Sheriff’s Department Reports Multiple Suspected Drug Deaths (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Aug. 3, 2014) There have been multiple suspected drug deaths reported by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department in recent days. The fatalities are detailed below: INCIDENT: 14:12 Hrs. – July 30, 2014 – Oxford Township – Death Investigation – #14-118493 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to…
Franklin and Bingham Farms Experience Break Ins (Bingham Farms Police, Aug. 3, 2014) The usual quiet around Bingham Farms and Franklin was broken recently. The Police Department has issued the following information: On Thurs July 31 on Brooks Lane, Bingham Farms (off 12 Mile Rd), at approximately 1-1:30pm, a rear basement pedestrian door was kicked…
Franklin and Bingham Farms Experience Break Ins (Bingham Farms Police, Aug. 3, 2014) The usual quiet around Bingham Farms and Franklin was broken recently. The Police Department has issued the following information: On Thurs July 31 on Brooks Lane, Bingham Farms (off 12 Mile Rd), at approximately 1-1:30pm, a rear basement pedestrian door was kicked…
Rochester Auburn Hills Community Coalition Teen Night to Share Resources and Fun Aug. 7 (Community Coalition Press Release, Aug. 2, 2014) Calling all teens and families! The 2nd Annual Teen Night featuring the Battle of the Bands is being held on Thursday, August 7th from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Village of Rochester…
Confusion over Ferndale Polling Locations Due to Mailing Error (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2014) Some Ferndale residents received a letter in error about a change in their polling place. Due to an error in printing labels, voters in District 1 received a letter intended for voters in District 2. The letter was to notify…
Confusion over Ferndale Polling Locations Due to Mailing Error (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2014) Some Ferndale residents received a letter in error about a change in their polling place. Due to an error in printing labels, voters in District 1 received a letter intended for voters in District 2. The letter was to notify…
Green Cruise, Alternative to Big Woodward Avenue Event, Aug 9 (Tom Dusky, Sierra Club SE Mich. Chapter, Aug. 1, 2014) The second Saturday of August, the 9th, marks the tenth annual Green Cruise, a celebration of the many forms of human-powered transit that help keep you and the planet healthy. The Green Cruise’s purpose…
Green Cruise, Alternative to Big Woodward Avenue Event, Aug 9 (Tom Dusky, Sierra Club SE Mich. Chapter, Aug. 1, 2014) The second Saturday of August, the 9th, marks the tenth annual Green Cruise, a celebration of the many forms of human-powered transit that help keep you and the planet healthy. The Green Cruise’s purpose…
Library Picks w/Gabriel Bray: Music, Mystery & Monty Python (Jeff Milo, FPL Circulation Specialist, Aug. 1, 2014) Hello and welcome to another edition of the Ferndale Library’s exclusive staff recommendations here on the OC 115. This is the ideal article to scope and share for those feeling stumped on what to read (or watch)…
Library Picks w/Gabriel Bray: Music, Mystery & Monty Python (Jeff Milo, FPL Circulation Specialist, Aug. 1, 2014) Hello and welcome to another edition of the Ferndale Library’s exclusive staff recommendations here on the OC 115. This is the ideal article to scope and share for those feeling stumped on what to read (or watch)…
Mayor O’Dwyer Discusses Berkley Parking Dispute and More (Compiled, Aug. 1, 2014) Berkley Mayor Phil O’Dwyer sent out remarks to residents and businesses through the Berkley email newsletter, that included sentiments about the recent media coverage of the Vinsetta rezoning request to accommodate new parking lots, Woodward Dream Cruise and more. Here’s what he…
Mayor O’Dwyer Discusses Berkley Parking Dispute and More (Compiled, Aug. 1, 2014) Berkley Mayor Phil O’Dwyer sent out remarks to residents and businesses through the Berkley email newsletter, that included sentiments about the recent media coverage of the Vinsetta rezoning request to accommodate new parking lots, Woodward Dream Cruise and more. Here’s what he…
Accelerants Detected at Mandaean Association Fire Scene, Investigation Continues (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug.1, 2014) A crime log released by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department today states that “The Ferndale Fire Marshall requested a Fire Investigator for a fire in the 800 block of Hilton… An OCSO Fire Investigator and OCSO Arson K-9 responded to the…
Man Breaks Into Hotel to Assault Ex-Boyfriend and More in Royal Oak Crime Report (Royal Oak Police Dept, Aug. 1, 2014) Royal Oak Police Department Weekly Update For the week of July 24, 2014 through July 31, 2014 Breaking and Entering 3800 Block of Edgeland, 7-21-14, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown…
Man Breaks Into Hotel to Assault Ex-Boyfriend and More in Royal Oak Crime Report (Royal Oak Police Dept, Aug. 1, 2014) Royal Oak Police Department Weekly Update For the week of July 24, 2014 through July 31, 2014 Breaking and Entering 3800 Block of Edgeland, 7-21-14, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown…
Berkley Warns: Curb Painting is Not a City Service (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2014) The City of Berkley has sent out an alert to warn residents of an unlicensed private entity that is passing out fliers about a curb-painting service. “The Berkley Public Safety Department is aware that a private entity called County…
Deer Fatally Struck on Woodward in Pleasant Ridge (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2014) On Tuesday night a doe was fatally struck by at least one vehicle on Woodward Avenue in Pleasant Ridge. Residents are concerned that the doe may have been the mother of a fawn that has also been spotted around the…
Deer Fatally Struck on Woodward in Pleasant Ridge (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2014) On Tuesday night a doe was fatally struck by at least one vehicle on Woodward Avenue in Pleasant Ridge. Residents are concerned that the doe may have been the mother of a fawn that has also been spotted around the…
Suspect Sought for Identity Theft in Birmingham (Birmingham Police, July 31, 2014) The Birmingham Police Department is asking for help from the community with identifying an identity theft suspect who has charged in excess of $13,000 at several locations in the tri-county area. The suspect is a light skinned black female, 5’2”-5’4”, 140-160 pounds…
Ferndale Schools Big Change: Superintendent Blake Prewitt (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 30, 2014) There’s a new Superintendent in town, an almost all new administration in fact. When students return to Ferndale Schools in the fall they may notice a nearly complete change in leadership as the new administration takes over. Blake Prewitt, a former…