Drug Testing Company Errors Impacting Oakland County Cases (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 19, 2015) Hundreds of people could be impacted by reporting errors by the company hired to do drug testing of people in the Oakland County Court system according to a report by the Detroit Free Press. Details are still emerging, but journalist John…
Free Legal Clinic at Ferndale Library Sept. 23 (event) Ferndale Youth Assistance, in conjunction with Hazel Park Youth Assistance and The Oakland County Bar Association, are holding a FREE LEGAL AID CLINIC on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Ferndale Public Library located at 222 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale,…
Chazzano Founder Changes Mind on K-Cups (Guest View, Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo, Chazzano Coffee, Sept. 15, 2015) In the past, when a customer asked, “Hey Frank, what do you think about K-cups?” I would say: “K-cups are against G-d. If you have a K-cup machine or you were gifted a K-cup machine, bring it to the police…
Interview: Alissa Sullivan, Candidate for Hazel Park City Council (video) (C. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2015) Alissa Sullivan is one of two newcomers to the world of Hazel Park politics. Sullivan and Amy Aubry are friends who recently experienced municipal governance from a resident perspective as they fought against a dog ban in the city. Yet…
New Hazel Park Superintendent Talks about District Turn Around (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 11, 2015) Dr. Amy Kruppe said she loves to do turn arounds. And that process has begun in the Hazel Park School District as she and a team of six new administrators have been getting acquainted with the community and laying…
Car Count Grows as Police Continue to Assess Damage by Five Vandals (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Sept. 9, 205) Many are calling for the status of our investigation of MDOP to autos that occurred Sunday morning. Once the investigations are completed, the cases will be presented to prosecutors for review and determination of what…
Five Arrested for Vandalizing Over 40 Cars in South Oakland County (Compiled, Sept. 6, 2015) Click on Detroit is reporting that five men have been arrested on suspicion of vandalizing cars in South Oakland County Sunday. Ferndale Police told the news source that over 40 cars have been found with spray paint damage and windows…
Hazel Park Health Fair Sept 26, 2015 (event) Come to the Hazel Park Community Center from 11am to 3pm on Sept. 26, 2015 for free health screenings and sports physicals, sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Southfield Alumnae Chapter.
Hazel Park Fire Prevention Open House Oct 11 (event listing) Hazel Park Fire Prevention Week Open House is Sunday, Oct 11th from 10am to 1pm. See flier below for details:
Introducing Hazel Park’s New Principal Dr. Carla Postell (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2015) The Hazel Park Vikings are heading strong into the 2015-16 school year with some new leaders at the helm, a new financial plan, and a resilient community of parents, teachers and students with them. In addition to the recent hiring…
Windows Smashed and ATMs Stolen in Hazel Park and Ferndale (compiled, Aug. 26, 2015) Thieves smashed in the windows of two businesses, wrapped a chain around the ATM, jerked them free, and carried them away according to an article in The Daily Tribune. Two men in hoodies picked up the machines . The first was…
2015: Best Year Yet for Hazel Park Art Fair (C. Proxmire, Aug. 24, 2015) This weekend was Lindsay Phillips first time ever having a booth at an art fair! With the branding of Orchid Originals, she sold a variety of baby items like crocheted owl baby hats and little pillows with a pouch so kids…
For First Time Ever, Every Retailer Passed Tobacco Sales Tests (Oakland County Health Division Press Release, Aug. 24, 2015) For the first time ever, Oakland County retailers did not sell any tobacco products to youth during recent undercover inspections, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced today. The Oakland County Health Division conducted the annual inspection…
Massive Tree Tumbles, Causes Fire and Power Outage in HP/Ferndale (C. Proxmire, Aug. 17, 2015) Sarah Verran and her neighbors used to call it the Poltergeist Tree. “It was twice as big as it is now. And the canopy used to cover all four of these houses. You could see it all the way from…
Townhall Explores Possibility of Redistricting Reform (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 15, 2015) “When I was in junior high, there was this famous editorial cartoon in the textbook about Gerrymandering, and it had this oddly chopped up district that was shaped like a monster or a dragon. It was like this big joke that back in…
Sierra Club Offers Solar Partnership for Homeowners (Art Myatt, Sierra Club of Michigan, Aug. 11, 2015) Have you been thinking about putting solar panels on your home? Are you feeling the pressure to act soon, because the 30% federal tax credit is expiring at the end of 2016? Are you a little lost about where…
Madison Move to Trash Heights: Mom 2 Mom Sale Aug. 29 (event listing) Mom 2 Mom Sale at Prince of Glory Lutheran Church 1357 W 14 Mile Road in Madison Heights is Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9am to 1pm. This is presented by the Madison Heights/ Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce. For more event listings…
State Rep Hosting Town Hall on Redistricting Aug. 12 (event listing) State Representative for the 27th District Robert Wittenberg will be hosting a “Town Hall” on Wednesday, August 12th at the Berkley High School Collaborative Center (2325 Catalpa Dr.). This event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will cover topics including redistricting, gerrymandering and proposals…
Election Results: HP Police Millage Passes, Losses in Pontiac and Madison School Districts (C. Proxmire, Aug. 4, 2015) Hazel Park Election results are in, with Hazel Park voters supporting police services with a 10-year 2.8 mil assessment. The millage will bring in about $431,000 and is the main source of funding for police services. This…
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…