What Still Could Be: Berkley to Reveal Branding Study Results Nov. 16 (C. Proxmire, Nov. 9, 2015) A church. A family of two adults and two children. A Liberty Bell. And a book. These are the images that will remain as The City of Berkley’s logo for now after voters on Nov. 4 passed a…
Farmington Hills: Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes into Police Car (Michigan State Police, Nov. 9, 2015) DUI Traffic Crash: On November 8, 2015 at approximately 3 05 AM, Troopers assigned to the Metro Post had just completed a traffic stop on the shoulder of westbound I 696 east of Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills when…
Holiday Spirit Abounds at Holly Art and Craft Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2015) What better way to start the holiday shopping season that a gigantic art and craft show set with the beautiful red backgrounds of Holly High School? Volunteers in red shirts tended to the needs of over 130 vendors and…
Berkley Rotary Breakfast: People Power and Pancakes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2015) There is a simple joy in being part of the crowd that comes together for a community breakfast. This joy is a tradition that 38-year-old Jeremy Glogower grew up with, and was happy to continue on Saturday morning. He and many other…
Royal Oak Volunteers Plant 20 New Trees in Gunn-Dwyer Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2015) Gunn-Dwyer Park in Royal Oak has 20 new trees thanks to ReLeaf Michigan and the DTE Foundation. ReLeaf works with cities to access where trees might be needed and to make it happen. Saturday the group did plantings in…
One Church Broken into and Another Attempt in Orion Township (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov. 8, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 11-07-2015, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 11-08-2015, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 07:45 hrs. – Orion Township –Breaking and Entering Commercial # 15-182184 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 900 block Lapeer Road New Beginnings Baptist Church for…
Ferndale Marching Band Takes First in State Competition (C. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2015) Ferndale’s Marching Band carried on their tradition of excellence Saturday by taking first place in the fourth flight of the State Marching Band Competition. Under the leadership of Elon Jamison, they scored 93.15. Prior to the competition, Jamison shared his sentiments on…
Clerk Launches Alert System for Property Owners to Help Prevent Fraud (Oakland County Clerk Press Release, Nov. 7, 2015) Oakland County has launched its new Property Record Notification system to enhance its Super Index, simplifying property record searches and allowing activity notifications for residents, professionals and law enforcement. “We’ve taken our Super Index, a property…
Troy: Nordstrom Employee Accused of Retail Fraud (Troy Police Report, Nov. 7, 2015) Nordstrom’s Department Store, 2850 W. Big Beaver Road, 8/12/2015 – 8/31/2015: Business Regional Investigator was conducting an investigation of an employee, a 20 year old female out of Sterling Heights. The employee was using her discount to purchase store items and then…
Be a Kid for a Kid: Blessings in a Backpack Fundraiser Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Be a Kid for a Kid: Blessings in a Backpack Fundraiser Dec. 3 Dino’s Lounge 22740 Woodward, Ferndale 6pm BE A KID FOR A KID!! Kick off the season of Giving!! How often do you just want to be a…
Celebrate America Recycles Day at SOCRRA Nov. 15 (EVENT page) Celebrate America Recycles Day at SOCRRA Nov. 15 WHAT: Celebrate America Recycles Day at SOCRRA. Activities will include tours of the recycling facility. Lets’ see how much Styrofoam it takes to fill a 40 foot shipping container and then see if you can fill a…
Troy Police Report: Four-Year-Old Found Gun in Car, Shot Self in Leg (compiled, Nov. 6, 2015) A four-year-old boy shot himself in the leg with a 9mm handgun found in the console of his mother’s car. According to various reports, the mother was loading groceries when the boy found the gun in the console of…
League of Women Voters Michigan Discusses Redistricting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2015) “The problem,” said Michigan League of Women Voters of Michigan President Judy Karandjeff, “Is the politicians are drawing their own voting maps to manipulate elections and keep themselves and their party in power.” Karandjeff spoke to over 50 people at a recent…
Art on 11 Mile: Royal Oak Announces Winners (Judy Davids, City of Royal Oak Press Release, Nov. 6, 2015) The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts (ROCFA) officially announced the winners of the 11 Mile Public Art Project today. From nearly 60 applications, artworks by Richard Bennett of Detroit, Mark Beltchenko of Grosse Pointe Park,…
150 Narcan Kits Donated to Help Prevent Heroin Deaths (OCCMHA Press Release, Nov. 6, 2015) Training, treatment, and intervention are all part of the strategy to equip and prepare Oakland County deputies in the ongoing campaign against opioid misuse and heroin overdoses. This collaborative effort is being spearheaded by Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority…
Analysis of Voter Turnout in South Oakland County, 2015 (Guest View: Kurt Metzger, Mayor of Pleasant Ridge, Nov. 5, 2015) Now that the results are final and the celebrations are over, it is time to reflect on Tuesday’s election results across communities in southeast Oakland County. As one would expect in an off-year election, the…
Berkley Parks & Rec Benefit Nov. 10 (EVENT page) Berkley Parks & Rec Benefit Nov. 10 Join us for food or drinks at Patrick J’s Irish Pub on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 5pm to 9pm. 20% of all sales will be donated to Friends of Berkley Parks & Recreation. Location: 3052 W. 12 Mile. For…
HPHS Drama Presents Hound of Baskervilles Nov 19-21 (EVENT page) Hazel Park High School Drama Club presents “Hound of the Baskervilles” Sherlock Holmes’ Most Spine Chilling Mystery Brought to Life Hazel Park High School’s Drama Club presents “Hound of the Baskervilles” on Thursday, November 19, Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at 7 p.m.…
Woman Accused of Selling Heroin that Led to Man’s Death in Ferndale (Compiled, Nov. 5, 2015) 25-year-old Shanna Nicole Santori of Detroit is accused of selling heroin out of the Motorama Hotel on April 20, 2015 that left one man dead on a front lawn on Fielding Street. According to The Daily Tribune, a 28-year-old…
Magic Bag Gets New Marquee (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 4, 2015) Magic Bag Theater’s new marquee was installed Tuesday. One lane of Woodward Avenue was blocked so that giant cranes could lift the new marquee for The Magic Bag Theater in Ferndale. With “Ferndale” formed in fabulous neon letters across the base and the Magic…