Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Products (FDA, Jan. 29, 2018) Birmingham, Troy, Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Beverly Hills, Commerce Twp, Waterford and Farmington Hills, MI – While there have been no reported illnesses, out of an abundance of caution, Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2 oz. and 8…
Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Products (FDA, Jan. 29, 2018) Birmingham, Troy, Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Beverly Hills, Commerce Twp, Waterford and Farmington Hills, MI – While there have been no reported illnesses, out of an abundance of caution, Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2 oz. and 8…
Volunteers Needed County-Wide to Mentor through Youth Assistance Waterford, MI- Throughout Oakland County volunteers are needed to mentor through Oakland County Youth Assistance. A little of your time can make a big difference. As a Mentors Plus volunteer, only a few hours of your time each month, will help a young person in your community.…
Commissioners Announce Website to Combat Human Trafficking (Oakland County Commissioners Michael Spisz, Janet Jackson and Eileen Kowall) Waterford, MI – January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) is continuing its efforts to combat this serious issue in Oakland County. The bipartisan Oakland County HTTF…
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…
Police Investigating Crash that Killed Holly Man (Michigan State Police, Dec. 19, 2017) Groveland Township, MI – On December 19, 2017, at approximately 7 00 am troopers from the Metro North post responded to Dixie Highway and Tindall Road in Groveland Township for a two-vehicle fatal crash. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2003 Ford Ranger…
Video Shows B&E Suspect at Auto-Lab in Waterford (Waterford Police, Dec. 13, 2017) Waterford, MI – The Waterford Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in the Breaking & Entering at the Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Center at 180 S. Telegraph Road. The incident occurred on December 4,…
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,…
Following 12 Drug Trafficking Indictments, Sheriff Puts Heroin Problem in Context (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2017) Pontiac, MI – A dozen Oakland County residents have been charged with selling heroin mixed with fentanyl, seven of whom were charged with distribution resulting in death, revealed Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard in a press conference Wednesday…
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…
Vice President Pence Visits Michigan to Talk About Tax Policy (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sep. 28, 2017) Waterford, MI – Vice President Mike Pence came to Michigan Wednesday for a series of events to promote the Trump administration’s tax reform plan to constituents. Pence arrived on Air Force Two, then took a motorcade to a GOP…
Oakland County Farmers Market’s Community Garage Sale Sept. 24 Waterford, MI – EVENT NAME: Community Garage Sale WHAT: Oakland County Farmers Market will hold a Community Garage Sale offering many great finds under one roof. WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 24 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road,…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…
Regional Transportation Plan Public Input Meeting Sept. 26 Waterford, MI – SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, is seeking input from Southeast Michigan residents to aid development of the region’s long-range transportation plan. SEMCOG will build on its technical analysis of transportation needs by asking anyone who lives, works, recreates, or travels in Southeast Michigan…
Oakland County Youth Assistance Mentor Training Sept. 23 Waterford, MI – A little of your time can make a big difference. As a Mentors Plus volunteer, only a few hours of your time each month, will help a young person in your community. Be a positive adult role model for someone 5 to 16 years…
Fenton/Holly/Linden Ducks Unlimited Banquet Sept 28 Fenton, MI – Thursday, September 28, 2017 Time & Location 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Doors open at 6 pm St. Johns Activity Center, 610 N. Adelaide Street Fenton, Michigan, 48430 View on Map Ticket Information Available Now Buy Tickets Online ticket sales end on 9/27/2017. Buy now, only…
Dog Swim Day at Waterford Oaks Sept. 9 (Oakland County Blog) Waterford, MI – Summer’s coming to an end, but that means dogs all over Oakland County will be hoping their owners take them out for a doggy swim at Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s annual dog swim. Waterford Oaks and Red Oaks Waterparks will…
Waterford Fire Dept. Annual Longest Table Pancake Breakfast Sept. 9 Waterford, MI – Join the Waterford Police Department and Waterford Regional Fire Department along with Lifepoint Church for the 15th Annual Longest Breakfast Table pancake breakfast and charities fundraiser. This community favorite annual event will take place at Waterford Fire Department Headquarters 2495 Crescent Lake…
2017 Solar Eclipse Pics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2017) Oak Park, Ferndale, Ortonville, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, MI – Throughout Oakland County kids and adults joined with people all over the United States to watch a solar eclipse as it crossed the nation. In Metro Detroit the moon blocked out the sun by about…
History & Economy: Communities Consider Dixie Hwy. Potential (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2017) Groveland Township, MI – An expert historic road preservation planner from Washington DC visited Oakland County at the beginning of August to take a look at the Dixie Highway corridor to share his views on how smart development could take place.…