Michigan Humane Society has Chickens that Need Homes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 29, 2015) The Michigan Humane Society is trying to get the word out about chickens and roosters that need homes. The animal rescue organization has about six birds up for adoption. Ryan McTigue, spokesperson for the Humane Society, said chickens and roosters are…
Hawk Freed From Ferndale Garage (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2015) A Cooper’s Hawk got trapped inside a Ferndale garage Thursday and was quickly set free once discovered. It’s unclear what time the hawk entered the garage, or how. Inside the garage remains of a smaller bird – blood, bone and feathers, left a…
Waterfowl Hunting Begins Sept 1, Including Experimental Teal Season (Michigan DNR Press Release, Aug 28, 2015) This year marks the second year of Michigan’s experimental early teal hunting season. The season runs Sept. 1-7. These small ducks, especially blue-winged teal, are some of the earliest duck species to migrate each fall. This statewide teal-only season…
Waterford Oaks Hosting Dog Swim at Water Park Sept. 12 Location Waterford Oaks Waterpark Start Time 9/12/2015 12:00 PM End Time 9/12/2015 4:55 PM Category Dog Programs Description Oakland County Parks and Recreation celebrates the close of the waterpark season with 11th annual Waterford Oaks Waterpark Dog Swim. The dogs-only swim is from noon- 4:55…
Red Oaks Hosting Dog Swim at the Water Park Sept. 13 (event listing) Location Red Oaks Waterpark Start Time 9/13/2015 12:00 PM End Time 9/13/2015 4:55 PM Category Dog Programs Description Oakland County Parks and Recreation celebrates the close of the waterpark season with the 11th annual Dog Swim at Red Oaks Waterpark. The dogs-only…
Older Adults and Older Animals Have Special Zoo Day Sept. 9 (Detroit Zoo press release) Senior citizens living in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are invited to enjoy a day at the Detroit Zoo on Senior Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seniors 62 and older and a caregiver will receive…
Health Dept. Gives Tips on Avoiding Insect Bites (Oakland County Blog, Aug. 12, 2015) Ah, the great outdoors! What’s better than exploring? But mosquitoes can put a damper on any camping trip, vacation, or exploration. Oakland County Health Division has some great tips on how to prevent those pesky little bites! To prevent mosquito bites:…
Adoptable Cats, Coffee and Snacks: Could Ferndale Get a Cat Cafe? (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 12, 2015) Imagine a place where adoptable kitties roam free and their human friends can come relax among them – sip some coffee, enjoy a snack, get on their laptops and work. The concept of the Ferndale CatFe – a…
Rochester Rotary Gives Service Dog to Veteran with PTSD (Rochester Rotary, Aug. 12, 2015) Rochester Rotary, a member club of Rotary International, a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service and encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, is pleased to announce it has matched an Oakland County veteran with a…
Guest View: How I Spent My Summer Vacation Being Monarch Momma (Alice McKeage, Aug. 8, 2015) Actually just kidding…I am retired, so every day is vacation! I became interested in the plight of the monarchs a number of years ago. My first move was to make sure my lawn feeding each year did not include…
Pontiac Election: A Perfect Example of Why Voter Turnout Matters (Guest View by Kurt Metzger, Detroit’s Data Guru, Aug. 5, 2015) Yesterday, voters in the Pontiac School District, which currently is under a consent agreement with the state to address a massive deficit, asked voters to allow for the creation of a special fund —…
Oakland County Spotlights Leader Dogs for the Blind (Oakland County Blog, Aug 1, 2015) The Leader Dogs for the Blind success story began in 1939, when it was founded by three Detroit-area Lions Club members. They began their new venture on a small, leased farm in Rochester Hills, Michigan and that’s where they remain today. Since…
Mutt Strutt to Have Dogs on the Runway Up for Adoption Aug 6 (event listing) Bingo Cares is partnering with the City of Royal Oak and Oakland County parks to bring a fun and unique opportunity to the general public. As part of the Thursday night Concert in the Park series, Bingo Cares will be…
Chamber Hosting Hogs and Horses Night at HP Raceway Aug 12 (event listing) Hogs and Horses Bike Night at Hazel Park Raceway has live blues music, BBQ, a bar, shot girls and more. The event is hosted by the Madison Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce Wed. Aug 12 from 6-9pm. $5 admission per bike, $3…
Preventing Drowning Deaths (American Heart Association, July 24, 2015) Warm weather, sunny days, poolside barbeques and trips to the beach. Yes, summer is here, and with it, the dangers of drowning. Over 3,500 people die each year due to drowning. Of those, one in five are children. Drowning is the leading cause of death among…
Five Year Old Bitten by German Shepherd in Highland Township (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 12, 2015) INCIDENT: 20:24 hrs. July 11, 2015 – Highland Township – Injured Child / Dog Bite #15-109434 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched, along with the Highland Township Fire Department to the area of Milford Rd and Wardlow Rd for an…
Still Time for Fun at Oakland County Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2015) The Oakland County Fair continues through Sunday at Springfield Oaks County Park at 12451 Andersonville Rd, Davisburg, MI. The event has all the nostalgic parts one might expect and more. Friday there was a science-themed day of booths courtesy of General…
Royal Oak Police Rescue Baby Ducks from Drain (video) (C. Proxmire, July 7, 2015) A pair of Royal Oak Police officers did some special police work this Independence Day. They were called to the corner of Normandy and Seminole because some ducklings had fallen into a sewer drain. Neighbors met Officer Bruce Handrinos and Officer…
Hazel Park Annual St. Filbert’s Day Race Aug. 22 (Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment Group, June 25, 2015) Saturday August 22, 2015 Dinner at 6 pm, racing begins at 7 pm Hazel Park Raceway 1650 E. 10 Mile Rd. Hazel Park 248-398-1000 info@hazelparkraceway.com Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment Group welcomes you to join us in celebrating our…
Ferndale Dog Park Plans Proceed (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 23, 2015) Ferndale City Council voted Monday to move ahead with plans to build a dog park at Wilson Park near University High School. The baseball diamond will be removed and a fenced-in area will go up so dogs can run around without a leash. There…