Hazardous Material Found in Clinton River from Pontiac to Rochester Hills (Auburn Hills Fire Dept., June 2, 2015) The Auburn Hills Fire Dept. is assisting with the investigation of a hazardous materials spill in the Clinton River. At 3:04pm June 1, fire units responded to the Clinton River in the area of auburn Ct. and…
Ron Rodgerson Named Birmingham Teacher of the Year (Birmingham Education Association, June 2, 2015) Teacher of the Year and three Excellence in Teaching honors were awarded to teachers from Birmingham Public Schools at the annual Birmingham Education Association BEA banquet on May 20. Ron Rodgerson, received the Teacher of the Year recognition along with $1,000…
Detroit’s Data Guru Explores: Top Baby Names for 2014 (Kurt Metzger, orig. detroitsdataguru, June 1, 2015) NOTE: Click on tables to expand. Shakespeare’s Juliet stated…”What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Marshall McLuhan said, a little less poetically, “The name of a man is…
Ferndale Library Picks: Susan’s Summer Reading Rev-Up For Teens (Jeff Milo, Ferndale Area District Library, June 1, 2015) Summer will be here before you know it! That makes this an ideal time to start revving up your younger readers at home for a summer season filled by recreational reading! Every summer, midway through June, our…
Suspect in Royal Oak and Berkley Home Invasions Arrested (Royal Oak Police, June 1, 2015) James Marino, was arrested for Home Invasion on May 29, 2015, after Royal Oak police officers responded to the 3000 block of Parker to investigate a suspicious subject who had been seen walking in the backyards. Upon arrival, the suspect…
Community Garden Planting Day in Clawson June 6 (event listing, June 1, 2015) Saturday, June 6th 9am-Noon Meet at Parkland Park in Clawson to help Youth Assistance and other volunteers with the planting. If unable to help perhaps you send a donation of a plant, flower, seeds, etc., or monetary donation so they can purchase…
Traveling Vietnam Memorial at Ferndale Library June 6 (event listing, June 1, 2015) Michigan Vietnam Memorial June 6, 2015 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Road 248-546-2504 Free / All Ages Welcome FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1646604342236784/ The Ferndale Area District Library is proud to host a traveling memorial honoring…
Police Chase Ends with Car Crashing into home on W. Hazelhurst in Ferndale – UPDATED (Crystal A. Proxmire and Various Contributors, May 31, 2015) At about 8:00 pm Ferndale Police chased suspicious driver without plates on their car through Ferndale. According to various witnesses, the car crashed into a home on W. Hazelhurst at LaPrarie.…
2015 Ferndale Pride Pictures (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2015) In spite of some off and on rain, Ferndale Pride launched the community into festival season with a celebration of love, welcoming, diversity and equality. Volunteers and elected officials gathered for the opening ceremony, where special balloons made to quickly biodegrade were launched into the…
West Michigan Student Gets Dress Code Changed (Paula Shay, orig. ACLU of Michigan, May 31, 2015) I prefer pants. That’s exactly what I tried to explain to the principal of my high school, Oakridge High, when I went to him with my concerns about the dress code for our graduation last month. Yes, I am…
Sunflowers on Woodward Hosting Donor Party at Frank Lloyd Wright Home June 10 (event listing, June 1, 2015) Wednesday, June 10th from 6-8pm, be a part of the Sunflower Gardens on Woodward donor party, at the Turkel House in Palmer Woods. It’s the only Frank Lloyd Wright home in Detroit! Make a donation of $75…
2015 Rainbow Run Pictures (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 30, 2015) Multi-colored cornstarch paints brightly covered over 800 walkers and runners for the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Rainbow Run. The 2k and 5k walk/runs raise money for local charities that support diversity. This year’s proceeds will go to Affirmations, Ruth Ellis Center, Ferndale Pride…
Woman Murdered in Clarkston Home, Husband Taken into Custody (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 30, 2015) INCIDENT: 17:16 hrs. – May 29, 2015 -Independence Township – Homicide Investigation / OCSO Forensic Lab Assist / OCSO Chaplain Corps Assist #15-81839 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to an address in the 6000 block of Cheshire Park Dr. on…
Suspect in Attempted Abduction in Royal Oak Leads Police on Chase (C. Proxmire, May 30, 2015) A man accused of attempting to abduct a child in Royal Oak was arrested Friday after a police chase ending in Warren at I-96 and Van Dyke. According to WJBK, the chase happened around 9pm. Michigan State Police Lt.…
Guest View: “Sundown Towns” Inspires Thoughts on “Keep Out” Signs People Share (Kathleen LaTosch, orig at “White Voices on Race,” May 29, 2015) I’m reading “Sundown Towns” by James Loewen. It’s a fascinating deep dive into the circumstances that resulted in today’s suburbia being nearly all white and inner cities being nearly all black. A…
Ferndale Library Superhero-Themed Summer Reading: Kick Off June 20 (Ferndale Area District Library, May 29, 2015 Be a hero this summer at the Ferndale Area District Library! FADL’s annual Summer Reading Program takes off on June 20 with a spectacular kickoff party at Garbutt Park. Kids and adults, teens and tweens, library patrons of ALL ages are…
Pedestrian Struck by Minivan in Downtown Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, May 29, 2015) A 56-year-old Commerce Township resident was transported to William Beaumont Hospital after being struck by a minivan near the intersection of W. Sixth Street and S. Washington. The victim was unconscious and suffered significant injuries. Two individuals in the immediate…
Berkley City-Wide Garage Sale Saturday, June 27 (event listing) The Berkley Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the Community Garage Sale is returning this year as part of SummerFest. The Community Garage Sale will take place on Friday, June 26 from 1 – 6 pm and on Saturday June 27 from 9 am…
Charity Seeks to Send At Risk Girls from Ferndale, OP and Berkley to Yoga Camp (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2015) For Carla Krzysiak, being able to attend summer camp for underprivileged youth helped her grow into the kind of person she is today. Sending kids to yoga camp is one of the reasons she…
Help Name Royal Oak’s Latest Police K-9 (Royal Oak Police, May 28, 2015) The Royal Oak Police Department is turning to Facebook fans for help naming its newest recruit. Officer Michael Stajich will travel to the Vohne Liche Kennels in Indiana on June 3 to select and train the department’s newest police dog. Police say…