Sheriffs Surprise 300 Residents with Ham in Operation Pig Out (video) (C. Proxmire, Dec. 26, 2014) With big hearts and a strong sense of humor, deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department hit the streets of communities they serve with surprise hams for residents. “Operation Pig Out” was made possible by Dr. Frank Patino who…
Kwanzaa Celebration in Royal Oak Twp Dec. 29 and 30 (compiled, Dec. 15, 2014 – republished Dec. 24) Friends of Royal Oak Township Inc. and Ujima Consortium International are hosting a Celebration of Kwanzaa on Dec. 29 and 30. The program features guest speaker Malik Yakini, Nanou Djapo, Afrikan Drum and Dance, and spoken word…
Menorah Lighting Brings Light, Music and Coffee to Kulick Center (C. Proxmire, Photos by Debra Young, Dec. 24, 2014) The darkness on the lawn of the Kulick Community Center was dissipated a bit on Tuesday night as Ferndalians and visitors gathered to light the last electric candle of the 13 foot menorah that had been…
Oakland Co. Employee Casual Day Funds Go to 15 Charities (Oakland County Press Release, Dec. 24, 2014) Last week, Oakland County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson, awarded fifteen charities and a veteran with $29,000 dollars in funds that were raised by Oakland County employees through their Casual Day Funds Program. The program allows employees in participating departments and…
Missing Man Jay Ralko Found Deceased (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 24, 2014) The search for Jay Ralko ended on Tuesday, Dec. 23 when he found dead in his truck at the parking lot of Meijer at 13 Mile and Mound in Warren. According to a statement by Equality Michigan, Police believe suicide is the cause…
Another Young Child Burned by Bath Water (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. Dec. 24, 2014) INCIDENT: 07:07 hrs. – Dec 22- City of Pontiac – Child Neglect Investigation – # 14-200452 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 10 block of Starlite Lane for a report of a child who had been burned by scalding water in the…
Man Narrowly Escapes Death in Tussle w/ Armed Teen INCIDENT: 02:01 hours – City Of Pontiac – Attempt Murder / Shots fired #14-200010 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 10 block of Spokane Road for a fight in progress with shots fired. Upon arrival, Deputies were advised by the victim that he confronted a subject in…
Farmington Hills Police Report Spike in Thefts from Chrysler Vans (Farmington Hills Police, Dec. 24, 2014) FHPD is investigating multiple thefts of car radio and GPS units in the area of 14 Mile and Orchard Lake, targeting Chrysler vans. The electronics are factory equipment and are pried from the dash area. Witnesses or anyone with…
19 Year Old Lyon Twp. Woman Found Dead, Possibly Drug Related (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 24, 2014) INCIDENT: 01:25 hours –Dec.21- Lyon Township – Death Investigation #14-200001 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 59000 block of Ten Mile Road for an unresponsive subject. Upon arrival, CPR was being administered by Medics from Huron Valley Ambulance…
Police Support Rally/Tail Gate to Honor Fallen First Responders Dec. 28 (Compiled, Dec. 24, 2014) Police support rally/tail gate party to honor fallen officers and show support for first responders. Sunday December 28 2014 12p-4p MBREW bar 177 Vester Ferndale The street will be blocked off so the more the merrier. 1pm prayer and moment…
Clawson Home has Music-Synced Christmas Lights (video) (Timothy Boyer, Dec. 23, 2014) My wife Krista and I saw this house last year. This light show is one the best. It’s not over the top. We’ve never seen a light show synchronized with a radio station. It’s really cool. If you like driving around looking for…
Back to the Future: Should EAA Be Model for Education in Michigan? (Guest View by Bill Boyle, Dec. 23, 2014) Mary L. Mason and David Arsen have just come out with an analysis of the effectiveness of Michigan’s Educational Achievement Authority in Michigan’s Education Achievement Authority and the Future of Public Education in Detroit: The Challenge of…
Director’s Arrest Just Tip of Housing Commission Problems (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 22, 2014) The arrest and subsequent resignation of Ferndale Housing Commission Director Debra Wilson for entering sick residents’ homes and swapping out prescription narcotics for Tylenol is the tip of the iceberg in terms of problems. As Wilson’s charges play out in court,…
2,000 Care Packages in Pontiac (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 22, 2014) Plastic grocery bags went from hand to hand, table to table, and room to room of the Bowen Senior Center in Pontiac on Sunday. 2,000 bags were filled in total, with the assembly line of over 250 volunteers adding items like vitamin water,…
Pancakes and Beyond: Ferndale Rotary Approaches 90th Year (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2014) As the Ferndale Rotary Club approaches its 90th anniversary, the community service organization finished up the year with the annual pancake breakfast and will be starting 2015 with efforts to increase membership. Over 80 people came to Blumz by JR Designs…
Dump Truck Ripped Apart After Hitting Light then I-75 Overpass (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Dec. 20, 2014) INCIDENT: 11:32 Hrs. – Dec. 19, 2014 – Springfield Twp. – Personal Injury Accident. #14-199142 SUMMARY: Deputies responded along with the Springfield Township Fire Department, to Dixie Hwy and the I-75 overpass on a report of a single…
Guest View: Are Your Dreams Ruining Your Life? (Jacki Smith, Coventry Creations, orig. Type 40 Sales Blog, Dec. 20, 2014) Dream big they say, dream wild, live your dreams and never let them die. But what if they are ruining your life? What if your dreams are completely out of sync with who you are…
Sheriff Announces Launch of Opioid Antagonist Program (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Dec. 20, 2014) Yesterday, the Michigan Legislature passed Senate Bill 1049, sponsored by Senator Tonya Schuitmaker, that would authorize law enforcement officers to obtain and use opioid antagonists to save lives of those experiencing an overdose. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office pushed to change…
Chabad-Lubavitch Chanukah Parade Shares Light Through Oak Park, Royal Oak and Birmingham (Photos and Interview by Aaron Tobin, Dec. 19, 2014) Dec. 17 was a day to celebrate light as the Labavitch Chanukah Parade made its way through Oak Park, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak and Birmingham “The idea was to reach as many Jews and non-Jews…
Warren Police Looking for Missing Person (press release, Dec. 19, 2014) Have you seen Jay? He has been missing since December 10, 2014 and his friends and family are asking for help in locating him. Jay Ralko is about five feet tall, 120 pounds and was last seen driving a charcoal gray Ford Escape with…