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Leashes, Licenses, Hours Outside, and Even Chickens in Oak Park Ordinance Changes

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Oak Park, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 18, 2020

Cats, dogs, and even chickens got some love from the Oak Park City Council Monday as the body approved the first reading of a package of animal-related ordinances. 

Off Duty Officer Shoots Dog During Attack in Oak Park

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 4, 2020

On Sunday, August 2nd at approximately 8:25PM, Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the area of Kenwood and Norwood on the report of a dog that had just been shot. 

Turkey Vulture Living in Stairwell of Golf Course Gets Help from Detroit Zoo

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Huntington Woods, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 3, 2020

“We believe the bird left the nest prematurely and didn’t have the flight capability to return to it.”

2020 Candidate Interview: Vincent Gregory for Oakland County Sheriff

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 15, 2020

On the Democratic side there are three candidates: Randy Maloney, Barnett Jones, and Vincent Gregory.

2020 Candidate Interview: Lin Goetz for Oakland Co. Prosecutor

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Favorites, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 11, 2020

The winner of the primary will then face Lin Goetz who is unopposed in the Republican Primary.

Madison Heights Arts Board Unveils 2nd Mural

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Madison Hts.By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 19, 2020

We chose it because it features animals that visitors could actually come across while walking the trails at the park. Rabbits, squirrels, deer, and foxes are among the animals on display both on the mural and in the park.

Michigan Pet Fund Alliance Offering Grants to Rescue Orgs

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 17, 2020

Applications for the Out of the Box Awards are due by midnight on June 30, 2020.

Ferndale Restaurant Scene Revs Cautiously Back Up

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 10, 2020

But as the state lifts restrictions, the taste for more than take-out is growing again among customers who want a break from social isolation.

Block Ads for Booze, Smokes, Porn and More with State’s Child Protection Registry

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 26, 2020

  “It doesn’t just block them,” said Alisha Meneely, Community Outreach Director for the agency, which is part of the Michigan Secretary of State’s office. “It stops them.”

The Ups and Downs in Oakland County – 2019 Population Estimates Released

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 26, 2020

On Thursday of this week, the Census Bureau released its last set of population estimates until the 2020 Census results are released by July of 2021.

List of Cemeteries in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 23, 2020

Thanks to the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society and Oakland County’s Economic Development and Community Affairs Department, here is a list of Oakland County’s cemeteries

Twins, Triplets and More: Here’s Where Moms of Multiples Support Each Other

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Clubs/Orgs, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 9, 2020

“They’re different kids, and they do different things. And the world sees them as twins.”

Woman Snaps Bird Pics, Has ’em Eating out of Her Hand

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, New Hudson, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 7, 2020

Though the bluebirds are still a little skittish, red-winged blackbirds, finches, woodpeckers and others have enjoyed their close-ups, and their snacks.

Meals on Wheels Tackles Increased Demand, Health Risks, Isolation

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, ResourcesBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 3, 2020

Much has changed for the Bloomfield Township Senior Services system, but one thing that hasn’t changed is their determination to provide nutritious, balanced meals to elderly and home-bound residents…

‘Cuddles’ the Parrot Rescued from Tree by Holly Fire Dept

All Stories, Animals/Pets, HollyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 30, 2020

“The bird made an awful racket of screaming as it tried to get away and even had the audacity to laugh at us as well!”

Hazel Park Shelter Gets TNR Grant

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Hazel Park, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 29, 2020

Hazel Park began their TNR program in 2018 and has helped 200 cats so far.

Family of Foxes Brings Joy Amid COVID Crisis

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Favorites, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 28, 2020

He’s been watching and photographing a family of foxes that love to frolic in the nearby field.

Liven Up Video Meetings w/a Cat or Dog from Mich. Animal Rescue League

All Stories, Animals/Pets, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 23, 2020

Proceeds from the call cameos will directly benefit the countless dogs and cats who arrive at MARL’s doors in need. 

Explore: A Stroll Through Downtown Rochester

All Stories, Explore!, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 21, 2020

Downtown Rochester has the best of two worlds – a thriving shopping district with eclectic locally owned shops and restaurants, plus a serene bit of nature with the Rochester River Walk and the Paint Creek Trail.

Ferndale Elks Bond w/ T-Rex Parades, Happy Hour Zooms, & Helping Others

All Stories, Animals/Pets, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 21, 2020

So of course a parade of interesting creatures seemed like a good idea! 

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