2015 Election Stories (Compiled, Nov. 2, 2015) Nov. 3 is Election Day and several cities have local elections and ballot issues. The Oakland County 115 News Hub does not endorse any candidates, and we respect everyone who puts themselves out there to take on the challenge of local governance. This year we tried something new…
Farmington/Farmington Hills Offering CPR Class Dec. 10 (EVENT page) The Farmington Hills/Farmington Emergency Preparedness Commission (EPC), in cooperation with the Farmington Hills Fire Department, will offer an American Red Cross CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) class from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 10. The class is open to the public and will…
Kids Ice Skating Class in Berkley Beginning Nov. 8 (EVENT page) Kids Ice Skating Class in Berkley Beginning Nov. 8 The Berkley Ice Arena is pleased to announce the first session of Learn To Skate Classes is slated to begin on November 8 at 4:00 pm. With a total of three sessions throughout the season,…
Art Opening at Level One in Ferndale Nov. 6 (EVENT page) Opening reception for photographers, Ed Abeska and Joyce Hill. The exhibit features Michigan themed photography in a variety of mediums. The show runs from October 28th – November 30th. Nov. 6, 6-9pm Level One Bank 22635 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 For more event…
Madison Heights Man Found Dead in Suspicious Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 1, 2015) Madison Heights Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred at about 1am on Nov. 1 in the 30000 block of Groveland. A man was found dead inside the home. Deputy Police Chief Corey Haines released a statement saying…
Local Art Love: Feelings and the Flower House (Guest View by Pamela Bellaver, Nov. 1, 2015) I had the pleasure of experiencing first hand all the glory of the unique Flower House exhibit on display last weekend in Hamtramck. There were two houses to view, one that was completed in May and is now in…
Local Org Love: Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment (Guest View by Leigh McLaughlin, Nov. 1, 2015) On a cool spring day in 2005, an eclectic group of Hazel Park residents stood looking at a dilapidated park in the city, rolled up their sleeves, and got to work. Newly founded by current Hazel Park Mayor Jan Parisi…
Law: Protecting Transgender People in the Workplace (Guest View by R. Scott Oswald and David Scher, The Employment Law Group, Nov. 1, 2015) In recent years, the United States has experienced a seismic shift in cultural attitudes towards what we have come to know as the “LGBT” community. The distinct groups that comprise this alphabet…
I’m voting Yes for Ferndale Schools on Nov. 3, and YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT WILL HAPPEN… Amy Butters: Why I’m Voting Yes for Ferndale Schools Nov. 3 (Guest View by Amy Butters, Ferndale Schools Trustee, Nov. 2, 2015) I’m voting Yes for Ferndale Schools on Nov. 3, and you won’t believe what will happen… 1.…
Local Magic Love: The Allure of Crop Circle Speculation (Guest View by Patty Shaw, Coventry Creations and Candle Wick Shop, Nov. 1, 2015) There is a deeper mystery about crop circles that you may not know. I know I didn’t. The more I learn the more I’m taken down a rabbit hole of circumstantial evidence,…
Guest View: Why should cities have an open data policy? (Guest View by Stephen Larrick, Sunlight Foundation, Nov. 1, 2015) At this year’s iteration of our annual open government unconference, TransparencyCamp, I had the pleasure of leading a session on the role of policy in the open data movement, and a particular question seemed to…
Oak Park’s Boo Bash Celebrates Halloween Spirit (C. Proxmire, Oct, 31, 2015) Oak Park had a fun and successful Boo Bash Saturday, with hundreds of kids and families coming out for games, prizes, pumpkin painting, music and of course candy!
Five Boxes of Bullets Sent via FedEx Reported Stolen (Compiled, Oct. 31, 2015) West End Monthly reports that a 57-year-old Commerce Township man ordered five boxes of 9 mm rounds to be delivered via FedEx. When the bullets were reported to have been delivered, but he did not receive them, he made a police report.…
Thousands of Kids Enjoy Trunk or Treat in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 30, 2015) The grounds of the Old Howard Dell Community Center in Pontiac were packed with families enjoying a safe, fun night of trick or treating. Vehicles parked around the perimeter with their hatchbacks and trunks popped and full of treats. People…
Fire at Royal Oak DPS Slowed by Sprinkler System (C. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2015) Thursday evening Royal Oak Fire Department responded to a call for a fire at the Department of Public Service yard. Mayor Jim Ellison wrote about the fire on his Facebook page, stating “We had a fire at the DPS yard this…
Video Released of Auburn Hills Officer Hit by Car During Traffic Stop (video- GRAPHIC) (Compiled, Oct. 29, 2015) On Oct. 23, 2015 Auburn Hills Officer Martin Mikolajczak was hit by a driver fleeing the scene of a routine traffic stop. In a dash-cam video, the suspect is seen breaking away from the officer as…
Details Emerge as Royal Oak Murder Suspect Arraigned (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2015) Police say a dispute among acquaintances led to the shooting death of 28-year-old Kenith Tyran Walter on Monday Oct. 26, 2015 in a home on Fern Street in Royal Oak. The shooting suspect appeared before 44th District Court Judge Derek…
Sneak Peak at the Ferndale CatFe Lounge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2015) When Cam Faddol of Hazel Park took in a stray cat earlier this month, he had no idea what he was in for. He put the word out, expecting someone to claim the seemingly-cared-for female. But instead the lady cat gave birth,…
Floods, Basements, Power Lines & Other Rainy Day Concerns Addressed (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 28, 2015) Metro Detroit’s spring and summer rainy season can cause a lot of concern among residents, particularly after last August’s catastrophic flood. Though Ferndale and surrounding communities have seen several significant rainfalls this season, the news so…
Royal Oak HS Drama’s Crazy for You! Nov. 12-15 (EVENT page) Royal Oak High School Drama Club’s Crazy for You! Opens Friday November 13 at 7PM Student Preview on Thursday November 12th at 7PM Public Invited for three shows; Friday November 13th at 7PM, Saturday November 14th at 7PM and Sunday November 15th at 2PM.…