Sahara Restaurant Celebrates First Liquor License in Oak Park (video)

Sahara Restaurant Celebrates First Liquor License in Oak Park (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2015) Breaking out the bubbly, and the vodka, was more than just a celebratory act for the Attisha family and their customers at Sahara Restaurant. It was the reason for the toast itself. Until last week there were no restaurants…

Clawson High School Welcomes Four New Teachers

Clawson High School Welcomes Four New Teachers Clawson High School welcomes four new teachers for the 2015-2016 school year, including two Clawson Schools graduates: Caroline Cwiek, Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher Christina Stachel, Special Education Resource Room Teacher Paige Sullivan, English Language Arts Teacher Stacy Sutter, English Language Arts and English Language Learning Teacher Caroline Cwiek…

Auburn Hills City Council Candidate Forum Oct. 5

Auburn Hills City Council Candidate Forum Oct. 5 (event listing) Monday, October 5, 2015 7:00 PM Auburn Hills City Hall Council Chambers 1827 N. Squirrel Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 City of Auburn Hills: City Council. Coordinator: Ann Edwards The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation…

Heroin and Cocaine Found in Rochester Hills Narcotics Bust

Heroin and Cocaine Found in Rochester Hills Narcotics Bust (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Sept. 4, 2015) Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Enforcement Team (NET) conducted a month long investigation into a heroin operation that was distributing large quantities of the drug throughout Oakland County. NET members executed a search warrant on August 18th, at the…

Ferndale Schools Starts off Second Year of New Administration

Ferndale Schools Starts off Second Year of New Administration (C. Proxmire, Aug. 23, 2015) A new school year begins in the Ferndale School District, with the community swimming strongly forward in the midst of Superintendent Blake Prewitt’s second wave. Prewitt came on last year after former Superintendent Gary Meier left the district in the middle…

Interview: Dan Martin, Candidate for Ferndale… (video)

Interview: Dan Martin, Candidate for Ferndale City Council Re-election (video) (C. Proxmire, Sept. 2, 2015) Incumbent City Councilperson (and current Mayor Pro Tem) Dan Martin is seeking re-election to the Ferndale City Council. If re-elected this will be Martin’s third term. Martin is one of three candidates running for two seats. Raylon Leaks-May and William…

September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in Rochester Hills

September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in Rochester Hills (event listing) The Rochester Hills Fire Department will hold a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at its headquarters at 1111 Horizon Court on September 11th at 8:30 am. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by September 9th either by email or by calling 248.656.4720. Armed Services, Fire,…

Birmingham City Commission Candidate Forum Oct. 6

Birmingham City Commission Candidate Forum Oct. 6 (event listing) Tuesday, October 6, 2015 7:00 PM Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 City of Birmingham: City Commissioner. Coordinator: Judy Bateman The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government.  They regularly…

Berkley City Council Candidate Forum Oct. 13

Berkley City Council Candidate Forum Oct. 13 (event listing) Tuesday, October 13, 2015 7:00 PM Berkley City Hall 3338 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 City of Berkley: City Council. Coordinator: Judy Bateman A complete list of forums can be found on their website at http://lwvoa.org/candidate_forums.html. The League of Women Voters also publishes a voter guide…

Do Unto Otters Author at Ferndale Library Sept. 17

Do Unto Otters Author at Ferndale Library Sept. 17 (Kelly Bennett, Ferndale Area District Library)   The Ferndale Area District Library is pleased to announce our special program for toddlers and children during the 2015 Michigan Reads! program. Michigan Reads! is an annual early literacy program centered around one featured book and this year it’s…

Farmington Voices Storytelling Event to Benefit Local Charities Sept. 30

Farmington Voices Storytelling Event to Benefit Local Charities Sept. 30 (event listing) For almost a year, Farmington Voice has brought you stories about the people, events, and activities that make the communities of Farmington and Farmington Hills great places to live. On September 30, we’re turning the tables, with an event that allows some of our…