2014 Hilton Fall Festival a Treat for Families (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2014) Ferndale Recreation hosted their annual Hilton Fall Festival Saturday, with families from far and near coming to share in the Halloween spirit at Martin Road Park. Kids in colorful costumes enjoyed a hayride, pony rides, a bounce house and a…
2014 Hilton Fall Festival a Treat for Families (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2014) Ferndale Recreation hosted their annual Hilton Fall Festival Saturday, with families from far and near coming to share in the Halloween spirit at Martin Road Park. Kids in colorful costumes enjoyed a hayride, pony rides, a bounce house and a…
Oak Park Chief Warns of FEMA Scams (Oak Park Public Safety Chief Steve Cooper, Oct. 12, 2014) Oak Park Residents: Please take extra caution in responding to people who contact you regarding follow-up to the August floods. Several residents have reported receiving phone calls from subjects posing as representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
Leadership and Lessons Take Center Stage in Trans Health Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2014) For some the annual Transgender Health Fair is a place to get information before making a decision to transition. For others it is a way to find businesses, organizations and service providers that welcome the trans community. For some…
Leadership and Lessons Take Center Stage in Trans Health Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2014) For some the annual Transgender Health Fair is a place to get information before making a decision to transition. For others it is a way to find businesses, organizations and service providers that welcome the trans community. For some…
Lawsuit against Ferndale Historical Society Dismissed (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2014) A lawsuit brought by a former Mayor against the Ferndale Historcal Society has ended with a dismissal and his responsibility for half of the Society’s legal fees. In April, former Mayor Robert McGee, who served from 1992-1994, filed suit against the Ferndale Historical…
Lawsuit against Ferndale Historical Society Dismissed (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2014) A lawsuit brought by a former Mayor against the Ferndale Historcal Society has ended with a dismissal and his responsibility for half of the Society’s legal fees. In April, former Mayor Robert McGee, who served from 1992-1994, filed suit against the Ferndale Historical…
Hazel Park Ends Soccer Season Early Due to Suspensions (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2014) Players and the coach of Hazel Park Varsity Soccer Team were suspended and ended the season early after “inappropriate behavior” at an Oct. 6 match against Cass Tech. “There was poor behavior on the part of our students, our athletes,…
Jazz & Blues at Southfield Library Oct. 15 Features Straight Ahead (SPL Press Release, Oct. 11, 2014) Straight Ahead is the featured performer at the Southfield Public Library’s next Jazz & Blues performance on Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. General admission is $5.00 or $3.00 admission for Friends of the…
Troy Youth Assistance Active Parenting Class Oct. 18 (Troy Youth Assistance Press Release, Oct. 10, 2014) Troy Youth Assistance is presenting a three-hour parenting class on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 from 9am to 12:15am at Stone Haven Free Methodist Church at 1349 Wattles Road, between Crooks and Coolidge. In the class participants will learn ways…
Royal Oak Township Seeking Letters of Support for Rec Center Grant (Hiram Harris, Royal Oak Township Supervisor, Oct. 10, 2014) On behalf of the Charter Township of Royal Oak Parks & Recreation Department. I am sending this message as an official request for letters of support for the Recreation Center’s Rehabilitation Project Grant Request. The…
Berkley Youngsters Enjoy the Angell School Fun Run (Crystal A. Proxmire, Photos: Jill D’Anna, Oct. 10, 2014) Parents, teachers and students joined together for a day of fitness, fun and school spirit for the annual Angell School Fun Run in Berkley. Friday’s make-up day for the event brought the families sunshine and comfortable temperatures since…
Detroit Police Officer Arraigned on Road Rage Charges in Birmingham (Birmingham Press Release, Oct. 10, 2014) Charges have been issued regarding the road rage incident that occurred in Birmingham on Friday, October 3, 2014, where the suspect identified himself as a Detroit Police Officer. Oscar Joseph Woodcum, age 43, was charged with two counts of…
Detroit Police Officer Arraigned on Road Rage Charges in Birmingham (Birmingham Press Release, Oct. 10, 2014) Charges have been issued regarding the road rage incident that occurred in Birmingham on Friday, October 3, 2014, where the suspect identified himself as a Detroit Police Officer. Oscar Joseph Woodcum, age 43, was charged with two counts of…
Commercial Lawn Mower Claims Part of Man’s Foot in Rochester Hills Accident (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Oct. 10, 2014) INCIDENT: 14:42 Hrs. – Oct. 9 – City of Rochester Hills – Assist Fire / Commercial/Industrial Accident. 14-160062 SUMMARY: Deputies, along with Rochester Hills Fire Department (RHFD) responded to Avon and Avon Circle Roads on a report of…
Commercial Lawn Mower Claims Part of Man’s Foot in Rochester Hills Accident (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Oct. 10, 2014) INCIDENT: 14:42 Hrs. – Oct. 9 – City of Rochester Hills – Assist Fire / Commercial/Industrial Accident. 14-160062 SUMMARY: Deputies, along with Rochester Hills Fire Department (RHFD) responded to Avon and Avon Circle Roads on a report of…
Ferndale School Board Candidates Forum Oct. 25 (CFF Press Release, Oct. 10, 2014) Citizens for a Fair Ferndale is hosting a candidate forum for Ferndale School Board Trustee Candidates on Oct. 25 from 1:30pm to 3pm at the Ferndale Public Library The forum is open to the public. Former School Board Trustee Keith Warnick is…
Hazel Park has FEMA Assistance at Rec Center (City of Hazel Park Press Release, Oct. 10, 2014) As a reminder to any residents of Hazel Park who suffered major flood damage as a result of the storm on August 11, 2014, please apply for assistance at the Federal Emergency Management Agency website, www.disasterassistance.gov or call…
Clawson String Concert Oct 20 (Press release, Oct 10, 2014) CLAWSON STRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT FEATURES THE MOXIE STRINGS Celtic, Bluegrass, Rock & Jazz Inspired Evening of Music EVENT:The Clawson Middle School and High School String Orchestras will present a concert with The Moxie Strings – an electrifying combination of fiddler Diana Ladio, electric cellist Alison…
Clawson String Concert Oct 20 (Press release, Oct 10, 2014) CLAWSON STRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT FEATURES THE MOXIE STRINGS Celtic, Bluegrass, Rock & Jazz Inspired Evening of Music EVENT:The Clawson Middle School and High School String Orchestras will present a concert with The Moxie Strings – an electrifying combination of fiddler Diana Ladio, electric cellist Alison…