Pontiac: Shoot Out During Robbery Sends Two Men to Hospital (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Aug. 4, 2015) INCIDENT: 14:39 hrs. – Aug 4, 2015) City of Pontiac – Attempted Armed Robbery/Shooting #15-124495 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 30 block of Stowell Street for a shooting victim. Upon their arrival, deputies observed a trail of…
Body of Southfield Fire Chief Found by Dive Team(City of Southfield Press release, Aug. 3, 2015) We are sorry to report that Southfield Fire Chief Keith Rowley drowned in a boating accident on July 31 on Lake St. Clair in Macomb County. The city of Southfield extends its deepest condolences to the family of Fire…
With Election Tuesday, Pontiac Activists Try to Drive Home Votes (C. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2015) Pontiac School Board President Brenda Carter wanted to remind people to get out and vote on Tuesday. There is a 2.87 mil sinking fund millage proposal on the ballot to be used for building repairs in the school district. So…
Benefit Concert for Ferndale Library at Loving Touch Aug. 28 (FADL event listing) Chris Bathgate joins 800beloved, with Ancient Language Woven Tangles Kriss Gaynes Molly Jean and [mister]…. at The Loving Touch August 28…… 8pm to 1 am A benefit concert for the Ferndale Area District Library It’s been 5 years since the Ferndale…
Interview: William “Bill” White, Candidate for Ferndale City Council (video) (C. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2015) William “Bill” White said now that his kids are taking over the family business, he’s looking to get involved in the community and help keep Ferndale the way it is. That’s why he’s decided to throw his hat in the…
Clarkston City Council Candidate Forum Sept. 17 (event listing) Thursday, September 17, 2015 7:00 PM Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 City of the Village of Clarkston: City Council. Local elections are coming up November 3, and the League of Women Voters is hosting candidate forums in several communities through Oakland…
Royal Oak: Washington Ave. Ribbon Cutting & Sidewalk Celebration Aug. 20 Join us for the Washington Avenue Ribbon Cutting & Sidewalk Celebration Thursday, August 20 from 5 – 7p Ribbon Cutting at 4th & Washington at 5:30p Sidewalk Celebration Food Court with Appetizers provided by: Lily’s Seafood Five15 Media Gayle’s Chocolates Pronto The Crepe Washington…
Southfield Fire Chief Keith Rowley Missing After Falling From Boat (City of Southfield Press Release, Aug. 1, 2015) Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham reports that Southfield Fire Chief Rowley, who is a 58-year-old Milford resident, went overboard from a 40-foot vessel at approximately 7:12 p.m. on July 31. Deputies with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Marine…
Ferndale Creates a Demo Garden for Native Vegetation (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2015) Dotted with bright yellow Black Eyed Susans and a spattering of blue Blazing Stars, the newly planted demo garden in front of Ferndale City Hall has replaced what was once a plain patch of grass. The change in landscaping is not…
Oakland County Spotlights Leader Dogs for the Blind (Oakland County Blog, Aug 1, 2015) The Leader Dogs for the Blind success story began in 1939, when it was founded by three Detroit-area Lions Club members. They began their new venture on a small, leased farm in Rochester Hills, Michigan and that’s where they remain today. Since…
Clawson: Senior Brigade Town Hall on Investment Fraud Aug. 7 (State Rep. Martin Howrylak) Once again I am partnering with the Michigan Attorney General’s office to host a Senior Brigade Town Hall on Friday, August 7. The subject is “Investment Fraud – presenting the tools to help check out the seller and product before investing…
Ferndale: Green Cruise Aug 8, 2015 (event listing) The 11th Annual Sierra Club-sponsored Green Cruise on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 in downtown Ferndale, MI, is held on Nine Mile Road (blocked off) immediately east of Woodward from 10 am to 2 pm. The Green Cruise celebrates walking, biking, running, hiking, skateboarding, rollerblading, and other forms…
Rochester’s Paint a Miracle to Exhibit in Ferndale’s Level One Gallery, Reception Aug. 21 (event listing) Three years ago, Carol Cameron was asked to be a visiting artist at Paint a Miracle, a local art studio uniquely designed for individuals living with disabilities. After spending a few months working with Paint a Miracle artists, Carol…
Huntington Woods Movies in Park: Lego Movie Aug. 4 (Event Listing) Movies in the Park Begin in August Two movies will be shown in Scotia Park beginning at dusk (8:30 p.m.) starting in August. August 4th will feature “The Lego Movie” and “Spiderman 2” will be shown on August 11th. Join your neighbors and support…
Huntington Woods Movies in Park: Spiderman 2 Aug. 11 (Event Listing) Two movies will be shown in Scotia Park beginning at dusk (8:30 p.m.) starting in August. August 4th will feature “The Lego Movie” and “Spiderman 2” will be shown on August 11th. Join your neighbors and support the Tri-Community Coalition who will be…
Teen Night in Rochester Hills Features Resources and Fun Aug. 6 (Event Listing) Calling all teens and families! The 3rd Annual Teen Night featuring a dance showcase is being held on Thursday, August 6th from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Village of Rochester Hills (located on the corner of Adams and University in…
Resident of Berkley or Royal Oak Needed for County Senior Advisory Council (Dave Woodward, Oakland County Commissioner, July 30, 2015) Oakland County Commissioner David Woodward (D-Royal Oak) seeks one senior citizen or a resident interested in senior issues to serve on the Oakland County Senior Advisory Council. The Senior Advisory Council focuses on issues specific…
Cell Phone Store Owner and Police Bust Men Selling “Play-Doh” iPhones (Auburn Hills Police, July 29, 2015) On Saturday 7/25/15 Officer Jennifer Carlson and Officer Metter Smith (formerly Rice) were investigating a larceny by false pretenses complaint at the Metro PCS store on Baldwin Rd. On Thursday several individuals came to the store and sold…
Royal Oak to Consider “Road Diet” for Main Street (Guest View by Tom Regan, July 30, 2015) At Monday’s Royal Oak city commission meeting two commissioners (Kyle Debuc and Mike Fournier) will propose that staff study the feasibility of a road diet on Main Street. If you are able please attend this meeting and during public comment…
Final Four Announced in MML Community Excellence Awards Competition (MML Press Release, July 27, 2015) Community Excellence Awards Competition Down to Final Four Projects Involving Westland, Jackson, Auburn Hills, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Rochester Hills, Pontiac, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Orion Township, Oakland County in Final Round The final four projects in the statewide Community…