Women’s March in Lansing Part of Demonstrations Around the World (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 21, 2017) Lansing, MI – A massive Women’s March in Washington DC on the day after the Inauguration of Donald Trump inspired “sister” marches and rallies across the county and the world, including a gathering of over 8,000 people on the…
Royal Oak Sgt. Pulls Passenger Out of Burning Car (video) Royal Oak, MI – Sgt. Karly Wingart is being praised for her quick action in rescuing a trapped motorist from a burning vehicle. Just after midnight on Sunday morning, January 15, 2017, Sgt. Wingart was the first officer on the scene of an injury accident…
Woman Watching Southfield MLK Walk Remembers Her Time in Montgomery (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 16, 2017) Southfield, MI – At 75 years old, Southfield resident Rose Nicholson’s marching days are over. From the sidewalk of Civic Center Drive she watched as three grandchildren – Nicholas, Anthony and Mariah Abner – marched in the Annual Martin…
Tracking People in Michigan’s Criminal Justice System Just Got Easier (MDHHS, Jan. 13, 2017) LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has enhanced the MI-VINE (Michigan Victim Information and Notification Everyday) service with a powerful new feature called RegistrationLink 2.0. The RegistrationLink system links offender records and cases to better…
Ferndale High Principal Roger Smith Ready for Retirement (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 12, 2017) Ferndale, MI – “It doesn’t matter how much you know, until they know you care.” That philosophy helped guide Ferndale High School Principal Roger Smith through 37 years of education, first as a music teacher, then as an administrator. And as…
Oakland County Threatens to Pull Funding from Area Agency on Aging after Commissioners Denied Access to Meeting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 12, 2017) Pontiac, MI – When the Area Agency on Aging 1-B held a closed session meeting on Jan. 3, they did so without allowing Commissioners from the six counties they cover to attend.…
Police Say Woman Stabbed Brother with Letter Opener While Driving in Rochester Hills Rochester Hills, MI – FROM DAY SHIFT: 01-06-2017, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 01-07-2017, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 11:49 hrs. – City of Rochester Hills – Felonious Assault – #17-003065 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of S. Adams Rd near Hamlin Rd…
Bombinate, Effulgent, Mugwump & Other Vocabulary Suggestions from WSU for 2017 (Wayne State University Word Warriors, Dec. 3, 2017) If 2016 was enough to stultify you into a state of acedia and make you long for the bucolic days of youth, have no fear — the Wayne State University Word Warriors are here to lift…
Get Reimbursed for Your New Year’s Safe Ride Home (Michigan State Police, Dec. 28, 2016) Oakland County, MI – Christensen Law and its founder Dave Christensen will be once again sponsoring “Safe Ride Home” as an opportunity to make a difference on one of the most vulnerable nights of the year when it comes to…
Reporter Food: Queen Anne Tea Lunch at the Holly Hotel (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 25, 2016) Holly, MI – The Queen Anne Tea at the Holly Hotel was both beautiful and remarkably affordable, especially given the quality of the food. The fresh baked pastries, the menu options prepared with professionalism and care, and the enthusiasm…
Jim and Jodie Ellison Talk about Political Journey (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 23, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Lovebirds and partners in politics Jim and Jodie Ellison are adjusting to the change of Jim’s role as Mayor to that of State Representative. Jim now gets to represent the residents of Royal Oak and those…
Reporter Food: Rocky Mountain Way Smoothie at Jacq & Diane’s Juice Box (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 23, 2016) Holly, MI – A chocolate smoothie that is good for you. That’s how Jacq & Diane’s Juice Box co-owner Diane describes her newest creation the “Rocky Mountain Way Smoothie.” This yummy blend of bananas, pecans, dates, cacao…
Fire at 555 Building Closes Woodward Ave. in Birmingham (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 22, 2016) Birmingham, MI – A fire at the 555 Building on Woodward required at least five fire departments to respond and Woodward Avenue to be closed while the flames were doused and the building secured. There are no reported fatalities or…
Wreaths Across America Honors Soldiers at Great Lakes National Cemetery (Scott Blaska, Dec. 21, 2016) Holly, MI – Volunteers placed over 15,000 wreaths on graves Saturday at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly as part of the Wreaths Across America Program. The wreaths are a tradition that began eleven years ago in Holly and has…
Berkley Appoints Citizens Advisory Committee for Infrastructure Improvements (City of Berkley, Dec. 21, 2016) The Berkley City Council announced the appointment of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Infrastructure Improvements. The 15-member committee is charged with reviewing key information about the condition of city roads and municipal buildings. After the review, the committee will submit…
Suspected Package Thief Arrested in Pleasant Ridge (Pleasant Ridge Police, Dec. 21, 2016) Pleasant Ridge, MI -On Wednesday December 20, 2016 Pleasant Ridge Police arrested a 24 year old Southfield man for stealing packages from a porch in Pleasant Ridge. Undercover officers from Troy Police and Royal Oak police were watching the suspect as he…
Marie Donigan Appointed to Royal Oak City Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Marie Donigan is back. As the Royal Oak City Commission played a bit of musical chairs to account for Jim Ellison’s resignation as Mayor to serve as State Representative, Michael Fournier has moved up to the Mayoral…
First United Methodist in Ferndale Open House Dec. 25 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – December 25th First United Methodist will be hosting an open house from 12:30pm till 5pm for anyone who wants to stop by Christmas Day for a light lunch of soup, sandwich, hot drink, snacks, company etc. The social hall of the…
Ferndale Passes Resolutions About DAPL Protests and Bats (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Fendale City Council passed two resolutions Monday night. One proclaims the city to be bat-friendly and establishes Oct. 31 as “The Night of the Bat.” The other resolution “proclaims support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s opposition to…
Reporter Food: Green Lantern Pizza (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 19, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – I’ve been told that Green Lantern pizza is a classic, and they have certainly won many awards. So it seemed right to give it a try for myself. I indulged in a pizza with green olives and feta, which was…