Beware of Online Ticket Purchasing Scams (Attorney General Press Release, July 8, 2013) Attorney General Bill Schuette today issued an alert advising consumers to be wary of online ticket purchasing scams. The warning comes during the busy summer concert and event season. “As we enjoy summer, Michigan consumers should protect themselves from fraudulent online ticket…
“Summer concerts and events should not be soured by online ticket scammers looking to make a quick buck. Make sure you’re buying your event tickets from a reputable online vendor and do your homework to avoid counterfeiting and identity theft.”
SEOC Cautions “Parents Who Host Lose the Most” (C. Proxmire, July 7, 2013) “Parents who host lose the most.” That is the message sent home by the South East Oakland Coalition in their push to curb underage drinking and drug use at parent-sanctioned parties over the summer. According to Carly Podzikowski, the Director for the…
The consequences can be steep. Adults who provide alcohol or host parties serving alcohol to people under age 21 can face up to 60 days in jail and fines up to $1,000.
A 25-year-old Ferndale man who was missing since July 3 was found in Rochester Hills…
People Love Parades in Clawson and Huntington Woods (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 5, 2013) While Ferndale is famous for having the longest running Memorial Day Parade, neighboring cities are the place to be for Independence Day. Oak Park, Huntington Woods and Clawson all hosted July 4th parades. Attorney Tim Burns captured images of the parade…
Oak Park, Huntington Woods and Clawson all hosted July 4th parades.
One Dead, Six Injured in Pontiac Shooting at Fireworks Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 5, 2013) A 35-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting that left a 33-year-old Pontiac man dead and six people injured, including the victim’s six-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son, according to a report in The Detroit Free Press. The report…
Royal Oak Home Invasion Suspect Sought (Lt. David Clemens, Royal Oak Police, July 5, 2013) On Thursday, July 4, 2013, at 3:00 a.m., Royal Oak Officers responded to a Home Invasion in the 1000 block of Iroquois. The resident returned home from work and heard someone walking in the upstairs area of his home.…
Readers shared photos from several cities, including the large shows in Huntington Woods and Clawson and several backyard varieties.
Highland Games in Lake Orion Show Scottish Heritage (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2013) The Scottish American Society of Michigan brought out the whole nine yards this weekend for the 2013 Highland Games in Canterbury Village of Lake Orion. It was a great opportunity for families to learn about Celtic history and heritage. Story-tellers…
Highland Games in Lake Orion Show Scottish Heritage (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2013) The Scottish American Society of Michigan brought out the whole nine yards this weekend for the 2013 Highland Games in Canterbury Village of Lake Orion. It was a great opportunity for families to learn about Celtic history and heritage. Story-tellers…
Highland Games in Lake Orion Show Scottish Heritage (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2013) The Scottish American Society of Michigan brought out the whole nine yards this weekend for the 2013 Highland Games in Canterbury Village of Lake Orion. It was a great opportunity for families to learn about Celtic history and heritage. Story-tellers…
Highland Games in Lake Orion Show Scottish Heritage (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2013) The Scottish American Society of Michigan brought out the whole nine yards this weekend for the 2013 Highland Games in Canterbury Village of Lake Orion. It was a great opportunity for families to learn about Celtic history and heritage. Story-tellers…
Highland Games in Lake Orion Show Scottish Heritage (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2013) The Scottish American Society of Michigan brought out the whole nine yards this weekend for the 2013 Highland Games in Canterbury Village of Lake Orion. It was a great opportunity for families to learn about Celtic history and heritage. Story-tellers…
Highland Games in Lake Orion Show Scottish Heritage (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2013) The Scottish American Society of Michigan brought out the whole nine yards this weekend for the 2013 Highland Games in Canterbury Village of Lake Orion. It was a great opportunity for families to learn about Celtic history and heritage. Story-tellers…
The Scottish American Society of Michigan brought out the whole nine yards this weekend for the 2013 Highland Games in Canterbury Village of Lake Orion. It was a great opportunity for families to learn about Celtic history and heritage. Story-tellers explained the unique ways of battle that protected the Highlands…
Fireworks Safety, Code and Consequences (C. Proxmire, July 4, 2013) Fireworks season is in full effect as communities throughout Michigan struggle to find the balance between fun, safety, tranquility, and economy. Cites have been scrambling to keep up with new provisions of state law regarding fireworks usage. Previously local governments had more say in their…
Fireworks Safety, Code and Consequences (C. Proxmire, July 4, 2013) Fireworks season is in full effect as communities throughout Michigan struggle to find the balance between fun, safety, tranquility, and economy. Cites have been scrambling to keep up with new provisions of state law regarding fireworks usage. Previously local governments had more say in their…
Fireworks Safety, Code and Consequences (C. Proxmire, July 4, 2013) Fireworks season is in full effect as communities throughout Michigan struggle to find the balance between fun, safety, tranquility, and economy. Cites have been scrambling to keep up with new provisions of state law regarding fireworks usage. Previously local governments had more say in their…