Light and Noise Over Michigan, Meteor Possible (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 16, 2018) Ferndale, Pontiac, Holly, Novi – Residents throughout Oakland County and beyond have been reporting a streak of light with a noise that rattled homes and businesses on Tuesday evening. There have not been any credible confirmations of the source, though it is…
Churches Share the Love with Weeks of Food and Shelter (Rebecca Hammond, Jan. 15, 2018) Ferndale, MI – There are times when a church goes beyond being a house of worship and becomes a community project with multiple layers of service, need, and reward. The South Oakland Warming Center, which is an overnight shelter for…
Madison Chorale Presents Annual Seasons of Love Concert Feb. 10 Madison Heights, Royal Oak, MI – The Madison Chorale is an auditioned inter-generational musical group open to men and women ages 16 and up. The group performs a variety of holiday and spring concerts and is currently in its 44th year of performance. Made up…
A Look Inside Rare Lustron Home for Sale in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2018) Oak Park, MI – A rare 1950-built Lustron Home is on the market in Oak Park, with an asking price of $120,000 for the 1,100 sq foot vintage living experience. Made of sheets of porcelain-coated steel with built…
Volunteers Needed County-Wide to Mentor through Youth Assistance Waterford, MI- Throughout Oakland County volunteers are needed to mentor through Oakland County Youth Assistance. A little of your time can make a big difference. As a Mentors Plus volunteer, only a few hours of your time each month, will help a young person in your community.…
Presentation on Humane Rat Control Feb. 10 in Royal Oak Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak RATS (Residents Are The Solution) is presenting a free family friendly community workshop on how to humanely prevent and control rats. The presentation is Saturday, Feb. 10 from noon to 3pm at the Senior Community Center 3500 Marais Avenue…
Grants Available for Volunteer Efforts to Clean Michigan’s Waters (MDEQ, Jan. 8, 2018) LANSING, MI – The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and Great Lakes Commission today announced the availability of $25,000 for small grants to support local efforts to clean up Michigan rivers, streams and creeks. Michigan’s Volunteer River, Stream, and Creek Cleanup…
Pontiac’s New Restaurant Menagerie Prepares to Open, Seeking Artists (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – As the Menagerie Lounge prepares for their Feb. 2018 opening in Downtown Pontiac, entrepreneurs and culinary creators April and James Forbes are looking for the finishing touches to make their newest venture one to remember. They are…
Reporter Food: Alaskan Pizza from Jerusalem Pizza in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2018) Southfield, MI – The last time I got Jerusalem Pizza, I opted for the Mexican version. This time my taste buds went north, for a taste of The Alaskan. The Alaskan is the kind of pizza that leaves the corners…
City Gives Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes (City of Hazel Park, Dec. 29, 2017) The City of Hazel Park released the following tips for preventing frozen pipes: Frozen Pipes If you have water one day and not the next, you most likely have frozen pipes. The City provides water service to the property, this service…
Data Shows Population Shifts to and from Oakland County (Kurt Metzger, Dec. 27, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Population change in any geographic area, be it city, township, county or state, is comprised of four primary components – Births and Deaths (combining to create Natural Increase), Immigration and Domestic Migration (combining to create Net Migration).…
15 Gift Ideas from Modern Natural Baby (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Modern Natural Baby is located at 200 W Nine Mile Rd in Downtown Ferndale, and if you’re looking to shop local for families with babies and small children this store is a great option. It was hard to narrow…
Video Shows Recently Discovered Photos of Mackinac Bridge Construction St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, MI – When Jacquelyn Zeman’s grandfather passed away, he left behind many memories and treasures for his family. Henry “Hank” Zeman was a photojournalist with the grand Rapids Press from 1952 to 1987. He covered everything from basketball games to natural disasters.…
Winter Tip: How to Avoid the “Second Shovel” at Driveway (County Road Association, Dec. 5, 2017, orig. Nov. 17, 2014) Michigan – In 2014 The County Road Association of Michigan released an infographic to help Michigan residents avoid the frustration of the “second shovel,” that we’re sharing here again. “Shoveling snow once after a storm…
Huntington Woods Hosts Michigan’s First Drag Queen Story Time, More to Come (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 15, 2017) Huntington Woods, MI – Story time in Huntington Woods got a little more interesting with the announcement of guest readers for December, January and February. The Huntington Woods Library has begun hosting what is believed to be…
Plowing Snow into Road Can Mean Fine or Jail Time (Road Commission for Oakland County, Dec. 15, 2017) Beverly Hills, MI — The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) reminds residents and business owners that it is illegal under Michigan law to shovel or plow snow or ice onto any road or highway, or to…
15 Gift Ideas from Candle Wick Shop (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The holidays are here and Candle Wick Shop in Ferndale is full of pretty and powerful gift ideas. Of course there are many kinds of candles – from those with simple fragrances to those that are made to help…
Stuff to Know When it Snows (C. Proxmire, Dec. 13, 2017) Did you wake up to find your neighborhood covered over with a layer of sparkly white frozen precipitation and a Facebook feed full of various warnings, advisories, and complaints? Though it can be disconcerting, don’t worry. It’s called snow, and it’s something we’ve dealt…
Four Things to Know for Medical Marijuana Facility Applicants (LARA, Dec. 13, 2017) Lansing, MI – The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will be ready to accept applications for medical marihuana facility licenses beginning this Friday, December 15, 2017. The department is prepared to accept applications for all license types – grower, processor,…
Explore: Wintertime in Ludington (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 12, 2017) Ludington, MI- Wintertime does not mean an end to road trips and adventure. In fact, Michigan is beautiful when covered in the white sparkly crystals of snow. I was lucky this weekend to have a chance to stay overnight in Ludington, on Lake Michigan north…