W. Bloomfield: Suspect Stole $5,000 Worth of Lotto Tickets (West Bloomfield Township Police Department Press Release) Help identify retail fraud suspect. Suspect entered a gas station in West Bloomfield on 7/15/2015 at approximately 12:56am and stole a display of Michigan Lottery Instant Tickets valued at $5,000. Anyone with information please contact West Bloomfield Township Police…
Commerce Twp: Woman Dead After Being Trapped by Gate at Shop (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 20, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 7-19-2015 THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 7-20-2015 _________ INCIDENT: 13:32 hrs. – Commerce Township – Death Investigation #15-114401 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 8100 block of Richardson Road ( a tool and die shop) for a deceased…
Patterson Presents County Budget Recommendations, Emphasis on Buildings and Workforce (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2015) With an emphasis on buildings and on building up the workforce, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson presented a three year budget that he hopes will be adopted by the Commission. The budget also includes a reduction in property taxes.…
Bloomfield Twp: Seniors and Guests to Hear a Story about Galileo August 4 (event listing) 10 – 11 AM Thursday, August 6 Res $3/ Non-Res $5 Fascinating presentations about great figures in history. Slide series conducted in lecture format, concluding with informal question and answer opportunity. Sponsored by Brookdale Troy Assisted Living and Memory Care.…
Celebrating Art and Sunshine at Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2015) Amid the rustle of trees and the dancing mix of sunshine and shadows coming through the leaves, people of all ages strolled through Memorial Park in Royal Oak this weekend for the annual Outdoor Art Fair. A refreshing breeze…
15 Year Old Bloomfield Hills Student Scored Perfect on ACT (Bloomfield Hills Schools press release, July 6, 2015) “Perfect” at just 15, Helena Gregg, Bloomfield Hills High School student, scores a perfect score on the ACT Helena Gregg, an incoming sophomore at Bloomfield Hills High School, has just scored a perfect score on the ACT. …
Berkley, Clawson, RO, Ferndale, and Bloomfield: Host Families Wanted for Exchange Students (Educatius International announcement, June 29, 2015) WANTED!!! Host families…..Educatius International is looking for host families in Berkley, Clawson, Royal Oak, Ferndale, and Bloomfield to host international students attending Clawson, Ferndale, and Bloomfield Township high schools for the upcoming school year. Please contact Debi…
Hazel Park Couple’s Big Win Means Marriage Equality Across the Country (C. Proxmire, June 26, 2015) The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of marriage equality. In a 5-4 decision it said same sex couples have a fundamental right to marry. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in the majority opinion “No union is more…
Oakland County 115 Publisher Featured in Detroit News Column (compiled, June 22, 2015) For those who may have missed page 3A of The Detroit News, we’re pleased to share that columnist Laura Berman did a fantastic write up about Oakland County 115 News Editor & Publisher Crystal A. Proxmire. “She practices her profession by walking…
Keeping Safe on Carnival Rides (LARA, June 19, 2015) With the first official day of summer approaching, the more than 40 million of us who will travel Michigan to enjoy carnival and amusement rides this season are urged to make safety a priority, especially with the kids. “Carnival rides in Michigan are held to the…
Resources Brought to Light in Discussion of School to Prison Pipeline (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2015) The ACLU of Michigan and other organizations are coming together to address the growing trend of harsh punishments at school leading to suspensions and expulsions, leading to more challenging lives and eventually prison. Educators struggle to find…
Detroit’s Data Guru Explores: Top Baby Names for 2014 (Kurt Metzger, orig. detroitsdataguru, June 1, 2015) NOTE: Click on tables to expand. Shakespeare’s Juliet stated…”What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Marshall McLuhan said, a little less poetically, “The name of a man is…
Sunflowers on Woodward Hosting Donor Party at Frank Lloyd Wright Home June 10 (event listing, June 1, 2015) Wednesday, June 10th from 6-8pm, be a part of the Sunflower Gardens on Woodward donor party, at the Turkel House in Palmer Woods. It’s the only Frank Lloyd Wright home in Detroit! Make a donation of $75…
Oakland County Residents Among Finalists for 2015 Governor’s Service Awards (Adapted from press release, May 26, 2015) Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the 40 finalists for the 2015 Governor’s Service Awards. The finalists have been selected from more than 160 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations statewide for their commitment to volunteer service. Among them are…
$2 Million in Pothole Repairs Coming Thanks to County Commission Vote (Adapted from press release, May 25, 2015) Members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to allocate a one-time appropriation of $2 million in Fiscal Year 2015 to assist the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) in purchasing road equipment. This activity…
Expert to Speak on After-Divorce Issues at Bloomfield Twp. Library June 3 Name: The Never Ending Divorce Date: June 3rd, 6:30-8:00pm Location: Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road (at Telegraph) Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 Fee: $25, Scholarships can be provided for those in need. CONTACT: Suzi Terebelo 248 420-2728 s_terebelo@msn.com Description: The Women’s Divorce Resource…
Beautiful Day for Birmingham Hometown Parade (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 17, 2015) With a sky full of sunshine and streets lined with smiles, the atmosphere was just right for the Birmingham Hometown Parade on Sunday. The parade honored Veterans and paid homage to warriors past. It also was a chance for various groups and businesses…
Stories, Resources and Sadness Shared at Suicide Prevention Forum (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 10, 2015) People cried. And quite possibly that was the point. Opening up about suicide – whether you have lost a loved one, someone who survived an attempt, someone who has thought about it, a teacher, a counselor, a healthcare provider or…
Beautiful Beginning for Birmingham Farmers Market Season (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2015) “It’s a beautiful day to enjoy the weather,” said Stacey Conover of West Bloomfield as she and her family perused the booths of vendors at the opening day of the Birmingham Farmers Market. “We’ve picked up some local honey to help…
Sales Tax, Mixed Drinks, City Charter, Schools and More in May 5 Elections (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 3, 2015) Tuesday, May 5, 2015 is Election Day and there is a state-wide proposal on the ballot as well as a handful of local initiatives. STATEWIDE SALES TAX INCREASE State-wide voters will be asked to increase the…