Michigan Laws Pertaining to Bicyclists

Michigan Laws Pertaining to Bicyclists (John Lindenmayer, Executive Director League of Michigan Bicyclists, Oct 1, 2015) The following is a summary of the Michigan Compiled Law (MCL), Motor Vehicle Code (MVC) and Administrative Rules pertaining to bicyclists. Local ordinances may not supersede the MVC, MCL or Administrative Rules unless explicitly specified in statute. For more…

HUD Forces Martin’s Resignation, Progress Continues for Housing Commission

HUD Forces Martin’s Resignation, Progress Continues for Housing Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2015) As residents and officials continue to struggle with undoing the mess left by former Executive Director Debra Wilson of The Ferndale Housing Commission, a new challenge has come up: finding someone to replace a Commissioner that had been brought in…

Shelly Goodman Taub Elected First VP of…

Shelly Goodman Taub Elected First VP of Mich. Association of Counties Board (Oakland County Commission Press Release, Sept. 30, 2015) Pontiac, MI – The Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) elected board officers and members at its Annual Conference, which was held September 20-22, 2015 at the Grand Traverse Resort. Oakland County Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub…

Ferndale Homecoming Parade, Game & Tailgate Oct. 9

Ferndale Homecoming Parade, Game & Tailgate Oct. 9 (event listing) Ferndale High School Homecoming will take place on Friday, October 9th! The annual homecoming parade will kick off at the corner of Planavon and 9 Mile Road starting at 5pm. This year’s route will travel down 9 Mile, beginning at Planavon, and continue west to…

Man Treated for Accidentally Shooting Self in Ankle

Man Treated for Accidentally Shooting Self in Ankle (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Sept. 28, 2015) INCIDENT: 17:05 hrs.  – 09-22-2015 – City of Pontiac – Accidental Shooting – #15-155576 SUMMARY:  Deputies were dispatched to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital on the report that there was a victim of a gunshot wound being treated in the emergency room. …

Interview: Councilperson Gregory J. Kucera Jr. of Clawson (video)

Candidate Interview: Councilperson Gregory J. Kucera Jr. of Clawson (video) (C. Proxmire, Sept. 27, 2015) CLAWSON, MI – Gregory J. Kucera Jr. is following in his father’s footsteps as he works towards being re-elected to Clawson City Council. The retired technical illustrator grew up in Clawson and spent most of his life in the “little…

Loaded Shotgun Recovered from Vehicle in Police Chase in Pontiac

Loaded Shotgun Recovered from Vehicle in Police Chase in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Sept. 27, 2015) INCIDENT: 15:02 hrs. – 09-24-2015 – City of Pontiac – Felonious Assault / Fleeing and Eluding Police / PIT Maneuver – #15-156686 SUMMARY:  Deputies were dispatched to the 1300 block of Gambrell Dr. on the report of a…

Ferndale Candidates Answer Questions from Seniors (video)

Ferndale Candidates Answer Questions from Seniors (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2015) What do Ferndale’s elected officials and hopeful candidates have to say about important local topics like development, bike lanes, road islands, medical marijuana, historical preservation, dog parks and parking? Those on the ballot for the Nov. 3, 2015 election met with the…

West Bloomfied: JCC Sponsors Dance W/Billy Rose Band Oct. 7

West Bloomfied: JCC Sponsors Dance With Billy Rose Band Oct. 7 (event listing) The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit’s The Active Life Department will hold a party from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, October 8 in Handleman Hall at the JCC, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield.  Guests are invited to dance to the music…

Oak Park: Embezzlement Charges Filed Against Sumner and Husband

Oak Park: Embezzlement Charges Filed Against Sumner and Husband (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2015) Oak Park, MI – After months of investigation the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office has filed embezzlement charges against former Oak Park Deputy Clerk and Director of Elections Stephanie Sumner and her husband Michael Sumner. The couple is accused of stealing…

Berkley: Angell Elementary Gets Little Free Library

Berkley: Angell Elementary Gets Little Free Library (Berkley Schools Beat, Sept. 25, 2015) Berkley, MI – Angell 5th grade teacher Danielle Ozanich started a Donor’s Choose initiative to fund a Little Free Library for Angell. Donor’s Choose funds projects within schools through online donations, and thanks to the generosity of many donors, Angell’s Little Library…