How to Donate Water to Flint (Compiled, Jan. 10, 2016) Flint, MI – Residents of Flint are suffering from a lack of water due to contamination. Much has been written about the causes of the dangerous, lead-contaminated water, the question on many people’s minds is how to help. The Rachael Maddow Show compiled a list…
Heart of a Leader Women’s Health Panel Feb. 3 (EVENT page) Southfield, MI – Heart of a Leader Women’s Health Panel Feb. 3 Name: Heart of a Leader Date: February 3, 2016 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST Register Now Event Description: In recognition of Women’s Heart Health Month, Ferndale, Madison Heights/Hazel Park, Royal…
Questions About Ballot Issues? New Law Signed by Snyder Prevents Discussion (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2016) Cities, school districts, libraries, police departments and other groups rely on tax funding that comes from millages, which must be voted on by the public. There are also ballot proposals that directly impact governing bodies, for example, the…
Local Government Leaders Ask Snyder to veto SB 571 (Michigan Municipal League Press Release, Jan. 5, 2016) Lansing, MI – Local government leaders from across the state today joined to ask Gov. Rick Snyder to veto Senate Bill 571, which would gag local officials seeking to provide constituents with factual information on election matters 60…
No More Straight Ticket Voting in Michigan as Governor Signs Bill into Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2016) Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill into law that eliminates straight ticket voting in the State. Because the bill has a $5 million appropriation attached to it, voters can not reverse the law on referendum.…
oc115.com – Best Stories of 2015 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 1, 2015) Ferndale, MI – 2015 was an amazing year for the Oakland County 115 News as we began growing in new communities, and as we tackled some challenging stories. We also got some nice recognition in other publications, including The Detroit News, Downtown Publications,…
US Postal Service Raising Shipping Rates, Service Fees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 30, 2015) Washington, DC – The price of first class stamps will stay the same, but the costs of shipping and other services offered though the United States Postal Service (USPS) are going up. The increases, approved in October, begin Jan. 17, 2016.…
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…
Community Shares Christmas Love with Madison Heights Area Vets (Guest View by Merri Busch, Dec. 19, 2015) Madison Heights, MI – Today was the Veteran Luncheon sponsored by the Madison Heights Methodist Church! Tons of food, gifts for all the vets and food baskets to go. And, a guest speaker from the US Dept of…
Trial Proceeds against Officer Who Reportedly Revealed Informant’s ID with Fatal Consequence (Goodman and Hurwitz, Dec. 15, 2015) Madison Heights, MI – Note: This story comes from the blog of Goodman and Hurwitz, the firm representing Hilliard’s family. We are running it as is because it does a good job explaining the issues involved in…
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…
Sheriff’s Dept. and Local Police Agencies Return Military Items to the Feds (C. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2015) Pontiac, MI – Across the county, local law enforcement agencies are turning in their armored vehicles, grenade launchers, bayonets, high caliber rifles and other items that are now prohibited or controlled as acquisitions from Federal agencies due to…
Kids Explore the Universe at Red Oaks Astronomy Program (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2015, republished Dec. 2, 2015) Madison Heights, MI – A chilly autumn night was spent learning about the stars at the Red Oaks Nature Center in Madison Heights on Nov. 20. Children and their parents enjoyed a full evening of star-struck…
Madison Heights Murder a Hook-up Crime, Police Say (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 30 2015) Madison Heights, MI – More details are emerging in the murder of Ferndando Gonzales of Madison Heights. The Daily Tribune reports that the suspect, 19-year-old Christopher Charles-Ruben King, arrived at Gonzales’s home at about 7:30pm on Oct. 31 after answering…
Arrest Made in Madison Heights Murder and Arson Case (C. Proxmire, Nov. 25, 2015) Madison Heights Police released the following statement on Wednesday, Nov. 25 in regard to the November 1, 2015 murder and arson in the 3000 block of Groveland that left Fernando Gonzales dead: “On November 24, 2015, the Madison Heights Police Department…
Items Needed for Adopt a Nursing Home in Madison Heights (Trinita Lewis, Secretary and Gloria Moore, President of Friends of the Madison Heights Area Senior Citizens, Nov. 22, 2015) For those of you who may have forgotten our mission and goal is to contribute to the well-being of aging senior citizens in our surrounding community.…
Craft Show Shows Clawson’s Creative Side (C. Proxmire, Nov. 21, 2015) It’s been a couple years since that fateful day when Heidi Pettey’s toe ring broke. The seemingly everyday kind of problem was the start of something good for the Madison Heights mom. “I decided to fix it myself,” she said. In learning how to…
Madison Heights Goodfellows Newspaper Sale Nov. 28 (EVENT page) November 28, 2015 The Goodfellows Annual Newspaper Sale will be held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Goodfellow volunteers, working side by side with members of the Madison Heights Lions Club and other civic organizations, will be stationed at major…
Madison Schools Festive Music Celebration Dec. 10 (EVENT page) Thursday Dec. 10, 2015, 7pm at the Madison High School Auditorium. Event features Wilkinson Choir, Wilkinson Concert Band, Wilkinson Symphonic Band, Madison High School Symphony Band and a special combined performance. There will be a pre-concert raffle, carnations and candy canes for sale. Keep up…
Madison Heights Tree Lighting Nov. 23 (EVENT page) Join in the excitement on Monday, November 23rd as Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to turn on the City Holiday Lights! This festive beginning to the holiday season will be held in the Civic Center Plaza starting at 6:30 pm. The Mayor will welcome Santa and…