Purse Snatcher in Independence Twp. Trips Up and Gets Caught (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Oct. 18, 2014) INCIDENT: 11:00 Hrs. –Oct. 16 – Independence Township – Purse Snatching/Strong Arm Robbery #14-164010 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the Kroger Store at 6625 Dixie Highway on a report of a purse snatching. The victim was walking in…
Purse Snatcher in Independence Twp. Trips Up and Gets Caught (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Oct. 18, 2014) INCIDENT: 11:00 Hrs. –Oct. 16 – Independence Township – Purse Snatching/Strong Arm Robbery #14-164010 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the Kroger Store at 6625 Dixie Highway on a report of a purse snatching. The victim was walking in…
“An Abundance of Caution”: CDC Monitoring Man in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2014) A Liberian man visiting family in Oak Park is under scrutiny by the Centers for Disease Control and Oakland County Health Division. Although the man has never come in contact with anyone infected with the Ebola virus, and…
Beverly Hills Halloween Hoot Oct. 26 (press release, Oct. 18, 2014) The annual Halloween Hoot will be held at Beverly Park on Sunday, October 26th. Volunteers are needed to help top and gut pumpkins at 9:00 a.m. that day. Children may begin arriving at noon to carve their pumpkin and place it along the Hoot Trail…
Beverly Hills Halloween Hoot Oct. 26 (press release, Oct. 18, 2014) The annual Halloween Hoot will be held at Beverly Park on Sunday, October 26th. Volunteers are needed to help top and gut pumpkins at 9:00 a.m. that day. Children may begin arriving at noon to carve their pumpkin and place it along the Hoot Trail…
Downtown Auburn Hills Spooktacular Oct. 25 (City of Auburn Hills Press Release, Oct. 18, 2014) Attention ghouls and boys of all ages… The merchants of Downtown Auburn Hills will be handing out candy and other goodies, so bring the kids in costumes for a frightfully good time! This year’s Spooktacular is also featuring a…
Candidate Forum for Birmingham School Board Oct.23 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2014) The League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate forum Birmingham Public Schools on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7pm at the Birmingham Education and Administration Building at 31301 Evergreen in Beverly Hills. The forum is co-sponsored by the Birmingham Schools PTA. There…
Hillary Clinton Visits Oakland University (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2014) “Are you ready for Hillary?” This was the question of the day at Oakland University as a long line of Democratic political candidates from throughout SE Michigan took the stage in an election season rally. Among the speakers were Congressman Gary Peters who…
Halloween in the Dales Oct. 31 (Janet Lawless, Oct. 17, 2014) The Dales Neighborhood Association is hosting its second annual Halloween in the Dales between 6pm-8pm on Halloween, Friday, October 31st. Whether you’re out trick-or-treating or in the neighborhood and want to join in, please stop by for some cider, donuts, candy, games, and meet…
Suspect Wanted in Oakland Twp. Subway Shop Robbery (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Oct. 17, 2014) The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the person that committed an Armed Robbery the Subway Sub Shop located at 4890 North Adams Rd. in Oakland Township. ~At approximately 6:30PM on October 12, 2014…
Downtown Royal Oak Spooktacular Oct. 26 (City of Royal Oak Press Release, Oct. 17, 2014) Downtown Royal Oak presents the annual Spooktacular event for the whole family! Parents are invited to bring their children in their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating at downtown businesses on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m. Trick-or-Treat at over 50 downtown…
Downtown Royal Oak Spooktacular Oct. 26 (City of Royal Oak Press Release, Oct. 17, 2014) Downtown Royal Oak presents the annual Spooktacular event for the whole family! Parents are invited to bring their children in their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating at downtown businesses on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m. Trick-or-Treat at over 50 downtown…
50 Years of MDCR #6: Todd Morrison of Michigan Deaf Association (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2014) As the rallying cry for fairness is loud for people based on race, religion or sexual orientation, the advocacy for those with disabilities – particularly the deaf community – are disproportionately silent, says Todd Morrison, Director of…
50 Years of MDCR #6: Todd Morrison of Michigan Deaf Association (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2014) As the rallying cry for fairness is loud for people based on race, religion or sexual orientation, the advocacy for those with disabilities – particularly the deaf community – are disproportionately silent, says Todd Morrison, Director of…
FEMA Brings Aid to SE Michigan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2014) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that more than $51.8 million in federal disaster grants and loans has been approved for Michigan survivors of the Aug. 11-13 storms and flooding. According to a FEMA press release, as of close of business Oct.…
Hazel Park Hosts 6th Annual Zombie Walk Oct. 25 (Compiled, Oct. 15, 2014) Hazel Park Zombie Walk is a gathering of the undead to support local food pantries. Description Welcome Zombies: To the 6th annual Hazel Park Zombie Walk! WHAT IS A ZOMBIE WALK, YOU ASK? It’s when a bunch of zombies roam the…
Hazel Park Hosts 6th Annual Zombie Walk Oct. 25 (Compiled, Oct. 15, 2014) Hazel Park Zombie Walk is a gathering of the undead to support local food pantries. Description Welcome Zombies: To the 6th annual Hazel Park Zombie Walk! WHAT IS A ZOMBIE WALK, YOU ASK? It’s when a bunch of zombies roam the…
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast Oct. 24-30 (DATC press release, Oct. 15, 2014) The DATC actors take the stage in a new way! Thanks to Criterian Pictures, we will be showing the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” accompanied with a stellar shadow cast. So come on out you Transylvanians and party…
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast Oct. 24-30 (DATC press release, Oct. 15, 2014) The DATC actors take the stage in a new way! Thanks to Criterian Pictures, we will be showing the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” accompanied with a stellar shadow cast. So come on out you Transylvanians and party…
Troy Transit Center Opens (Crystal A. Proxmire, photos by Megan Owens of Transportation Riders United, Oct. 14, 2014) Tucked away behind a shopping center at Coolidge and Maple Roads, Troy’s new Transit Center is now open. The $6.3 million facility took 14 years to complete due to legal issues over property ownership between the City…