The Wait is Nearly Over: Primo’s Pizza Reopens Monday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 29, 2015) Monday, Aug. 31 at 4pm. That is when the magic of Primo’s Pizza begins again. Since 1968 people in the Oak Park area have enjoyed the greasy delicious goodness of Primo’s Pizza. But the tradition of great taste was put…
Bomb Squad Called for Grenade Found in Garage in Farmington Hills (compiled, Aug. 29, 2015) On Aug. 26 Michigan State Police were called in to assist Farmington Hills Police and Fire when a resident found a grenade in their garage while cleaning it out, reports The Farmington Voice. The grenade was X-rayed and fortunately found…
Hawk Freed From Ferndale Garage (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2015) A Cooper’s Hawk got trapped inside a Ferndale garage Thursday and was quickly set free once discovered. It’s unclear what time the hawk entered the garage, or how. Inside the garage remains of a smaller bird – blood, bone and feathers, left a…
Two Lives Saved in Two Days by Royal Oak First Responders (video) (City of Royal Oak press release, Aug. 28, 2015) The actions of Royal Oak police officers and firefighters can be credited with saving the lives of two men within two days. On August 22, 2015 at 1:45 a.m., Royal Oak officers were dispatched…
Proposed Compensation Packages Spark Criticism of DIA (C. Proxmire, Aug. 28, 2015) Proposed financial compensation for top administration at the Detroit Institute of Arts has some elected officials raising not only their eyebrows, but also their voices. Oakland County Commissioner John Scott, a Republican from Waterford, has submitted a resolution to have the additional compensation…
Suicidal Subject Reminds Chief that Statistics Don’t Show Full Story (Viewpoint by Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, Aug. 28, 2015) Last night, in one of our neighborhoods in the south end of the city we received a call of a subject barricaded in a home with a machete threatening suicide. He also threatened any…
Walk4Friendship in West Bloomfield Sept. 6 (event listing) Walk4Friendship September 6, 2015 1:00 – 4:00 pm Join 5,000 people in raising awareness for individuals with special needs and celebrating the pure friendships created at Friendship Circle.Walk4Friendship is an annual 5k walk that raises crucial funds and community awareness for The Friendship Circle- a nonprofit organization…
Waterfowl Hunting Begins Sept 1, Including Experimental Teal Season (Michigan DNR Press Release, Aug 28, 2015) This year marks the second year of Michigan’s experimental early teal hunting season. The season runs Sept. 1-7. These small ducks, especially blue-winged teal, are some of the earliest duck species to migrate each fall. This statewide teal-only season…
Michigan State Police Trooper Struck During Traffic Stop, Dies of Injuries (MSP Press Release, Aug. 28, 2015) The Michigan State Police (MSP) is confirming that Tpr. Chad H. Wolf has passed away, as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic crash earlier this morning. “It is with very heavy hearts that we confirm the…
Fire at Car Stop Auto in Oak Park (C. Proxmire, Aaron Tobin, Aug. 27, 2015) A fire at Car Stop in Oak Park had Coolidge Hwy blocked off while firefighters from Oak Park, Huntington Woods and Berkley were on the scene according to witnesses. The fire happened around 6:30pm. The Car Stop is located at …
Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo September 18-19 (Detroit Zoo Press Release, Aug. 27, 2015) The Detroit Zoological Society and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 30 local animal welfare organizations, will host the fall 2015 Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo Friday, Sept. 18, 1 to 7 p.m., and Saturday,…
Pontiac’s Sixth District Picnic Helps Neighbors Connect (C. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2015) Saturday was the Sixth District Neighborhood Association Picnic at Oakland Park in Pontiac, an event that Ahmy’a Flanagan, a junior at Pontiac High, was happy to be part of. “My sister just started kindergarten, and I think things like this are good for…
Hispanic Artwork at Pontiac Creative Arts Center, Opening Sept 11 Pontiac Creative Arts Center And The Puerto Rican Cultural and Educational Center Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Reception September 11, 2015 5 – 8 p.m. Exhibition September 11 – October 10, 2015 Gallery Hours Wed. 10 – 4, Thurs. 10 – 7, Fri.10 – 4…
Waterford Oaks Hosting Dog Swim at Water Park Sept. 12 Location Waterford Oaks Waterpark Start Time 9/12/2015 12:00 PM End Time 9/12/2015 4:55 PM Category Dog Programs Description Oakland County Parks and Recreation celebrates the close of the waterpark season with 11th annual Waterford Oaks Waterpark Dog Swim. The dogs-only swim is from noon- 4:55…
Windows Smashed and ATMs Stolen in Hazel Park and Ferndale (compiled, Aug. 26, 2015) Thieves smashed in the windows of two businesses, wrapped a chain around the ATM, jerked them free, and carried them away according to an article in The Daily Tribune. Two men in hoodies picked up the machines . The first was…
2015: Best Year Yet for Hazel Park Art Fair (C. Proxmire, Aug. 24, 2015) This weekend was Lindsay Phillips first time ever having a booth at an art fair! With the branding of Orchid Originals, she sold a variety of baby items like crocheted owl baby hats and little pillows with a pouch so kids…
Driver Critically Injured When Car Falls from Hauling Trailer during Accident on I-75 (Michigan State Police, Aug. 25, 2015) Serious Traffic Crash: On August 25, 2015 at approximately 12:30 PM, troopers from the Metro Post were dispatched to a traffic crash involving a car hauler (3500 Dodge Ram with 3 vehicle capacity trailer) and a…
Suspected Burglar Picks Bad Spot to Leave Getaway Bicycle (Ferndale Police, Aug. 25, 2015) On 08/22/15 at about 6:30 a.m. Ferndale Police arrested Dangelo Montaris JORGENSEN for breaking into a home on the 900 Block of W. Oakridge, and for breaking into a car in the same area. A resident stated that he was backing…
Red Oaks Hosting Dog Swim at the Water Park Sept. 13 (event listing) Location Red Oaks Waterpark Start Time 9/13/2015 12:00 PM End Time 9/13/2015 4:55 PM Category Dog Programs Description Oakland County Parks and Recreation celebrates the close of the waterpark season with the 11th annual Dog Swim at Red Oaks Waterpark. The dogs-only…
Donor Steps in to Save and Rebuild Jewish Community Center in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 24, 2015) “The name of the building will be JPM.” This sentence brought the crowd at the Jewish Community Center in Oak Park to claps and cheers as they listened eagerly to a major announcement made by leaders…