Farmington Hills/Farmington Offer Free Emergency Response Training for Residents (EPC Press Release, March 7, 2015) The Farmington Hills/Farmington Emergency Preparedness Commission (EPC) will present a series of Emergency and Disaster Response Training classes every Tuesday from 6:30 – 9 p.m. running from March 24 – April 28 at Fire Station 5/Fire Headquarters, located at 31455…
Donation from Royal Oak Bowl-A-Thon Helps Children’s Leukemia Foundation (CLF Press Release, March 7, 2015) Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF), is thrilled to announce its plan for a recent donation from the Medical Skills and Co-Op classes of Royal Oak High School. As a result of the classes’ Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser, which raised $2,583, CLF…
Donation from Royal Oak Bowl-A-Thon Helps Children’s Leukemia Foundation (CLF Press Release, March 7, 2015) Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF), is thrilled to announce its plan for a recent donation from the Medical Skills and Co-Op classes of Royal Oak High School. As a result of the classes’ Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser, which raised $2,583, CLF…
Haven Establishes Foundation To Fund Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Prevention, & Treatment Programs (HAVEN Press Release, March 7, 2015) HAVEN, Oakland County’s center for the treatment and prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault, now in its 40th year of supporting and empowering survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, has established an IRS-approved…
Arson Investigation and Fatal Accident Among Items in RO Crime Report Royal Oak Police Department Weekly Update For the week of February 26, 2015 through March 5, 2015 (Royal Oak Police, March 7, 2015) Breaking & Entering 3200 block of Greenfield, 2-16-15, 8:00 a.m. – 4:54 a.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect attempted to break…
Arson Investigation and Fatal Accident Among Items in RO Crime Report Royal Oak Police Department Weekly Update For the week of February 26, 2015 through March 5, 2015 (Royal Oak Police, March 7, 2015) Breaking & Entering 3200 block of Greenfield, 2-16-15, 8:00 a.m. – 4:54 a.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect attempted to break…
Ferndale Area Runners Share Winter Running Tips (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) You know those mornings when the air is crisp, the bright white glare of sunshine on snow hurts your eyes, while the chill of the air stings your cheeks, and all you can think of is if you have to scrape off…
Jewish Federation Lets Oak Park JCC Go, Seeks New Operators (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit has made the decision to close the Oak Park Jewish Community Center. The doors will close Aug. 31, unless new management is found. The Center sits in a location central to several synagogues…
Jewish Federation Lets Oak Park JCC Go, Seeks New Operators (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit has made the decision to close the Oak Park Jewish Community Center. The doors will close Aug. 31, unless new management is found. The Center sits in a location central to several synagogues…
Help Send a Reporter to Washington DC for Housing Conference (Editorial, Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) Hi there. I’m Crystal Proxmire, publisher of the local online news site Oakland County 115 News Hub ( www.oc115.com), and I’ve got a fundraiser going on at www.gofundme.com/oc115.com. I have been the only reporter digging into ethical and legal…
Help Send a Reporter to Washington DC for Housing Conference (Editorial, Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) Hi there. I’m Crystal Proxmire, publisher of the local online news site Oakland County 115 News Hub ( www.oc115.com), and I’ve got a fundraiser going on at www.gofundme.com/oc115.com. I have been the only reporter digging into ethical and legal…
Ferndale Council to Vote on Continuing 3-60 Agreement (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2015) On Monday the 3-60 Project comes before City Council again. This time council members will have to decide if they want to continue discussions with developer Jake Sigal on the proposed project to add mixed use development to two city-owned parking…
Berkley Schools Hosting Tours and Bond Info Meetings (Berkley Schools Press Release, March 6, 2015) On the May 5th ballot the District has a proposal to improve the infrastructure, safety and technology in the Berkley Schools. The District is asking citizens to vote on just over $58 million in needed upgrades. Building informational meetings…
Berkley Schools Hosting Tours and Bond Info Meetings (Berkley Schools Press Release, March 6, 2015) On the May 5th ballot the District has a proposal to improve the infrastructure, safety and technology in the Berkley Schools. The District is asking citizens to vote on just over $58 million in needed upgrades. Building informational meetings…
Ferndale’s Impi Robotics Team Wins District Event, Presents at Governor’s Summit (video) (C. Proxmire, March 5, 2015) Team Impi Warriors from Ferndale Schools (number 1025), named after a Zulu warrior, has claimed two major victories this week. First the robot-building teens finished first after their qualification matches in the March 2 district competition in Standish.…
West Bloomfield Michigan Week Committee seeks Hero in You Nominations (press release, March 5, 2015) Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their volunteer work? The Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Committee is seeking nominations for the Annual Michigan Week Community Awards. If so, community members are encouraged to submit nominations on…
West Bloomfield Michigan Week Committee seeks Hero in You Nominations (press release, March 5, 2015) Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their volunteer work? The Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Committee is seeking nominations for the Annual Michigan Week Community Awards. If so, community members are encouraged to submit nominations on…
Larcenies from Vehicles Being Investigated in Farmington Hills (Farmington Hills Police, March 5, 2015) The Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating multiple larcenies from vehicles from the YMCA located at 12 Mile and Farmington Road. The larcenies occurred between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. today and involved the suspect smashing out a vehicle window and…
Larcenies from Vehicles Being Investigated in Farmington Hills (Farmington Hills Police, March 5, 2015) The Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating multiple larcenies from vehicles from the YMCA located at 12 Mile and Farmington Road. The larcenies occurred between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. today and involved the suspect smashing out a vehicle window and…
Clawson Diamond Jubilee Logo Selected, Events to Come (City of Clawson, March 4, 2015) 2015 Marks the City of Clawson’s 75th Anniversary. To Celebrate, the Clawson Historical Society has endorsed the production of the Clawson 75th Anniversary Booklet. We are inviting everyone to be a part of this celebration by placing an ad or…