Reporter Food: The Breakfast Club in Madison Heights

Reporter Food: The Breakfast Club in Madison Heights (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 11, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – The Breakfast Club in Madison Heights the perfect kind of restaurant for a writer like me, and I think oc115 readers would like it too. It’s got fantastic creative breakfast food in a non-pretentious, but sunshiny and…

Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown Accuses State Senator Marty Knollenberg of Assault

Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown Accuses State Senator Marty Knollenberg of Assault (Compiled, Feb. 11, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown made a preliminary report to Oakland County Sheriff’s on Wednesday night alleging that State Senator Marty Knollenberg squeezed her arm in a painful way and would not let go until others…

Farmington and Farmington Hills State of the City Feb. 17

Farmington and Farmington Hills State of the City Feb. 17 (EVENT page) Wednesday, February 17, 2016 State of the Cities Join our Mayors and Farmington Public Schools Superintendent and School Board President as they report on the state of our communities and share their visions for 2016 and beyond. Tickets are $25 by February 8th.…

Woman Arrested Trying to Sneak “Fighting Knife” into Court

Woman Arrested Trying to Sneak “Fighting Knife” into Court (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Feb. 10, 2016) INCIDENT:  15:12 hrs. – City of Pontiac – 6th Circuit Court House – Carrying a Concealed Weapon – #16-22574 SUMMARY:  Deputies assigned to the 6th Circuit Court House security detail observed a female enter the South Lobby and present…

Rochester Hills Woman Found Dead with Gunshot Wound to Chest

Rochester Hills Woman Found Dead with Gunshot Wound to Chest (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Feb. 10, 2016) INCIDENT: 08:52 hrs. – City of Rochester Hills – Death Investigation –Feb 9, 2016 – #16-22365 SUMMARY:  Deputies and The City of Rochester Hills Fire Department responded to the 2600 block of Longview Ave on a report of…

Ferndale Library Hosting Early Learning Fair Feb. 27

Ferndale Library Hosting Early Learning Fair Feb. 27 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – For parents and caretakers of children five and under, the Ferndale Library is hosting an Early Learning Fair on Sat., Feb. 27. Local preschools, specialty music organizations and family service organizations will be on site offering information and answering questions from parents,…

Fiesta Fundraiser for Oakland Co. Fair Feb. 27

Fiesta Fundraiser for Oakland Co. Fair Feb. 27 (EVENT page) Springfield Twp, MI – The 10th Annual Fiesta Fundraiser & Silent Auction Save the date, our 10th Annual Fiesta Fundraiser & Silent Auction is Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Springfield Oaks Activity Center.  Admission/dinner is $7.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door.   Advanced…

Berkley Down to Four City Manager Candidates, Meet them Feb. 19

Berkley Down to Four City Manager Candidates, Meet them Feb. 19 (MML Press Release, Feb. 9, 2016) BERKLEY, Michigan —The search for the next Berkley City Manager is down to four. Thirty-five candidates applied for the Berkley City Manager’s position and four finalists have been selected for interviews later this month. The Michigan Municipal League’s…

“Controversy May Actually Work” As Royal Oak Considers Giant Kiss Statue

“Controversy May Actually Work” As Royal Oak Considers Giant Kiss Statue (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – The City of Royal Oak is weighing out the possibility of having a 25-foot-sculpture placed at 13 Mile and Woodward depicting a famous scene of a sailor grabbing an unsuspecting woman on the street…

Cranbrook Love After Dark Program Explores Science of Romance Feb. 11

Cranbrook Love After Dark Program Explores Science of Romance Feb. 11 (EVENT page) West Bloomfield, MI – Cranbrook Institute of Science Explores the Science of Valentine’s Day During Love After Dark February 11 at 7pm Cranbrook Institute of Science invites the public to explore the Science behind the season during Love after Dark at the…

Canvas Pontiac Accepting 2016 Submissions

Canvas Pontiac Accepting 2016 Submissions (Canvas Pontiac Press Release, Feb. 7, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Canvas Pontiac brings art and culture back to Downtown Pontiac.  Inviting local artists from around Michigan to submit and display their art to be shared on public display throughout Downtown Pontiac. Canvas Pontiac is inspiring the community to be involved.…

Voters, Drivers, Donors and More in Secretary of State 2015 Data

Voters, Drivers, Donors and More in Secretary of State 2015 Data (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 6, 2016) Lansing, MI – The Secretary of State’s office is responsible for many services that impact residents and businesses including voter registration, oversight of elections and driving/vehicle related licensing. Here are some stats, facts and figures from the Secretary…