RO: Crash Prompts Reader to Warn Against Distracted Driving (compiled, Sept. 6, 2015) A chain reaction of rear-endings happened on Northbound Woodward at Catalpa Friday, leaving four cars damaged but no serious injuries. A pizza delivery driver’s car was crushed. Tommy Onyx, a passenger in the vehicle at the front of the chain, photographed the…
West Bloomfield Firefighter Honored for Rescue (video) (West Bloomfield Township Press Release, Sept. 6, 2015) Many gathered at the West Bloomfield Township Board Meeting on August 17, 2015 to support Firefighter Josh Lyon and share in the celebration of his heroism. The West Bloomfield Fire Department and the West Bloomfield Township Board honored Lyon for…
Five Arrested for Vandalizing Over 40 Cars in South Oakland County (Compiled, Sept. 6, 2015) Click on Detroit is reporting that five men have been arrested on suspicion of vandalizing cars in South Oakland County Sunday. Ferndale Police told the news source that over 40 cars have been found with spray paint damage and windows…
Hazel Park Health Fair Sept 26, 2015 (event) Come to the Hazel Park Community Center from 11am to 3pm on Sept. 26, 2015 for free health screenings and sports physicals, sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Southfield Alumnae Chapter.
Sahara Restaurant Celebrates First Liquor License in Oak Park (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2015) Breaking out the bubbly, and the vodka, was more than just a celebratory act for the Attisha family and their customers at Sahara Restaurant. It was the reason for the toast itself. Until last week there were no restaurants…
Pontiac’s Hustle in the Park Helps Encourage Good Health (C. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2015) The Healthy Pontiac, We Can Coalition (HPWC) and the Friends of the Pontiac Parks Association hosted the third annual Pontiac Hustle in the Park on Aug. 22 at Beaudette Park. Not only was there dancing, but several activities for kids and…
Clawson High School Welcomes Four New Teachers Clawson High School welcomes four new teachers for the 2015-2016 school year, including two Clawson Schools graduates: Caroline Cwiek, Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher Christina Stachel, Special Education Resource Room Teacher Paige Sullivan, English Language Arts Teacher Stacy Sutter, English Language Arts and English Language Learning Teacher Caroline Cwiek…
RO: Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Sept. 12 (event) Event – Date & Time: Saturday, September 12, 2015 – 8:00am – 11:00am Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is the signature fundraising walk of the American Diabetes Association. Step Out has been taking place for more than 20 years and has raised more than…
Auburn Hills City Council Candidate Forum Oct. 5 (event listing) Monday, October 5, 2015 7:00 PM Auburn Hills City Hall Council Chambers 1827 N. Squirrel Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 City of Auburn Hills: City Council. Coordinator: Ann Edwards The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation…
Heroin and Cocaine Found in Rochester Hills Narcotics Bust (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Sept. 4, 2015) Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Enforcement Team (NET) conducted a month long investigation into a heroin operation that was distributing large quantities of the drug throughout Oakland County. NET members executed a search warrant on August 18th, at the…
Fight on Baldwin Road Leads to Stabbings (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Sept. 5, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 09-02-2015 THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 09-03-2015 INCIDENT: 15:37 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Assault w/ Knife #15-143341 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to an address in the 100 block of Baldwin Road for a welfare check on a male subject who…
Ferndale Schools Starts off Second Year of New Administration (C. Proxmire, Aug. 23, 2015) A new school year begins in the Ferndale School District, with the community swimming strongly forward in the midst of Superintendent Blake Prewitt’s second wave. Prewitt came on last year after former Superintendent Gary Meier left the district in the middle…
Interview: Dan Martin, Candidate for Ferndale City Council Re-election (video) (C. Proxmire, Sept. 2, 2015) Incumbent City Councilperson (and current Mayor Pro Tem) Dan Martin is seeking re-election to the Ferndale City Council. If re-elected this will be Martin’s third term. Martin is one of three candidates running for two seats. Raylon Leaks-May and William…
Gilda’s Family Walk & Run September 19 (event listing) Join us for the 22nd Annual Gilda’s Family Walk & Run – September 19, 2015 at Royal Oak High School. The event features a beautiful 5K walk & run through Royal Oak that will have a special stop along the way – Gilda’s Club. Last year…
Hazel Park Fire Prevention Open House Oct 11 (event listing) Hazel Park Fire Prevention Week Open House is Sunday, Oct 11th from 10am to 1pm. See flier below for details:
Community Forum about Baldwin Library Renovation Sept. 9 The Baldwin Public Library is planning an interior renovation of the Adult Services section of the building. A Community Forum about this project will take place on Wednesday, September 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Jeanne Lloyd Room on the second floor of the Library.…
Michael Giromini Named Royal Oak High School Principal (Royal Oak Schools Press Release, Sept. 2, 2015) ROYAL OAK, MI. – The Royal Oak Board of Education unanimously approved hiring Michael Giromini as the principal of Royal Oak High School (ROHS) at its meeting Tuesday, September 1. While Mr. Giromini has been in the district this…
Ferndale: LGBT Parent Support Group Sept. 20 Sunday, September 20 at 4:00pm – 5:30pm Nature’s Playhouse 318 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 www.naturesplayhouse.com LGBT Parenting Support Group meetup The purpose of the group is for LGBT families to have a monthly opportunity to get together to get to know one another and to…
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in Rochester Hills (event listing) The Rochester Hills Fire Department will hold a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at its headquarters at 1111 Horizon Court on September 11th at 8:30 am. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by September 9th either by email or by calling 248.656.4720. Armed Services, Fire,…
Birmingham City Commission Candidate Forum Oct. 6 (event listing) Tuesday, October 6, 2015 7:00 PM Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 City of Birmingham: City Commissioner. Coordinator: Judy Bateman The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. They regularly…