Berkley Youngsters Enjoy the Angell School Fun Run (Crystal A. Proxmire, Photos: Jill D’Anna, Oct. 10, 2014) Parents, teachers and students joined together for a day of fitness, fun and school spirit for the annual Angell School Fun Run in Berkley. Friday’s make-up day for the event brought the families sunshine and comfortable temperatures since…
Detroit Police Officer Arraigned on Road Rage Charges in Birmingham (Birmingham Press Release, Oct. 10, 2014) Charges have been issued regarding the road rage incident that occurred in Birmingham on Friday, October 3, 2014, where the suspect identified himself as a Detroit Police Officer. Oscar Joseph Woodcum, age 43, was charged with two counts of…
Detroit Police Officer Arraigned on Road Rage Charges in Birmingham (Birmingham Press Release, Oct. 10, 2014) Charges have been issued regarding the road rage incident that occurred in Birmingham on Friday, October 3, 2014, where the suspect identified himself as a Detroit Police Officer. Oscar Joseph Woodcum, age 43, was charged with two counts of…
Commercial Lawn Mower Claims Part of Man’s Foot in Rochester Hills Accident (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Oct. 10, 2014) INCIDENT: 14:42 Hrs. – Oct. 9 – City of Rochester Hills – Assist Fire / Commercial/Industrial Accident. 14-160062 SUMMARY: Deputies, along with Rochester Hills Fire Department (RHFD) responded to Avon and Avon Circle Roads on a report of…
Commercial Lawn Mower Claims Part of Man’s Foot in Rochester Hills Accident (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Oct. 10, 2014) INCIDENT: 14:42 Hrs. – Oct. 9 – City of Rochester Hills – Assist Fire / Commercial/Industrial Accident. 14-160062 SUMMARY: Deputies, along with Rochester Hills Fire Department (RHFD) responded to Avon and Avon Circle Roads on a report of…
Ferndale School Board Candidates Forum Oct. 25 (CFF Press Release, Oct. 10, 2014) Citizens for a Fair Ferndale is hosting a candidate forum for Ferndale School Board Trustee Candidates on Oct. 25 from 1:30pm to 3pm at the Ferndale Public Library The forum is open to the public. Former School Board Trustee Keith Warnick is…
Hazel Park has FEMA Assistance at Rec Center (City of Hazel Park Press Release, Oct. 10, 2014) As a reminder to any residents of Hazel Park who suffered major flood damage as a result of the storm on August 11, 2014, please apply for assistance at the Federal Emergency Management Agency website, www.disasterassistance.gov or call…
Clawson String Concert Oct 20 (Press release, Oct 10, 2014) CLAWSON STRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT FEATURES THE MOXIE STRINGS Celtic, Bluegrass, Rock & Jazz Inspired Evening of Music EVENT:The Clawson Middle School and High School String Orchestras will present a concert with The Moxie Strings – an electrifying combination of fiddler Diana Ladio, electric cellist Alison…
Clawson String Concert Oct 20 (Press release, Oct 10, 2014) CLAWSON STRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT FEATURES THE MOXIE STRINGS Celtic, Bluegrass, Rock & Jazz Inspired Evening of Music EVENT:The Clawson Middle School and High School String Orchestras will present a concert with The Moxie Strings – an electrifying combination of fiddler Diana Ladio, electric cellist Alison…
Oakland County Approves Great Lakes Water Authority (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 9, 2014) The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve the Articles of Incorporation for the Great Lakes Water Authority with an 18-2 vote. The Authority puts control of the region’s water supply into the hands of the major interested parties. Oakland…
Oakland County Approves Great Lakes Water Authority (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 9, 2014) The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve the Articles of Incorporation for the Great Lakes Water Authority with an 18-2 vote. The Authority puts control of the region’s water supply into the hands of the major interested parties. Oakland…
Sean Doerr Photography Talk at Southfield Library Oct 29 (Press release, Oct 10, 2014) The Southfield Public Library will host author and photographer Sean Doerr on Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. Doerr will discuss his book, Lost Detroit Stories Behind the Motor City’s Majestic Ruins, and will share his architectural knowledge and photography of…
Birmingham Historical Museum Wins Award (press release, Oct 10,2014) The Birmingham Historical Museum and Park recently received the Michigan Museums Association (MMA) ‘Best New eperience 2014’ Award at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The award recognizes outstanding achievement by a Michigan museum for innovative ways to enrich visitor experience and the importance of…
Halloween Stories & Crafts w/ Cowboy ALEX Oct 25 (Cowboy Alex, Oct 10,2014) Sat. Oct 25th at 11:00 AM 45 minutes of stories, puppets, crafts, magic and Halloween fun with Cowboy Alex. Good for kids ages 3 – 8 years old. Held at: The Royal Oak Senior/ Community Senior Center 3500 Marais Ave. Royal Oak,…
Oakland County Recognizes Sheryl Mitchell as She Heads to Albion (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 8, 2014) County Commissioner Mattie McKinney Hatchett credits Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell with making her experience as a newly elected board member a manageable one, years ago. “I didn’t know if I was going left or going right, but Sheryl would…
FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center at Ferndale’s Kulick Community Center (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 7, 2014) Ferndale, MI — FEMA has opened the Oakland County Disaster Recovery Center at the City of Ferndale’s Gerry Kulick Community Center to assist residents who suffered damages and losses in the August 11-13 severe storms and flooding. FEMA’s…
Wild Life II, aka The Billboard Mural on Woodward Painted by David Stanton (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2014) “If art is important, then its importance rests in the eyes and mind of the beholder,” said David Stanton, the Ferndale-based painter whose mural now graces the side of Steven B’s Barber shop on Woodward at…
Wild Life II, aka The Billboard Mural on Woodward Painted by David Stanton (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2014) “If art is important, then its importance rests in the eyes and mind of the beholder,” said David Stanton, the Ferndale-based painter whose mural now graces the side of Steven B’s Barber shop on Woodward at…
Red Cross Babysitter Training Class Oct. 11 (Compiled, Oct 6, 2014). The American Red Cross will be at the Huntington Woods Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 11 to do their newly revised “Babysitters Rock” training course. The program is for youth aged 11-15. It contains many hands-on activities, role plays, videos and discussions. “Learn to…
Red Cross Babysitter Training Class Oct. 11 (Compiled, Oct 6, 2014). The American Red Cross will be at the Huntington Woods Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 11 to do their newly revised “Babysitters Rock” training course. The program is for youth aged 11-15. It contains many hands-on activities, role plays, videos and discussions. “Learn to…