Faym-Us Chicken in Clawson Re-Opens, Deliciously (Guest Column by Russ Herschler, Jan. 5, 2014) In 1959, James Beilling of Clawson opened ‘Faym-Us Chicken’ in Clawson. This small take-out chicken place with dining counter and the very large chicken on top of the building quickly earned a reputation for amazing chicken and take-out dinners. Its large…
Pontiac Robbery Victim Follows Assailants, Gets Shot At (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Jan. 5, 2014) INCIDENT: 21:46 hrs. Jan. 4, 2014 – City of Pontiac – Robbery Armed # 14-1419 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the area of Stegman Lane and Kennett for an armed robbery in progress. Victim stated her son drove over to…
Pontiac Robbery Victim Follows Assailants, Gets Shot At (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Jan. 5, 2014) INCIDENT: 21:46 hrs. Jan. 4, 2014 – City of Pontiac – Robbery Armed # 14-1419 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the area of Stegman Lane and Kennett for an armed robbery in progress. Victim stated her son drove over to…
Pontiac Robbery Victim Follows Assailants, Gets Shot At (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Jan. 5, 2014) INCIDENT: 21:46 hrs. Jan. 4, 2014 – City of Pontiac – Robbery Armed # 14-1419 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the area of Stegman Lane and Kennett for an armed robbery in progress. Victim stated her son drove over to…
Shelters for Homeless in Oakland County (City of Oak Park, Jan. 5, 2014) The City of Oak Park released the following information via email to help those in need of shelter during the cold. For a printable pdf. go to http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1113800372963-61/OC+Warming+Centers.pdf. Please also call the Housing Resource Center at 248-928-0111 for additional specific information related…
Winter Storm Update: Schools Closed, Snow Emergencies Declared (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2014) With low temperatures and high snowfall predicted, many cities have issued snow emergencies and school districts have taken the day off Monday. The National Weather Service is predicting snowfall of 3-7 inches tonight, and temperatures dropping to about 1 degree tomorrow,…
Ferndale Blues Festival Seeking Volunteers (Monica Mills, Ferndale Blues Festival Volunteer Coordinator, Jan. 5, 2014) Venues are checking in, we are gathering info about gigs for the program and the poster is in the works. We can’t wait to connect with our Blues Volunteer Friends again. Our 9 day event will be Jan. 24 – Feb.…
This Weekend: Progressive International Motorcycle Show Novi (Ron Arnold, Jan. 3, 2014) The Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Novi, Michigan opens today, January 3rd. Although it’s not the time of year for riding (especially the last few, and next few days), the Progressive International Motorcycle show never fails to scratch the riding itch in the…
Twenty Notable Michigan Books for 2014 Announced (Library of Michigan Press Release, Jan. 3, 2014) The Library of Michigan today announced the 2014 Michigan Notable Books – 20 books celebrating Michigan people, places and events. “Michigan is rich in talented writers, history, and resources,” said State Superintendent Mike Flanagan. “Our Notable Books for 2014 express…
Royal Oak: New Year’s Eve Arrest for Breaking and Entering (Lieutenant David Clemens, Jan. 3, 2014) On January 1, 2014, at approximately 3:17am, Royal Oak officers arrested a suspect for Breaking and Entering and Malicious Destruction of Property. The suspect, a 24 year old Pontiac resident, entered 404 E. Fourth Street, Digital Media Loft, stole…
Man Injured in Car v. Train Accident After Ignoring Crossing Lights (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Dec. 2, 2014) INCIDENT: 21:51 hrs. Jan. 1, 2014 – City of Pontiac Car vs. Train Injury Accident – #14-000362 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the railroad tracks on Woodward near South Blvd. for a car vs. train Personal Injury…
School Closings and Snow Emergencies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 2, 2014) There has been a lot of snow in SE Michigan, prompting many districts to cancel school and cities to declare snow emergencies. In snow emergencies people must keep their vehicles off the street until the street is plowed, or they could face ticketing or…
The Rose Bowl and Parade, Through the Eyes of a Loyal Spartan (Crystal Proxmire, Jan. 1, 2014) Dedicated Spartan fan and former Michigan State student John Taylor was able to go to Pasadena, California for the 100th Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. There he watched his green-and-white-clad favorite team beat the Stanford Cardinals with…
Couple Looking for Ring Lost in Royal Oak, Reward Offered (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 1, 2014) A Royal Oak couple is offering a reward for return of a very special ring that was lost in December. “The ring is a family heirloom, it’s an art deco style ring from the 1920s and belonged to my…
Ferndale in 2013: The Good, the Bad, the Sad and the Wonderful (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 30, 2013) The year 2013 was a busy one in Ferndale, and for The 115. Here are the stories that touched us most as we grew from The Ferndale One-Fifteen News, to our exciting new venture The Oakland County…
George Morris and the Gypsy Chorus at The New Way Bar New Year’s Eve (video) (Jeff Milo, Dec. 30, 2013) It’s got a ring to it, doesn’t it? New Year at the New Way? The modest-sized bar just north of Cambourne, with new management taking over last May, has since been regularly hosting a revolving…
Shrine of the Little Flower’s Monsignor Easton Passes (Dec. 30, 2013) Monsignor William H. Easton of Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak passed away on Dec. 29, 2013. Monsignor Easton will be in state at the National Shrine of the Little Flower (Woodward Ave. and 12 Mile Rd) on Thursday, January 2 from…
Fallen Oak Park Officer’s Memory Lives on As Family Fights Early Release Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 28, 2013) Even though it’s been five years, Beth Ziemba cannot say the words “murderer” or “killer” without them getting caught on the lump in her throat. The thought that the man who shot her son-in-law to death…
A Year of i3 Detroit Awesomeness (Guest Column by i3 President Matt Oehrlein, orig. at i3Detroit.org, republished with permission) Makers, Hackers, and Creators, We achieved so much in the last year. As 2013 comes to a close, I wanted to highlight a few things this extraordinary organization has accomplished. We had an incredible amount of…
Royal Oak Police Department Weekly Update For the week of December 19, 2013 through December 26, 2013 (Royal Oak Police, Dec. 28, 2013) Larceny 200 N. Main (Emagine Theater), 12-18-13, 11:00pm – 11:59pm: Complainant reported he went to the theater to watch a movie. He placed his wallet in the seat cup holder and it…