New Way Bar has Luddites Oct. 30 and Luckouts Oct 31 (EVENT page) New Way Bar has Luddites Oct. 30 and Luckouts Oct 31 New Way Bar 23130 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 For more info go to www.newwaybar.com. For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want a daily list of headlines? Sign up…
Publisher Crystal Proxmire Explains the oc115 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2015) Earlier this month I spoke to a group of folks involved in various Royal Oak community organizations about the Oakland County 115 News Hub. The resulting video gives a really good off-the-cuff overview about the oc115 – where it came from, what…
Auburn Hills Development Director Discusses “Dark Stores” (Guest Column by Steve Cohen, Director of Community Development for Auburn Hills, Developing Thoughts, Oct. 16, 2015) “Dark Stores” … it sounds ominous. A Dark Store is not a weapon Darth Vader used in Star Wars, but it’s beginning to loom over many municipalities like the menacing Death Star. What is it? Well,…
Chazzano Celebrates Six Years w/Cake & Six Weeks of Rare Coffee Oct. 21 (EVENT page) Chazzano Coffee is celebrating their six year anniversary on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 7am – 6pm at 1737 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale. “We’ll even have cake available all day long- A rare occurrence at a cafe that…
Two People Dead After SUV Strikes Tow Truck Driver Working on Side of 696 in Novi (Michigan State Police, Oct. 15, 2015) The accident on W/B I-696 @ N/B I96 / I275 exchange is a confirmed double fatal. The accident occurred within the City of Novi at approximately 10am this morning. Preliminary information revealed that…
Ferndale Adopts Policy for Displays on Public Property (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2015) A Menorah display at the Kulick Community Center in Ferndale last year brought joy to many people who watched as each night a bulb came on representing candle flames. But it also presented the City with an interesting problem –…
Local Art Love: Hazel Park’s New Art Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2015) In homage to the blossoming of Hazel Park, Richard Gage’s creation “Petal Parts” is the newest piece of the puzzle in the quickly-changing community. The blue collar inner ring suburb has been forging ahead with an influx of artists, hipsters, hippies…
Affirmations Executive Director Announces Departure After 7 Months on Job (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) Seven months since coming on board, Darrious Hilmon, Executive Director of Affirmations, has announced that he will be leaving the organization on January 1, 2016. A press release from Affirmations states: “Darrious has brought a fresh perspective and ideas to…
Ferndale: Tons of Fun at 2015 Hilton Fall Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) The squeals and laughter of delighted children – many in various disguises – filled Martin Road Park this weekend as Ferndale Parks and Recreation hosted the Annual Hilton Fall Festival. With support from Garden Fresh Salsa and other sponsors, plus…
Deputies Say Road Rage Led to Man Beating Woman, Pulling Gun (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Oct. 14, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 10-13-2015 THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 10-14-2015 __________________________ INCIDENT: 10:32 hrs. – Brandon Township – Felonious Assault – Road Rage / Carrying a Concealed Weapon / Felon in Possession of a Firearm / Assault and Battery…
Birmingham: Spooky Halloween Magic Show at Baldwin Public Library Oct. 18 (EVENT page) Sunday, October 18, 2015 3pm to 4pm Spooky Halloween Magic Show at Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham Magician Gordon Russ will perform a Spooky Halloween Magic Show for all ages. Register by calling (248) 647-1700. For more event listings…
Oak Park Used Book Sale Oct. 22-27 (EVENT page) Oak Park Used Book Sale Oct. 22-27 Everyone welcome to come buy lots of books! Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd Call 248-691-7480 for more info. For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want a daily list of headlines? Sign up at https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Oakland_County_115_News.
Ferndale Ballot Question Would Clarify How Nominating Petition Signatures are Counted (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) Voters in Ferndale will be faced with a Charter Amendment proposal on the Nov. 3, 2015 ballot regarding the way signatures are counted on nominating petitions. The wording on the ballot says “This Charter amendment would modify the…
Sheriff Bouchard Launches Cops-n-Cribs to Save Infants Lives (vide0) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) Two recent infant deaths in Pontiac have prompted Sheriff Mike Bouchard to accelerate the launch of a program that had been in the works to help new parents in need have a proper crib in the home. Cops-n-Cribs is a…
Interview: Amy Aubry Candidate for Hazel Park City Council (video) (C. Proxmire, October 13, 2015) Among the six candidates running for four seats on Hazel Park’s City Council is political newcomer Amy Aubry. Aubry grew up in Clawson, but when it came time to buy her first home she chose Hazel Park because of its…
Candidate Interview: Jeff Jenks Huntington Woods Commissioner (video) (C. Proxmire, October 13, 2015) Huntington Woods Commissioner Jeff Jenks is running for re-election, and in his candidate interview with oc115 the seasoned public servant gave many reasons why he hopes people will vote for him. Jenks brings extensive education and experience to the table. Not only…
Troy, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills & Oakland Township Join Forces for Fire Dept. Night (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2015) “I want to show him who the good guys are.” That’s the reason that Marlon Pokorny gave for bringing his four year old son Christian to the Fire Department night in Rochester Hills. “If…
Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. Searching for Missing Person (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Oct. 13, 2015) UPDATED Oct 14, 2015 10:55pm – The missing woman was found during a traffic stop in Detroit according to a report by WDIV. Click for more details. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s assistance in locating…
CFF Hosting Ferndale Candidate Forum Oct. 24 (EVENT page) On Saturday, October 24, 2015, Citizens for a Fair Ferndale (CFF) will hold a City Council Candidate and Mayoral Forum at the Ferndale Library at 1:00 pm. The event will also be recorded and submitted to WFRN for airing until Election Day, and will be available…
Shooting Death Under Investigation on N. Altadena in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2015) Neighbors at N. Altadena and Forest in Royal Oak woke to the sound of at least one gunshot early Monday morning. Police say a woman in a home on N. Altadena just north of Forest is deceased and the male…