Troy Family Daze Sept 11-14 (press release, Sept. 10, 2014) September 11th – 14th Located at 3668 Livernois (On the grounds of Zion Christian Church) Between Big Beaver and Wattles in Troy, Michigan There are events for every member of the family: – Amusement Rides, Games and Carnival Food by Arnold Amusement – BUNGEE…
Flood Claims Deadline Approaches, Three Ways to Know Your Rights (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 9, 2014) Residents impacted by the flood of Aug. 11, 2014 have 45 days to file a claim for damages against any government entity that may have been responsible. With a Sept. 25 deadline many people are wondering what they…
Goodbye Gazelle: Remembrance of a Friend Lost to Suicide (Jennifer Russell, Sept. 10, 2014) “What books are you reading, matey?” This was the first question she ever asked me after the pleasantries were finished, and she nodded at the stack of books I had brought in. At one point in time – prior to my…
Ferndale Police Detective and Auburn Hills Fireman Among Finalist in National Anthem Contest (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 9, 2014) Who will get to sing the National Anthem at the Sept. 27 Detroit Tiger’s game, and get a $10,000 grant for their department? In the Comerica Bank’s Home of the Brave National Anthem Singing Contest, there…
Ferndale Police Detective and Auburn Hills Fireman Among Finalist in National Anthem Contest (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 9, 2014) Who will get to sing the National Anthem at the Sept. 27 Detroit Tiger’s game, and get a $10,000 grant for their department? In the Comerica Bank’s Home of the Brave National Anthem Singing Contest, there…
Ferndale Police Detective and Auburn Hills Fireman Among Finalist in National Anthem Contest (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 9, 2014) Who will get to sing the National Anthem at the Sept. 27 Detroit Tiger’s game, and get a $10,000 grant for their department? In the Comerica Bank’s Home of the Brave National Anthem Singing Contest, there…
Regional Water Authority Agreement Made (Oakland County Press Release, Sept. 9, 2014) Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City of Detroit, Wayne and Macomb counties, and the State of Michigan that recommends the creation of a regional water authority. The proposed regional water authority will have…
Regional Water Authority Agreement Made (Oakland County Press Release, Sept. 9, 2014) Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City of Detroit, Wayne and Macomb counties, and the State of Michigan that recommends the creation of a regional water authority. The proposed regional water authority will have…
Governor’s Race is Close According to Poll, Other Races Looked At (Public Policy Polling, North Carolina, press release, Sept. 9, 2014) PPP’s newest Michigan poll finds Gary Peters matching his largest lead ever, which he had last October during the middle of the government shutdown. Peters is at 43% to 36% for Terri Lynn Land…
Governor’s Race is Close According to Poll, Other Races Looked At (Public Policy Polling, North Carolina, press release, Sept. 9, 2014) PPP’s newest Michigan poll finds Gary Peters matching his largest lead ever, which he had last October during the middle of the government shutdown. Peters is at 43% to 36% for Terri Lynn Land…
Viral Respiratory Infections on the Rise, Especially Among Kids (Oakland County Health Division, Sept. 9, 2014) With reports of Enterovirus D68 on the rise through the country, Oakland County Health Division has come out with a fact sheet about the infection. Reports vary as to whether this has been confirmed in Michigan or not, though…
Viral Respiratory Infections on the Rise, Especially Among Kids (Oakland County Health Division, Sept. 9, 2014) With reports of Enterovirus D68 on the rise through the country, Oakland County Health Division has come out with a fact sheet about the infection. Reports vary as to whether this has been confirmed in Michigan or not, though…
Oak Park Mourns Loss of Officer Kevin Bur, Who Died in Motorcycle Crash (Compiled, Sept. 9, 2014) Oak Park Public Safety Officer Kevin Bur was off duty on Sept. 8 when he lost control on Bernstein Road in Commerce Township and was thrown from his motorcycle. He was not wearing a helmet and died from…
Herman Miller Prototype Eames Chair Raffle to Benefit Friends of Ferndale Library (FFPL Press Release, Sept. 9, 2014) Only 250 tickets will be sold! Get yours now! Why? Herman Miller’s Director of Corporate Communications, Mark Schurman has generously donated a prototype of the recently released Eames Molded Wood side chair to the Ferndale Public Library to raffle and…
Herman Miller Prototype Eames Chair Raffle to Benefit Friends of Ferndale Library (FFPL Press Release, Sept. 9, 2014) Only 250 tickets will be sold! Get yours now! Why? Herman Miller’s Director of Corporate Communications, Mark Schurman has generously donated a prototype of the recently released Eames Molded Wood side chair to the Ferndale Public Library to raffle and…
Speakers/Mentors Needed for New CASA STEM Class (CASA Press Release, Sept. 8, 2014) The Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts, CASA, located in Oak Park, is excited to announce a new course for its students. CASA is now offering a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Senior Capstone Course and is looking for mentors,…
Pink Stun Gun and 31 Packets of Pot Lead to Arrest in Ferndale (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Dept, Sept 8, 2014) On September 6, 2014 at about 1100 p.m. a Ferndale Officer arrested a woman driver in possession of 31 packets of marijuana and for possession of a pink stun gun. The officer stopped…
Pink Stun Gun and 31 Packets of Pot Lead to Arrest in Ferndale (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Dept, Sept 8, 2014) On September 6, 2014 at about 1100 p.m. a Ferndale Officer arrested a woman driver in possession of 31 packets of marijuana and for possession of a pink stun gun. The officer stopped…
Pink Stun Gun and 31 Packets of Pot Lead to Arrest in Ferndale (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Dept, Sept 8, 2014) On September 6, 2014 at about 1100 p.m. a Ferndale Officer arrested a woman driver in possession of 31 packets of marijuana and for possession of a pink stun gun. The officer stopped…
Oak Park Releases Guide for Residents (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 8, 2014) After years without an update, The City of Oak Park has released a new, comprehensive “Resident Guide.” This 22-page document has plenty of information about Oak Park, is useful for new residents and those who have been here for a while. “The resident…