SOCRRA Reopens Drop-off Recycling Services (SOCRRA, Feb. 12, 2018) Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Troy, MI – We are pleased to announce the reopening of our recycling drop off services! SELF SERVICE RECYCLING AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC: MIXED RECYCLING: All Paper (newspaper,…
Learn about the Clinton River Watershed Feb. 6 Troy, MI – Come learn the watershed story of the mighty Clinton River and how you can help take care of this precious place for generations to come. In most of Macomb County, the eastern half of Oakland County, and small areas of southern Lapeer and St.…
State Rep. Wittenberg Sounds Horn on 1949 Law for Motorists, Introduces Repeal (Rep. Robert Wittenberg, Jan. 30, 2018) Huntington Woods, MI – House Bill 5504, introduced today by state Rep. Robert Wittenberg (D-Huntington Woods), heralds a change to an archaic 1949 law encouraging drivers to toot a horn or give another audible sign when they…
Valentine’s Day is for Book Lovers Author Event in Oak Park Feb. 14 Oak Park, MI – Make Valentine’s Day a day for book lovers! Mark your calendar, dress for comfort, and choose the good company of one great book , or date a variety of novels. Visit the Oak Park Library for an opportunity…
Ferndale Michigan Works Office Closure Announced (Oakland County, Jan. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI -A $12.7 million reduction in federal and state funding in the past five years – coupled with projected future budget reductions – prompted the Oakland County Michigan Works! Agency to consolidate two of its eight service centers. The decision to close the…
White Castle Taking Reservations for Valentine’s Day Dinner Ferndale, Royal Oak, Pontiac, Oak Park, Troy, MI – White Castle will accept reservations starting January 4 for its 25th annual Valentine’s Day dinner Sunday, February 14, from 4 – 9 p.m. The special experience, complete with hostess seating, tableside service and a decadent cuisine of Sliders,…
Oak Park Daddy Daughter Dance Feb. 11 Oak Park, MI- It’s coming! The Daddy Daughter Dance is coming to Oak Park on Sunday, February 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. The price is $10 per person, or $20 per couple. Dads, step dads, grandfathers, father figures, older brothers… are all welcome. Remember, this is a…
A Look Inside Rare Lustron Home for Sale in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2018) Oak Park, MI – A rare 1950-built Lustron Home is on the market in Oak Park, with an asking price of $120,000 for the 1,100 sq foot vintage living experience. Made of sheets of porcelain-coated steel with built…
Reporter Food: Alaskan Pizza from Jerusalem Pizza in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2018) Southfield, MI – The last time I got Jerusalem Pizza, I opted for the Mexican version. This time my taste buds went north, for a taste of The Alaskan. The Alaskan is the kind of pizza that leaves the corners…
Reporter Food: Lemon Chicken Cream Chop at Sahara Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 19, 207) Oak Park, MI – If you are looking for a feast – a lot of delicious food for a low cost – then Sahara in Oak Park is a great choice. My favorite is the Lemon Chicken Cream Chop,…
Teen Sets Fire in Oak Park Library Restroom, Building Closed One Day (Crystal A Proxmire, Dec. 11, 2017) Oak Park, MI – The Oak Park Library is closed this evening due to a fire reportedly set by a teenager in the restroom. Public Safety Chief Steve Cooper said “There was a small fire set in…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Scotia in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 24, 2017) Oak Park, MI – Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a fatal accident on Scotia in Oak Park between Kenwood and 9 Mile that occurred around 7pm Friday night. Public Safety Director Steve Cooper stated “We had a fatal pedestrian vs…
Ferndale Schools Seeks to Fill Board Vacancy (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 21, 2017) Ferndale, MI – After sending off longtime Board of Education Member Karen Twomey with a certificate and cake, Ferndale Public Schools announced Tuesday that the process is open for filling the vacancy. The following was sent by Ferndale Schools Communications Director Bill…
Oak Park Election Results 2017 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2017) Oak Park, MI – The unofficial results are in for the Nov. 7 Oak Park election. Mayor Marian McClellan faced a write-in opponent but still got 95.71% of the vote with 3705 votes in her favor. For City Council, incumbent Carolyn Burns retained her…
Over 6,000 People Pack Oak Park Boo Bash Halloween Night (Cheryl Weiss, Nov. 1, 2017) The Oak Park Boo Bash was the place to be on Halloween, as an estimated 6,500 guests packed the Community Center to enjoy a free evening of fun. The line of costumed kids and parents stretched around the corner…
Oak Park Candidate Interviews 2017 Oak Park, MI -Oakland County Times has invited all local candidates seeking office on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot to do a video interview. Below are the ones who accepted. Click on the picture to view. In Oak Park Mayor Marian McClellan is the only candidate on the ballot, although…
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,…
Grant Helps Ferndale Get Golf in Elementary Schools (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Students at Ferndale Elementary Schools will soon be learning to play golf as part of their physical education classes. With thanks to the First Tee organization, the program was announced in the Oct. 27 e blast from the…
Suit Depot in Oak Park Collecting Coat Donations for Local Families Oak Park, MI – The Suit Depot is hosting a coat drive to collect clean, gently worn, warm coats at their store, 26150 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park. Area residents are invited to make a difference in our local community by supporting this cause. Donations…
Karen Twomey Resigns from Ferndale School Board (Ferndale Schools, Oct. 23, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Schools Board of Education Secretary Ms. Karen Twomey has announced she will resign from her position on the Board effective November 21st, 2017. In her letter of resignation Ms. Twomey stated: “I joined the Board in 2008 in order to…