Governor’s Race is Close According to Poll, Other Races Looked At (Public Policy Polling, North Carolina, press release, Sept. 9, 2014) PPP’s newest Michigan poll finds Gary Peters matching his largest lead ever, which he had last October during the middle of the government shutdown. Peters is at 43% to 36% for Terri Lynn Land…
Governor’s Race is Close According to Poll, Other Races Looked At (Public Policy Polling, North Carolina, press release, Sept. 9, 2014) PPP’s newest Michigan poll finds Gary Peters matching his largest lead ever, which he had last October during the middle of the government shutdown. Peters is at 43% to 36% for Terri Lynn Land…
Viral Respiratory Infections on the Rise, Especially Among Kids (Oakland County Health Division, Sept. 9, 2014) With reports of Enterovirus D68 on the rise through the country, Oakland County Health Division has come out with a fact sheet about the infection. Reports vary as to whether this has been confirmed in Michigan or not, though…
Viral Respiratory Infections on the Rise, Especially Among Kids (Oakland County Health Division, Sept. 9, 2014) With reports of Enterovirus D68 on the rise through the country, Oakland County Health Division has come out with a fact sheet about the infection. Reports vary as to whether this has been confirmed in Michigan or not, though…
Oak Park Mourns Loss of Officer Kevin Bur, Who Died in Motorcycle Crash (Compiled, Sept. 9, 2014) Oak Park Public Safety Officer Kevin Bur was off duty on Sept. 8 when he lost control on Bernstein Road in Commerce Township and was thrown from his motorcycle. He was not wearing a helmet and died from…
Herman Miller Prototype Eames Chair Raffle to Benefit Friends of Ferndale Library (FFPL Press Release, Sept. 9, 2014) Only 250 tickets will be sold! Get yours now! Why? Herman Miller’s Director of Corporate Communications, Mark Schurman has generously donated a prototype of the recently released Eames Molded Wood side chair to the Ferndale Public Library to raffle and…
Herman Miller Prototype Eames Chair Raffle to Benefit Friends of Ferndale Library (FFPL Press Release, Sept. 9, 2014) Only 250 tickets will be sold! Get yours now! Why? Herman Miller’s Director of Corporate Communications, Mark Schurman has generously donated a prototype of the recently released Eames Molded Wood side chair to the Ferndale Public Library to raffle and…
Speakers/Mentors Needed for New CASA STEM Class (CASA Press Release, Sept. 8, 2014) The Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts, CASA, located in Oak Park, is excited to announce a new course for its students. CASA is now offering a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Senior Capstone Course and is looking for mentors,…
Pink Stun Gun and 31 Packets of Pot Lead to Arrest in Ferndale (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Dept, Sept 8, 2014) On September 6, 2014 at about 1100 p.m. a Ferndale Officer arrested a woman driver in possession of 31 packets of marijuana and for possession of a pink stun gun. The officer stopped…
Pink Stun Gun and 31 Packets of Pot Lead to Arrest in Ferndale (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Dept, Sept 8, 2014) On September 6, 2014 at about 1100 p.m. a Ferndale Officer arrested a woman driver in possession of 31 packets of marijuana and for possession of a pink stun gun. The officer stopped…
Pink Stun Gun and 31 Packets of Pot Lead to Arrest in Ferndale (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Dept, Sept 8, 2014) On September 6, 2014 at about 1100 p.m. a Ferndale Officer arrested a woman driver in possession of 31 packets of marijuana and for possession of a pink stun gun. The officer stopped…
Oak Park Releases Guide for Residents (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 8, 2014) After years without an update, The City of Oak Park has released a new, comprehensive “Resident Guide.” This 22-page document has plenty of information about Oak Park, is useful for new residents and those who have been here for a while. “The resident…
Oak Park Releases Guide for Residents (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 8, 2014) After years without an update, The City of Oak Park has released a new, comprehensive “Resident Guide.” This 22-page document has plenty of information about Oak Park, is useful for new residents and those who have been here for a while. “The resident…
Novi to Do Interviews for City Manager Position Sept. 9 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 8, 2014) The Novi City Council is expected to interview four candidates for City Manager at a special meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 9. Each of the candidates brings an impressive resume to the table. The contenders (and their interview times) are:…
Novi to Do Interviews for City Manager Position Sept. 9 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 8, 2014) The Novi City Council is expected to interview four candidates for City Manager at a special meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 9. Each of the candidates brings an impressive resume to the table. The contenders (and their interview times) are:…
SWAT Team Saves Man from Suicide w/Tear Gas, Another Suicide Reported (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Sept. 8, 2014) FROM DAY SHIFT: 9-6-14 THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 9-7-14 __________________ INCIDENT: 14:59 Hrs. – Independence Township – Death Investigation / Suicide. #14-141417 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to a residence located in the 2500 block of Mann Rd for an…
SWAT Team Saves Man from Suicide w/Tear Gas, Another Suicide Reported (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Sept. 8, 2014) FROM DAY SHIFT: 9-6-14 THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 9-7-14 __________________ INCIDENT: 14:59 Hrs. – Independence Township – Death Investigation / Suicide. #14-141417 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to a residence located in the 2500 block of Mann Rd for an…
Governor Snyder, Blue Cross Among Those in Madison Heights Touting Nutrition Program (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 6, 2014) Governor Rick Snyder joined Blue Cross Blue Shield and other partners at Madison Elementary School Thursday to introduce expansion of the Building Healthy Communities Program. Over 200 kids in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade came to…
Governor Snyder, Blue Cross Among Those in Madison Heights Touting Nutrition Program (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 6, 2014) Governor Rick Snyder joined Blue Cross Blue Shield and other partners at Madison Elementary School Thursday to introduce expansion of the Building Healthy Communities Program. Over 200 kids in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade came to…
Storm Update and Power Outage Tips (City of Berkley, Sept. 6, 2014) There are 330,000 customers in the DTE Service Territory without power. Power restoration is estimated for Monday, September 8th. A number of linemen from other states are coming in this afternoon and evening to help restore power. Strong winds have caused power lines to…