Resources for Adults Seeking Counseling (Nan Kerr-Mueller, Dec. 28, 2015) Oakland County, MI – Last month I started a quest to find some counseling help for a young adult in my life. They did not currently have health insurance and were having trouble finding someone that would see them. I started with Easter Seals as…
Over 200 Baskets Made for HP Schools Families (C. Proxmire, Dec. 13, 2015) Hazel Park, MI – The Hazel Park Schools community came together this week for the annual holiday basket program. For over 30 years folks have been donating food, toys and winter -wear to families in need. This year over 200 care packages…
LGBT Community Considers 2016 Ballot Initiative (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Ann Arbor, MI – In Michigan it is illegal to discriminate against people based on factors such as race, religion, age and disability. However, discrimination continues against people in the LGBT community because it is legal to do so. In Michigan people…
Hazel Park Lunch with Santa Dec. 12 (EVENT page) Hazel Park, MI – Hazel Park Lunch with Santa Dec. 12 held in cooperation with Hazel Park Lions Club and Hazel Park Youth Assistance. Sat, Dec. 12, 2015 from 12:30 pm to 2pm. Crafts and pizza are included. Register in advance. Fee $5. Register today by…
Bridging 8 Mile Program Dec 5 (EVENT page) Bridging 8 Mile Program Hosting Day-Long Program Dec 5 Dec. 5 Community Challenge Day scheduled in Detroit DETROIT – The Association for Youth Empowerment, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing transformational programs to schools and communities in southeast Michigan, will host a Community Challenge Day from 9 a.m.…
Metro Matters Point of Pride: Hazel Park (Haley Roberts, Metro Matters, Nov.21, 2015) Hazel Park could be the poster child for challenges faced by inner ring suburbs, not only in metro Detroit but across the country. As development sprawled farther and farther from the urban core, Hazel Park suffered from the same disinvestment that racked…
Hazel Park Man Recovering from Multiple Gunshots Shares Story (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2015) Jason S. did not think he was being a hero when he tried to stop two armed robbers at the Starting Gate Sports Lounge in Hazel Park on Nov. 10. He was really only thinking of his mother and elderly…
Groups Collecting Clothes for Homeless Vets: Hazel Park, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Pontiac & Waterford November 13, 2015 This holiday season, the Ferndale Elks, Hazel Park Eagles, and Detroit Tough gym are partnering up to collect new or gently used clothing and blankets to be distributed among the nearly 2,000 homeless veterans in the Detroit area.…
Things Most People Get Wrong About Trees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 15, 2015) Trees. Everyone has them or lives near them. Yet there are many mistakes people make in their care. Pleasant Ridge residents were recently treated to a seminar on trees that can help people in any community understand the nature of these beautiful,…
Customer Shot in Robbery at Starting Gate in Hazel Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 11, 2015) A customer of Starting Gate Bar in Hazel Park was shot multiple times in a robbery late Tuesday night. Lt. Buchholz of the Hazel Park Police say more details will come later today, but did confirm that a customer…
Hazel Park Investigating Beating Deaths of Cats (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 10, 2015) The Hazel Park Police Department is investigating the beating death of five cats. According to City Manager Ed Klobucher, four presumably feral cats and one house pet “appear to have been beaten to death September 25th and October 4th in the 300-400…
Clerk Launches Alert System for Property Owners to Help Prevent Fraud (Oakland County Clerk Press Release, Nov. 7, 2015) Oakland County has launched its new Property Record Notification system to enhance its Super Index, simplifying property record searches and allowing activity notifications for residents, professionals and law enforcement. “We’ve taken our Super Index, a property…
League of Women Voters Michigan Discusses Redistricting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2015) “The problem,” said Michigan League of Women Voters of Michigan President Judy Karandjeff, “Is the politicians are drawing their own voting maps to manipulate elections and keep themselves and their party in power.” Karandjeff spoke to over 50 people at a recent…
Analysis of Voter Turnout in South Oakland County, 2015 (Guest View: Kurt Metzger, Mayor of Pleasant Ridge, Nov. 5, 2015) Now that the results are final and the celebrations are over, it is time to reflect on Tuesday’s election results across communities in southeast Oakland County. As one would expect in an off-year election, the…
HPHS Drama Presents Hound of Baskervilles Nov 19-21 (EVENT page) Hazel Park High School Drama Club presents “Hound of the Baskervilles” Sherlock Holmes’ Most Spine Chilling Mystery Brought to Life Hazel Park High School’s Drama Club presents “Hound of the Baskervilles” on Thursday, November 19, Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at 7 p.m.…
2015 Election Results (oc115 Staff, Nov. 3, 2015) Election Results will be updated as they become available. The results listed below come from the Oakland County Clerk’s Office, and are unofficial until verified. For more detailed info on any of the races go to the Oakland County Clerk’s Election page at https://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/elections. Auburn Hills In…
Election Day! Share Your Stickers and Poll Worker Pictures! (Compiled, with much thanks to Cheryl Weiss, Nov. 3, 2015) Election Day is one of our favorite holidays! Let’s spread the Election Day spirit by sharing pictures of poll workers and folks with “I voted” stickers. For the best oc115 Election Stories go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/2015/11/02/2015-election-stories/. Check…
2015 Election Stories (Compiled, Nov. 2, 2015) Nov. 3 is Election Day and several cities have local elections and ballot issues. The Oakland County 115 News Hub does not endorse any candidates, and we respect everyone who puts themselves out there to take on the challenge of local governance. This year we tried something new…
Local Org Love: Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment (Guest View by Leigh McLaughlin, Nov. 1, 2015) On a cool spring day in 2005, an eclectic group of Hazel Park residents stood looking at a dilapidated park in the city, rolled up their sleeves, and got to work. Newly founded by current Hazel Park Mayor Jan Parisi…
Development Properties in 18 Communities Part of One Stop Ready Showcase Oct. 30 (Oakland County Press Release, Oct. 24, 2015) Developers, investors, brokers and businesses interested in owning a piece of prime Oakland County real estate can shop for available parcels at the county’s second annual One Stop Ready (OSR) Community Showcase. The event is…