Pontiac’s New Restaurant Menagerie Prepares to Open, Seeking Artists (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – As the Menagerie Lounge prepares for their Feb. 2018 opening in Downtown Pontiac, entrepreneurs and culinary creators April and James Forbes are looking for the finishing touches to make their newest venture one to remember. They are…
Video Released of Suspect in 8 Robberies (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Dec. 28, 2017) Pontiac, Auburn Hills, MI – A suspect caught on video robbing the Subway Restaurant in the 200 block of Walton is the suspect in at least 8 robberies between Dec. 8 and 4. There were 2 robberies in Pontiac, in Auburn…
Suspect Sought in Pontiac and Auburn Hills Robberies (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 5, 2017) Pontiac, Auburn Hills, MI – FROM DAY SHIFT: 12-24-2017, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 12-25-2017, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 17:30hrs. – City of Pontiac-Attempt Armed Robbery of a Business: #17-234777 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to an address in the 200 block…
Pontiac Volunteers Pack 3,000 Meals for Homeless People Pontiac, MI- Over 300 people came together Sunday to put together care packages and meals for 3,000 people in Pontiac and beyond. The annual effort, led by Kaino Phillips and the Clarence Phillips Ascend Foundation, has been growing each year since it began six years ago. It…
Silverdome Still Standing after Demolition Fail (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2017) Pontiac, MI – As onlookers waited in anticipation, explosives were detonated at 8:30am at the Pontiac Silverdome. The blasts had been expected to create a partial collapse of the long-abandoned structure, yet the demo did not go as planned. Check out the blasts…
Candlelight Vigil Held for Fallen Deputy Eric Overall (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 23, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Deputy Eric Overall paid the ultimate price Thanksgiving morning when he was killed by a driver running from police in pursuit on M15 in Brandon Township. The driver hit Deputy Overall as he was laying…
Oakland County Deputy Killed in Line of Duty Thanksgiving Morning (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 23, 2017) Brandon Township, MI – Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard sadly informs the community that one of our Sheriff’s Deputies was tragically killed today at approximately 12:31am during a police pursuit. A police pursuit started in Lapeer County…
Pontiac Election Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2017) Pontiac, MI – The Unofficial results are in from Tuesday’s election in Pontiac. Mayor Deirdre Waterman retained her seat with 57.01% of the votes (3,526). Challenger Mark Holland got 37.19% (2,300). In District 1, Patrice Waterman won with 51.36% (698) over challenger Chris Jackson who got…
Lighthouse Food Pantry Seeks Donations (Lighthouse, Nov. 2, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Lighthouse of Oakland County is experiencing one of the largest increases in demand for food they’ve seen during the back-to-school season. “We always experience an increase in the number of children served by the food pantry during the summer months, and that…
Oakland County African American Parent Network Conference Nov. 11 Join us for our first Oakland County AAPN Collaborative Family Conference! This event is open to all families building a community around student success. Parents and students Invited! We have an exciting line up to share with you … Social Media Secrets: Presented by Rasheda Williams,…
After Clear Shelter Event, Here are Pets that Still Need Homes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 22, 2o17) Pontiac, MI – With a brand new shelter and animal adoption facility, the cats and dogs that wind up in the care of Oakland County have more space, more privacy and brighter conditions than their previous location in…
Historic Pine Grove Home Family Friendly Haunted Mansion Oct. 21 Pontiac, MI – The Haunted Mansion at Pine Grove Join us this Saturday, October 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This is a family friendly tour of 19th Century funeral customs. Children’s crafts and light refreshments will be served in the Schoolhouse after your tour.…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
2017 Candidate Interview: Coleman Yoakum for Pontiac City Council Dist. 2 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Coleman Yoakum is running for City Council in Pontiac for District 2. Also on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election is incumbent Donald Woodward. Maureen Dunwoodle is also running as a write-in candidate. Yoakum…
2017 Candidate Interview: Malkia Newman for Pontiac Library Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Malkia Newman is one of ten people running for six seats on the Pontiac Library Board. Also on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot are Aleda J. Brisbon, Vernita L. Duvall, Perry Earl Jr, Janiece Gage, Mattie McKinney…
2017 Candidate Interview: Mattie McKinney Hatchett for Pontiac Library Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 8, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Mattie McKinney Hatchett is one of ten people running for six seats on the Pontiac Library Board on Nov. 7. Also on the ballot are Aleda J. Brisbon, Vernita L. Duvall, Perry Earl, Jr., Janiece…
2017 Candidate Interview: Kiesha Jones for Pontiac Library Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 8, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Kiesha Jones is one of ten people running for six seats on the Pontiac Library Board on Nov. 7. Also on the ballot are Aleda J. Brisbon, Vernita L. Duvall, Perry Earl, Jr., Janiece Gage, Mattie…
Oakland County Celebrates New Animal Shelter and Adoption Center (Cheryl Weiss, Oct. 6, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County’s stray and surrendered pets have a new $15.5 million state-of-the-art facility as they wait to be adopted to their forever families. The Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center held their grand opening on Wednesday,…
2017 Candidate Interview: Perry Earl Jr. for Pontiac Library Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Perry Earl Jr. is one of ten people running for six seats on the Pontiac Library Board on Nov. 7. Also on the ballot are Aleda J. Brisbon, Vernita L. Duvall, Janiece Gage, Mattie McKinney Hatchett,…
Oakland County Warns Restaurants of Food Inspection Phone Scam (Oakland County Health Division, Sept. 22, 2017) Pontiac, Mich. – Oakland County Health Division and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office are alerting restaurant and food establishment managers about a health inspection scam. Officials report that local restaurants have received calls from individuals claiming to be a…