Woodpile BBQ Shack Opens in Clawson (video) (Sam Gurwin, Jan. 15, 2016) Clawon, MI – The owners of the Woodpile BBQ Shack in Clawson are fired up and ready to go after their official ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. The modestly-sized diner has the goal of being “a destination for food and atmosphere that is…
Law Column: Do Married Same-Sex Couples Need Adoption? (Lisa Schmidt, Lisa Schmidt Law, Jan 15, 2016) The case is over! Marriage Equality advocates won! But that doesn’t mean that LGBT couples don’t still need to protect themselves and their families. If you are a gay or lesbian couple in Michigan you may still need an…
Interview: Mike Lennon Remembers 37 Years of Service in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – It’s time for Mike Lennon to kick back, make some popcorn, and watch city council meetings on TV from the comfort of a special chair that was left for him in his driveway. After 12 years…
Holly Chamber of Commerce Vegas Night Feb. 6 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Holly Chamber of Commerce Vegas Night Feb. 6 VFW Hall 201 Airport Drive, Holly, MI 48442 Saturday Feb. 6, 6pm There will be a cash bar, Vegas games, and entertainment. There will also be guest dealers for some of the Vegas games…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Voter Information Limitation (Michigan Municipal League Press Release, Jan. 14, 2016) LANSING, MI – Local government and school organizations today announced strong support for Senate Bill 703 introduced by Republican Sen. Dale Zorn of Ida that repeals a “gag order” provision in legislation (Senate Bill 571) passed last month by the…
Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash talks about Water Quality (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 13, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – Turning on the faucet and having clean water come out is something easily taken for granted. They wash their hands, take a shower, brush their teeth, cook, clean, and drink without stopping to think about…
Dog Rescued from Creek Bed in Orion Twp. by Oakland County Deputies (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, Jan. 13, 2016) Late Entry that Occurred on 1-8-2015: INCIDENT: 22:21 hrs. – Orion Township – Animal Complaint – Animal Rescue – #16-4613 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of Marie Drive for an animal complaint. The…
Suspected of Several Larcenies, Teen Tries Selling Stolen Property to PR Cop (Pleasant Ridge Police, Jan. 13, 2016) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Rhyonn Lee Eggen was arraigned on Jan. 3, 2016 on several charges related to larcenies from buildings and vehicles. His pre exam conference is scheduled in 45th District Court for 1 p.m. tomorrow…
Ferndale: Clothing Swap Fashion Fundraising Event Feb. 6 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Clothing Swap Fashion Fundraising Event Feb. 6 $20 entry with minimum 5 fashionable clothing or accessory items to swap. Enjoy free services like nails, hair, henna hand art, chair massages, deserts and drink specials. This fifth annual event benefits JFK PTA. The…
Bomb Threat Puts Clarkston High on Lock-down (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Jan. 13, 2016) Clarkston, MI – FROM DAY SHIFT: 01-12-2016, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 01-13-2016, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 08:10 hrs. – Independence Township – Bomb Threat #16-6318 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the Clarkston High School located on the 6000 block of Flemings Lake…
Ferndale Fills Police Captain Position, Palazzolo Promoted (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 12, 2016) Ferndale, MI – After about five years of being vacant, The City of Ferndale has filled the Captain position for the Police Department. Vincent Palazzolo was promoted to the position, which involves operations management, managing patrol and budgeting, or as Chief Tim…
Ferndale Announces Paid Paternity Leave for Employees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 12, 2016) Ferndale, MI – At their Jan. 11 meeting, Ferndale City Council voted to add paid paternity leave to the benefits package for employees, giving new moms and dads time off when a new kid comes. The idea is that offering paternity time…
Over $1,500 in Nail Polish Stolen from Lake Orion CVS (Lake Orion Police, Jan. 11, 2016) Lake Orion, MI – Crime Alert – Retail Fraud Requesting Assistance in Suspect Identification. Friday,January 8, 2016 9:40 am– Retail Fraud Investigation – CVS Pharmacy 295 S. Broadway (M24) Lake Orion Police responded to a report of retail fraud…
HAVEN Opens New Facility for Victims of Violence and Assault (HAVEN, Jan. 11, 2016) PONTIAC, MI – HAVEN, Oakland County’s center for the treatment and prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault, announced today the Grand Opening of its new facility, at 801 Vanguard Drive in Pontiac. Completed in 18 months, the new 36,000 square…
How to Donate Water to Flint (Compiled, Jan. 10, 2016) Flint, MI – Residents of Flint are suffering from a lack of water due to contamination. Much has been written about the causes of the dangerous, lead-contaminated water, the question on many people’s minds is how to help. The Rachael Maddow Show compiled a list…
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association in Rochester Hills Donates Water to Flint (Mahir Osman, AMYA, Jan. 10, 2016) Rochester Hills, MI – The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association of Metro Detroit collected cases of water at their Rochester Hills Mosque and donated to Flint Michigan On Saturday January 9th, members of the Metro Detroit Chapter of the…
Farmington Hills Chili Golf Open February 6 (EVENT page) Farmington Hills, MI – Chili Golf Open Saturday, February 6 at Farmington Hills Golf Club Beat the winter blues at the Chili Golf Open on Saturday, February 6 starting at 10 a.m. at the Farmington Hills Golf Club, located at 37777 Eleven Mile Road. After completing…
Suspect in Ferndale Shooting Caught in Texas, Suspected of Other Area Crimes (Compiled, Jan. 9, 2016) Bloomfield, Twp – A man accused of shooting a man in the face in Ferndale on Dec. 3, 2015 is also the suspect in other Metro Detroit crimes, according to a report in The Daily Tribune. The report states…
Heart of a Leader Women’s Health Panel Feb. 3 (EVENT page) Southfield, MI – Heart of a Leader Women’s Health Panel Feb. 3 Name: Heart of a Leader Date: February 3, 2016 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST Register Now Event Description: In recognition of Women’s Heart Health Month, Ferndale, Madison Heights/Hazel Park, Royal…
Clarkston/Brandon Credit Union CFO Admits to $20 Million Embezzlement (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Jan. 9, 2016) Clarkston, MI – On January 6th, 2016 Michael Anthony LaJoice (DOB: 02/01/1979) walked into the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in Pontiac and made a statement to Detectives that he committed an embezzlement of approximately $20 million dollars over…