Pontiac: Video Shows Man Wanted for Robbery and Attempted Murder (Graphic Language & Actions) (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov. 13, 2015) Occurred on 11-11-15 INCIDENT: 11:12 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Armed Robbery & Attempt Murder- #15-184611 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 400 block of North Perry (Bob and Elmer’s Bar aka B&E’s Bar)…
Auburn Hills Gets Fancy New Bridge, First in Michigan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 12, 2015) The Diverging Diamond Interchange is here, aka the fancy new bridge at University and I-75 in Auburn Hills. The bridge not only serves drivers on University, but incorporates on and off ramps for I-75. The bridge that was there was…
Pontiac: Brother and Sister Assaulted, Robbed, Left Tied in Kitchen (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Nov. 8, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 11-07-2015, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 11-08-2015, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 1545 hrs. City of Pontiac-Robbery// UDAA 15-182486 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 60 block of W. Colgate for a report of a robbery. Upon…
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…
150 Narcan Kits Donated to Help Prevent Heroin Deaths (OCCMHA Press Release, Nov. 6, 2015) Training, treatment, and intervention are all part of the strategy to equip and prepare Oakland County deputies in the ongoing campaign against opioid misuse and heroin overdoses. This collaborative effort is being spearheaded by Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority…
Better Pontiac Meeting Nov. 16 (EVENT page) BETTER PONTIAC BOARD MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Monday, November 16th, 2015 7:00 PM at Goldner Walsh Garden and Home AGENDA: Reports President’s Report Secretary’s Report Treasurer’s Report Old Business Parade Banner Comic Book Art Program Park Wall Project Park upgrades New Business Clean Up Schedule 2016…
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…
Thousands of Kids Enjoy Trunk or Treat in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 30, 2015) The grounds of the Old Howard Dell Community Center in Pontiac were packed with families enjoying a safe, fun night of trick or treating. Vehicles parked around the perimeter with their hatchbacks and trunks popped and full of treats. People…
Pontiac: Fashion Show to Support Fraternity Nov. 21 (EVENT page) The professional men of Omicron Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. leaders and heroes will hit the runway wearing the hottest trends in fall fashion on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the beautiful Lafayette Grand Ball Room in Pontiac. This first annual…
Oakland County to Get New Animal Shelter (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2015) Cats and dogs in the care of Oakland County Animal Control could be in a brand new, modern facility by 2017 if plans remain on schedule for constructing a new animal shelter facility. Oakland County Commissioners voted Thursday to use bond funding…
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…
Hope Warming Center Seeking Winter Item Donations (Hope Press Release, Oct. 25, 2015) Please, while you’re pulling out your fall and winter clothes, consider donating items to HOPE Hospitality & Warming Center/HOPE Adult Shelter. Donated items go directly to our homeless brothers and sisters. ** ITEMS NEEDED ** Jackets, Socks (long, thick socks), Jeans, Sweat…
Pontiac Trunk or Treat Event Oct. 30 (EVENT page) Pontiac Trunk or Treat Event Oct. 30 Old Howard Dell Community Center 345 Edison Street, Pontaic, MI 5pm to 7pm Loads of treats, games, hayrides, inflatables, face painting, line dancing, rock climbing, music, arts and crafts, free food and more! For more event listings go…
Downtown Pontiac Adds Bike Friendly Features (Healthy Pontiac Press Release, Oct. 21, 2015) Downtown Pontiac just became a more accessible destination for cyclists, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman announced today. The Healthy Pontiac, We Can! (HPWC) coalition and Friends of the Clinton River Trail have installed new bicycle loops, fix-it…
Coalition Seeks to Put Earned Sick Time on the 2016 Ballot (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2015) The MI Time to Care Coalition held a panel discussion in Pontiac on Oct. 16 to introduce their plan to put the requirement for Earned Sick Days on the ballot statewide in 2016. The initiative would require…
Regional Master Plan RTA Public Meeting, Detroit Zoo Oct. 22 (EVENT page) Regional Master Plan RTA Public Meeting @ The Detroit Zoo Oct. 22 Thu, October 22, 4pm – 8pm Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 The next round of RTA public meetings will be starting this September for…
Publisher Crystal Proxmire Explains the oc115 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2015) Earlier this month I spoke to a group of folks involved in various Royal Oak community organizations about the Oakland County 115 News Hub. The resulting video gives a really good off-the-cuff overview about the oc115 – where it came from, what…
LOCAL MUSIC LOVE: Halloween & Rock ‘n’ Roll (Jeff Milo, Oct. 15, 2015) Rock ‘n’ roll and Halloween go together better than chocolate and peanut butter. Like blood and guts, carnage and mayhem, chills and thrills… You get the picture. Rock ‘n’ roll and Halloween were made for each other. While one, (Halloween,) is a…