Meet Peyton Meyer of “Girl Meets World” at Oakland Mall Aug. 22 (event listing) PEYTON MEYER “Lucas” on Disney Channel’s “Girl Meets World” SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND 12PM at Center Court MEET & GREET Meet your favorite Disney Channel star, Peyton Meyer, at Oakland Mall. This is a FREE event – no ticket required. Peyton will…
Election Results: HP Police Millage Passes, Losses in Pontiac and Madison School Districts (C. Proxmire, Aug. 4, 2015) Hazel Park Election results are in, with Hazel Park voters supporting police services with a 10-year 2.8 mil assessment. The millage will bring in about $431,000 and is the main source of funding for police services. This…
Madison Heights: Brian Hartwell Resigns to Run for Mayor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2015) Communities can have different rules about elections, and in Madison Heights those rules are coming into play as Mayor Pro Tem Brian Hartwell was obligated to resign from his seat on City Council Monday night because he is officially a…
Chamber Hosting Hogs and Horses Night at HP Raceway Aug 12 (event listing) Hogs and Horses Bike Night at Hazel Park Raceway has live blues music, BBQ, a bar, shot girls and more. The event is hosted by the Madison Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce Wed. Aug 12 from 6-9pm. $5 admission per bike, $3…
Happy’s Pizza Founder and Co-Conspirators Sentenced to Prison (FBI Press Release, July 20, 2015) A Detroit-area businessman and other co-conspirators were sentenced to prison this week for income and employment tax fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice…
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.…
Bishop Foley Student Flying High After Ferndale’s Agora Arts Group Performs in Chicago (Guest View by Jenna Thibodeau, July 9, 2015) Jenna Thibodeau will attend Bishop Foley High School in the fall and was a gymnast for 12 years before pursing aerial arts. She has been attending Agora Arts since October and hopes to become…
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,…
Madison Hts: Double Action Gun Range Adds Realistic Shooting Scenarios (Crystal A. Proxmire and Julia Music, June 28, 2015) Shooting a person is not the same as shooting a paper target. That’s why police departments train with simulation programs that put officers in situations where they need to use their judgment in whether or not someone…
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…
Detroit Transgender Voices Shared in Newly Released “Treasure” Film (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2015) “I just hope it brings her family some peace. I hope the other transgender men and women activists inspire others to stand up and be activists too.” That is what Director Dream Hampton said about her film “Treasure: From…
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…
#SeniorStrong: Day of Advocacy with Madison Heights Seniors (Guest View by Brian C. Hartwell, Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Madison Heights, Candidate for Mayor of Madison Heights, June 4, 2015) #SeniorStrong might seem like a contradiction on many levels. On Tuesday, June 2, 2015, Madison Heights City Councilman David Soltis and myself (Mayor…
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…
Quilter’s Paradise Show in Madison Heights June 5 (event listing, May 28, 2015) Those who like making or looking at quilts will find much to enjoy at CAMEO Quilters sixth quilt show to be held on Friday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
$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…
Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade Pics 2015 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 23, 2015) The sidewalks of John R. were lined with people of all ages, donning happy smiles along with mostly red, white and blue attire for the annual Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade. The tradition helps welcome warm weather in a patriotic way, but…
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…
Memorial Day Parades and Events Through Oakland County (C. Proxmire, May 20, 2015) As Memorial Day approaches people through SE Michigan prepare to honor those who have done military service. Check out the parades and events in the area: Thursday, May 21, 2015 Hazel Park Memorial Festival https://oaklandcounty115.com/2015/05/19/memorial-day-festival-and-events-in-hazel-park-may-21-25/ Friday, May 22, 2015 Southfield City Hall…