Royal Oak Judge Seeking Re-election Likely to Retire in January Due to Relationship Scandal (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 1, 2014) Royal Oak 44th District Judge Terrance Brennan is up for re-election Tuesday, but he has not been in court for weeks, and a report by the Detroit News reveals that Brennan is likely to resign…
Hazel Park Vikings Make it to State Marching Band Competition (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2014) The 58 students of the Hazel Park Viking Marching Band started the beginning of the year with the end in mind, full of focus and directed toward the goal of putting on a fantastic show. With a new sense…
Thousands of Kids Enjoy Angels Night in Pontiac (Crystal Proxmire, photos contributed from various sources, Oct. 31, 2014) The Pontiac community helped over 5,000 kids enjoy an Angel’s Night celebration full of costumes and candy. There was music and food, games and even a rock climbing wall. Many groups came together for the epic celebration,…
Royal Oak Voters Face Decision on Millage and Normandy Oaks (City of Royal Oak Press Release, Oct. 31, 2014) Royal Oak voters will consider two ballot proposals when they go to vote Tuesday, Nov. 4. Charter Proposal A, if adopted, would authorize up to 2.5 mills for 10 years to maintain, repair and reconstruct Royal Oak…
Royal Oak Voters Face Decision on Millage and Normandy Oaks (City of Royal Oak Press Release, Oct. 31, 2014) Royal Oak voters will consider two ballot proposals when they go to vote Tuesday, Nov. 4. Charter Proposal A, if adopted, would authorize up to 2.5 mills for 10 years to maintain, repair and reconstruct Royal Oak…
PR Mayor Issues Voter Turnout Challenge to Beat HW (Pleasant Ridge Mayor Kurt Metzger, Oct. 31, 2014) Historically, Oakland County Voter Turnout has been higher than any of the other 82 counties in the state. Within Oakland County, I am happy to say that Pleasant Ridge has always been at the top or slightly behind…
No On-Street Parking in Downtown Pontiac on Sunday (Downtown Pontiac Business Association Press Release, Oct. 31, 2014) Everyone is asked to clear street parking on Sunday, November 2 prior to 9:00 AM to 3:00PM Downtown Pontiac will be seeing more capital improvements after the recently repaved Huron Street. On Sunday parking spaces will be striped along…
Bowling Fundraiser for Holly Youth Assistance and Quinn Toy Project Nov. 9 (Holly Area Youth Assistance, Oct. 31, 2014) Chamber Bowling Fundraiser HAYA’s Jacobson/Quinn Toy Project Sunday, November 9th 1:30-4:00pm Holly Lanes 2430 Grange Hall Road 2 Hours of Bowling, Shoes, Pizza and Pop Bowling, Auction, 50/50! Fun for the whole family! $25.00 per person…
Police Chase Starts in Ferndale, Ends in Highland Park with a Crash (Michigan State Police Press Release, Oct. 31, 2014) The Michigan State Police arrested two suspects following a police pursuit that occurred on October 30, 2014 at approximately 5:20 PM. Troopers from the Metro Post attempted to perform a traffic stop at 9 Mile…
The Future of Burning Leaves in Auburn Hills is on the Ballot Nov. 4th (Auburn Hills Public Safety Director Doreen Olko, Oct. 30) Be sure to vote on November 4th. The ballot contains a choice for Auburn Hills residents. You are being asked whether City Council should adopt an ordinance prohibiting burning of leaves and…
Trick-or-Treaters Delight Owner of Leon & Lulu in Clawson (Crystal A. Proxmire, photos by Leon & Lulu, Oct. 29, 2014) A lovely Saturday afternoon was full of fun for the crew at Leon & Lulu as youngsters in costume came through for the annual Trick or Treat event in Downtown Clawson. Mary Liz Curtin, owner…
Police Searching for Woman Missing After Party in Monroe County (Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Press Release, Oct. 29, 2014) The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the disappearance of Chelsea Ellen Bruck, a 22-year-old Maybee, Michigan resident. Ms. Bruck went missing from a party she attended on Post Road in Frenchtown Township early…
Police Searching for Woman Missing After Party in Monroe County (Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Press Release, Oct. 29, 2014) The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the disappearance of Chelsea Ellen Bruck, a 22-year-old Maybee, Michigan resident. Ms. Bruck went missing from a party she attended on Post Road in Frenchtown Township early…
Ferndale Historical Society Seeks Homes to be Part of Home Tour on Dec. 13 (Garry Taylor, Ferndale Historical Society, Oct. 29, 2014) MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! The time is coming up! Join us December 13th 2014 for the Ferndale Historical Society’s “Holiday Home Tour” Do you have an interesting home, perhaps a funky or special way…
14 Year Old Injured by School Bus Not Yielding in Lyon Township (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Oct. 29, 2014) INCIDENT: 07:13 Oct. 28 -Hrs. – Township of Lyon – Pedestrian Personal Injury Crash #14-170692 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to 9 Mile and Pontiac Trail for a juvenile that ran into the side of a bus as…
A Look at Low Voter Turn Out Rates in the Aug. 5 Primary (Guest Column by Kurt Metzger, Mayor of Pleasant Ridge, orig. Aug. 26, 2014, republished Oct.29 ) Access to more detailed, geographically focused data sets, combined with the developed of more sophisticated mapping (GIS) systems, have made the Redistricting (gerrymandering) process more sophisticated.…
Lost Detroit Presentation at Berkley Library Nov. 10 (Berkley Library Press Release, Oct. 28, 2014) Monday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. Sean Doerr, author of Lost Detroit: Stories Behind the Motor City’s Majestic Ruins will share his architectural knowledge and photography of Detroit’s architecture inside and out: from the infamous abandoned train station, to the…
UHS Student Hit by Police Car in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2014) Ferndale School Superintendent Blake Prewitt released a statement today about a youth who was injured after being hit by a police car outside of University High School. “This afternoon after school an incident took place outside of UHS. A student ran…
Farmington Police Warn of Fake Utility Worker (Farmington Public Safety press release, Oct. 28, 2014) On October 28th a resident on Violet Street reported that a utilities company employee asked to enter her home on October 12th to turn off her gas so he could change her gas meter. The resident was uncomfortable with…
Ferndale School Board Candidates Discuss Issues at CFF Forum (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire and Keith Dalton of TDG “Presents,” Oct. 27, 2014) Candidates for the Ferndale School Board met at a forum on Oct. 25 that was hosted by Citizens for Fair Ferndale. The forum gave candidates a chance to share their views on a…