Arson Investigation and Fatal Accident Among Items in RO Crime Report Royal Oak Police Department Weekly Update For the week of February 26, 2015 through March 5, 2015 (Royal Oak Police, March 7, 2015) Breaking & Entering 3200 block of Greenfield, 2-16-15, 8:00 a.m. – 4:54 a.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect attempted to break…
Ferndale Area Runners Share Winter Running Tips (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) You know those mornings when the air is crisp, the bright white glare of sunshine on snow hurts your eyes, while the chill of the air stings your cheeks, and all you can think of is if you have to scrape off…
Jewish Federation Lets Oak Park JCC Go, Seeks New Operators (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit has made the decision to close the Oak Park Jewish Community Center. The doors will close Aug. 31, unless new management is found. The Center sits in a location central to several synagogues…
Jewish Federation Lets Oak Park JCC Go, Seeks New Operators (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit has made the decision to close the Oak Park Jewish Community Center. The doors will close Aug. 31, unless new management is found. The Center sits in a location central to several synagogues…
Help Send a Reporter to Washington DC for Housing Conference (Editorial, Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) Hi there. I’m Crystal Proxmire, publisher of the local online news site Oakland County 115 News Hub ( www.oc115.com), and I’ve got a fundraiser going on at www.gofundme.com/oc115.com. I have been the only reporter digging into ethical and legal…
Help Send a Reporter to Washington DC for Housing Conference (Editorial, Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) Hi there. I’m Crystal Proxmire, publisher of the local online news site Oakland County 115 News Hub ( www.oc115.com), and I’ve got a fundraiser going on at www.gofundme.com/oc115.com. I have been the only reporter digging into ethical and legal…
Ferndale Council to Vote on Continuing 3-60 Agreement (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) On Monday the 3-60 Project comes before City Council again. This time council members will have to decide if they want to continue discussions with developer Jake Sigal on the proposed project to add mixed use development to two city-owned parking…
Berkley Schools Hosting Tours and Bond Info Meetings (Berkley Schools Press Release, March 6, 2015) On the May 5th ballot the District has a proposal to improve the infrastructure, safety and technology in the Berkley Schools. The District is asking citizens to vote on just over $58 million in needed upgrades. Building informational meetings…
Berkley Schools Hosting Tours and Bond Info Meetings (Berkley Schools Press Release, March 6, 2015) On the May 5th ballot the District has a proposal to improve the infrastructure, safety and technology in the Berkley Schools. The District is asking citizens to vote on just over $58 million in needed upgrades. Building informational meetings…
Ferndale’s Impi Robotics Team Wins District Event, Presents at Governor’s Summit (video) (C. Proxmire, March 5, 2015) Team Impi Warriors from Ferndale Schools (number 1025), named after a Zulu warrior, has claimed two major victories this week. First the robot-building teens finished first after their qualification matches in the March 2 district competition in Standish.…
West Bloomfield Michigan Week Committee seeks Hero in You Nominations (press release, March 5, 2015) Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their volunteer work? The Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Committee is seeking nominations for the Annual Michigan Week Community Awards. If so, community members are encouraged to submit nominations on…
West Bloomfield Michigan Week Committee seeks Hero in You Nominations (press release, March 5, 2015) Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their volunteer work? The Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Committee is seeking nominations for the Annual Michigan Week Community Awards. If so, community members are encouraged to submit nominations on…
Larcenies from Vehicles Being Investigated in Farmington Hills (Farmington Hills Police, March 5, 2015) The Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating multiple larcenies from vehicles from the YMCA located at 12 Mile and Farmington Road. The larcenies occurred between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. today and involved the suspect smashing out a vehicle window and…
Larcenies from Vehicles Being Investigated in Farmington Hills (Farmington Hills Police, March 5, 2015) The Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating multiple larcenies from vehicles from the YMCA located at 12 Mile and Farmington Road. The larcenies occurred between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. today and involved the suspect smashing out a vehicle window and…
Clawson Diamond Jubilee Logo Selected, Events to Come (City of Clawson, March 4, 2015) 2015 Marks the City of Clawson’s 75th Anniversary. To Celebrate, the Clawson Historical Society has endorsed the production of the Clawson 75th Anniversary Booklet. We are inviting everyone to be a part of this celebration by placing an ad or…
Students and Staff Affected by Rash at Pierce Elementary in Birmingham (Compiled, March 4, 2015) A rash has impacted over two dozen students at Pierce Elementary in Birmingham, according to a report by WDIV. The rash appeared on the backs of legs, bottom and lower backs and is possibly linked to chemicals used on the…
Students and Staff Affected by Rash at Pierce Elementary in Birmingham (Compiled, March 4, 2015) A rash has impacted over two dozen students at Pierce Elementary in Birmingham, according to a report by WDIV. The rash appeared on the backs of legs, bottom and lower backs and is possibly linked to chemicals used on the…
Royal Oak Commissioners Fournier and DuBuc Announce Re-Election Campaigns (Fournier and DuBuc Press Release, March 3, 2015) The 2015 city elections got under way today when incumbent Commissioners Mike Fournier and Kyle DuBuc pulled petitions from the clerk’s office and each officially announced his intent to run for reelection. Candidates interested in running for a…
Royal Oak Commissioners Fournier and DuBuc Announce Re-Election Campaigns (Fournier and DuBuc Press Release, March 3, 2015) The 2015 city elections got under way today when incumbent Commissioners Mike Fournier and Kyle DuBuc pulled petitions from the clerk’s office and each officially announced his intent to run for reelection. Candidates interested in running for a…
Suspect Arraigned In Death Of 7 Month Old Infant in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, March 3, 2015) The father of a 7 month old infant who was being held at the Oakland County Jail on Retail Fraud was arraigned today for an incident which occurred on February 26, 2015 in the 60 Block of…