Daddys that Care Park Empowerment Day Celebrates Pontiac Families (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2018) Pontiac, MI – “Love. Compassion. Forgiveness. Those three words are of the highest frequency that one can operate in,” said Jerome Gibson as he spoke to the crowd of parents, grandparents and children at the second annual Daddys that Care…
Kitten Saved Using Jaws of Life Will be Available to Adopt (Michigan Animal Rescue League, May 23, 2018) Waterford, Pontiac, MI– The Waterford Regional Fire Department responded to a call about a small kitten stuck in an air conditioning unit on Tuesday, May 22. The kitten had wedged itself into a tiny hole in the…
Kitten Saved Using Jaws of Life Will be Available to Adopt (Michigan Animal Rescue League, May 23, 2018) Waterford, Pontiac, MI– The Waterford Regional Fire Department responded to a call about a small kitten stuck in an air conditioning unit on Tuesday, May 22. The kitten had wedged itself into a tiny hole in the…
2018 Candidate Interview: Chris Jackson for State Rep Dist. 29 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 17, 2018) Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake, MI – Chris Jackson is running for State Representative for the 29th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Democratic Ballot. Also on the…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
Pontiac Celebrates the Arts (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Downtown Pontiac was bustling Friday evening as the Arts and Cultural Commission hosted the inaugural Arts and Culture Crawl. Businesses along Saginaw Street hosted performances and art exhibits from creators of all ages. Among them was rapper Sean Preston who got the…
Pontiac Celebrates the Arts (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Downtown Pontiac was bustling Friday evening as the Arts and Cultural Commission hosted the inaugural Arts and Culture Crawl. Businesses along Saginaw Street hosted performances and art exhibits from creators of all ages. Among them was rapper Sean Preston who got the…
These Kids are Stars- Bloomfield Youth Assistance Helps them Shine (Sam Gurwin, May 6, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, MI – Not your glamorous celebrities strutting up to the podium for an acting award. This night is about student heroes making positive changes in the local community of Bloomfield Hills. Changes that began with wanted effort to…
Happy’s Pizza, Boost, and Polished Nail Salon Damaged in Pontiac Fire (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 29, 2018) Pontiac, MI- INCIDENT: 03:04 hrs. April 28 – City of Pontiac – Commercial Structure Fire / Assist to the Fire Department – #18-78192 SUMMARY: Deputies and the Waterford Regional Fire Department responded to the 300 block of…
Motorcyclist Fleeing Police Dies in Collision (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 24, 2018) Pontiac,MI – INCIDENT: 18:08 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer (#18-74047) / Personal Injury Accident – Fatality (UD-10 Crash Report #18-75048)) / Crash Reconstruction Unit Call-Out (#18-75047) SUMMARY: A Deputy observed a yellow 2004 Suzuki GSX600…
Motorcyclist Fleeing Police Dies in Collision (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 24, 2018) Pontiac,MI – INCIDENT: 18:08 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer (#18-74047) / Personal Injury Accident – Fatality (UD-10 Crash Report #18-75048)) / Crash Reconstruction Unit Call-Out (#18-75047) SUMMARY: A Deputy observed a yellow 2004 Suzuki GSX600…
Canvas Pontiac Accepting Art Submissions (Canvas Pontiac, April 22, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Canvas Pontiac is pleased to announce that the 2018 contest is open for submissions, giving artists a chance to win $2,000 and have their work displayed on a large scale in the city’s historic downtown. Canvas Pontiac is held in partnership…
Canvas Pontiac Accepting Art Submissions (Canvas Pontiac, April 22, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Canvas Pontiac is pleased to announce that the 2018 contest is open for submissions, giving artists a chance to win $2,000 and have their work displayed on a large scale in the city’s historic downtown. Canvas Pontiac is held in partnership…
Student Sends Threats to Shoot up Arts and Technology Academy (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 20, 2018) Pontiac, MI -INCIDENT: 11:59 hrs. April 18, 2018 – City of Pontiac – School Incident / Threats – #18-71551 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the Arts & Technology Academy which is a charter school, located in the 800 block…
Student Sends Threats to Shoot up Arts and Technology Academy (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 20, 2018) Pontiac, MI -INCIDENT: 11:59 hrs. April 18, 2018 – City of Pontiac – School Incident / Threats – #18-71551 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the Arts & Technology Academy which is a charter school, located in the 800 block…
Body Found Burning in Car at Closed School in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, April 2, 2018) Pontiac, MI -At approximately 9:52 AM today the Sheriff’s Office received several 911 calls about a car fire at 640 W. Huron St in Pontiac at the closed Webster Elementary School. The calls were transferred to the Waterford…
Body Found Burning in Car at Closed School in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, April 2, 2018) Pontiac, MI -At approximately 9:52 AM today the Sheriff’s Office received several 911 calls about a car fire at 640 W. Huron St in Pontiac at the closed Webster Elementary School. The calls were transferred to the Waterford…
Pontiac Chamber Businesses Learn Tips for Video and Google AdWords (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 27, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The future of Pontiac lies in its digital image. That’s the contention of Pontiac Regional Chamber Director Damany Head, who is bringing together local businesses to step up their digital game. Among the efforts is the…
Pontiac Chamber Businesses Learn Tips for Video and Google AdWords (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 27, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The future of Pontiac lies in its digital image. That’s the contention of Pontiac Regional Chamber Director Damany Head, who is bringing together local businesses to step up their digital game. Among the efforts is the…