Fatal Crash on I-696 in Southfield (Complied, ongoing, Sept. 29, 2014) Michigan State Police report that a fatal motorcycle crash closed I-696 Eastbound around 7:30pm Sunday night. The freeway was closed into the morning on Monday. The accident took place on Eastbound I-696 and Harvard Road. This story will be updated as more information is…
Two Teens on Bikes Injured in Hit and Run on Rochester Road (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Sept. 29, 2014) The Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting deputies from the Oakland Substation with the investigation of a hit and run bicycle injury crash that occurred on Rochester Road south of Romeo Road on Sunday, Sept. 28 at…
One Year Later: Girl Who Survived Sylvan Lake Boating Accident on Road to Recovery (Beaumont Health Systems Press Release, Sept. 28, 2014) It’s been 14 months since the horrific boating accident on Sylvan Lake. What began as a day of fun on the water for the Mansour family, ended in tragedy. One moment three siblings…
The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Final Year – Two Book Signing Events Oct. 10 (Book Beat press release, Sept. 28, 2014) Best-selling author and award-winning broadcaster Tavis Smiley will be making two stops in Metro Detroit on Friday, October 10 to talk about his latest book, Death of a King: The…
Timothy Brennan’s Out West Travelogue (Guest Columnist Timothy Brennan, Sept. 28, 2014) I am finally getting to do something that I had dreamed about since I was in high school. Drive cross America with my best friend. The allure of the open road began calling to me as soon as I was able to drive.…
Ferndale Goes All Out for Homecoming, Oct.3 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 27, 2014) “What makes homecoming special is that it’s a great opportunity for all our student and their family to take part in all the event surrounding homecoming.” That’s why Ferndale Eagles Football Coach Eric Royal and his team are looking forward to…
Pontiac Pushes for Downtown Parking Program, Town Hall Oct. 15 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept.27, 2014) Months of planning and negotiating hang in the balance as the City of Pontiac and the Downtown Pontiac Business Association wait to see if the Pontiac Receivership Transition Advisory Board will allow them to move forward with plans for a…
Free Psychology Classes: Bullying, Eating Disorder, Overcoming Self-Judgment, Parenting and More (Great Lakes Psychology Group press release, Sept. 27, 2014) Great Lakes Psychology Group offers a wide range of free classes available to the public in Oakland and Macomb County. Our professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and social workers donate their time…
Military Care Package Packing Party, Oct. 18 in Wolverine Lake (Compiled, Sept. 27, 2014) The residents of Wolverine Lake Village, in conjunction with Military Families United of Michigan and K-9 Defender Fund, are hosting a packing party to support our troops and military working dogs still serving on the battlefield. They welcome these packages from…
Waterford Police Chief Under Investigation in Campaign Sign Thefts (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 27, 2014) The Michigan State Police are investigating the claim that Waterford Police Chief Daniel T. McCaw illegally removed and dumped political signs stating “No New Taxes” in the month prior to the August primary. In that primary voters in Waterford Township…
Holly Gets Ready for Holly-ween, Oct. 25 (Press Release, Sept. 27, 2014) Trick or Treat in Downtown Holly, Michigan on Saturday Oct. 25, 2014. Trick or Treating is from 3pm to 5pm at participating Downtown Holly businesses. Plenty of snacks, treats and family fun. Sponsored by the Mainsteet Holly Downtown Development Authority. Last year, more…
State Board of Education Candidate Forum Sept. 30 (Compiled, Sept. 27, 2014) The Macomb County School Boards Association sponsors a forum for candidates for the State Board of Education each election year. This year, the event will be held on Tuesday, September 30th at the Macomb ISD, 44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp. Room 100. The…
DIA Oakland County Day – Free Transportation from Several Cities – Oct. 18 (DIA Press Release, Sept. 27, 2014) The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is providing free bus transportation to and from the museum on Saturday, Oct. 18 for Oakland County residents as part of its “County Days,” which provides this service four times…
Women, Wisdom & Wellness Free Event Oct. 8 in Farmington Hills (Press Release, Sept. 27, 2014) Gather up your girlfriends and join Beaumont for a free evening of health and wellness. Experts from Beaumont will provide information on breast cancer, healthy tips on nutrition and education about integrative medicine and genetics. The evening includes…
50Years of MDCR #4: Mel Larsen Speaks on Adding LGBT Protection to Civil Rights Act (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2014) The Elliott-Larsen Act of 1976 is regarded as the most comprehensive state-level Civil Rights Act in the nation. It defines civil rights, prohibits discriminatory practices based upon religion, race, color, national origin,…
50Years of MDCR #4: Mel Larsen Speaks on Adding LGBT Protection to Civil Rights Act (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2014) The Elliott-Larsen Act of 1976 is regarded as the most comprehensive state-level Civil Rights Act in the nation. It defines civil rights, prohibits discriminatory practices based upon religion, race, color, national origin,…
Clawson Chamber Hosts Fall Auction Oct. 2 (Clawson Chamber of Commerce Press Release, Sept. 26, 2014) The Clawson Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Fall Auction, Raffle and Strolling Dinner on Oct. 2, 2014 from 6-10pm at Club Venetian (29310 John R, Madison Heights). The event raises money for Chamber activities, including providing min-grants…
50 Years of MDCR #3: Chris King of The St. Louis American on Covering Ferguson Protest (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2014) Fifty years ago, The Michigan Department of Civil Rights was created as part of the new State Constitution adopted in 1963. The Commission is charged with investigating alleged discrimination against any person…
Free Legal Aid Clinics: Ferndale Oct 7, Lake Orion Oct 14, Southfield Oct 20 (Oakland County Bar Association Press Release, Sept. 25, 2014) Not everyone can afford to hire an attorney to answer their legal questions. That is why the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA), in partnership with Oakland County Youth Assistance, will host…
President Signs Disaster Declaration, FEMA Funding Available (White House Press Release, Sept. 25, 2014) The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Michigan and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of August 11-13, 2014.…