Oak Park Residents Share Smiles and S’Mores at Winterfest (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 29, 2019) Oak Park, MI – Oak Park resident Nicole Hicks and a horse-drawn buggy full of children – Abury, Devonte, Penelope, Madison and Khalii – rode through the little patch of woods behind Oak Park Recreation Center, taking in the sights…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Sees Success in Supporting Kids (Jack Higgins, Jan. 21, 2019) Ferndale, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, MI- In 1953, Dr. Wilfred D. Webb, former superintendent of Hazel Park schools, teamed up with Judge Eugene A. Moore, of the Oakland County Probate Court and the Sixth Circuit Court Family Division, to found Youth…
Holly Area Youth Assistance Serves as Safety Net for Kids (Mel Corrigan, Jan. 21, 2019) Holly, MI – Tucked into a small office suite in the rear of Karl Richter Campus is Holly Area Youth Assistance (HAYA). HAYA was established in 1964 and has been serving students and families residing within the Holly Area School…
Holiday Shopping: Modern Natural Baby (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Modern Natural Baby is located at 200 W Nine Mile Rd in Downtown Ferndale. This fun store is packed…
Young Ladies Learn about Business and Life from Day Trip to Cambridge Offices (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 12, 2018) Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Washington Twp, MI- When you ask some kids what they want to do when they get older, some will pipe right away up with an answer. For example, Janese James wants…
Local Author Debuts Kid’s Book “Even” at Launch Party in Ferndale Nov. 17 Ferndale, MI- Songwriter, writer and local businessman Andy Gutman has released a children’s book titled ‘Even.’ The 34-page story, written in a lyrical style amidst vibrant illustrations, offers a sweet lesson in the eternal love and strong bond between a father and…
“Gatorade Grandpa” Fighting Clawson Mavericks Beverage Ban (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept.12, 2018) Clawson, MI – Jim Martin likes to cheer on his 8 year old grandson Kayden as he plays football with the Clawson Mavericks. He also likes to treat the boy to a bottle of Gatorade. “He’s been in football three years,” Martin said. …
Meadowbrook Writing Camp a Royal Experience for Seventh Grader (Isabelle Deng, Aug. 7, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI- If you have ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and live in a castle from days of old, you do not have to travel far from home to have that experience. Meadow…
Holly Kids Show Off Small Business Skills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2018) Holly, MI- Though it may have seemed full of fun with all the face paint, sparkling body scrubs, imitation dog poop, and dinosaurs with succulents growing out of their backs, the Holly Children’s Business Fair held some serious lessons for the young…
Softball and Smiles for Boys and Girls Clubs (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – In spite of sweltering temperatures, dozens of people came out to Martin Road Park for a day of softball and bbq to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland and Macomb Counties. The Celebrity Softball Tournament featured…
Protest Planned in Pontiac Against Families Being Separated June 30 Pontiac, MI – In response to news of children being separated from their parents at the Mexican border there will be a protest held at the Pontiac Public Library June 30. The protest is scheduled to go from 10 am to 11:30 am and is…
Stars Shine in Pontiac with Student Performances and Ascend Scholarships (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 11, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Each year the Clarence E. Phillips Ascend Foundation hosts a Night of the Stars to celebrate the talent of Pontiac’s youth, including performances and scholarship awards presentation. Over $84,000 in scholarships were awarded to kids in…
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…
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…
Waterford Schools Launch Sweet Reads Bookmobile for Summer (Waterford School District, May 21, 2018) Waterford, MI- The Waterford School District will launch its first-ever Sweet Reads Bookmobile, made possible with $14,375 grant funding from the Waterford Foundation for Public Education and the Mary Lou Simmons Legacy Endowment. The Sweet Reads Bookmobile will provide endless opportunities…
Berkley Families Bring Out Bikes for Parade (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 20, 2018) Berkley, MI – In spite of a drizzly morning, families in Berkley met at Angell Elementary School for the annual Bike Parade. This event is part of Berkley Days, a tradition dating back over 90 years. With decorated bikes and even a…
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…
Detective Shares Tips on Recognizing Human Trafficking (Sam Gurwin, April 23, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – The tight-knit community of Hazel Park takes safety seriously. That’s why the Hazel Park Police gave a presentation about human trafficking last week. Human trafficking is when people are forced to work without pay. Sometimes this is sex work,…
Detective Shares Tips on Recognizing Human Trafficking (Sam Gurwin, April 23, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – The tight-knit community of Hazel Park takes safety seriously. That’s why the Hazel Park Police gave a presentation about human trafficking last week. Human trafficking is when people are forced to work without pay. Sometimes this is sex work,…
Oakland County Schools Impacted by Threats of Violence (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 22, 2018) Oak Park, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Novi, Farmington, Holly West Bloomfield, Hazel Park, Birmingham, South Lyon, MI- In the wake of the Valentine’s Day shooting deaths in Parkland, Florida, the nation has seen a rise of threats made against schools, mainly online. …