What Still Could Be: Berkley to Reveal Branding Study Results Nov. 16 (C. Proxmire, Nov. 9, 2015) A church. A family of two adults and two children. A Liberty Bell. And a book. These are the images that will remain as The City of Berkley’s logo for now after voters on Nov. 4 passed a…
Berkley Rotary Breakfast: People Power and Pancakes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2015) There is a simple joy in being part of the crowd that comes together for a community breakfast. This joy is a tradition that 38-year-old Jeremy Glogower grew up with, and was happy to continue on Saturday morning. He and many other…
Project Blue Light to Honor Fallen First Responders Dec. 1 (EVENT page) Project Blue Light to Honor Fallen First Responders Dec. 1 Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, St. Justin Church, 1600 E. Evelyn, Hazel Park, MI 48030 Join us for this annual event as we honor and pay tribute to our Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters…
Clerk Launches Alert System for Property Owners to Help Prevent Fraud (Oakland County Clerk Press Release, Nov. 7, 2015) Oakland County has launched its new Property Record Notification system to enhance its Super Index, simplifying property record searches and allowing activity notifications for residents, professionals and law enforcement. “We’ve taken our Super Index, a property…
League of Women Voters Michigan Discusses Redistricting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2015) “The problem,” said Michigan League of Women Voters of Michigan President Judy Karandjeff, “Is the politicians are drawing their own voting maps to manipulate elections and keep themselves and their party in power.” Karandjeff spoke to over 50 people at a recent…
Analysis of Voter Turnout in South Oakland County, 2015 (Guest View: Kurt Metzger, Mayor of Pleasant Ridge, Nov. 5, 2015) Now that the results are final and the celebrations are over, it is time to reflect on Tuesday’s election results across communities in southeast Oakland County. As one would expect in an off-year election, the…
Berkley Parks & Rec Benefit Nov. 10 (EVENT page) Berkley Parks & Rec Benefit Nov. 10 Join us for food or drinks at Patrick J’s Irish Pub on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 5pm to 9pm. 20% of all sales will be donated to Friends of Berkley Parks & Recreation. Location: 3052 W. 12 Mile. For…
Oakland County Community Resource Day Nov 18 (EVENT page) COMMUNITY RESOURCE DAY – November 18, 2015 A free event with 30+ community resources & services at the Genesis Church, 309 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, MI from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Community resource day.jpg For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want to be on our…
2015 Election Results (oc115 Staff, Nov. 3, 2015) Election Results will be updated as they become available. The results listed below come from the Oakland County Clerk’s Office, and are unofficial until verified. For more detailed info on any of the races go to the Oakland County Clerk’s Election page at https://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/elections. Auburn Hills In…
Election Day! Share Your Stickers and Poll Worker Pictures! (Compiled, with much thanks to Cheryl Weiss, Nov. 3, 2015) Election Day is one of our favorite holidays! Let’s spread the Election Day spirit by sharing pictures of poll workers and folks with “I voted” stickers. For the best oc115 Election Stories go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/2015/11/02/2015-election-stories/. Check…
2015 Election Stories (Compiled, Nov. 2, 2015) Nov. 3 is Election Day and several cities have local elections and ballot issues. The Oakland County 115 News Hub does not endorse any candidates, and we respect everyone who puts themselves out there to take on the challenge of local governance. This year we tried something new…
Kids Ice Skating Class in Berkley Beginning Nov. 8 (EVENT page) Kids Ice Skating Class in Berkley Beginning Nov. 8 The Berkley Ice Arena is pleased to announce the first session of Learn To Skate Classes is slated to begin on November 8 at 4:00 pm. With a total of three sessions throughout the season,…
Development Properties in 18 Communities Part of One Stop Ready Showcase Oct. 30 (Oakland County Press Release, Oct. 24, 2015) Developers, investors, brokers and businesses interested in owning a piece of prime Oakland County real estate can shop for available parcels at the county’s second annual One Stop Ready (OSR) Community Showcase. The event is…
Berkley: Mom to Share Story of Son’s Adderall & Alcohol Related Death Nov. 10 (EVENT page) Josh Levine was not a drug addict, an alcoholic or a habitual drug user. He was a 22 year old man, living in Chicago, beginning to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher, when his life ended last July…
Berkley Public Safety Director to Serve as Interim City Manager (City of Berkley Press Release, Oct. 19, 2015) The City of Berkley announces that Public Safety Director Richard Eshman will serve as the Interim City Manager following the October 16th retirement of Jane Bais DiSessa. An ad hoc committee has been appointed to identify candidates…
Regional Master Plan RTA Public Meeting, Detroit Zoo Oct. 22 (EVENT page) Regional Master Plan RTA Public Meeting @ The Detroit Zoo Oct. 22 Thu, October 22, 4pm – 8pm Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 The next round of RTA public meetings will be starting this September for…
Publisher Crystal Proxmire Explains the oc115 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2015) Earlier this month I spoke to a group of folks involved in various Royal Oak community organizations about the Oakland County 115 News Hub. The resulting video gives a really good off-the-cuff overview about the oc115 – where it came from, what…
Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. Searching for Missing Person (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Oct. 13, 2015) UPDATED Oct 14, 2015 10:55pm – The missing woman was found during a traffic stop in Detroit according to a report by WDIV. Click for more details. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s assistance in locating…
A Great Opportunity: Make Money and Help oc115 Grow (Featured Job Listing, Oct. 8, 2015) The Oakland County 115 News Hub (oc115) is looking for someone with a great telephone personality to help us with outreach to businesses. The site is set up to offer small businesses a low cost way to advertise to an…
Berkley Rotary Pancake Breakfast Nov. 7 (EVENT page) Berkley Rotary’s Annual Pancake Day Fund Raiser will be Saturday, November 7, 2015, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm. Mark your calendars now! For the second year, we will be hosting our event at Berkley High School, 2325 Catalpa in Berkley, just east of Coolidge. Please join us!…