Pontiac: Business Owner Donation Makes Pizza Patrol Possible (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2015) When Bob Angona purchased his first Little Caesars franchise location 20 years ago in Pontiac, he had no idea that one day he’d be managing dozens of employees and serving customers out of twelve locations. With stores in Birmingham, Holly, Milford,…
Patterson Presents County Budget Recommendations, Emphasis on Buildings and Workforce (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2015) With an emphasis on buildings and on building up the workforce, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson presented a three year budget that he hopes will be adopted by the Commission. The budget also includes a reduction in property taxes.…
Timeline of Ferndale Housing Commission’s Struggles and Progress (Crystal A. Proxmire, Orig. June 28, 2015, ongoing UPDATES) After Ferndale Housing Director Deborah Wilson was arrested (and later convicted) of using her job to enter the homes of elderly and disabled residents and steal prescription medicine, a series of stories and investigations has begun to shed…
Aaron Vaughn Band Rocks Robina Rhapsody, Says Farewell to Berkley (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 16, 2015) As the members of The Aaron Vaughn Band prepare to “ride off into the sunset, graying and sweating, hopefully leaving people with a lot of fond memories, blasted ear drums, swollen livers and the best night out they’ve had…
Orion Twp: Big Rig Gig at Friendship Park Aug 7 (event listing) Big kids, little kids, and kids at heart, load up the family for an unforgettable experience. Experience dozens of trucks, tractors, diggers, dozers, buckets and back-loaders first hand. Forget about dinner, concessions will be available for purchase. Enjoy the movie Big Hero 6…
Public Art in Downtown Royal Oak Features Michigan Artists (City of Royal Oak press release, July 15, 2015) The third annual Art Explored Series has kicked off in downtown Royal Oak. This public art series launched two years ago with three featured artists, grew to eight local artists last year, and is now showcasing nine…
Ferndale: Intimate Concert with Celtic Folk Singer Sharon Knight Aug. 6 (event listing) San Francisco songstress Sharon Knight is coming to the Candle Wick Shoppe for an intimate in-store concert on August 6th at 7pm. This is a first for the Candle Wick Shoppe and a perfect complement to their new location. Magical Apothecary meet fantastical, musical story…
Ferndale Police Step Up to Plate for Youth Assistance w/ Money Won in National Anthem Contest (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 14, 2015) When Ferndale Detective Brendan Moore won a contest to sing the National Anthem at a Detroit Tigers Game last fall, he did not know exactly what his department would do with the $10,000…
Bloomfield Twp: Seniors and Guests to Hear a Story about Galileo August 4 (event listing) 10 – 11 AM Thursday, August 6 Res $3/ Non-Res $5 Fascinating presentations about great figures in history. Slide series conducted in lecture format, concluding with informal question and answer opportunity. Sponsored by Brookdale Troy Assisted Living and Memory Care.…
Ferndale Library Recommends: Gabriel’s Sophisticated Summertime Suggestions Jeff Milo – Circulation Specialist It’s Summer Reading time at the Ferndale Area District Library. This is the time of year when we host fun and engaging programs for kids, teens (and grown-ups) to encourage everyone to continue reading during the summer months. Gabriel Bray, our high-school age…
Ferndale: Big Builders Camp up to Grade 5, Aug 10-14 August 10-14 Big Builders Camp for Preschool-Kindergarten 10-11:30am Lego Challenge Camp for Grades 1-5 1-3:30pm *Both classes will take place at the Ferndale High School Science Lab Each participant will discover new subjects and will build/play with (2) different models each day. This program enables…
Ferndale Housing Commission Discusses HUD Report, Sets Deadlines for Progress (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 12, 2015) With new members Dan Martin serving as President and Ann Heler serving as Vice President, the Ferndale Housing Commission is working hard to address the list of concerns brought forward by the HUD review that came out June 11.…
Five Year Old Bitten by German Shepherd in Highland Township (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 12, 2015) INCIDENT: 20:24 hrs. July 11, 2015 – Highland Township – Injured Child / Dog Bite #15-109434 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched, along with the Highland Township Fire Department to the area of Milford Rd and Wardlow Rd for an…
Still Time for Fun at Oakland County Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2015) The Oakland County Fair continues through Sunday at Springfield Oaks County Park at 12451 Andersonville Rd, Davisburg, MI. The event has all the nostalgic parts one might expect and more. Friday there was a science-themed day of booths courtesy of General…
Celebrating Art and Sunshine at Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2015) Amid the rustle of trees and the dancing mix of sunshine and shadows coming through the leaves, people of all ages strolled through Memorial Park in Royal Oak this weekend for the annual Outdoor Art Fair. A refreshing breeze…
Hazel Park: Residents and Officials Want CVS Properties Filled (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2015) When Hazel Park City Manager Ed Klobucher talks with people from CVS next week, he hopes they will see his position and want to fill the two vacant properties it has in the city. A building at 9 Mile…
Royal Oak, Ferndale: Free Slurpees for 7Eleven Day Kept Local Stores Busy (C. Proxmire, July 11, 2015) Each year 7Eleven stores across the country celebrate the convenience store’s birthday with the free Slurpee giveaway. The cold sugary beverages come in multiple flavors, including new SourPatch Kids Watermelon flavored. Stores through Oakland County had lines of…
Any K is OK! Run/Walk for FernCare Aug. 30 (event listing) Any K is OK! FernCare Clinic Fun Run & Walk FernCare Free Clinic is hosting a 5K, 2K and 1/2K run and walk on Sunday, August 30, starting at 11 am. Sign up at www.runsignup.com/Race/MI/Ferndale/AnykisOK. The run/walk will be held on the east side…
Oak Park Summerfest Aug 8-9: Volunteers Needed (event listing) 2015 Oak Park Summerfest Hi everyone. Join us for our OUTDOOR Art Fair, Activities, Food Vendors, and Entertainment Stage on August 8-9, 2015 from noon – 10 pm Join us for two days of FREE family fun at the 2015 Oak Park Summer Fest. Spearheaded by the Oak…
Bishop Foley Student Flying High After Ferndale’s Agora Arts Group Performs in Chicago (Guest View by Jenna Thibodeau, July 9, 2015) Jenna Thibodeau will attend Bishop Foley High School in the fall and was a gymnast for 12 years before pursing aerial arts. She has been attending Agora Arts since October and hopes to become…