Gas Can Explodes During Leaf Burning, Injuring Woman and Two Kids (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov 30, 2015) INCIDENT: 15:36 hrs. – Nov. 29, 2015- Highland Township – Injured Person(s) – #15-194700 SUMMARY: Deputies and the Highland Township Fire Department responded to the report of an explosion on the 3000 block of Lester Drive. The…
Madison Heights Murder a Hook-up Crime, Police Say (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 30 2015) Madison Heights, MI – More details are emerging in the murder of Ferndando Gonzales of Madison Heights. The Daily Tribune reports that the suspect, 19-year-old Christopher Charles-Ruben King, arrived at Gonzales’s home at about 7:30pm on Oct. 31 after answering…
Royal Oak Police Investigating Series of Car Fires (Royal Oak Police, Nov. 30, 2015) The Royal Oak Police Criminal Investigation Division, in conjunction with the Royal Oak Fire Marshall and Oakland County Arson Investigators, are investigating three (3) suspicious car fires. The fires occurred within a four (4) block radius between Monday, November 23, 2015at…
Crime at the Motorama Motel, Part One Part One of a Three-Part Series (Crystal A. Proxmire) Ferndale, MI – How common is crime at the Motorama? This question comes up from time to time as the public hears about the most serious of cases, including a heroin-related death earlier this year. On April 20, 2015…
Gunshots Damage Doors and Windows of Oxford Middle School (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, Nov. 29, 2015) Oxford, MI – INCIDENT: 07:26 hrs. – Oxford Township – Malicious Destruction of School Property – #15- 193658 Nov. 27 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 1400 block of Lakeville Road (Oxford Middle School) for a Malicious Destruction of Property…
Deaf Santa Appearance to Include Interpreting Elves, All Welcome Dec. 19 (EVENT page) Deaf Santa and his elf interpreters will be making a special visit to Doc Sweets at 135 N. Rochester Road in Clawson, MI on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 1pm to 5pm. This event is open to all children. Deaf Santa is a…
Kids Help Metalliclaus and Mayor Light the Ferndale Tree (C. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2015) The holiday tree in the median of 9 Mile and Woodward has officially been lit, in pure “Ferndale Normal” style, with a black-bearded cynical Santa named Metalliclaus helping to rock the tradition. Children and adults stood in awe as Metalliclaus strummed…
Clawson Food Pantry Seeks Donations (Clawson Chamber of Commerce Press Release, Nov. 29, 2015) The Clawson Food Pantry is located inside Grace Apostolic Church, where food is distributed once a month.. The number of people receiving help unfortunately is growing (67 families last month). You can help, especially with the holidays just around the corner.…
Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade Dec. 6 (EVENT page) The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present this year’s Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade sponsored by Genisys Credit Union which will come down Main Street on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 2PM. The Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade is the largest Christmas parade in Michigan with an average 3,500…
Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Ferndale Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Ferndale Dec. 13 6pm-7pm Kulick Community Center 1201 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220. Featuring State Rep. Robert Wittenberg and a performance by Ferndale Community Concert Band. Free event is open to all. There will be fresh donuts and hot Chazzano Coffee. For more…
Mysterious Caller Claims to be IRS Agent, Makes Bomb Threat (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov. 29, 2015) INCIDENT: 15:34 Hrs. – Nov. 24, 2015 – Orion Township – Bomb Threat / K-9 Assist. #15-192278 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 2200 block of Geyer Court for a bomb threat. The victim reported that he had been…
Woman Jumps to Death from Second Story Window in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, Nov. 29, 2015) INCIDENT: 05:19hrs. – Nov. 25, 2015 – City of Pontiac – Death Investigation / Suicide. #15-192623 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Tasmania (Halfway House), for a possible suicide. The caller stated that her…
Holiday Extravaganza Parade in Downtown Pontiac Dec. 5 (EVENT page) Downtown Pontiac Dec 5 – The Holiday Extravaganza’s mission is to bring together Oakland County’s cities and townships to share together in celebration of the holiday season in the heart of Oakland County. Winterfun Festival 8:30am – 10:30am The WinterFUN Festival is a great opportunity…
Cass Community Services Rochester Christmas Breakfast Dec. 6 (EVENT page) Cass Community Services Rochester Christmas Breakfast Royal Park Hotel 600 E. University Drive, Rochester, MI 48037 Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11:30am to 1:30pm Benefiting the Moms and Kids at Cass $40 per adult $15 per child 12 and under $375 for a reserved table of…
Bridging 8 Mile Program Dec 5 (EVENT page) Bridging 8 Mile Program Hosting Day-Long Program Dec 5 Dec. 5 Community Challenge Day scheduled in Detroit DETROIT – The Association for Youth Empowerment, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing transformational programs to schools and communities in southeast Michigan, will host a Community Challenge Day from 9 a.m.…
Science of Sound at Southfield Library Dec. 7 (EVENT page) Science of Sound @ the Southfield Public Library The Southfield Public Library will host the Cranbrook Science Center on Monday, December 7 at 7 p.m. for The Science of Sound with Musician Ryan Cox! The Cranbrook Science Center introduces the Scientific Process. Students will discover…
Ferndale: How to Select the Right Dog for You Dec. 9 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Wed. Dec. 9, 2015, 6:30pm Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220. It’s a tough choice when you want to find the right four-legged best friend. The Ferndale Library has partnered with Fido Personal…
Downtown Ferndale Small Saturday Deals Nov. 28 (EVENT page) Downtown Ferndale is your one-stop shop for creative gift buying this holiday season The movement to support local communities by shopping local has taken hold across the country, but few places are more committed to this effort than here in the metro-Detroit area. Downtown Ferndale…
How to Park Cheap or Free in Downtown Royal Oak (City of Royal Oak, Nov. 27, 2015) Did you know there’s some cheap and even FREE parking in downtown Royal Oak? Here’s a guide to finding a parking space that is just right for you! Cheap options Before 5 p.m. metered parking is only 25 cents…
Royal Oak Chamber Holiday Soiree Dec. 8 (EVENT page) Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost that time of year again. Time for our annual Holiday Soiree at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle. This year’s event is sponsored by Benepro/HR Pro, Cornerstone Community Financial, Holiday Market and First Merit…