Madison Heights Fireworks Sparkle (DW Pele, July 1, 2014) On June 29, hundreds of people flocked to Madison Heights for their annual fireworks celebration. Here are some pictures from oc115.com reader DW Pele of the sparkling show and people enjoying the evening. Check out photos from the Rochester Hills fireworks at https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/06/25/clear-skies-and-good-times-at-the-rochester-hills-fireworks/. There are still…
Transparency and Optimism in Oak Park Budget Video (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 30, 2014) Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream Oak Park City Manager Erik Tungate is optimistic about the future of his city, and it shows in a budget video made earlier this month for City Council and the public. The video is…
Royal Oak Twp. Radio Shack Latest to be Robbed (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 30, 2014) The Radio Shack on 8 Mile in the shopping center near Wyoming in Royal Oak Township is the most recent of the chain to be robbed at gunpoint. The robbery took place this afternoon, and is still being investigated by…
Detroit City Councilperson Scott Benson arrested in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 30, 2014) Detroit City Councilperson Scott Benson was arrested in Southfield Sunday night. According to WXYZ, police found Benson passed out in the driver’s seat of a 2008 Crown Victoria at about 7:30pm at Southfield and 8 Mile Road. He is suspected to…
Deputies Respond to Two Suicides and One Attempt (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, June 30, 2014) INCIDENT: 16:17 hrs. –June 29 – City of Rochester Hills -Death Investigation/Suicide – 14-99454 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 1000 block of Willow Grove Ct. for a report of an apparent suicide. The victim lived alone and was found…
Celebrity Softball Brings Support and Wisdom for Boys and Girls Club (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 29, 2014) Before going to bat with an eclectic mix of all-stars and celebrities, Garden Fresh Salsa founder Jack Aronson and his wife Annette were presented with the Ray Odem Award. The award came from humanitarian efforts like Saturday’s…
T’ai Chi Classes In Ferndale Library’s Courtyard on Thursdays Through July (FPL Press Release, June 29, 2014) Courtyard T’ai Chi at Ferndale Public Library with Grandmaster Johnny Dayonot Thursdays (July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 6:00 PM Ferndale Public Library Courtyard 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale MI 248-546-2504 Free Age group: Adults Facebook Event:…
Oxford Teen Seriously Injured Doing Motorcycle Wheelies (Oakand County Sheriff’s Dept, June 29, 2014) INCIDENT: 21:31 Hrs. – June 28 – Oxford Twp. – Private Property Serious Injury Accident/Crash Reconstructionist Assist. – #14-99042 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to an address in the 2300 block of Granger Rd. with Oxford Twp. FD. A motorcycle accident occurred…
Jack Lloyd Gets Warm Farewell from Hazel Park Community (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 29, 2014) Saturday was an endless stream of smiles and hugs for Jack Lloyd, who recently resigned as Mayor of Hazel Park. A reception was at the Viking Arena, complete with a buffet of delicious food, presentations of proclamations, and of course…
Man Shot Stray Pit Bull in Orion Township to Ward Off Attack (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., June 29, 2014) INCIDENT: 21:26 Hrs. – Orion Twp. – Animal Complaint/Shots Fired #14-98424 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to an address in the 300 block of Crediton on a report of a loose dog with shots having been fired. …
Ferndale Celebrates Courthouse and Police Station Renovations (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 27, 2014) Wielding the big pair of ceremonial scissors and a grin, Judge Joseph Longo took center stage Thursday evening for a ribbon-cutting over a dozen years in the making. The Ferndale courthouse and police station remodeling projects were finally complete. The $2.4…
Lucky Robin Gets Ferndale Love, Returns Favor with Adorable Loyalty (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2014) A Ferndale man found an unlikely friend when his family went down to the Michigan International Raceway earlier this month. Some unexpected guests, four baby robins, had been living in a nest made in a bicycle attached to the…
23-Year-Old Dies after Being Struck by Septic Truck in White Lake (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2014) A 23-year-old male had been walking in a subdivision in White Lake when he was struck by a septic truck that was backing up, according to The Oakland Press. According to the report, the man was walking westbound…
Female Musicians Support Music for Kids in Foster Care with Songbirds Festival June 27 & 28 (Press release, June 26, 2014) PJ’s Lager House in Corktown, Detroit, will be hosting the 2nd Annual Motor City Songbirds Festival on June 27th and June 28th, 2014. A part of the proceeds will be donated to Play…
Female Musicians Support Music for Kids in Foster Care with Songbirds Festival June 27 & 28 (Press release, June 26, 2014) PJ’s Lager House in Corktown, Detroit, will be hosting the 2nd Annual Motor City Songbirds Festival on June 27th and June 28th, 2014. A part of the proceeds will be donated to Play…
Clear Skies and Good Times at the Rochester Hills Fireworks (Eric Folkmire, Additional photos from Chris Hughes and Bryan Barnett, June 25, 2014) On June 25 Rochester Hills had their annual fireworks display at Borden Park. Here are pictures! There are still plenty of places to enjoy fireworks this year. Here’s the list: https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/06/24/fireworks-events-in-oakland-county/ Thanks…
Clear Skies and Good Times at the Rochester Hills Fireworks (Eric Folkmire, Additional photos from Chris Hughes and Bryan Barnett, June 25, 2014) On June 25 Rochester Hills had their annual fireworks display at Borden Park. Here are pictures! There are still plenty of places to enjoy fireworks this year. Here’s the list: https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/06/24/fireworks-events-in-oakland-county/ Thanks…
Pleasant Ridge Adopts Resolution Supporting Proposal 1 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2014) EDITORS NOTE: For balance we ran a guest column on opposition to Proposal 14-1. Read that opinion at https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/08/04/guest-column-no-on-proposal-14-1/. At their most recent City Commission meeting, Pleasant Ridge officials passed a resolution in support of Proposal 1, which will be on the…
Jan Parisi Sworn in as Hazel Park Mayor (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 24, 2014) After a decade of service on the City Council, Jan Parisi was sworn in on June 24 as Mayor of Hazel Park. Parisi had been serving as Mayor Pro Tem until Jack Lloyd resigned due to health problems earlier this…
Jan Parisi Sworn in as Hazel Park Mayor (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 24, 2014) After a decade of service on the City Council, Jan Parisi was sworn in on June 24 as Mayor of Hazel Park. Parisi had been serving as Mayor Pro Tem until Jack Lloyd resigned due to health problems earlier this…