Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kelly Leaving the Bench (compiled, Aug. 17, 2015) Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mary Beth Kelly is leaving her Supreme Court seat effective Oct. 1 to return to private practice, reported the Detroit News. Kelly has served on the Michigan Supreme Court for five years. She is one of five Republican appointees…
Royal Oak Chamber Seeking Nominations for Community Awards, Due Sept. 1 (Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Press Release, Aug. 16, 2015) TV Stations do it. Magazines do it. They seek the “Best Of” in an effort to honor the tremendous efforts made by businesses and people within a community. This noble tradition is honored by…
Court Rules Home Owner Must Remove Pool After Commerce Twp. Mistake (compiled, Aug. 16, 2015) A homeowner got approval – including a building permit – from Commerce Township to construct a pool on his property, but after construction began the township said they made a mistake. They said that the pool did not meet zoning…
Berkley: Marathon Read for Middle School Students Aug. 21 Marathon Read for Middle School Students Friday, August 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why read alone when you can read with friends? We sit in a circle and take turns reading out loud from the same novel until we finish the book or the…
Art Gallery Owner Susanne Hilberry Dies at age 72 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 15, 2015) The memory of Susanne Hilberry will live on in the art community of Metro Detroit though she passed away Thursday from what the Detroit Free Press reports are complications from a brain tumor at the age of 72. The patron…
Townhall Explores Possibility of Redistricting Reform (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 15, 2015) “When I was in junior high, there was this famous editorial cartoon in the textbook about Gerrymandering, and it had this oddly chopped up district that was shaped like a monster or a dragon. It was like this big joke that back in…
1966 Corvette Stolen from Parking Garage in Birmingham (Birmingham Police, Aug. 15, 2015) A 1966 Chevrolet Corvette (similar to the one pictured) was stolen out of the Park Street Parking Structure in the City of Birmingham during the Woodward Dream Cruise. The vehicle was parked at 12:30 pm and the owner discovered it was stolen…
Pontiac “Hustle In The Park” Active Family Event Aug. 22 (event listing) The Healthy Pontiac, We Can Coalition (HPWC) and the Friends of the Pontiac Parks Association are encouraging families to get active at the 3rd annual Hustle in the Park event at Beaudette Park on Saturday, August 22, from 12 to 4pm. This free…
Skateboarders Flock to New Clawson Skate Park (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2015) After two years of planning, the Clawson Skate Park opened phase one of their project on Aug. 9. With skateboarders from around Metro Detroit and several skateboard shops and clubs on hand for support, the opening was a celebration of the…
Dream Cruise 2015 Kicks Off (Mark Houston, various contributors) Dream Cruise 2015 has kicked off officially with The Mayor of Ferndale Dave Coulter standing alongside Butch Patrick, who is famous for his role as Eddie Munster on The Munsters, a television program of the 1960s, to cut the ribbon opening the event. The Ferndale Golden…
Pontiac Celebrates Several New Businesses (C. Proxmire, Aug. 13, 2015) “I’ve been cutting ribbons all over Pontiac,” said Mayor Deidre Waterman as she and nearly a dozen business owners prepared to slice through the thick blue ribbon stretched across the walkway in front of a freshly painted 1860 two-level building at 47 N. Saginaw Street.…
Oak Park Kids get Afternoon with Local Hero Public Safety Director Steve Cooper (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 13, 2015) After a couple of good stories and some Q & A, the children sitting at the Oak Park Library watched a Superman-like transition happen before their eyes. As quick as Clark Kent in a phone booth,…
Berkley Pub Crawl Aug. 20 (event listing) The Berkley Pub Crawl is Thursday, August 20, 2015. This annual event, sponsored by the Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce, is a fun way to sample something new, check-in with the favorites, and have fun with friends and neighbors. The evening will start at Amici’s Pizza and Living…
Game Time: Dream Cruise BINGO from Go Comedy! (C. Proxmire, Aug. 13, 2015) It’s Dream Cruise time again, and our friends at Go Comedy have revived a game that was started last year to make the event more interesting for spectators. Simply keep your eyes peeled for these common Dream Cruise sightings, and share the…
Health Dept. Gives Tips on Avoiding Insect Bites (Oakland County Blog, Aug. 12, 2015) Ah, the great outdoors! What’s better than exploring? But mosquitoes can put a damper on any camping trip, vacation, or exploration. Oakland County Health Division has some great tips on how to prevent those pesky little bites! To prevent mosquito bites:…
Adoptable Cats, Coffee and Snacks: Could Ferndale Get a Cat Cafe? (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 12, 2015) Imagine a place where adoptable kitties roam free and their human friends can come relax among them – sip some coffee, enjoy a snack, get on their laptops and work. The concept of the Ferndale CatFe – a…
Berkley Recreation Ice Cream Social Aug. 25 (event listing) Tuesday, August 25 6:30 – 8:30 pm Berkley Community Center Community Center 2300 Robina Berkley MI 48072 US Location Phone: 248-658-3470 Enjoy some ice cream as you browse our fall programming open house. For more on Berkley Parks and Rec. visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BerkleyParksandRec.
Clawson: Unique Detroit Street Names Presentation Sept. 14 (event listing) Blair Memorial Library 416 N. Main Street, Clawson, MI 248-588-5500 http://www.clawson.lib.mi.us Unique Detroit Street Names On Monday evening, September 14, at 7PM, a presenter from the Detroit Historical Society will explore the 300 years of Detroit’s history through everyday street signs, such as Woodward, Beaubien, and Mount…
Ferndale: Free Outdoor Movie on Vester Street – Frozen Aug. 20 (event listing) Join us for our first outdoor movie of the summer – Frozen! on the big screen! Movie starts at sundown. Bring chairs, or watch the movie from M-Brew or Valentine Distilling Co.. See you there! Thursday Aug. 20 at 7:00pm – 10:30pm,…
Sierra Club Offers Solar Partnership for Homeowners (Art Myatt, Sierra Club of Michigan, Aug. 11, 2015) Have you been thinking about putting solar panels on your home? Are you feeling the pressure to act soon, because the 30% federal tax credit is expiring at the end of 2016? Are you a little lost about where…