HAVEN Welcomes New CEO Amna Osman PONTIAC, MICH. – Dec. 7, 2016 – HAVEN, the Pontiac-based nonprofit dedicated to eliminating domestic violence and sexual assault, announced today that Amna Osman will begin as the new president and CEO effective Dec. 12. She succeeds Beth Morrison who departed the organization for relocation at the end of…
Pontiac Community Calendar (Mike McGuinness, Dec. 8, 2016) – Goldner Walsh Garden & Home Wreaths Workshop (Saturday, December 10th) – If you’re looking to create a stylish item for the holiday season, come pay them a visit on Orchard Lake Road. For information, contact them at (248) 332-6430. – Pontiac Creative Arts Center Panda Express Fundraiser, with Proceeds from…
Re-Stores Opening in Pontiac and Farmington to benefit Habitat for Humanity (Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County) Pontiac, MI – Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County has assumed ownership of two ReStore locations – home improvement outlets – in Farmington and Pontiac, which sell furniture, cabinets, appliances, paint and other such home improvement supplies. All…
Parties Seeking Volunteers to Observe Presidential Recount (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 4, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI – As the legal issues surrounding the Presidential ballot recount continue to play out in court, Oakland County Republicans, Democrats, and Greens are recruiting volunteers to observe the recounts, which could start as early as Monday. Green Party Candidate…
Work Requirements for Food Assistance Reinstated in Oakland and Other Counties (MDHHS, Nov. 30 2016) LANSING, MI – Able-bodied adults without dependents in four Michigan counties will be required by the federal government to meet work requirements that have been waived for more than a decade to continue receiving food assistance benefits. The Michigan…
Child Found Walking Alone in Pontiac, UPDATED Family Found (OCSO, Nov. 29, 2016) Pontiac, MI – The attached photo is a child who was found walking on the sidewalk on Baldwin Road near Legrande Ave in the City of Pontiac this morning. He says his name is Ben and we estimate he is approximately 3…
Resource Day Showcases Over 40 Agencies for Housing, Health, Counseling and Other Services (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Once a year the work that Leah McCall and others at Alliance for Housing of Oakland County do year-round gets laid out in an inspiring in-person kind of way. The 40+ agencies…
Pontiac School Board Trustee and Animal Rescuer April Hernandez Dies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Pontiac School Board Trustee and animal rescuer April Hernandez died Saturday, succumbing to cancer. The Pontiac School Board announced Hernandez’s passing, stating “The Board of Education for the School District of the City of Pontiac would…
Help Keep Kids Safe at Parade by Volunteering for Elf Security Brigade Dec. 3 (Pontiac DBA, Nov. 23, 2016) Pontiac, MI – The Pontiac Downtown Business Association and Holiday Extravaganza committee would like to ask if you can volunteer to support the parade on Saturday, December 3. Our role as part of the Holiday Extravaganza…
Better Pontiac Having First Annual Dinner Dec. 8 (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – Better Pontiac Community Development Corporation is proud to present its first annual holiday fundraiser. The event, scheduled for Thursday, December 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., will be held at one of the city’s many new small businesses, Exferimentation Brewery, located…
Sabra Hummus Recalled (FDA, Nov. 20, 2016) Colonial Heights, VA – Sabra Dipping Co., LLC is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products made prior to November 8, 2016 due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product. The recall includes the products listed below; these…
Holiday Extravaganza Parade and Festival in Pontiac Dec 3 (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – There will be over 100 of your favorite costume characters handing out FREE hugs, beautiful professional floats from The Parade Company, professional balloons, marching bands, fire trucks and choreographed dancers all joining together to bring you a memorable parade. The parade…
Communities Share Ideas for Surviving Infrastructure Projects (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2016) Waterford, MI – Sometimes communities put a lot of planning into projects – like parking decks and road improvements – but forget that as these projects start, there are needs of the residents and businesses in the area that are impacted by…
Road Commission Uses Humor to Remind People “Don’t Veer for Deer” (Oakland County Road Commission, Nov. 15, 2016) Michigan’s firearm deer season begins on Tuesday, Nov. 15, and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is using this event to push its “Don’t Veer for Deer” safety message. According to the Michigan Office of Highway…
Tips for Elevator & Escalator Safety Week (Office of Gov. Rick Snyder, Nov. 14, 2016) Lansing, MI – Gov. Rick Snyder has declared November 13-19 as Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week to educate the public to ride safely when using elevators, escalators, and moving walks. The state of Michigan has nearly 27,000 elevators and escalators.…
MDHHS Encourages Family Discussion about Health History this Thanksgiving (MDHHS, Nov. 23, 2016) LANSING, MI – In Michigan, approximately one in ten women has a significant family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer. Because of this and other hereditary diseases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging potentially lifesaving conversations this…
Over 40 Agencies to be Part of Community Resource Day Nov. 16 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – For all those in need of help with housing, employment, food services, and much more, please consider attending the Oakland County Community Resource Day on Wednesday, November 16th from 10am-2pm at Genesis Church at 309 N. Main…
2016 Election Results and “I Voted” Sticker Selfie Page (ongoing) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2016) Oakland County, MI – Donald Trump has been elected as President of the United States. In Oakland County, the Regional Transit Authority proposal lost – getting 292,401 (49.91%) of the votes. 293,510 people (50.09%) voted against the plan. L.…
“Clean it Up” Guide Shows How to Make Old Social Media Work for You (Oakland Schools, Nov. 1, 2016) GOING to college? Heave a big sigh of relief. The ACT and SAT are behind you. Common App and college essays should be wrapping up for Early Action. Transcripts have been sent… WOO-HOO your high school…
Pontiac Church Hosting Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 24 (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – First Presbyterian Church (99 Wayne St.) in Pontiac is hosting a free community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 11:30am to 2pm. Everyone is welcome. RSVP is encouraged but not necessary (248) 335-6866. ****** For more event listings go to…