Data View: Voting Data in Pontiac School District

Data View: Voting Data in Pontiac School District (Kurt Metzger, Feb. 23, 2016) Pontiac, MI – The Pontiac School District (PSD) includes all or part of Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Sylvan Lake, Lake Angelus, and the townships of Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, Waterford and Orion. Declining birth rates and population out-migration from Pontiac have combined with schools…

Pantry is Low: Lighthouse of Oakland County seeks Donations

Pantry is Low: Lighthouse of Oakland County seeks Donations (compiled, Feb. 23, 2016) Clarkston, MI – Did you know… Lighthouse’s Food Pantry is the only food pantry in Oakland County that is open 5 days a week and services all of Oakland County? Each month – an average of 850 families, more than 1,400 individuals,…

The History and Future of Funding Pontiac Schools (video)

The History and Future of Funding Pontiac Schools (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 23, 2016) Pontiac, MI – “In all the school districts across the state, how many operate without a non-homestead millage? None. Makes you wonder why we have to vote on it, but that’s the way it is,” sad Oakland Schools Deputy Superintendent…

Healthy Pontiac Meeting about Bicycle and Walking Access Feb. 20

Healthy Pontiac Meeting about Bicycle and Walking Access Feb. 20 (EVENT page) Saturday, February 20th: Healthy Pontiac, We Can Community Meeting, 10 am-12 pm “What would make it easier to walk and bike in your Pontiac neighborhood?” They want to hear your feedback. Pontiac Public Library, 60 E. Pike Street, Downtown Pontiac Offered in English…

Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown Accuses State Senator Marty Knollenberg of Assault

Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown Accuses State Senator Marty Knollenberg of Assault (Compiled, Feb. 11, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown made a preliminary report to Oakland County Sheriff’s on Wednesday night alleging that State Senator Marty Knollenberg squeezed her arm in a painful way and would not let go until others…

Woman Arrested Trying to Sneak “Fighting Knife” into Court

Woman Arrested Trying to Sneak “Fighting Knife” into Court (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Feb. 10, 2016) INCIDENT:  15:12 hrs. – City of Pontiac – 6th Circuit Court House – Carrying a Concealed Weapon – #16-22574 SUMMARY:  Deputies assigned to the 6th Circuit Court House security detail observed a female enter the South Lobby and present…

Canvas Pontiac Accepting 2016 Submissions

Canvas Pontiac Accepting 2016 Submissions (Canvas Pontiac Press Release, Feb. 7, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Canvas Pontiac brings art and culture back to Downtown Pontiac.  Inviting local artists from around Michigan to submit and display their art to be shared on public display throughout Downtown Pontiac. Canvas Pontiac is inspiring the community to be involved.…

Man Reports Accidentally Shooting Himself in Leg

Man Reports Accidentally Shooting Himself in Leg (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Feb. 1, 2016) Pontiac, MI – INCIDENT: 20:54 hrs. –Jan. 29 – City of Pontiac – Possible Accidental Shooting – Discharge of Firearm – #16-16450 SUMMARY:  Deputies responded to McLaren Hospital – Oakland for a report of a shooting victim in the Emergency Room. …

Interview: Carole Kimbrough, First Black Female Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy (video)

Interview: Carole Kimbrough, First Black Female Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 22, 2016) Ferndale, MI – It was 1974 when Carole Kimbrough first took a job as a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, working in Oakland County Jail. Over the course of two decades she moved up the ranks…

Baby Treated for Skull Fracture, Burned Hands & Other Injuries, Child Abuse Suspected

Baby Treated for Skull Fracture, Burned Hands & Other Injuries, Child Abuse Suspected (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Jan. 16, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – INCIDENT:  17:43 hrs. – City of Pontiac –Child Abuse Investigation #16-7234 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to Royal Oak Beaumont to meet with Child Protective Services regarding a possible child abuse complaint. A…