MDOT Workers Find Dead Body at 94 and 275 (Michigan State Police Press Release, July 29, 2015) Dead Body Located by MDOT Workers: On July 29, 2015 at approximately 3 00 PM a MDOT mowing crew located a human body in the ditch on the ramp from Eastbound I-94 to southbound I-275 in the City…
Rochester: School Board VP Resigns, Applicants Sought (Rochester Community School District Press Release, July 29,2015) The Rochester Community School District’s Board of Education Vice President Jane Pierobon has submitted her resignation, effective July 25, 2015. The Board of Education accepted Pierobon’s resignation at the July 27 Board meeting. Pierobon has served on the BOE since…
Troy: Cement Mixer Reported Stolen from Larson Middle School (Troy Police, July 29, 2015) 2222 E. Long Lake Road, 7/25/2015 – 7/27/2015, 2:15 PM – 6:47 AM: Construction supervisor states unknown suspect(s) stole their $4,000 cement mixer located on the north side of the school. 15-24594 NOTE: Police Reports come directly from the Police Department…
Oak Park: Man Shot on Albany, Motive Unknown, Suspect at Large (Compiled, July 29, 2015) A man was shot in the chest on Albany in Oak Park on Wednesday morning around 4am. The Daily Tribune reports that the shooting took place near Scotia about four blocks south of Nine Mile Road. Not much is known…
Madison Heights: Brian Hartwell Resigns to Run for Mayor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2015) Communities can have different rules about elections, and in Madison Heights those rules are coming into play as Mayor Pro Tem Brian Hartwell was obligated to resign from his seat on City Council Monday night because he is officially a…
Royal Oak: Hotel Development Gains Approval (City of Royal Oak press release, July 28, 2015) The Michigan Strategic Fund unanimously approved Trailhead RO, LLC’s application for a award under the MEDC’s Michigan Community Revitalization Program’s loan participation program. Trailhead’s plans include replacing the obsolete Fresard car dealership, which has been vacant since 2008, with a…
Ferndale/Troy: Fire Truck Pull Raises Money for Special Olympics (C. Proxmire, July 28, 2015) Members of the Troy Fire Department team proved to be the toughest on Saturday as they were able to pull a firetruck faster than any other group at the Ferndale Fire Truck Pull for Special Olympics. The event was hosted by…
Nicole Arnold Saying Farewell to Holly Area Chamber (Compiled, July 28, 2015) After serving as Holly Chamber of Commerce President for two years, and Executive Director for six months, Nicole Arnold has given notice that she is leaving to move out of state with family. Arnold issued the following statement to Chamber Members Tuesday: The…
Help Clean Up Downtown Pontiac Aug. 8 (Better Pontiac, event listing) Be a Local Hero! On August 8th, we need your help to clean-up, improve, and restore downtown in preparation of Thunder in Pontiac. What: Downtown Pontiac Improvement Project Date: Saturday, August 8th Time: 9am – 1pm Place: Meet at the 50th District Courthouse in Downtown Pontiac. On…
Event Gives Insight into MI Legalize Campaign (C. Proxmire, July 26, 2015) “I am sick of this. I would like to be done defending marijuana users,” said criminal defense attorney David Rudoi as he and other legalization advocates held a Countdown at Como’s fundraiser on Saturday. “There are more important crimes being committed. People’s lives…
Holly High School Theatre Presenting Footloose Aug 13-15 (event listing) Holly High School Theatre Department is having a great time this summer working on a production of Footloose. The proceeds from this community show will support a scholarship for a Holly High School theatre student. The Broadway version of this popular 80’s movie is being…
FernCare Gets Little Free Library (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 25, 2015) “Literacy is so important in any community,” said Kim Kozlowski as she watched her husband Jeff “the Post Master” Bennett dig a hole in the front lawn of the FernCare Free Clinic at 459 E. 9 Mile. It didn’t take long for Bennett and…
3 Tips for Parenting after a Divorce (Guest Columnist Family Law Attorney Lisa Schmidt, July 25, 2015) Let’s face it, divorce is hard on children. But the choices you make after the Judgment of Divorce is signed can make a big difference in the lives of your kids. Here are 3 tips for being a…
Ferndale: Volunteers Needed to Clean Heroes Garden Aug. 2 (Gordon Matson, event listing) Looking for volunteers August 2nd, 2015 11:00 am until?? to help clean up the gardens so that we can get ready for re-dedication to the Memory of whom started it Joe and Barbara Mahan. Also looking for suggestions as to how we…
Royal Oak Mayor Safe for Another Term, Shares Proud State of City (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 24, 2015) “The heart gets what it wants in Royal Oak,” said Rotarian Patt Trama as she read a poem as the introduction to Mayor Jim Ellison’s State of the City Address. “Attention. Attraction. A coveted chance to re-discover…
Wolverine Lake Hosting Annual Fishing Contest Aug. 29 (event listing) VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE 16th ANNUAL_ CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING CONTEST Saturday, 8-29-15 6:00am until 11:00am Weigh in will be held from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the DNR Launch Site behind the Village Offices and on committee boats anchored on the lake from…
Chamber Hosting Hogs and Horses Night at HP Raceway Aug 12 (event listing) Hogs and Horses Bike Night at Hazel Park Raceway has live blues music, BBQ, a bar, shot girls and more. The event is hosted by the Madison Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce Wed. Aug 12 from 6-9pm. $5 admission per bike, $3…
FedEx Ground Breaks Ground in Oak Park, Delivering New Jobs (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 23, 2015) It was a proud day for Oak Park as City officials welcomed FedEx Ground Executives and other key players in regional development for an official groundbreaking for a 300,000 square foot distribution center. The center will be built…
Clawson: Police Say Couple Faked Fireworks Tent Robbery Report (compiled, July 22, 2015) While investigating a reported armed robbery, Clawson Police learned that it was an employee and his wife that stole money from the fireworks tent at the corner of 14 Mile and Crooks on July 2. According to a report by Mike McConnell…
Preventing Drowning Deaths (American Heart Association, July 24, 2015) Warm weather, sunny days, poolside barbeques and trips to the beach. Yes, summer is here, and with it, the dangers of drowning. Over 3,500 people die each year due to drowning. Of those, one in five are children. Drowning is the leading cause of death among…