Trial Proceeds against Officer Who Reportedly Revealed Informant’s ID with Fatal Consequence (Goodman and Hurwitz, Dec. 15, 2015) Madison Heights, MI – Note: This story comes from the blog of Goodman and Hurwitz, the firm representing Hilliard’s family. We are running it as is because it does a good job explaining the issues involved in…
Police Seek Info in Murder of Pontiac Resident (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 15, 2015) Pontiac, MI – Update to Homicide – #15-202608 which occurred on December 13, 2015 in the City of Pontiac: On December 13, 2015, around 4:50am, Deputies were dispatched to the 190 block of Auburn for a report of an unconscious…
Car Fires Continue in Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, Dec. 15, 2015) Royal Oak, MI – On Saturday, December 12, 2015, at 4:53 a.m., the Royal Oak Police and Fire Department responded to two (2) suspicious car fires in the 1000 and 1100 block of Bauman. When first responders arrived on the scene both vehicles…
A Surprise of Kindness found in Berkley Library Stacks (C. Proxmire, Dec. 14, 2015) Berkley, MI – As Library Director Matt Church was making the rounds at The Berkley Public Library, he found a mysterious note propped up on one of the shelves. The envelope said “If you find this, it is for you. (Yes,…
Oak Park Daddy Daughter Dance Feb 5, 2016 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Daddy Daughter Dance February 5, 2016 7 to 9 p.m. Community Center 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI Enjoy an unforgettable evening with the little princess in your life! Special appearance by Cinderella and Prince Charming! Pre-Registration is $10 per…
Crime at the Motorama Motel, Part Two Part Two of a Three-Part Series (Crystal A. Proxmire) Ferndale, MI – How common is crime at the Motorama? This question comes up from time to time as the public hears about the most serious of cases, including a heroin-related death earlier this year. On April 20, 2015…
Contest: Students Invited to Design State of the State Program Cover (Gov. Rick Snyder Press Release, Dec. 14, 2015) Lansing, MI – Michigan high school, junior high, and elementary school students are encouraged to submit designs for the cover of the 2016 Michigan State of the State program contest, Gov. Rick Snyder announced today. Snyder…
Ferndale: Coolidge Principal Gets Gerstacker Fellowship (Ferndale Schools Press Release, Dec. 14, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Eric Bruner, Principal of Coolidge Intermediate School, has been selected for the Saginaw Valley State University Gerstacker Fellowship. Mr. Bruner will join nine other K-12 educators from across Michigan to participate in this…
Pleasant Ridge and Ferndale See Increased Thefts from Vehicles and Garages (Pleasant Ridge Police, alert sent out via Facebook, Dec. 14, 2015) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Last week Pleasant Ridge Police took a few reports of garages being entered and unlocked cars being rummaged through on the West side of the city. Officers have been…
Over 200 Baskets Made for HP Schools Families (C. Proxmire, Dec. 13, 2015) Hazel Park, MI – The Hazel Park Schools community came together this week for the annual holiday basket program. For over 30 years folks have been donating food, toys and winter -wear to families in need. This year over 200 care packages…
Warm Day Made for Cool Time at Ferndale Ice Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 13, 2015) Ferndale, MI – A warm day made for a cool time in Downtown Ferndale as the annual Holiday Ice Festival brought people out for shopping, fun and festivities. Over 40 ice sculptures lined 9 Mile and Woodward. Most were…
Teen Uses BB Pistol in Fight at Lake Orion Taco Bell (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 13, 2015) Orion Twp, MI – FROM DAY SHIFT: 12-11-2015, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 12-12-2015, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 18:10 hrs. – Orion Township – Felonious Assault. #15-201827 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 600 block of S. Lapeer Rd…
Skeleton Found in Woods, Suicide Likely Cause of Death (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 13, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 12-12-2015, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 12-13-2015, 07:00 hrs. _______ INCIDENT: 15:16 hrs. – Orion Township – Death Investigation/Possible Suicide. #15-202256 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to a business located in the 200 block of W. Clarkston Rd…
Suspected Salvation Army Kettle Thief Also Charged with Heroin Possession (Farmington Hills Police Press Release, Dec. 13, 2015) Farmington Hills, MI – The Farmington Hills Police Department announces the arrest of an individual wanted for the recent theft of a Salvation Army Donation Kettle from the Walgreens store near 8 Mile Rd. and Grand River.…
Ferndale: 13th Anniversary of Edit Edit visibilityPeace Rally to Include Diversity Messages Dec. 21 (EVENT page, DAPNJ) Ferndale, MI – At last week’s Detroit Area Peace with Justice Network (DAPJN) meeting it was decided to hold a rally in support of refugees, our Muslim neighbors, and democracy itself. The best time for this was Monday…
Checkers on N. Perry in Pontiac Robbed by Gunman (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 13, 2015) Pontiac, MI – FROM DAY SHIFT: 12-08-2015, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 12-09-2015, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 12:17 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Armed Robbery #15-199759 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 700 block of N. Perry Street (Checkers…
Dawn Aubry named Director of Undergraduate Admissions at OU (Oakland University Press Release, Dec. 12, 2015) Auburn Hills, MI – Following an extensive search, Dawn Aubry, of Oakland Township, has been selected to become Oakland University’s Director of Undergraduate Admissions. Aubry brings more than 20 years of higher education experience in roles of continually increasing…
Writers Share their Work at Orion Twp Library’s Author and Illustrator Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 12, 2015) Orion Township, MI – “I don’t think that any writer writes stuff that doesn’t have something autobiographical in it,” said author Ronald (R.L.) Herron as he peddled his books at the Orion Township Library’s Authors and Illustrators…
Farmington Hills: Thief Walks Off with Salvation Army Donation Kettle (Farmington Hills Police, Dec. 12, 2015) Farmington Hills, MI – The Farmington Hills Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for stealing a Salvation Army donation kettle this afternoon. The theft occurred outside the Walgreens located at 27750 Grand River…
Auburn Hills Divergent Diamond Bridge Crash Report (Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, Dec. 11, 2015) I keep getting questions about the number of crashes we’ve had on the divergent diamond interchange at University and I-75. It is such a new design that I know people are intrigued by it. We have not noticed that…