Helicopter, Jaws of Life, Big Red Trucks and More at Hazel Park Fire Dept. Open House (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2015) Helicopters are loud. The jaws of life are not. These facts did not escape the dozens of kids who came out to the Hazel Park Fire Department Open House on Sunday. From a…
Charter Twp. of Royal Oak Raising Money for Roof – Fish Fry Oct. 16 (Hiram Harris, Oct. 11, 2015) On behalf of the Charter Township of Royal Oak Parks & Recreation Department. I am sending this message as an official request for financial donations in support of the Recreation Center’s Rehabilitation Project. The Recreation Center…
Oak Park: Tobin Campaign Lit Misrepresents Media Outlets (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2015) A campaign mailer with false information was sent to Oak Park residents from Mayoral candidate Aaron Tobin’s campaign. The mailer included a false quote attributed to The Oakland County 115 News Hub (oc115). The quote states “Stephanie Sumner was hired after…
All Ages Celebrate Ferndale Homecoming (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2015) The sound of the Golden Eagles Marching Band mixed with the cheers of parents and neighbors on the sidewalks as Ferndale Schools had a fantastic homecoming parade Friday evening. Kids from all schools and grades took part in the pride-filled march from Downtown…
Holiday Card Design Contest for FernCare – Deadline Nov. 13 (FernCare Press Release, Oct. 10, 2015) Feeling artistic? Yearning for the Holidays? How about a $25 gift certificate to one of Ferndale’s restaurants? FernCare is having a contest to design our 2015 Holiday card. The rules are short and sweet – only 4 of…
Huntington Woods Celebrating Mayor Ron Gillham Nov. 9 (EVENT page) Ron Gillham: Celebrating 34 years as Mayor HUNTINGTON WOODS PARKS & RECREATION Nov. 9, 2015, 5-9pm 26325 Scotia Rd This election marks the first time in 34 years Huntington Woods will be electing a new mayor. Ron Gillham, has decided to “retire” from the position…
Author Todd Parr: Kids Visit & Teacher Session at Berman Nov. 15 (EVENT page) 11/15 Todd Parr (Author) Presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s PJ Library, Shalom Street and the JCC’s Annual Jewish Book Fair. BUY TICKETS 15-Nov 1 pm Todd Parr The Berman Purchase 15-Nov 3:30 pm Todd Parr –…
Holly Art & Craft Show Nov. 7 (EVENT page) Saturday, November 7 9:00am – 4:00pm Holly High School 6161 E Holly Rd, Holly, Michigan 48442 Juried art and craft show with beautiful gifts for everyone on your list! 130+ crafters, homemade lunch and musical performance by Holly High School’s Main Street Choir! $2 admission, wheelchair…
HW: Experts to Discuss Great Lakes Water Authority Oct. 14 (EVENT page) Wednesday, October 14, 2015 – 7pm 26415 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods, MI 48070 Jeff McKeen, SOCWA (Southeast Oakland County Water Authority) General Manager, and Mark Jacobs, an Attorney with Dykema Gossett PLLC, will discuss The Great Lakes Water Authority and its impact…
Royal Oak Farmers Market Turns 90 Celebrate Oct 17 (EVENT page) Farmers Market Turns 90! To celebrate farmers bringing fresh fruits and veggies to downtown Royal Oak for nearly a century, the Royal Oak Farmers Market will recognize its 90th harvest season by thanking its visitors with a special program at 11 a.m. on Saturday,…
Orange Barrels Part of Traffic Study at Woodward & 696 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 8, 2015) As drivers speed towards the curve just before 696 on northbound Woodward, they may be surprised by the extra wide swoop they must make coming around the bend. With orange construction barrels marking off a lane, drivers must slow…
Ferndale Community Concert Band Performs Nov. 1 (EVENT page) Made in Michigan Concert November 1, 2015 3:00 p.m. Ferndale High School Auditorium 881 Pinecrest Ferndale, MI 48220 FREE with suggested donation of $3 per individual or $5 per family Check out pictures and story from the last Ferndale Community Concert Band performance at https://oaklandcounty115.com/2015/06/24/ferndale-community-concert-band-has-grand-debut/. View…
D’Coolette & The Analog Lights Play Ferndale Library Nov. 7 (EVENT page) Ferndale Library Concert Series Still Going Strong D’Coolette and The Analog Lights Play Start Here Saturday November 7 Start HERE Saturday Featuring: D’Coolette and The Analog Lights Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Road Saturday, November 7@ 7 PM / Free…
Clarkston CPL Holder Fires Gun at Home Depot Shoplifting Suspects (Compiled, Oct. 8, 2015) A licensed gun owner used a 9mm gun to shoot at two shoplifting suspects in the parking lot of Home Depot Tuesday afternoon. According to various reports, the 46-yearold Clarkston resident could face charges for the incident. The two shoplifting suspects…
Candidate Interview: Andy LeCureaux, Hazel Park Councilperson (video) (C. Proxmire, October 7, 2015) It’s been 14 years since Hazel Parker Andy LeCrueaux was first elected to serve on City Council, and he’s asking for the public’s vote again. The entire City Council is up for re-election at the same time – with Election Day being Nov.…
Candidate Interview: Robert J. Corbett Jr, Madison Heights Council (video) (C. Proxmire, October 7, 2015) With a degree in economics from the University of Detroit Mercy, 40 years’ experience in Real Estate, and 16 years’ experience on City Council, Robert J. Corbett is confident Madison Heights voters will re-elect him on Nov. 3, 2015. Adding…
Pleasant Ridge Gone Batty (Thomas Treuter, Oct. 7, 2015) Creatures of the night descended on the quaint little community of Pleasant Ridge Monday evening, enchanting dozens of children and parents. The visit was part of the Cranbrook Traveling Bats program which gives kids and adults an up close look at the nocturnal flying creatures. The…
Royal Oak Firefighters Open House Oct. 10 (EVENT page) Fire Fighters Open House Event – Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, 2015 – 11:00am – 2:00pm Honor Fire Prevention Week by joining Royal Oak Fire Fighters at their annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. at Fire…
Penguin Center to Bring Deep Diving, Arctic Blasts, Iceberg Calving & More (Detroit Zoo Press Release, Oct. 7, 2015) The silhouette of an enormous tabular iceberg juts out on each end, with giant beams of steel forming what will soon be a breathtaking sight – the Polk Penguin Conservation Center (PPCC) at the Detroit Zoo.…
What Are Those Green Things on the Roads? (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 7, 2015) You may have noticed some new additions to Hilton and E. Nine Mile Roads: narrow, right-side lanes with bright green patches. These are called buffered bike lanes, and the green markers indicate potential conflict areas between vehicles and bicycles.…