Firefighters Rescue Distressed Man from Radio Tower at Pine Knob

Firefighters Rescue Distressed Man from Radio Tower at Pine Knob (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, April 20, 2018) Independence Township, MI – INCIDENT:  21:23 hrs. – Independence Township – Suicidal Subject / Involuntary Committal – #18-71914 SUMMARY:  The Sheriff’s Operations Center received a 9-1-1 call from a subject who stated that he was suicidal and that…

Superintendents Assure Parents, Share Resources in Wake of Florida School Shooting

Superintendents Assure Parents, Share Resources in Wake of  Florida School Shooting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 15, 2018) Clarkston, Farmington, Ferndale, Madison Heights,  MI – Wednesday’s shooting in Parkland Florida left 17 people dead.  It also left parents and school administrators across the country with a painful reminder of the need to keep students safe. “When…

Superintendents Assure Parents, Share Resources in Wake of Florida School Shooting

Superintendents Assure Parents, Share Resources in Wake of  Florida School Shooting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 15, 2018) Clarkston, Farmington, Ferndale, Madison Heights,  MI – Wednesday’s shooting in Parkland Florida left 17 people dead.  It also left parents and school administrators across the country with a painful reminder of the need to keep students safe. “When…

Clarkston Schools Accepts Report on Rod Rock’s Relationship…

Clarkston Schools Accepts Report on Rod Rock’s Relationship with Former Student (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2018) Clarkston, MI – Clarkston Community Schools released findings from law firm Dickinson Wright that looked into former Superintendent Rod Rock’s relationship and history in the district to see if any wrongdoing had taken place that the district was…

Reporter Food: Garden Crepes at Royal Diner

Reporter Food: Garden Crepes at Royal Diner (Crystal Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2018) Clarkston, MI – One of my favorite breakfasts ever is at Royal Diner at 6540 Dixie Highway, Clarkston, MI 48346. I am in love with their Garden Crepes.  These are deliciously thin, rich crepes stuffed with scrambled eggs, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, and…

Clarkston Chamber Business Over Breakfast Feb. 8

Clarkston Chamber Business Over Breakfast Feb. 8 Clarkston, MI – February BOB: Oakland Technical Campus Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 – 7:45am Location: Oakland Technical Campus Address: 8211 Big Lake Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346 Description: Join us for a full breakfast and networking! We provide a facilitated networking activity to get the conversation…

Clarkston Chamber Business Over Breakfast Feb. 8

Clarkston Chamber Business Over Breakfast Feb. 8 Clarkston, MI – February BOB: Oakland Technical Campus Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 – 7:45am Location: Oakland Technical Campus Address: 8211 Big Lake Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346 Description: Join us for a full breakfast and networking! We provide a facilitated networking activity to get the conversation…

Clarkston Superintendent Resigns After Relationship with Former Student

Clarkston Superintendent Resigns After Relationship with Former Student Clarkston, MI – Clarkston Community Schools released the following statement on Jan. 15, 2018: Last week, Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock voluntarily notified the Board of Education of a relationship he had with a recent Clarkston High School graduate that he characterized as inappropriate. He indicated that the…

Woman Suspected in Orion and Independence Bank Robberies Arrested

Woman Suspected in Orion and Independence Bank Robberies Arrested (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Jan. 14, 2018) Independence Township, Orion Township, MI –FROM DAY SHIFT:  01-13-2018, 07:00 hrs.  THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT:  01-14-2018, 07:00 hrs INCIDENT:  10:07 hrs. – Orion Township – Bank Robbery – Arrest / Detective Call-Out / OCSO Forensic Science Lab Call-Out – #18-8287…

Comerica Bank in Independence Twp Robbed, Police Seek Tips

Comerica Bank in Independence Twp Robbed, Police Seek Tips (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 20 2017) Independence Township, MI – INCIDENT: 1218 hrs. Independence Twp. Armed Robbery # 14-74818 SUMMARY:  Deputies responded to the Comerica Bank located at 7565 Dixie Hwy for a report of an armed robbery. Bank tellers reported that a very short…

Ortonville Shooting Suspect Michael Quigley is in Custody

Ortonville Shooting Suspect Michael Quigley is in Custody (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 15, 2017) Ortonville, MI  – As of 5:20pm, Michael Joseph Quigley, the suspect wanted in the attempted murder in Brandon Township, has been detained and is in the custody of the Sheriff’s Office. Captain Gary Miller will be providing an update at…

Details Released in Ortonville Shooting, Suspect Still at Large

Details Released in Ortonville Shooting, Suspect Still at Large (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 15, 2017) Ortonville, MI – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Township Substation is investigating the attempted murder of two Brandon Township residents, who were both shot in the head in the evening of November 14, 2017, in the 90 block…

Manhunt Underway in Ortonville After Two People Shot – UPDATED

Manhunt Underway in Ortonville After Two People Shot (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 14, 2017) Ortonville, MI – Residents in Ortonville spent Tuesday night in fear as Oakland County Sheriff”s deputies and Michigan State Police scoured the Village for a man they consider armed and dangerous after shooting a man and woman at an apartment complex…

Clarkston Youth Assistance Cyber Safety Class Oct. 4

Clarkston Youth Assistance Cyber Safety Class Oct. 4 Clarkston, MI  – Clarkston Area Youth Assistance is offering a Cyber Safety Class for parents. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 6:30-8:00pm Clarkston Community Schools Board Room 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI FREE This seminar will cover understanding the impact of digital footprints, privacy risks of different apps, identifying…