City Says Berkley Councilperson Kideckel Fled Accident Scene (City of Berkley, Jan. 27, 2018) Berkley, MI – In the early hours of January 1, 2018, Berkley Public Safety Officers responded to a reported vehicle accident that occurred in the area of Oakshire and Beverly, south of 12 Mile. It was reported that one of the…
City Says Berkley Councilperson Kideckel Fled Accident Scene (City of Berkley, Jan. 27, 2018) Berkley, MI – In the early hours of January 1, 2018, Berkley Public Safety Officers responded to a reported vehicle accident that occurred in the area of Oakshire and Beverly, south of 12 Mile. It was reported that one of the…
Reporter Food: Berkley Common Roasted Cauliflower Salad (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 3, 2018) Berkley, MI – Sitting at a high table surfaced with reclaimed pallets and looking out at the stores lining Downtown Berkley, with a mural of artsy-looking trees behind us, the mood at Berkley Common was comfortably fun. Families and adults enjoyed unique…
Berkley Adds Two Crosswalks to Coolidge (City of Berkley, Dec. 27, 2017) Berkley, MI – In an effort to improve pedestrian safety and continue making Berkley a more walkable community, two new crosswalks were installed on Coolidge Highway between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads. The crosswalks were added as part of the Complete Streets…
Berkley Council Appoints Ross Gavin to Fill Vacancy (City of Berkley, Dec. 19, 2017) Berkley, MI – The Berkley City Council is pleased to announce that Ross Gavin will serve as the seventh member of the 37th Berkley City Council. Gavin, appointed at the December 18th council meeting, fills the unexpired term that was created…
Diaper Drive in Berkley to Support Judson Center (City of Berkley, Dec. 5, 2017) Berkley, MI – This time last year, the Berkley Public Safety Department joined forces with the MOMS Club of Berkley for a Diaper Drive to support children and families in need in southeastern Michigan. Eleven thousand diapers were collected for distribution…
Six Cities to Shop Small in this Saturday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 24, 2017) Ferndale, Holly, Berkley, Birmingham, Royal Oak and Rochester, MI – The Saturday after Thanksgiving is a day where consumers are urged to think about their locally owned businesses and “shop small” for their holiday gifts. And in Oakland County the movement…
Berkley Election Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2017) Berkley, MI- The unofficial results are in. Daniel Terbrack, who ran unopposed, won the Mayor’s position with 1938 votes. The three City Council seats go to: Incumbent Steve Baker got 1522 votes. Incumbent Jack Blanchard got 1421 votes. Dennis Hennen got 1293 votes. Colleen Graveline and…
From Family Ties to Awkward Adult Years, Marc Price will be Bringing Laughs to Berkley (Drew Saunders, Nov. 5, 2017) Berkley, MI – Marc Price will be making people laugh at O’Mara’s Irish Pub in Berkley on Friday, November 10, at 8:00 p.m. There will be a $12 charge to get inside. “Michigan is a…
Oakland County African American Parent Network Conference Nov. 11 Join us for our first Oakland County AAPN Collaborative Family Conference! This event is open to all families building a community around student success. Parents and students Invited! We have an exciting line up to share with you … Social Media Secrets: Presented by Rasheda Williams,…
Berkley to Auction off Ice Arena Equipment and Supplies (City of Berkley, Oct. 28, 2017) Berkley, MI – On Saturday, November 11th the City of Berkley will conduct an auction of all arena equipment and supplies at the Berkley Ice Arena located at 2300 Robina. The auction begins at 11 AM and run through late…
Berkley Candidate Interviews 2017 Berkley, MI –Oakland County Times has invited all local candidates seeking office on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot to do a video interview. Below are the ones who accepted. Click on the picture to view. In Berkley Daniel Terbrack is running unopposed for Mayor. There are three City Council Seats available,…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
2017 Candidate Interview: Berkley City Councilperson Colleen Graveline (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2017) Berkley, MI – Berkley City Councilperson Colleen Graveline was appointed to her position a year and a half ago and is running to retain her seat. There are five people running for three seats. Also on the ballot are incumbents…
Coolidge Hwy. Resurfacing to Begin Oct. 2 (City of Berkley, Sept. 29, 2017) Berkley, MI – Pavement Maintenance Systems, LLC, will begin the Resurfacing and Pavement Marking Replacement Project on Coolidge Highway between 11 and 12 Mile Roads during the week of October 2, weather permitting. The project will reconfigure pavement markings to meet current…
Mug Shots, Paper Flames & More Part of Banned Books Week at Berkley Library (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2017) Berkley, MI – Throughout history, people have used the written word to share ideas, express opinions, document facts, and connect people to far off places and new experiences. Yet there has also been the pull…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…
Berkley Announces Next Steps in Flooding Discussions (City of Berkley, Sept. 13, 2018) Berkley, MI – The City of Berkley released the following press release on Wednesday, Sept. 13 in regard to recent flooding of basements: “On September 7, the Berkley City Council, Water Resource Commissioner Jim Nash, and city and county staff met with…
Oak Park Pride Shows in Water Tower Repainting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 11, 2017) Oak Park, MI – Oak Park’s water tower used to be painted a nondescript blue that often seemed to blend in with the sky behind it. Not anymore. Now visitors and residents can see the Oak Park pride as the city’s…
Fairies, Snakes, Kilts, Ballads & More Make Irish Fest a Success (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 9, 2017) Berkley, MI – Through the crowds of green-clad visitors to Downtown Berkley, weaved the little girls of the Sterling Civic Theatre dressed like glittery fairies, and the kilted men of the Shrine Highlanders playing their bagpipes and drums. …