Affirmations, State’s Largest LGBT Center, Ends Helpline Program

Affirmations, State’s Largest LGBT Center, Ends Helpline Program (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 10, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Where can LGBT people, and those seeking information about LGBT issues, turn when they need someone to talk to about the unique problems faced by being in the queer community? For the last 27 years, that answer has…

Ferndale Has a Happy Holiday Showplace & Santa Breakfast

Ferndale Has a Happy Holiday Showplace & Santa Breakfast (C. Proxmire, Dec. 9, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Holiday crafts and kids sharing their Christmas wishes with Santa. What more could you expect from a festive Holiday Showplace in Ferndale? The tradition helps fund Ferndale Recreation programs, and gives families the chance to connect with neighbors…

Adam Kochenderfer Gets County Commission Seat, Rochester Hills Council Seeks Applicants

Adam Kochenderfer Gets County Commission Seat, Rochester Hills Council Seeks Applicants (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Rochester Hills, MI – Rochester Hills resident Adam Kochenderfer is moving on up. Kochenderfer was appointed to The Oakland County Board of Commissioners last week, filling a vacancy left when Commissioner Jeff Matis was appointed by Governor Rick…

LGBT Community Considers 2016 Ballot Initiative (video)

LGBT Community Considers 2016 Ballot Initiative (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Ann Arbor, MI – In Michigan it is illegal to discriminate against people based on factors such as race, religion, age and disability. However, discrimination continues against people in the LGBT community because it is legal to do so. In Michigan people…

Wolverine Lake Seeking New Village Administrator

Wolverine Lake Seeking New Village Administrator (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Wolverine Lake, MI – After 25 years of service, Village Administrator and Clerk Sharon Miller will be leaving her position with Wolverine Lake. The Michigan Municipal League is working with Wolverine Lake officials in the search for her replacement. According to www.mml.org, the…

Ferndale Beautification Accepting Nominations for Holiday Light Awards

Ferndale Beautification Accepting Nominations for Holiday Light Awards (Ferndale Beautification Commission, Dec. 8, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Holiday Lights!!! Celebrate the season and Join in the fun!! Nominations for the Holiday Lights Award are open until 12/15.  Have a neighbor with festive lights, nominate them, or even nominate yourself! Its easy and you don’t even…

Police Chief Could Do Double-Duty as Asst. Manager in Royal Oak UPDATED

Police Chief Could Do Double-Duty as Assistant City Manager in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 7, 2015) UPDATE:  City Commission approved the promotion on Monday night. Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak City Commission is expected to vote tonight on a measure that would put current Police Chief Corrigan O’Donohue in the unique position…

Volunteer Stabbed at Common Ground, Keego Harbor Man in Custody

Volunteer Stabbed at Common Ground, Keego Harbor Man in Custody (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 7, 2015)   Pontiac, MI –  INCIDENT: 10:55 hrs. Dec. 4, 2015– 1200 North Telegraph Rd.-Oakland County Government Complex – Common Ground building – Attempted Murder #15-197547 SUMMARY:  Deputies responded to Common Ground, Building 32 East for a stabbing. The…

Berkley Celebrates the Season with Hometown Holidays

Berkley Celebrates the Season with Hometown Holidays (Leslie Ellis, Dec. 6, 2015) Berkley, MI – The holiday season marched into town Saturday during the Holiday Lights Parade in Berkley. Children of all ages crowded along 12 Mile Road to cheer as the procession of fire trucks, horse-drawn carriages carrying city officials, community groups, marching bands…

Ferndale Schools Seeking New Board Member

Ferndale Schools Seeking New Board Member (C. Proxmire, Dec. 6, 2015) Ferndale, MI – With Raylon Leaks-May being elected to City Council, a vacancy on the Ferndale School Board will be coming open at the beginning of the year. Residents who live in the Ferndale School District (which includes part of Ferndale, part of Oak…