Teacher and Author Melody Arabo of Walled Lake Schools Named Top of 40 Under 40 (Oakland County Blog, Feb. 19, 2015) Congratulations to Melody Arabo, Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2015 winner. Melody has had an absolutely amazing year; she is also the recipient of Michigan’s State Teacher of the Year…
After Drug and Home Invasion Plea, Ferndale Housing Director Gets $130,000 Payout from Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 18, 2015) The Ferndale Housing Commission on Wednesday accepted a settlement agreement negotiated by Attorney Justin Smith on their behalf giving former Housing Director Deborah Wilson a settlement of $130,000. The payout includes six month’s salary and…
After Drug and Home Invasion Plea, Ferndale Housing Director Gets $130,000 Payout from Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 18, 2015) The Ferndale Housing Commission on Wednesday accepted a settlement agreement negotiated by Attorney Justin Smith on their behalf giving former Housing Director Deborah Wilson a settlement of $130,000. The payout includes six month’s salary and…
Barry Manilow Shines at the Palace, Supports Pontiac Music Program By Cheryl Weiss “It takes that one voice And everyone will sing” –One Voice, Barry Manilow Superstar Barry Manilow recently performed his “One Last Time” concert at the Palace in Auburn Hills, but he is leaving a lasting musical legacy for students in the Pontiac…
Jamie Dumas Fundraiser Fraud Suspect Charged (Farmington Hills Police, Feb. 18, 2015) The Farmington Hills Police Department announced that the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office has charged the subject in the Jamie Dumas fundraiser fraud that occurred in late 2014 and early 2015. Jamie Dumas was the victim of a domestic homicide in Southfield that occurred…
Jamie Dumas Fundraiser Fraud Suspect Charged (Farmington Hills Police, Feb. 18, 2015) The Farmington Hills Police Department announced that the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office has charged the subject in the Jamie Dumas fundraiser fraud that occurred in late 2014 and early 2015. Jamie Dumas was the victim of a domestic homicide in Southfield that occurred…
17 Year Old Charged with Multiple Stabbings (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Feb. 18, 2015) The suspect, Jessica Davis, 17 years old of Pontiac, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Team late yesterday. She was arraigned today in front of Judge Preston Thomas of the 50th District Court. She has been charged with: Assault With…
Underground Railroad Michigan Connection Oak Park Feb. 24 (Oak Park Library Press Release, Feb. 17, 2015) On Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7pm historian Dr. Willie Payne will present The Underground Railroad: A Michigan Connection at the Oak Park Library, 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Payne will highlight the southern fugitive slave’s struggle to escape captivity and…
Underground Railroad Michigan Connection Oak Park Feb. 24 (Oak Park Library Press Release, Feb. 17, 2015) On Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7pm historian Dr. Willie Payne will present The Underground Railroad: A Michigan Connection at the Oak Park Library, 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Payne will highlight the southern fugitive slave’s struggle to escape captivity and…
Learn About Project Scissor Gait at Berkley Rotary Feb. 23 (Matt Church, Feb. 17,2015) Being born with multiple congenital deformities including Arthrogryposis Congenita Multiplex and Prune Belly Syndrome, doctors told his parents that Marty Sheedy would not live past the age of three and if he did, Marty would not walk or function normally. Well,…
Learn About Project Scissor Gait at Berkley Rotary Feb. 23 (Matt Church, Feb. 17,2015) Being born with multiple congenital deformities including Arthrogryposis Congenita Multiplex and Prune Belly Syndrome, doctors told his parents that Marty Sheedy would not live past the age of three and if he did, Marty would not walk or function normally. Well,…
Toy Gun Used in Attempted Bank Robbery in Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, Feb. 17, 2015) The Royal Oak Police Department has arrested a bank robbery suspect fleeing from the PNC Bank located at 1710 E. 12 Mile Road. The suspect entered the bank at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, armed with…
Toy Gun Used in Attempted Bank Robbery in Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, Feb. 17, 2015) The Royal Oak Police Department has arrested a bank robbery suspect fleeing from the PNC Bank located at 1710 E. 12 Mile Road. The suspect entered the bank at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, armed with…
Oakland County Sheriff’s Looking for Most Wanted Fugitives (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Feb. 17, 2015) There are several fugitives being sought by Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard and his team. They include people wanted for murder, assault, and drug charges. The link showing the Most Wanted along with photos and descriptions is http://www.oakgov.com/sheriff/pages/most_wanted/default.aspx. If you…
State Rep. Jeremy Moss Hosting Coffee Hour in Southfield Feb. 23 (Jeremy Moss, Feb. 16, 2015) Coffee hours are a chance to meet with your state representative in an informal setting, where you can ask questions about pending legislation, get more information on state government or offer your ideas and solutions for matters facing our…
Full Tuition and Housing for Two Clawson Seniors with Caddie Scholarships (Clawson Schools Press Release, Feb. 16, 2015) Clawson High School Seniors – Mason McDiarmid and Cody Sarvello – have been awarded Chick Evans Caddie Scholarships, a full tuition and housing college scholarship for golf caddies that is renewable for up to four years. Mason…
Full Tuition and Housing for Two Clawson Seniors with Caddie Scholarships (Clawson Schools Press Release, Feb. 16, 2015) Clawson High School Seniors – Mason McDiarmid and Cody Sarvello – have been awarded Chick Evans Caddie Scholarships, a full tuition and housing college scholarship for golf caddies that is renewable for up to four years. Mason…
Library Picks With Darlene’s Excellent Obsess-ables Jeff Milo Circulation Specialist Darlene’s always right. Really. I mean, I should never doubt her recommendations, even if the snob in me raises an eyebrow at her insistence; for various moods, for various times of year, for varying tastes in genre, she always winds up hitting it out…
Woman Arrested for Impersonating Substitute Teacher in Waterford, Mother Also Arrested (Waterford Police, Feb. 16, 2015) On 2/16/15 at 10:08 am, Officers responded to the Riverside Elementary School for a complaint of a female impersonating a substitute teacher. Arriving Liaison Officer spoke with the subject and when asked to produce some identification she produced identification…
Gold Star spouse, Sarah Leach, Reflects on Finding “wear blue: run to remember” (Guest column by Sarah Leach, orig. wear blue:run to remember, Feb. 15, 2015) June 26, 2012 is a day I will never forget. Two Soldiers arrived at our house to notify me that my Husband, SSG Matthew Leach, wouldn’t be coming home…