FernCare Gets Little Free Library (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 25, 2015) “Literacy is so important in any community,” said Kim Kozlowski as she watched her husband Jeff “the Post Master” Bennett dig a hole in the front lawn of the FernCare Free Clinic at 459 E. 9 Mile. It didn’t take long for Bennett and…
3 Tips for Parenting after a Divorce (Guest Columnist Family Law Attorney Lisa Schmidt, July 25, 2015) Let’s face it, divorce is hard on children. But the choices you make after the Judgment of Divorce is signed can make a big difference in the lives of your kids. Here are 3 tips for being a…
Ferndale: Volunteers Needed to Clean Heroes Garden Aug. 2 (Gordon Matson, event listing) Looking for volunteers August 2nd, 2015 11:00 am until?? to help clean up the gardens so that we can get ready for re-dedication to the Memory of whom started it Joe and Barbara Mahan. Also looking for suggestions as to how we…
Royal Oak Mayor Safe for Another Term, Shares Proud State of City (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 24, 2015) “The heart gets what it wants in Royal Oak,” said Rotarian Patt Trama as she read a poem as the introduction to Mayor Jim Ellison’s State of the City Address. “Attention. Attraction. A coveted chance to re-discover…
Wolverine Lake Hosting Annual Fishing Contest Aug. 29 (event listing) VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE 16th ANNUAL_ CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING CONTEST Saturday, 8-29-15 6:00am until 11:00am Weigh in will be held from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the DNR Launch Site behind the Village Offices and on committee boats anchored on the lake from…
Chamber Hosting Hogs and Horses Night at HP Raceway Aug 12 (event listing) Hogs and Horses Bike Night at Hazel Park Raceway has live blues music, BBQ, a bar, shot girls and more. The event is hosted by the Madison Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce Wed. Aug 12 from 6-9pm. $5 admission per bike, $3…
FedEx Ground Breaks Ground in Oak Park, Delivering New Jobs (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 23, 2015) It was a proud day for Oak Park as City officials welcomed FedEx Ground Executives and other key players in regional development for an official groundbreaking for a 300,000 square foot distribution center. The center will be built…
Clawson: Police Say Couple Faked Fireworks Tent Robbery Report (compiled, July 22, 2015) While investigating a reported armed robbery, Clawson Police learned that it was an employee and his wife that stole money from the fireworks tent at the corner of 14 Mile and Crooks on July 2. According to a report by Mike McConnell…
Preventing Drowning Deaths (American Heart Association, July 24, 2015) Warm weather, sunny days, poolside barbeques and trips to the beach. Yes, summer is here, and with it, the dangers of drowning. Over 3,500 people die each year due to drowning. Of those, one in five are children. Drowning is the leading cause of death among…
God is Raising Devoted Ladies for Excellence Family Fun Day Fundraiser Aug. 22 (GIRDLE, event listing) GIRDLE has scheduled a fundraiser on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Pontiac Pavilion, 60 E Pike next to the Pontiac Library . This fundraiser will be a Family Fun Day for all ages. Tickets are $6.00 and includes: hamburger…
Berkley: Mayor O’Dwyer Unopposed, Four People Running for Three Council Seats (C. Proxmire) Berkley Mayor Phil O’Dwyer’s spot is safe as no one has stepped forward to run against him. According to Oakland County Clerk’s office, four people are running for three open City Concil seats: Alan H. Kideckel, Nancy Line, Eileen Steadman and Daniel…
Ferndale Mayor Coulter Unopposed, Three to Vie for Two Open Council Seats in Nov. Election (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 21, 2015) Ferndale City Clerk Marne McGrath has confirmed the candidates for the Nov. 3, 2015 Election. Mayor Dave Coulter is unopposed for Mayor. Incumbent City Councilperson Dan Martin is seeking re-election. Councilperson Mike Lennon has…
13 People Running for City Commission in Birmingham (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 22, 2015) The Oakland County Clerk’s Office has released the information about those running for office in the Nov. 3, 2015 election, including the 13 candidates who are vying for four open spots on the Birmingham City Commission. The candidates are: Patty Bordman,…
Camp Casey Delivers Smiles to Royal Oak Girl with Horsey House Call (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 20, 2015) Neighbors saw a triumphant scene on Seminole Drive in Royal Oak on Saturday. Perched high over the heads of her friends and family, and donning her helmet like a crown, two year old Aurora Wadle was regally…
Woman Punches Deputy and Crowd Control Officer at Run DMC Concert (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 21, 2015) LATE ENTRY FROM AFTERNOONS on 07-19-2015 INCIDENT: 21:27 hrs. – Independence Township / DTE Music Theatre – Resisting and Obstructing Police / Assault on a Police Officer #15-114641 SUMMARY: Deputies working the Run DMC concert at the…
Ferndale: Police Say Man Used Fake $100 Bill to Buy Ice Cream at Festival (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, July 21, 2015) The Pig & Whiskey festival in Ferndale turned out to be a fun and friendly event with one catch – a catch that resulted in the arrest of a man for passing a…
Royal Oak: Unlawful Imprisonment, Home Invasion, and Felonious Assault Suspect Arrested (Royal Oak Police Dept, July 21, 2015) Royal Oak police arrested a 21-year-old Royal Oak resident for Unlawful Imprisonment, Home Invasion and Felonious Assault. Officers responded to a 911 call in which a homeowner stated an unknown male was holding a knife to a…
Pleasant Ridge: A Sweet Beginning for Gainsboro Park Planning Process (C. Proxmire, July 20, 2015) Citizen engagement goes well with ice cream and Bubble Soccer. At least this is how it seemed at the community planning session about the future of Gainsboro Park in Pleasant Ridge. Over 250 residents met at the park Thursday night…
Happy’s Pizza Founder and Co-Conspirators Sentenced to Prison (FBI Press Release, July 20, 2015) A Detroit-area businessman and other co-conspirators were sentenced to prison this week for income and employment tax fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice…
W. Bloomfield: Suspect Stole $5,000 Worth of Lotto Tickets (West Bloomfield Township Police Department Press Release) Help identify retail fraud suspect. Suspect entered a gas station in West Bloomfield on 7/15/2015 at approximately 12:56am and stole a display of Michigan Lottery Instant Tickets valued at $5,000. Anyone with information please contact West Bloomfield Township Police…