Reporter Food: Highland House
Highland House is located at 2630 E. Highland Road. There are also locations in White Lake and Clarkston with a pared down menu and a focus on carry-out favorites
Reporter Food: Antihero in Ferndale
Reporter Food: Antihero in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 3, 2019) Ferndale, MI – I recently joined Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Board President Dale Vigliarolo and his wife Karin at one of Ferndale’s newest and most unique restaurants – Antihero. This Japanese Izakaya (aka pub) is the latest creation of Jeff King who also…
Easter, Earth Day and More Oakland County Events
Easter, Earth Day and More Oakland County Events There are many exciting things happening this month, including Easter events and Earth Day celebrations. The Oakland County Times Event Page is a wonderful way to find out what’s going on in your community and to find ways to explore beyond your hometown! To submit an event,…
Reporter Food: Salmon and Rice from Get n’ Go in Ferndale
Reporter Food: Salmon and Rice from Get n’ Go in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 10, 2017) Ferndale, MI – One of Ferndale’s hidden gems is a party store at the corner of 10 Mile and Hilton called Get n’ Go. This family-owned business has an abundance of things you’d expect – booze, lotto tickets,…
15 Pictures from the Ferndale Hilton Fall Festival 2016
15 Pictures from the Ferndale Hilton Fall Festival 2016 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The changing of the seasons is the perfect time for donning costumes and going on a quest for candy, hayrides, pony rides, games and other adventure. The Hilton Fall Festival is Ferndale’s version of trick or treat…
Huntington Woods Residents Ponder Senior Housing, Discussion Continues Oct. 15
Huntington Woods Residents Ponder Senior Housing, Discussion Continues Oct. 15 (EVENT page) Huntington Woods, MI – Dozens of residents came out to the Recreation Center last Wednesday to discuss the state of housing in Huntington Woods for older adults who may want to remain in the community as they age. They learned about Universal Design,…
Ferndale: Hilton Fall Festival Oct. 8
Ferndale: Hilton Fall Festival Oct. 8 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – It’s time for hayrides & Fall family fun! It’s time for hayrides, trick or treating and lots of fun for the whole family! The Ferndale Recreation Department is hard is hard at work preparing for the event this year at the Activity Center…
Reporter Food: Lunch at Mojave Cantina
Reporter Food: Lunch at Mojave Cantina (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2016) Clawson, MI – Finding places where I feel comfortable writing that also have great food and good internet can sometimes be a challenge. But thankfully I’ve discovered a place in Clawson that is a delicious writing spot: Mojave Cantina. When my internet was…
Oak Park Public Safety Open House Sept. 24
Oak Park Public Safety Open House Sept. 24 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Come check out the Oak Park Public Safety department which handles police and fire services for the city. The open house is Saturday, Sept. 24 from 1-4pm at 13800 Oak Park Blvd. There will be tours, photo ops, gift bags and…
Drivers Stop to Help Baby Deer in Springfield Township (video)
Drivers Stop to Help Baby Deer in Springfield Township (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 24, 2016) Springfield Twp., MI – This kind of thing probably happens all the time, especially in northern Oakland County, but experiencing a group of strangers coming together to act quickly, get messy, and save an animal in distress was a…
Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade Pictures 2016
Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade Pictures 2016 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – The annual Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade took place Saturday with a procession moving north on John R. from 12 Mile to 13 Mile and ending at City Hall. For pictures from last year see https://oaklandcounty115.com/2015/05/23/madison-heights-memorial-day-parade-pics-2015/ For info…
Driver Sends Note to Auburn Hills Police Officer, Thanking Him for Ticket
Driver Sends Note to Auburn Hills Police Officer, Thanking Him for Ticket (Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, May 27, 2016) Auburn Hills, MI – I have said it many, many times: traffic tickets are about changing driver behavior from unsafe to safe. Traffic tickets are not supposed to be about revenue enhancement (although…
Farmington Library Coca and Coloring Feb. 16
Farmington Library Coca and Coloring Feb. 16 (EVENT page) Farmington Library Coca and Coloring Feb. 16 Event Type: Adult Program Date: 2/16/2016 Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 8:00 PM Description: Come in from the cold and warm up with some coffee, tea, or cocoa and color away the dreary weather! We will provide adult…
Holly Dickens Festival Off to a Festive Start
Holly Dickens Festival Off to a Festive Start (C. Proxmire, Shawn Grugel Dec. 4, 2015) Holly, MI – The Holly Dickens Festival is off to a festive start as lovers of literature come together to celebrate the work of author Charles Dickens. Three weekends’ worth of festivities give the community plenty of time to enjoy…
Kids Help Metalliclaus and Mayor Light the Ferndale Tree
Kids Help Metalliclaus and Mayor Light the Ferndale Tree (C. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2015) The holiday tree in the median of 9 Mile and Woodward has officially been lit, in pure “Ferndale Normal” style, with a black-bearded cynical Santa named Metalliclaus helping to rock the tradition. Children and adults stood in awe as Metalliclaus strummed…
Interview: Dan Martin, Candidate for Ferndale… (video)
Interview: Dan Martin, Candidate for Ferndale City Council Re-election (video) (C. Proxmire, Sept. 2, 2015) Incumbent City Councilperson (and current Mayor Pro Tem) Dan Martin is seeking re-election to the Ferndale City Council. If re-elected this will be Martin’s third term. Martin is one of three candidates running for two seats. Raylon Leaks-May and William…
Key to Regional Transit is Eliminating Excuses, RTA CEO Says
Key to Regional Transit is Eliminating Excuses, RTA CEO Says (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 4, 2015) “I should take every excuse away from you for why you don’t use the service.” That’s the plan coming from the Regional Transit Authority’s CEO Michael Ford as he and his team explore transit options that will connect communities…