Detroit Zoo Takes in Animals from Defunct Bat Zone (Detroit Zoo, Feb. 28, 2018) Royal Oak, Pontiac, MI – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is providing sanctuary to 61 animals in need of rescue after the sudden closure of Bat Zone in Pontiac. Fifty-four bats of three species – straw-colored fruit bats, short-tailed fruit bats…
Detroit Zoo Takes in Animals from Defunct Bat Zone (Detroit Zoo, Feb. 28, 2018) Royal Oak, Pontiac, MI – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is providing sanctuary to 61 animals in need of rescue after the sudden closure of Bat Zone in Pontiac. Fifty-four bats of three species – straw-colored fruit bats, short-tailed fruit bats…
Former OCC Chancellor Timothy Meyer Appointed to Development Deputy for Oakland County (Oakland County Executive, Feb. 28, 2018) Pontiac, MI. – The former chancellor of Oakland Community College (OCC) will serve as Oakland County’s top economic development official beginning March 5. County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has appointed Dr. Timothy R. Meyer as deputy county…
Former OCC Chancellor Timothy Meyer Appointed to Development Deputy for Oakland County (Oakland County Executive, Feb. 28, 2018) Pontiac, MI. – The former chancellor of Oakland Community College (OCC) will serve as Oakland County’s top economic development official beginning March 5. County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has appointed Dr. Timothy R. Meyer as deputy county…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Bat Zone in Pontiac Thrills, Teaches and Protects (Sam Gurwin, Feb. 5, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Pontiac added another cool place to its growing resurgence- it’s a little batty- literally. The Organization for Bat Conservation & Save The Bats started in the late 90’s by Rob Mies. It outgrew its Cranbrook Institute of Science-affiliation and…
Bat Zone in Pontiac Thrills, Teaches and Protects (Sam Gurwin, Feb. 5, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Pontiac added another cool place to its growing resurgence- it’s a little batty- literally. The Organization for Bat Conservation & Save The Bats started in the late 90’s by Rob Mies. It outgrew its Cranbrook Institute of Science-affiliation and…
Bat Zone in Pontiac Thrills, Teaches and Protects (Sam Gurwin, Feb. 5, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Pontiac added another cool place to its growing resurgence- it’s a little batty- literally. The Organization for Bat Conservation & Save The Bats started in the late 90’s by Rob Mies. It outgrew its Cranbrook Institute of Science-affiliation and…
Bat Zone in Pontiac Thrills, Teaches and Protects (Sam Gurwin, Feb. 5, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Pontiac added another cool place to its growing resurgence- it’s a little batty- literally. The Organization for Bat Conservation & Save The Bats started in the late 90’s by Rob Mies. It outgrew its Cranbrook Institute of Science-affiliation and…
Vernest James Griffin Arraigned in Shooting Spree Killings (OCSO, Feb. 5, 2018) Pontiac, MI- The suspect in the Feb. 1 shootings in Taylor and Pontiac has been arraigned. SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to 360 W. Sheffield Ave., Aluminum Blanking Company, on a report of a subject who entered the business armed with a…
Vernest James Griffin Arraigned in Shooting Spree Killings (OCSO, Feb. 5, 2018) Pontiac, MI- The suspect in the Feb. 1 shootings in Taylor and Pontiac has been arraigned. SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to 360 W. Sheffield Ave., Aluminum Blanking Company, on a report of a subject who entered the business armed with a…
Vernest James Griffin Arraigned in Shooting Spree Killings (OCSO, Feb. 5, 2018) Pontiac, MI- The suspect in the Feb. 1 shootings in Taylor and Pontiac has been arraigned. SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to 360 W. Sheffield Ave., Aluminum Blanking Company, on a report of a subject who entered the business armed with a…
Sterling Heights Man in Custody after Fatal Shootings in Taylor and Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2018) Waterford, Pontiac, Taylor, Sterling Heights, MI – Details are being released about a series of shootings Thursday that led to the arrest of a 45-year-old Sterling Heights man. According to various reports, the first murder took place…
Sterling Heights Man in Custody after Fatal Shootings in Taylor and Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2018) Waterford, Pontiac, Taylor, Sterling Heights, MI – Details are being released about a series of shootings Thursday that led to the arrest of a 45-year-old Sterling Heights man. According to various reports, the first murder took place…
Learn about the Clinton River Watershed Feb. 6 Troy, MI – Come learn the watershed story of the mighty Clinton River and how you can help take care of this precious place for generations to come. In most of Macomb County, the eastern half of Oakland County, and small areas of southern Lapeer and St.…
Pontiac Chamber Celebrates Community Success (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan.29, 2018) Pontiac, MI- “I’m just ready to give Pontiac something they haven’t had yet. I know my business is just clothing, but I know that I will make an impact,” said the young man who stood before a room full of business owners and officials at…
Pontiac Chamber Celebrates Community Success (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan.29, 2018) Pontiac, MI- “I’m just ready to give Pontiac something they haven’t had yet. I know my business is just clothing, but I know that I will make an impact,” said the young man who stood before a room full of business owners and officials at…
Pontiac Chamber Celebrates Community Success (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan.29, 2018) Pontiac, MI- “I’m just ready to give Pontiac something they haven’t had yet. I know my business is just clothing, but I know that I will make an impact,” said the young man who stood before a room full of business owners and officials at…
Suspect Shot in Buttocks after Pulling Knife on Deputies in Pursuit (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Jan. 27, 2018) Pontiac, MI- INCIDENT: 21:03 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Unlawful Driving Away of an Automobile (UDAA) / Vehicle Pursuit – Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT Maneuver) / Shots Fired – #18-17057 – FROM DAY SHIFT: 01-26-2018, 07:00…