Clawson Skate Park, Hazel Park John R Plan Among Projects Vying for MML Award (Michigan Municipal League, June 30, 2016) Clawson, MI – Thirteen projects, programs, and initiatives involving communities throughout Michigan are vying for the statewide Community Excellence Award (CEA)—the most prestigious Michigan Municipal League honor. The communities involved in this year’s competition are…
Deceased Woman Found in Field in Pontiac Identified as White Lake Resident (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 30, 2016) From: McCabe, Michael G Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 3:06 PM We have received several inquirers about a body found this morning. Below is the synopsis: ________ INCIDENT: 6/29/16 @ 8:38AM City of Pontiac, Death Investigation,…
Ferndale Officer Charged with Assaulting Arrestee (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 29, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Officer Jason White resigned in the midst of an investigation into use of excessive force against a man who was under arrest. According to a statement by Ferndale Police Chief Timothy Collins, “In the early morning hours of…
Berkley City Manager Grapples with Public Discontent, Invites Sheriff to Investigate Claims (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 28, 2016) Berkley, MI – City leaders in Berkley are facing a culture of discontent as progressive elected officials try to manage municipal business in opposition to residents who are well-organized and ready stop decisions they think will change…
Ferndale Council Votes to “Ban the Box,” Removing Criminal History Question from Applications Ferndale, MI – On most employment applications there is a box that many people check in dread, knowing that by being honest about their past, they are likely to be passed up for consideration. “Have you ever been convicted of a felony…
Ferndale Library Director Resigns, Darlene Hellenberg to Serve as Interim (Ferndale Area District Library, June 27, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Area District library Board has been informed that its Director, Jessica Keyser, has accepted a position as the Executive Director of the Grosse Pointe Public Library. Keyser will be working throughout the summer…
Explosion at Madison Heights Fireworks Planned Part of Show Police Say (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 27, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – Crowds were worried Sunday night when an explosion came from the fireworks detonation site at Civic Center Park. The explosion sent a burst of flames into the air, and videos started making the…
Troy Fire Dept. Welcomes Campers from Leader Dogs for the Blind (Chuck Riesterer, Asst. Fire Chief of Troy, June 27, 2016) Troy, MI – On Sunday June 26, members of the Troy Fire Department, Station #3, welcomed campers from the Leader Dogs for the Bling organization. Twenty-four campers from across the country came to Troy…
Worker Dies While Installing Molding Press in Auburn Hills (Sgt. Rick Leonard, Auburn Hills Police, June 27, 2016) On Sunday June 26th, at approximately 11:00pm members of the Auburn Hills Police and Fire Departments responded to Delta Tooling at 1350 Harmon Road in Auburn Hills. Initial reports were of an employee injured at that location. …
Independence Day Fireworks in Oakland County 2016 (Oakland County Blog, republished with permission, June 22, 2016) America the Beautiful. It’s time to celebrate freedom – grab a blanket and the family and head to one of the many celebrations taking place throughout Oakland County. Celebrations and events take place on varying days (and times), however most…
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Vacant House Burns Quickly to Ground in Pontiac (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Around 1:30 pm June 25 Waterford Fire Department firefighters were called to a fire on Mechanic Street in Pontiac. Neighbors from all sides of the property said they heard an explosion and saw the house go quickly…
Drivers Stop to Help Baby Deer in Springfield Township (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 24, 2016) Springfield Twp., MI – This kind of thing probably happens all the time, especially in northern Oakland County, but experiencing a group of strangers coming together to act quickly, get messy, and save an animal in distress was a…
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on Commerce Twp Home (Habitat for Humanity, June 25, 2016) Commerce Twp, MI – Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County staff broke ground in Commerce Township this month with future homeowners, Mike and Natalie Yanosy, and major corporate sponsors – Trevarrow, Inc., MainStreet Design Build, MB Financial, Templeton Building Company,…
Holly Area Veterans Center Opens (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 24, 2016) Holly, MI – Frustrated by long drives and long wait times, veterans and their supporters in Holly got together to create the Holly Area Veterans’ Resource Center inside the Karl Richter Community Center at 300 East Street. “The idea was not to take over…
FernCare Receives Metro Health Foundation Grant (FernCare Free Health Clinic, June 25, 2016) The Metro Health Foundation has awarded FernCare a one year grant of $9,000.00 to support enrollment assistance in either the Affordable Care Act Insurance Exchange or Healthy Michigan/Medicaid. This assistance will be offered, not only to FernCare patients, but to anyone in…
Person Fatally Struck by Train in Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, June 22, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – POLICE: Amtrak Train Pedestrian Accident On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 5:50 a.m., officers responded to an accident involving a southbound Amtrak Train and a pedestrian. Officers located a deceased subject on the railroad tracks near Catalpa.…
Students will Custom Paint a Violin for $20 towards Relay for Life Ferndale Area (Claire Bokram, June 21, 2016) Ferndale, MI – My name is Claire and I’m a captain for the Ferndale High School Relay for Life team! If you haven’t heard of relay, it’s event hosted by the American Cancer Society in hopes…
Summer Food Program for Kids Locations (SE Michigan United Way, June 21, 2016) Meet Up and Eat Up – Summer Meet Up and Eat Up is a collaborative movement to ensure that every child has access to nutritious meals 3 times a day, 365 days a year. For kids who rely on free and reduced…
Berkley Halts Plans to Allow Multi Unit Homes, Open House Canceled (C. Proxmire, June 20, 2016) Berkley, MI – Berkley city officials announced that the Planning Commission Open House slated for June 21 has been canceled and the form based code proposal has been withdrawn. They issued the following statement Monday evening: “The proposed form…