HAVEN Breaks Ground on New Pontiac Facility (press release, June 20, 2014) In Michigan, one out of three homes experiences intimate partner violence firsthand. In Oakland County alone, more than 150,000 households have experienced violence.1 Furthermore, 40% of women in Michigan, 16 years of age and older, have experienced some form of sexual violence.2 To…
Ferndale’s Best Bartenders Rock the Art of the Cocktail (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 20, 2014) Thursday night’s Art of the Cocktail event featured two things Ferndale is known for: bartenders and public art. The ARTWN fundraiser featured bartenders from several establishments competing to see who could create the most delicious drink. The event also gave…
Fracking Town Hall in Farmington Hills June 24 (WRC Press Release, June 20, 2014) Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash will hold another in a series of town hall meetings to focus on the impact of new state-issued oil and natural gas drilling leases in Oakland County, this time in his “home” city of…
Suicidal Man Prevented from Shooting Self at Daughter’s Grave in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, June 20, 2014) INCIDENT: 13:30 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Suicidal Subject #14-93119 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the area of Perry and Madison for a welfare check on a suicidal subject. The subject told a friend he was going…
Protesters Claim Racism in Ferndale Housing Commission Dispute (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2014) A dispute over a federal housing voucher policy had protesters marching in front of the Withington Apartments on Wednesday evening, claiming racial discrimination against the Ferndale Housing Commission. The Ferndale Housing Commission is headquartered in Ferndale, although the Section 8 program…
Talent on Display at the 2014 Royal Oak Clay,Glass and Metal Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2014) This weekend brought a celebration of art to Downtown Royal Oak with the 2014 Clay, Glass and Metal Show. Artists from around the country came to show off their work and sell their wares. Live metalworking demonstrations…
Man in Pontiac Punched, Kicked, Stabbed and Robbed of $6 (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 19, 2014) INCIDENT: 0003 Hours- June 18 – City of Pontiac-Armed Robbery/Stabbing # 14-92156 SUMMARY: Deputies and Star EMS responded to Huron and Murphy for the report of a victim who had been stabbed. Upon arrival the victim stated that…
Ferndale Library Roundup: Best of Summer for Youth (Jeff Milo, FPL, June 18, 2014) June 16th – July 21st, 2014 Summer Reading Family Story Times MONDAYS @ 6:30 PM Six-week session. No registration required. Read, move and explore during these weekly story celebrations for the entire family, led by Ms. Ashley and Mr. Jordan in the KIDS…
Four Local Schools Compete for DSO Concert (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2014) The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be giving special performances based on feedback from the community. In Oakland County, Clarkston, Clawson, Lake Orion and Royal Oak have schools in the running. DTE Energy Foundation Presents the DSO in Your Community has been…
It Stormed, Therefore Power is Out in Various Communities (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 18, 2014) There was a storm today, and as a result several communities have lost power. Bloomfield Hills, Beverly Hills and Oak Park seem to be suffering the most outages. DTE crews are working to repair downed power lines and damaged transformers…
Ferndale Man Suffers Broken Jaw from Attack on Woodward Ave. (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2014) UPDATE: A fund has been created to help the victim with his expenses. Learn more at http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/eddie-ewing-victim-of-the-knockout-game/192461. A 54-year-old man is hospitalized with a broken jaw and a face laceration after being attacked by two men while walking along…
Hazel Park Same Sex Marriage Case Scheduled for Aug. 6 Appeal Date (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2014) The case of the Hazel Park couple who sued for equal access to marriage and second parent adoption by same sex couples has been scheduled to be heard by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati…
Southfield Fun Run Gets Kids Excited About Exercise (Crystal Proxmire, June 18, 2014) Tis the season for marathons, relays and runs. But on June 14 in Southfield there was one especially for young people to get out and get excited about exercise. The first annual Mayor’s 3K Children’s Fun Run brought youth aged 8-12 to…
Penguin Center Being Built at Detroit Zoo (Detroit Zoo Press Release, June 17, 2014) Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) board members, donors, staff and guests gathered at the Detroit Zoo this evening to ceremoniously “break the ice” on the Polk Penguin Conservation Center (PPCC). The groundbreaking event marks the beginning of an 18-month development period for…
Guest View: Real Men. Real Allies. (Guest Column by Victor “Billione” Walker,June 17, 2014, orig. Haven Blog) Before 2005, I was oblivious to issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. I associated such issues with women, and placed the responsibility of addressing them into their hands. I thought I had no role and was in no…
Sunshine-Filled Saturday Makes for a Great Berkley Art Bash (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2014, photos: Berkley Chamber of Commerce) Downtown Berkley was full of art and activities for the annual Berkley Art Bash. Kids got their faces painted and did crafts while adults shopped for artwork of all kinds. Over 100 artists were there,…
Sunshine-Filled Saturday Makes for a Great Berkley Art Bash (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2014, photos: Berkley Chamber of Commerce) Downtown Berkley was full of art and activities for the annual Berkley Art Bash. Kids got their faces painted and did crafts while adults shopped for artwork of all kinds. Over 100 artists were there,…
The Life of Ferndale Chickens #5 – Hey, That’s My Foot! (video) (Jillian Bogater, orig. Chicken Scratch Fever, June 17, 2014) BACKGROUND: Jillian Bogater and Matt Greenberg are cooped up in Ferndale, which in 2012 legalized backyard chickens. This is their first time urban farming with hens. Jillian, a professional journalist, and Matt, a brownfield…
Cashier Arrested for Embezzlement at Western Market in Ferndale (Ferndale Police, June 16, 2014) On June 10, 2014, Ferndale Police arrested Tracy WINDHAM for embezzlement. Officers were called to Western Market after owners noticed unusual money transactions in their records. Investigation showed that Windham had been regularly stealing money from cash registers since December of…
Ferndale Relay for Life Raises Money for American Cancer Society (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 16, 2014) This weekend was the annual Relay for Life event at Ferndale High School. The event honors cancer survivors, celebrates caretakers, gives hope to those fighting the disease, and remembers lives that have been lost. Community members raise money for…