Farmington Hills Fire Prevention Open House Oct.10 (Compiled, Sept. 25, 2014) Event Date: Oct 10, 2014 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Event Location: Fire Station #5 31455 Orchard Lake Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48336 [Location Details|Map] Thousands of residents participate in our Annual Open House each year. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet Farmington…
A Great Time at the Birmingham Street Art Fair Supporting Common Ground (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2014) Dozens of artists, protected from the rain by their rows of tents down the middle of Old Woodward Avenue, came out in support of Common Ground this weekend. The crisis intervention organization offers a 24-hour Crisis and…
50 Years of MDCR #2: Speaking on the Future, Kamilia Landrum (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 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 because of religion, race,…
Bus Stop Magic Trick (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept.23, 2014) In early September at the bus stop at Oakland Mall in Troy a man by the name of John Wirth Jr. shared a magic trick. The 37-year-old Hazel Park resident got inspired to learn magic from his uncle, who used to make pennies disappear. As…
Royal Oak Waits on Waiving Permit Fees, Vote in October (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2104) The Royal Oak City Commission has not yet decided if they will waive building permit fees for residents impacted by the Aug. 11 flooding. Clawson, Ferndale, Huntington Woods and Oak Park have given windows of opportunities for residents to…
Pleasant Ridge Antique Show Oct. 3-5 (David Ceh, Sept. 23, 2014) My name is David Ceh and I am chairing the 3rd annual Pleasant Ridge Antique Show which benefits the Pleasant Ridge Historic Commission’s work on restoring and maintaining our historic police cottage which houses Pleasant Ridge historical archives. The show is being held…
Dress Like Devils, Run for the Angels Race Oct. 11 (Compiled, Sept.23, 2014) The return of the Dress Like Devils, Run for the Angels race. It’s time once again to dress up and run to support Angel Kisses. Costumes are optional, but encouraged. The mission of Angel Kisses is to fund Michigan-based programs that improve…
75 Year Old Rochester Hills Man Dies of Suspected Suicide (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Sept. 23, 2014) INCIDENT: 19:18 Hrs. – Sept. 22 – City of Rochester Hills – Death Investigation #14-150540 SUMMARY: Deputies along with the Rochester Hills Fire Department responded to a possible suicide by gun, in the 1900 block of Pond…
Ferndale Detective Brendan Moore Wins National Anthem Contest (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 22, 2014) Ferndale Police Detective Brendan Moore won the Comerica Home of the Brave National Anthem Contest, earning the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at Saturday’s Detroit Tiger’s game. There’s also a $10,000 grant from Comerica Cares that will be given to…
Michigan Antique Festival in Davisburg Oct. 4-5 (compiled, Sept. 22, 2014) The Michigan Antique and Collectible Festival will be at Springfield Oaks CountyPark on Oct. 4-5. The park is located at 12451 Andersonville Road in Davisburg. Hundreds of Antique & Vintage Dealers – Shabby Chic, Industrial, Glassware, Primitives, Unique Finds & More! Classic Car Show…
Local Champions of Justice among State Bar’s 2014 Awardees (Crystal A. Proxmire, with thanks to Samantha Meinke, Sept. 22, 2014) The State Bar of Michigan announced winners of their 2014 awards, and those from Oakland County are tops in areas of social justice. Michael L. Pitt, managing partner at Pitt McGehee Palmer & Rivers received…
Oakland University to Host Candidate Forum for Multiple Races, Oct. 14 (OU Press Release, Sept. 22, 2014) 10/14/2014, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Office of Government and Community Relations is hosting a Meet the Candidates Open Forum. Open Seat candidates running in the following districts will have up to 15 minutes to address the group…
Fate of the Phoenix Center: Public Gets Tour (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 21, 2014) The community got an inside look at the Phoenix Center and the adjacent Ottawa Towers in Pontiac on Saturday. The 2,500 space parking deck, topped by a canopied amphitheater is slated to be demolished by the order of State Emergency…
Fate of the Phoenix Center: Public Gets Tour (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 21, 2014) The community got an inside look at the Phoenix Center and the adjacent Ottawa Towers in Pontiac on Saturday. The 2,500 space parking deck, topped by a canopied amphitheater is slated to be demolished by the order of State Emergency…
50 Years of MDCR: Stories of Civil Rights in Michigan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 21, 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 because of religion, race, color or…
Free Mental Health First Aid Training Class in October (press release, Sept. 21, 2014) More often the type of first aid youth need is not a bandage, CPR, or the Heimlich Maneuver. Often the first aid they need is YOU. A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, and…
Low Cost Pet Vaccinations Clinic in Oak Park Oct 4 (All About Animals Press Release, Sept. 21, 2014) All About Animals Rescue will be coming back to Oak Park this October! Bring your furry friends (cats & dogs) to our annual Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic to be held on Saturday, October 4 from…
Sheriff’s Dept. Offers Women’s Self-Defense Classes, Oct.4,11,18 and 25 (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Sept.21, 2014) In observance of Women’s Self-Defense Month in October, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will once again offer free self-defense classes for women during the month of October, 2014. The classes will be held at the Sheriff’s Auburn Hills Complex located…
August Trash Totals Are In, Claim Deadline Approaches (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2014) NOTE: An earlier version said Ferndale was the third highest in terms of trash. This was an error and has been corrected. -cp SOCRRA (South Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority) has released the trash tally for the month of August, showing…
Berkley Fire Prevention Day Sept. 27 (compiled, Sept.20, 2014) Berkley Public Safety Department will host a Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10am to 2pm at their headquarters at 2395 W. 12 Mile. The event features: Sparky the Fire Dog, Extraction Demo, Jr. Fire Academy, Child ID Kits, Smoke Trailer and a…