Local Lawyer Love: How to Change Your Name in Michigan (Erica Moise, Nov. 15, 2015) I’ve been getting quite a few requests for information regarding how to legally change your name. If you don’t want to hire a lawyer, and you want to do it yourself, I’ve decided to publish the outlined process for…
Things Most People Get Wrong About Trees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 15, 2015) Trees. Everyone has them or lives near them. Yet there are many mistakes people make in their care. Pleasant Ridge residents were recently treated to a seminar on trees that can help people in any community understand the nature of these beautiful,…
Oak Park Seeks Input for Master Plan, Meeting Nov. 18 (EVENT page) Your input is important. We rely on your insight, your ideas and your preferences when we make plans for the future of Oak Park. That’s why we strongly urge you to take a moment from your busy schedule to answer a few…
Native Landscaping Presentation in Royal Oak Nov. 18 (EVENT page) Native Landscaping Presentation in Royal Oak Nov. 18 Wed, Nov. 18, 7pm, Royal Oak Senior Center 3500 Marais Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Have you thought about landscaping your home or business with native plants? The environmental benefits are considerable, and you’ll likely save money.…
Ferndale Past & Present Talk by Kurt Metzger Dec. 9 (EVENT page) Ferndale Past & Present Talk by Kurt Metzger Dec. 9 Ferndale City Hall Wed., Dec. 9 from 6:45pm to 9pm. Join us for a fascinating look at Ferndale’s racial roots. Renowned demographer and Mayor of Pleasant Ridge Kurt Metzger leads us through…
Berkley/H.W. Youth Assistance Snowman Shuffle 5k & Fun Run Dec. 5 (EVENT page) Berkley/Huntington Woods Youth Assistance is holding their first ever Snowman Shuffle 5K & Family Fun Run on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Hurley Field in Berkley, Michigan. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to attend the event which is…
Competition Down to Five in Great Artist Contest Oakland County Press Release, Nov. 13, 2015) Five artists – including one returnee from 2014 – will vie for the top spot in the 2015 MI Great Artist online competition and a share of more than $16,000 in cash and prizes. Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson…
Pontiac: Video Shows Man Wanted for Robbery and Attempted Murder (Graphic Language & Actions) (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov. 13, 2015) Occurred on 11-11-15 INCIDENT: 11:12 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Armed Robbery & Attempt Murder- #15-184611 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 400 block of North Perry (Bob and Elmer’s Bar aka B&E’s Bar)…
Holly Truck Driver Dead After Crashing into Construction Vehicle on I275 (Michigan State Police, Nov.13, 2015) Fatal Traffic Crash: On November 12, 2015 at approximately 2 00 PM troopers were dispatched to I 275 southbound just south of Michigan Avenue in Canton Township for a fatal crash. Upon arrival troopers determined that a semi tanker…
MI Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein Shares Wisdom with Baker College Students (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 13, 2015) What was going to be a simple class discussion for Harley Manela’s Paralegal 341 Elder Law class turned into an incredible presentation at the Baker College Student Center with over 250 students soaking up wisdom from…
End of Prohibition Party at Ferndale Bars to Raise Money for Goodfellows Dec. 5 (EVENT page) Saturday, December 5, 7:00pm – 2:00am Dress as a 1930’s flapper, rum runner or gangster IF you’d like to join the staff at the venues celebrate legal libation. Badged Volunteers will pass the moonshine jug raising donations for…
Auburn Hills Gets Fancy New Bridge, First in Michigan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 12, 2015) The Diverging Diamond Interchange is here, aka the fancy new bridge at University and I-75 in Auburn Hills. The bridge not only serves drivers on University, but incorporates on and off ramps for I-75. The bridge that was there was…
Berkley City and Schools Announce Replacing Angell Park Play Structure (City of Berkley Press Release, Nov. 12, 2015) The City of Berkley and the Berkley School District have a long history of collaborating on issues that affect the community. Currently, the Angell Park play structure, installed in 1989, has exceeded its useful life. To improve…
Ferndale Elks Honor City Employees and Citizen of the Year (Crystal A. Proxmire, Photos: Kara Sokol, City of Ferndale, Nov. 12, 2015) There are many people who make a community great, including the men and women who work for the City itself. Each year the Ferndale Elks Club hosts an event to honor those…
Honor and Sacrifice: Veterans Day in Madison Heights and Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 11, 2015) On a day to honor those who have served in the military, events in Madison Heights and Ferndale demonstrated that Veterans Day is more than just a day of patriotism. It is an opportunity to understand what service and…
Customer Shot in Robbery at Starting Gate in Hazel Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 11, 2015) A customer of Starting Gate Bar in Hazel Park was shot multiple times in a robbery late Tuesday night. Lt. Buchholz of the Hazel Park Police say more details will come later today, but did confirm that a customer…
Hazel Park Investigating Beating Deaths of Cats (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 10, 2015) The Hazel Park Police Department is investigating the beating death of five cats. According to City Manager Ed Klobucher, four presumably feral cats and one house pet “appear to have been beaten to death September 25th and October 4th in the 300-400…
Oxford Man Dead, Others Injured, in Oxford Township Crash (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov. 10, 2015) The Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating a multi-vehicle, fatal crash that occurred on south bound Lapeer Rd south of Drahner in the Township of Oxford. The crash occurred this morning at about 10:27AM. Mr. Theodore Paul Turczyn, a 69-year-old,…
BeFit Festival at Boys and Girls Club, Fun for All Ages Nov. 14 (EVENT page) BeFit Festival week is here, come out Saturday to the Boys & Girls Club in Royal Oak. Come get your sweat on, try a spin or fitness class, run a 5K. We are also giving away $1000 so come by…
Dinner and a Movie: Give Me Shelter Nov. 18 in Wixom (EVENT page) FREE DINNER AND A MOVIE! All you need to do is RSVP! St. Matthew Lutheran Church Wixom is providing salad, pizza, beverages and a showing of “Gimme Shelter” for free! You’ll also have the chance to win the DVD. Please join…