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.…
Aaron Vaughn Band Rocks Robina Rhapsody, Says Farewell to Berkley (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 16, 2015) As the members of The Aaron Vaughn Band prepare to “ride off into the sunset, graying and sweating, hopefully leaving people with a lot of fond memories, blasted ear drums, swollen livers and the best night out they’ve had…
Spielberg film series at the Berkley Public Library through September (event listing) Four films directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg will be screened this summer as part of a new series by the Berkley Public Library. Watch free movies at the library as part of the “A Spielberg Summer” series on: – Monday, July 20…
Berkley: The Aspersions Robina Rhapsody Concert Aug. 20 (event listing) August 20, 2015 The Aspersions Robina Rhapsody 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Robina north of 12 mile The Aspersions are a two-piece acoustic cover duo playing songs from the late 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s, classic rock, AM Gold, and Billboard Top 100 hits. If…
Cities Competing for MML Awards, Public Asked to Vote (MML Press Release, July 4, 2015) Sixteen projects, programs, and initiatives involving more than 20 Michigan communities are vying for the statewide Community Excellence Award (CEA)—the most prestigious Michigan Municipal League honor. The communities involved in this year’s competition are Allegan, Auburn Hills, Battle Creek,…
Berkley: The Anthony Lai Band to play Robina Rhapsody Concert Sept. 10 (event listing) September 10, 2015 The Anthony Lai Band Robina Rhapsody 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Robina north of 12 mile The Anthony Lai Band is an eclectic group that draws inspiration from contemporary folk, 1960s rock, classical composers, and jazz standards to…
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…
Berkley Schools Community Mourns Loss of Trustee Paul Ellison (Berkley Schools, June 25, 2015) The following letter was sent out from Dennis McDavid, Superintendent of Berkley Schools today: Dear Berkley Schools Community, It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I write to you. I received news today that current Board of Education Trustee Paul…
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…
Berkley Doing Study to Help with New Logo Creation (Compiled, City of Berkley, June 11, 2015) Branding Study A historic project will be initiated in the City of Berkley as a branding study is launched later this month. The city’s current logo was crafted more than 75 years ago when Berkley High School students were…
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…
Suspect in Royal Oak and Berkley Home Invasions Arrested (Royal Oak Police, June 1, 2015) James Marino, was arrested for Home Invasion on May 29, 2015, after Royal Oak police officers responded to the 3000 block of Parker to investigate a suspicious subject who had been seen walking in the backyards. Upon arrival, the suspect…
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…
Berkley City-Wide Garage Sale Saturday, June 27 (event listing) The Berkley Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the Community Garage Sale is returning this year as part of SummerFest. The Community Garage Sale will take place on Friday, June 26 from 1 – 6 pm and on Saturday June 27 from 9 am…
Charity Seeks to Send At Risk Girls from Ferndale, OP and Berkley to Yoga Camp (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2015) For Carla Krzysiak, being able to attend summer camp for underprivileged youth helped her grow into the kind of person she is today. Sending kids to yoga camp is one of the reasons she…
$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…
Angell Students Beautify Berkley Library (Berkley Beat, May 23, 2015) Last weekend, Angell students spent time Saturday morning beautifying the planting beds in front of the Berkley Library. Students have been growing flowers with volunteer Doug Deeds, and had a chance to give back to their community. For more great news about Berkley Schools visit…
CASA Welcomes New Director Jennifer Gebbie (Berkley Schools, May 23, 2015) The Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts, CASA, is pleased to announce Jennifer Gebbie as the new Director. CASA is a seven-school consortium high school program, with students from Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Lamphere, Madison, and Oak Park High Schools. Mrs. Gebbie…