Oakland County Commission Dist. 2 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 14, 2016) Groveland Township, MI – Salvatore Delia is one of three Republicans in the race for Oakland County Commissioner for District 2, which includes five townships: Groveland, Holly, Springfield, Rose, and Highland. Delia lives in Groveland. On Aug.…
2016 Candidate Interview Michelle Bryant for Oakland County Commission Dist. 1 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 14, 2016) Lake Orion, MI – Democrat Michelle Bryant is the only Democratic candidate on the ballot for Oakland County’s District 1. She is running against incumbent Republican Michael Gingell on Nov. 8, 2016. Lake Orion, Orion Township, Auburn…
Worker at Day Camp in Rochester Hills Tests Positive for Bacterial Meningitis (Oakland County Health Division, July 13, 2016) Rochester Hills, MI–Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) was notified today of a Lifetime Fitness day camp employee in Rochester Hills with bacterial meningitis who is a Macomb County resident. We are currently notifying parents of campers…
Reporter Food: Four-Cheese Baked Spaghetti at Villagers Restaurant in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2016) Holly, MI – I spent some time “up north” in Oakland County on the fourth of July weekend and had an incredibly good lunch at Villagers Family Restaurant at 11121 N. Saginaw Street in Holly. The menu is full…
Celebrity Softball Helps Raise Money for Boys and Girls Clubs (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Abraham Lincoln taking a selfie. Boxing legend Thomas “the Hitman Herns” sitting in the bullpen of the neighborhood park watching local TV anchors playing softball with 1968 Detroit Tiger Ike Blessit and Royal Oak Mayor Jim…
Ferndale Comes Together to Talk about Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 12, 2016) Ferndale, MI – At a time of social tension around divisive national politics and grief over recent fatal shootings of black men by police, and fatal shootings of police officers in the line of duty, many are finding it a challenge to…
Royal Oak to Regulate Music and Muffler Noise with $100 Tickets (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak City Commission unanimously voted to make it a civil infraction to have music or noise coming from vehicles that can be heard 50 feet away. The penalty for exceeding the noise…
Cissell Gets Jail Time for Marijuana Charges (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2016) Pontiac, MI – In a courtroom surrounded by friends, family and supporters Andrew Cissell was sentenced by Judge Hala Jarbou on Monday to 90 days in Oakland County Jail for two felony marijuana possession charges. Cissell was given credit for 10 days…
Two Bailiffs and Shooter Reported Dead at Berrien County Courthouse (Compiled, July 11, 2016) St. Joseph, MI – Two bailiffs and a suspect are dead following a shooting at the Barrien County Courthouse. According to WZZM 13 and various other outlets, the shooting took place at around 2:30pm. Watch for ongoing coverage at WZZM: http://www.wzzm13.com/news/crime/shots-fired-at-berrien-county-courthouse/269776304…
Eat to the Beat Concert Series in Southfield 7/14, 8/11 and 9/8 (Event) (SOUTHFIELD, Mich.) – The city of Southfield, in partnership with the City Centre Advisory Board, has expanded the Eat to the Beat lunchtime food truck & concert series to include Eat to the Beat After Hours on Thursday, July 14 from 12…
Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Sundays Through Sept 4 (Leigh McLaughlin, July 10, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – About a year ago Hazel Park resident Jennifer Jackson got a bunch of folks together who wanted to build a Farmers Market for Hazel Park. Working with city manager Ed Klobucher and assistant city manager Jeffrey…
Police Looking for Possible Witness in Sexual Assault Investigation in Holly Twp (Michigan State Police, July 9, 2016) Holly Township, MI – On June 26, 2016 at approximately 3 30 AM troopers were dispatched to the area of Milford Road and East Rose Center Road in Holly Township to attempt to locate a female that…
Fernando Gonzales’ Killer Sentenced for Second Degree Murder, Arson and Auto Theft (C. Proxmire, July 9, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – 19-year-old Christopher King was recently sentenced to 30-60 years in prison for the strangulation death, arson and theft of vehicle in the Oct. 31, 2015 murder of 59-year-old Ferndano Gonzales, according to The Oakland…