Madison Heights Woman Honored for Volunteerism with Baker Scholarship

Madison Heights Woman Honored for Volunteerism with Baker Scholarship (press release, May 19, 2015) Baker College of Clinton Township officials have announced Gina Martinez, of Madison Heights, is the recipient of the 2015 Ed Kurtz Leadership Scholarship award. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded annually to a Baker College of Clinton Township student who demonstrates academic…

Expert to Speak on After-Divorce Issues at Bloomfield Twp. Library June 3

Expert to Speak on After-Divorce Issues at Bloomfield Twp. Library June 3 Name: The Never Ending Divorce Date: June 3rd,  6:30-8:00pm Location: Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road (at Telegraph) Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 Fee: $25, Scholarships can be provided for those in need. CONTACT: Suzi Terebelo 248 420-2728 s_terebelo@msn.com Description: The Women’s Divorce Resource…

Beautiful Day for Birmingham Hometown Parade

Beautiful Day for Birmingham Hometown Parade (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 17, 2015) With a sky full of sunshine and streets lined with smiles, the atmosphere was just right for the Birmingham Hometown Parade on Sunday. The parade honored Veterans and paid homage to warriors past.  It also was a chance for various groups and businesses…

Blessings, Adoptions and More Make Claws and Paws Event Fantastic

Blessings, Adoptions and More Make Claws and Paws Event Fantastic (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 16, 2015) In Medieval times, pastors would travel the countryside, stopping at farms and offering to bless the animals in hopes of abundant food production. The tradition of the blessing of pets grew out of this practice, leading to the afternoon…

Denise Ilitch Shares Words of Wisdom at Women in Communication Awards

Denise Ilitch Shares Words of Wisdom at Women in Communication Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 16, 2015) The power of women coming together to support each other was strong on Thursday night as The Association for Women in Communications Detroit Chapter held their Annual Matrix Awards Celebration at the Community House in Birmingham. Denise Ilitch,…

Ferndale Youth Assistance Awards Recognize Great Student Efforts

Ferndale Youth Assistance Awards Recognize Great Student Efforts (C. Proxmire, May 15, 2015) Ferndale Youth Assistance honored several students and groups at their recent annual awards banquet. Congratulations to all the winners: ROOSEVELT PRIMARY SCHOOL NOAH MITCHELL: Noah was nominated by his teacher, Cynthia Krencicki. She nominated him because Noah is an excellent math and…

Pontiac, Oxford, Ferndale and Farmington Schools Honored…

Pontiac, Oxford, Ferndale and Farmington Schools Honored by MASB and SET SEG (C. Proxmire, May 15, 2015) The Michigan Association of School Boards and the SET SEG Foundation Honored 21 Educational Programs from around the state this week, with four districts in Oakland County taking home awards. Pontiac, Oxford, Ferndale and Farmington Schools were all…

Downtown Ferndale and Director Cristina Sheppard-Decius Part Ways

Downtown Ferndale and Director Cristina Sheppard-Decius Part Ways (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 14, 2015)   The Ferndale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced that a change in leadership is coming, and that Cristina Sheppard-Decius will be leaving the position May 27. According to a press release: “The Ferndale DDA Board of Directors and Executive Director Cristina…

Michigan Native Rachel Jacobs Among Deceased in Amtrak Derailment in Philadelphia

Michigan Native Rachel Jacobs Among Deceased in Amtrak Derailment in Philadelphia (C. Proxmire, May 13, 2015) Multiple sources are reporting that Rachel Jacobs, the 39-year-old daughter of former State Senator Gilda Jacobs,  is one of seven dead in the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia around 9pm Tuesday.  Train No. 188 left from Washington to New…