World Dancers Delight Oak Park Audience (Ron Warren, April 30, 2015) Grace and beauty filled the stage of the Oak Park High School Auditorium as dancers of the world shared their traditions of music and expression. Oak Park Star II Dance group, the Praise Dancers, Hindu Temple Rhythms, and Kalasheta Temple of the Arts Dancers…
Waterford Police Looking Suspect in Theft at Dixieland Flea Market (Waterford Police, April 30, 2015) On 4/26/15 at 10:59 am, Officers responded to the Dixieland Flea Market, 2045 Dixie Hwy for a Larceny in a Building complaint. Arriving Officers spoke with the 67 year old business owner located within the Flea Market. The owner told…
Students See County Up Close for Youth in Government Day (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2015) Someday Kira Bacher hopes to become either a lawyer or a judge. “I think I’d like being a judge and helping people. There are people who get wrongly accused and they need someone to help them,” she said. Bacher,…
Suspect Arraigned in Murder of Apartment Painter in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 29, 2015) 41 year old Pontiac resident Sammy Hall was arraigned today in front of Judge Preston Thomas of the 50th District Court in the murder of Anthony Hardie of Detroit. He is charged with First Degree Murder and Use of…
Clawson to Break Ground on New Skate Park (City of Clawson Press Release, April 29, 2015) We are excited to announce the groundbreaking for the “Clawson Skate Park” project on May 7, 2015. The new skate park will be a free, outdoor, cement skate park located at the Clawson City Park. Construction of the…
Garden Fresh Not Going Anywhere in Spite of Big-Name Talks (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 28, 2015) “Garden Fresh Gourmet is not going anywhere.” That is the promise made by Jack Aronson, who started the Ferndale-based company 18 years ago by packaging and selling his special recipe salsa that was once a staple at the Clubhouse…
32 Choices for Hazel Park Superintendent, Process Continues April 29 (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 28, 2105) With 32 applicants to choose from, The Hazel Park School Board and the interim leaders in the district are looking forward to examining the possibilities for who the next Superintendent will be. “Traditionally, the district has always promoted from…
Unlawful Imprisonment and Assault Suspect Arrested in Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, April 28, 2015) On Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 6:30 a.m., Royal Oak police officers responded to the 1500 block of N. Washington and arrested 29-year-old Royal Oak resident, Jason Dale, for Unlawful Imprisonment, Felonious Assault, Aggravated Assault, and Malicious Destruction of Property.…
The Drones Win in Ferndale as Council Quashes Ban Idea (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2015) “Drone Gate” is over. After about a dozen quad-copter enthusiasts showed up at Ferndale City Council to oppose a ban on drones, council decided to drop the idea. “I will wait for the FAA and the state. We’ve got…
Ferndale to Vote Monday on Drone Ban (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 26, 2015) The City of Ferndale is scheduled to vote Monday on an ordinance that would ban all drone use within the city limits, with the exception that it specifically allows it for law enforcement or on one’s own property. The ordinance comes as…
Man Murdered While Painting Apartment in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff, April 26, 2015) INCIDENT: 13:53 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Homicide Investigation. #15-61589 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 10 block of S. Mill Street on the report of a person who had been shot. Deputies searched the apartment building and located an apartment door…
Royal Oak Student Reporters to Attend First Ever PBS NewsHour Academy in DC (ROS Press Release, April 26, 2015) This summer, three talented young journalists from Royal Oak High School will be among 18 students from across the country selected to participate in the first Student Reporting Labs Academy in Washington D.C. Georgie Abbey, Annie…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Offers Special Summer Camps (FYA Press Release April 25, 2015) Ferndale Youth Assistance has funds available to help send kids in the Ferndale School District or those that attend Ferndale Schools may be eligible. The camp scholarships are made possible by those who donate to FYA through the year or who…
Ferndale Stalking Suspect Flees Police, Crashes, Jumps from Hotel Window and Dies (compiled, April 24, 2015) A 56 year old man is dead after leading police on a chase through Oakland County and trying to escape by jumping through a hotel window, according to WXYZ. The suspect, from Ferndale, is accused of cutting wires to…
Ferndale Stalking Suspect Flees Police, Crashes, Jumps from Hotel Window and Dies (compiled, April 24, 2015) A 56 year old man is dead after leading police on a chase through Oakland County and trying to escape by jumping through a hotel window, according to WXYZ. The suspect, from Ferndale, is accused of cutting wires to…
Five Facts about the Ferndale Fire Department (City of Ferndale Press Release, April 24, 2015) 1. They go on 2,500 runs per year. Photo courtesy of Crystal Proxmire, Oakland County 115 That averages out to seven runs per day, which means that—on top of training, inspections, equipment maintenance and testing, and emergency preparedness and fire…
Tips for Working with Home Improvement Contractors (LARA Press Release, April 24, 2015) Spring has sprung and many homeowners will start home improvements or building projects. Before you do, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) offers some important tips that will help you find a good contractor, and avoid common and often…
E 9 Mile Construction Update from Ferndale DDA (compiled, April 24, 2015) Ferndale has begun its East Nine Mile Road multi-modal and resurfacing project, bringing more street design continuity by improving the walkability and bike connectivity to the east side of Downtown Ferndale. One of the first improvements you will see is the dedicated right…
Panel Affirms Courts Cannot Imprison Poor for Inability to Pay (Michigan Supreme Court Press Release, April 23, 2015) In a report released today, an expert panel reaffirmed the commitment of Michigan courts that individuals who are unable to pay court fines or costs cannot be incarcerated. The workgroup of 19 judges, court administrators, and other…
Abundance, Dewdrops and Other Poems by Jim Pool (Jim Pool, April 23, 2015) Abundance Cornucopias of companionship Feasts of fellowship, forgiveness and faith Courses of children laughing Sundaes of smiles Joy dripping down the chin Contentedness The abundance of … A hummingbird A winter rose A moment shared Ten fingers and ten toes The…