Prevention Pontiac Program to Increase Access to Substance Abuse Resources
“We all know that substance abuse is a real problem, not only in Pontiac, but in our country as a whole. Prevention Pontiac is a tangible way to work toward a solution.”
Brandon Community Coalition Launched to Prevent Substance Abuse in Youth
“The Brandon Prevention Coalition will provide critical prevention programming to the Brandon community and especially the use as well as a safe place for recovery and wellness issues,” she said.
Ferndale PATIO Proposal Could Create Social District Zones…
One PATIO Zone would be on each side of Woodward and patrons would not be able to carry their drinks from one side to the other.
Holly Moves Forward with Creation of Social District for Outdoor Drinking
The Village of Holly joins three other Oakland County municipalities in moving towards establishment of a Social District to allow for outside consumption of adult beverages in specially approved areas.
Citgo on Sashabaw Road Has Liquor License Revoked
Citgo on Sashabaw Road Has Liquor License Revoked Clarkston, Independence Township, MI – At the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) hearing yesterday in Southfield, commissioners ordered a revocation of the liquor license and permits held by Dandy Oil Inc., located at 5465 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston, MI. Located in the Citgo gas station at the corner…
Drive Sober Crackdown Nets 482 Arrests, Over 2,200 Speeding Tickets
Drive Sober Crackdown Nets 482 Arrests, Over 2,200 Speeding Tickets (Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, Feb. 12, 2018) Southfield, MI – Law enforcement officers arrested 482 motorists during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over drunk driving crackdown Nov. 22–Dec. 10, 2017. Of those arrested, 71 were charged under the state’s high blood alcohol…
Drive Sober Crackdown Nets 482 Arrests, Over 2,200 Speeding Tickets
Drive Sober Crackdown Nets 482 Arrests, Over 2,200 Speeding Tickets (Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, Feb. 12, 2018) Southfield, MI – Law enforcement officers arrested 482 motorists during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over drunk driving crackdown Nov. 22–Dec. 10, 2017. Of those arrested, 71 were charged under the state’s high blood alcohol…
15 (or so) Pictures from Pig and Whiskey
15 (or so) Pictures from Pig and Whiskey (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 22, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Last weekend Downtown Ferndale was full of people in search of delicious ribs and tantalizing pulled pork, bacon-tastic fair food, and of course booze and music. The Annual Metro Times Pig and Whiskey Festival is put on in…
Welcoming The Heart of Darkness & More: Schramm’s Mead…
The opening is dependent on the complex licensing process, including having bottling labels approved, but they are aiming for Memorial Day. City Council approved a resolution in support of Schramm’s license at their March 11th council meeting.
Sting Operations Show Which Businesses…
Considering the number of establishments that sell alcohol or tobacco, investigations have demonstrated that there relatively few violations. However, the police department plans to continue to use investigations and enforcement action to achieve an ongoing compliance rate of 100%.
End of Prohibition Party Got Jugs Full of Money for Charity
The money raised goes to the Ferndale Goodfellows, a longstanding organization that helps needy families in Ferndale at Christmastime. Organized through the Ferndale Fire Department, gifts are collected or purchased for children, including toys and clothing. Families are given food, and Seniors are also presented with presents by the firemen.
Mom Pleads to Sex w/Minor & Providing Alcohol…
A pre-band-event sleepover led to a 42-year-old mother providing alcohol to her daughter’s 15 year old band-mate and having sex with him.