Ferndale Second Graders Take Virtual Trip to Japan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 25, 2013) Second graders from Roosevelt and Kennedy Elementary Schools in Ferndale boarded an imaginary plane bound for the far off land of Japan for a “virtual trip” Thursday. In this annual tradition, teachers and volunteers plan a day’s worth of cultural lessons…
Package Thieves Hit Ferndale Homes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 24, 2013) Several Ferndalians are reporting that packages delivered to their doorsteps have been snatched up by thieves. St. Louis, Beaufield and Leroy are among those streets where packages have come up missing. Kim Hoxworth ordered her son’s Christmas present online, only to learn that when…
New Years at Dino’s: Sun Messengers and Because I Said I Would Project (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 24, 2013) Dino’s Lounge is planning a fun and uplifting New Year’s eve celebration with music from The Sun Messengers and the social media project Because I Said I Would. Because I said I would is an international…
Rochester Lights Show Holiday Spirit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 23, 2013) Downtown Rochester shows off their holiday spirit each year with The Big, Bright Light Show. Over a million points of light are strung on the buildings of the downtown shopping area to encourage visitors to the area. The lights were lit December 2 and…
Berkley Public Library Offers Winter Storytimes (Berkley Library Press Release, Dec. 23, 2013) Winter storytimes will take place in January and February at the Berkley Public Library. These storytimes are reserved for Berkley residents. Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. on January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11. The program includes 30 minutes of…
A Kwanzaa Celebration at thePontiac Creative Arts Center (Pontiac Pride, Dec. 23, 2013) Friday, December 27, 2013 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Theta Lambda Omega Chapter AKA Teens * AKA Debs Emerging Young Leaders Family * Friends * Food * GiftsPlease join us Friday, December 27, 2013 5:30 p.m. until…
Christmas Tree Recycling in Oakland County (Oakland County Press Release, Dec. 23, 2013) Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free Christmas Tree Recycling at 11 park locations. Dec. 26, 2013 – Jan. 20, 2014 Free Self-Serve Christmas Tree Recycling, seven days, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Please remove all decorations, metal, plastic and string. Locations: Addison Oaks near…
Suspect Wanted in Pontiac Holiday Party Murder (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Dec. 22, 2013) UPDATE: Suspect Kerry Holley is in custody. The Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Team arrested him on California St. in Pontiac late this afternoon. He is lodged in the Oakland County Jail. INCIDENT: 20:41 Hrs. – City of Pontiac – Homicide – #…
Packages Stolen in Royal Oak, and More Police Reports (Royal Oak Police Dept, Dec. 21, 2013) Breaking and Entering 4703 Crooks (Subway), 12-18-13, 12:23am – 6:50am: Complainant reported he noticed the rear door of the business ajar when he was preparing to open the store for the day. Further investigation revealed an unknown suspect entered…
HP Holiday Committee Helps 300 Families (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2013) The gymnasium of Webb Elementary School was full of clothing, food and gifts last week as the HP Holiday Committee prepared for the arrival of over 300 families to serve. The tradition dates back 30 years, with businesses and volunteers working together to…
Thieves Crash Through Front of Oak Park Secretary of State, Steal ATM (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2013) Police are looking for four suspects who drove a stolen minivan through the front window of the Secretary of State office at 10 Mile and Coolidge in Oak Park just after midnight on Wednesday. The suspects used…
Police Report Orion Twp. Man Preaching Door to Door with Hatchet in Hand (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 20, 2013) INCIDENT: 15:01 hrs. – Orion Township Suspicious Person / Involuntary Committal # 13-194457 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of Chalice and Minton for a suspicious person going door to door with a hatchet in…
Police Report Man Fired Gun at Pontiac Sheriff’s Dept. Substation (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Dec. 20, 2013) INCIDENT: 02:02 hrs. – City of Pontiac, Shots Fired at Sheriff’s Sub- Station/CCW # 13-192572 12/16/2013 SUMMARY: An Deputy was in the parking lot of the Pontiac Substation when he heard a gunshot come from a vehicle that was…
Lifeguard Class Offered in Troy Over Winter Break (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 19, 2013) Do you know how to save a life? The American Red Cross is offering a lifeguard class for individuals ages 15 and over at the Troy Community Center. Participants will earn the American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certification. …
More than Just a Pretty Trunk: How Trees Enhance Complete Streets (Jeff Prygoski, orig. Transportation for Michigan, Dec. 19, 2103) Roads and sidewalks have undergone dramatic transformations in communities with complete streets policies. More than 90 Michigan communities have passed complete street policies, which contain a variety of design elements that foster a safer, more…
Hazel Park Opens Outside Enrollment, Plans to Close Elementary (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 18, 2013) In an effort to offset debt and declining enrollment, the Hazel Park School District has opened up enrollment to neighboring counties and made plans to close one of the elementary schools. ENROLLMENT EXPANDED TO WAYNE AND MACOMB COUNTIES The measures,…
DNC Chair, Michigan Dems Rally For LGBT Equality (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Between the Lines, Dec. 18, 2013) As Republicans continue to condone the hateful, anti-gay comments of their Republican National Committeeman Dave Agema, Democrats brought out the big guns for a community forum at Affirmations featuring Democratic National Committee Chairperson Debbie Wasserman Schultz. “In…
Moeser Resigns, Ferndale School Board Seeks Applicants (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 18, 2013) Charles (Chuck) Moeser turned in his resignation Tuesday night after over 20 years on the Ferndale School Board, including ten as Board President. The Board has 30 days to find someone to appoint who will fill his position. The partial term ends…
Police Seek Package Thief in Independence Twp. (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Dec. 18, 2013) INCIDENT: 14:00 hours – Independence Township Larceny #13-193402 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 4500 block of Ava for a report of a larceny just discovered. The homeowner states there were packages delivered to the residence and left on the front porch. …
Ferndale Rotary Pancake Breakfast Brings Out the Best (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 18, 2013) In the decked-out dining room of Blumz, kind-hearted Ferndalians and friends gathered for the annual Rotary pancake breakfast. In addition to buying a breakfast of pancakes, sausage and eggs, guests brought winter clothing items for the warming tree. Scholarship winners Christopher…