Blue Parking Meters Mean More Handicap Spots in Downtown Birmingham (City of Birmingham, Oct. 7, 2016) BIRMINGHAM, MI – On Saturday, October 8, the City of Birmingham will begin the on-street installation of approximately 70 brand new designated accessible parking spaces throughout the Central Business District. The new spaces are the result of the City’s…
Royal Oak: Austen Brantley Studio Hosting Fundraiser for Teen Arts Program Oct. 14 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Friday, October 14. Austen Brantley, a 20 year old Royal Oak artist who is a regular at the Clay, Glass and Metal Show as well as other events produced by Integrity Shows, is hosting a fundraiser…
2016 Candidate Interview Congressperson Brenda Lawrence (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2016) Southfield, MI – United States Congressperson Brenda Lawrence is seeking her second term representing the 14th District. Also running for the seat are Republican Howard Klausner, Libertarian Gregory Creswell and Green Party Candidate Marcia Squier. Congressperson Lawrence has represented the public in…
Huntington Woods Residents Ponder Senior Housing, Discussion Continues Oct. 15 (EVENT page) Huntington Woods, MI – Dozens of residents came out to the Recreation Center last Wednesday to discuss the state of housing in Huntington Woods for older adults who may want to remain in the community as they age. They learned about Universal Design,…
Holly-Ween Oct. 29 in Downtown Holly (EVENT page) Holly, MI – FREE EVENT: Trick or treating in Holly’s downtown area with our awesome merchants PLUS horse rides, petting farm, face painting, bounce houses, and more provided by The River Church. Plus come see the giant man eating pumpkin on display! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/536776136513861/?active_tab=highlights ****** For…
Hazel Park’s Artober Art Walk Oct. 22 (EVENT page) The Hazel Park Arts Council is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Artober Art Walk, being held on October 22nd, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event highlights the thriving art community that exists in Hazel Park and is part of Hip Hazel Park’s…
State Superintendent’s Hazel Park Visit Focused on Students (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 5, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – State Superintendent Brian Whiston has been on the job for just over a year. And though he has a lot of administrative work to do, he takes time to visit students across the state to hear from…
Ferndale Homecoming Parade, Tailgate and Game Oct. 7 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – You’re Invited! 3rd annual Ferndale High School Homecoming parade and tailgate! Friday, October 7th, 5pm! This year’s theme is the “Roaring 20’s”! The parade begins at 5pm at the corner of Planavon and 9 Mile road. It will proceed west down…
Guernsey Farms Recalls Milk and Ice Cream Products (Michigan Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 6, 2016) Northville, MI — Out of an abundance of caution, Guernsey Farms Dairy, of Northville, is conducting a voluntary recall of certain dairy products produced by the company due to the failure of equipment used to verify proper pasteurization during processing.…
Ferndale Voters Have Write-In Options for Library and School Boards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Looking at the ballot for Ferndale Public Library Board of Trustees, voters may notice there are six names running for seven seats. Mary Riegle has registered with the Clerk’s Office to be an official write-in candidate…
Crowd at Chazzano’s Celebrates Gilmore Girls with Luke’s Diner Takeover (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 5, 2016) Ferndale, MI – According to Katelyn Moore and Olivia Demarco of Hazel Park, the best part of Gilmore Girls is Luke’s Diner. Demarco says it’s because “Luke is a hottie.” But Moore said that it’s really the perfect setting…
Man Crushed While Tearing Down Storage Tank in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2016) Ferndale, MI – A demolition worker is hospitalized after an industrial-sized storage tank buckled and pinned him between the tank and a tank that was next to it. The accident happened at a vacant Polar Chemical site at Wolcott and…
Reporter Food: Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork Pasty at M-Brew (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Let’s say you need someplace to work that is cozy with good internet, often has other people working, and has a nice selection of comfort food. One such place is M-Brew in Downtown Ferndale (177 Vester…
Hazel Park Police Seek Suspect in Hit and Run Death of Cyclist (Compiled, Oct. 4, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – A 54-year-old man had been crossing John R. on his bicycle at Woodward Heights when he was fatally hit by a dark-colored SUV. The hit and run happened at around 11pm Monday according to The…
Royal Oak Spooktacular Oct. 30 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Downtown Royal Oak presents the 33rd Annual Spooktacular event for the whole family! Parents are invited to bring their children in their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating at downtown businesses on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 1-4. p.m.! NEW THIS YEAR: Main Street will close…
Auditions to be held Oct 11 and 13 for “Strawberry – What Party?” (EVENT page) Dearborn, MI – Holding auditions for Strawberry – What Party? on Oct. 11 and Oct. 13 from 6pm to 10pm each day at Henry Ford College MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, 5101 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, MI, 48128. Show opens Jan. 20,…
2016 Candidate Interview: Jackie Hart and Mike Davisson for Ferndale School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2016) Ferndale, MI – There are two positions on the Ferndale School Board this Nov. 8 Election, and there are two people running for them. Though their election is presumptive, the oc115 still wanted to give candidates Jackie…
2016 Candidate Interview Adrienne Young for Birmingham School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2016) Birmingham, MI – Adrienne Young is one of seven people running for four open seats on the school board for Birmingham Public Schools. The candidates for this non-partisan position are: Lori Ajlouny, Douglas Arceo, Audra Bartholomew, Corey Jacoby, Brian Jennings,…
Berkley Seeking DDA Director (City of Berkley, Oct. 3, 2016) Berkley, MI – The Downtown Development Authority is looking for a new Executive Director! The successful director is a self-motivated, innovative leader with excellent communication and presentation skills who is willing to occupy a highly visible position in the community and beyond. The director will…
Ferndale Library Explores Salem Witch Trials Oct. 27 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – Get into the Halloween spirit with this enlightening new program on witchcraft at the Ferndale Area District Library on Thu, Oct 27. We often throw around the phrase “mass hysteria,” but the earliest and most memorable legitimate occurrence in American History has…