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Hearing on demolition of historic Oakland County building happening Wednesday: What to know
Read full article: Hearing on demolition of historic Oakland County building happening Wednesday: What to knowA judge is scheduled to hold a motion hearing Wednesday morning related to the demolition of a 1920s Oakland County school building that community members are hoping to save.
$1.7M offer to save historic school building in Oakland County turned down
Read full article: $1.7M offer to save historic school building in Oakland County turned downMonday night, the West Bloomfield School District received a $1.7 million offer for the property. Still, the school board voted 4-2 to proceed with the demolition and abatement of Roosevelt Elementary.
Flint man becomes first person charged under Michigan's new gun storage law
Read full article: Flint man becomes first person charged under Michigan's new gun storage lawA Michigan man has been charged under the state’s new law requiring safe storage of guns after his 2-year-old daughter shot herself in the head with his revolver the day after the law took effect.
Police seek information on driver, vehicle involved in Keego Harbor intentional hit-and-run
Read full article: Police seek information on driver, vehicle involved in Keego Harbor intentional hit-and-runThe Keego Harbor Police Department is seeking information regarding a driver and vehicle involved in an intentional hit-and-run of a pedestrian.
Michigan case offers an example of how public trust suffers when police officers lie
Read full article: Michigan case offers an example of how public trust suffers when police officers lieA white officer in suburban Detroit lied to a Black pedestrian by identifying an officer from another force as his supervisor during a 2021 police stop.
Man being chased by spiders, vampires, angels arrested during home invasion in Bloomfield Township
Read full article: Man being chased by spiders, vampires, angels arrested during home invasion in Bloomfield TownshipA 41-year-old man who says spiders, vampires, and angels were chasing him during a home invasion was arrested by Bloomfield Township police.
How to choose a senior living community for a loved one
Read full article: How to choose a senior living community for a loved oneIt’s something every family may eventually experience, and that’s when an older family member may be ready to move to a senior living community. Choosing the right place to call their new home can be a daunting task.
Oakland County businesses fighting to survive nearby construction
Read full article: Oakland County businesses fighting to survive nearby constructionDespite a whole lot of orange barrels and road-closed signs in the area, one Oakland County community wants everybody to know, yes, they are open for business as Keego Harbor finds itself surrounded by roadwork.
This might tempt your sweet tooth
Read full article: This might tempt your sweet toothChocolate is one of the most popular candies on the planet, but did you ever think about how it’s created? We asked the owner of Dwaar Chocolate in Keego Harbor to explain how they transform raw cocoa beans into smooth chocolate bars.
Could swans be causing power outages in Oakland County?
Read full article: Could swans be causing power outages in Oakland County?There have been increased power outages around Cass Lake in Oakland County lately. It doesn’t appear to be faulty wires or old transformers but swans flying into the lines. And when it happens, it’s not pretty.
Community fights to save elementary school in Keego Harbor
Read full article: Community fights to save elementary school in Keego HarborKEEGO HARBOR, Mich. – Parents and other community members in Keego Harbor express concern over an elementary school possibly closing even after voting for a bond three years ago to allocate money toward the school. Voters said that before voting “yes,” they were assured that Roosevelt Elementary School -- part of the West Bloomfield School District -- would not close down. A week ago, parents, staff and voters learned that West Bloomfield School District was consolidating from five elementary schools to four schools, with Roosevelt potentially being the one to close. “It’s absolutely a lie because they told us this would not close.”During an informal online meeting Thursday, school officials explained the money allocated for the school is virtually untouched. When asked at the meeting about not yet spending the money, Shannon Bingham, who is the West Bloomfield school district demographics consultant, said “I don’t know the exact particulars of that.
Michigan General Election Results for Keego Harbor on Nov. 3, 2020
Read full article: Michigan General Election Results for Keego Harbor on Nov. 3, 2020The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. (Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, clerks are expecting delayed results, up to multiple days. Find more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
Vote of confidence for Oakland County police chief after his arrest
Read full article: Vote of confidence for Oakland County police chief after his arrestLAKE ANGELUS, Mich. – Lake Angelus Police Chief Michael Farley received a vote of confidence from City Council at the body’s meeting Tuesday evening. Farley spent the night in the Oakland County Jail following the arrest. I have dedicated my entire career to enforcing the law,” Farley said in a statement. The city’s mayor released a statement at Tuesday’s meeting, giving Farley a vote of confidence. Before Farley joined the Lake Angelus force in January 2018, he worked with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the Farmington Hills Police Department and Lathrup Village.
Election 2019: Marijuana business proposals on ballots in 4 Metro Detroit communities
Read full article: Election 2019: Marijuana business proposals on ballots in 4 Metro Detroit communitiesVoters in Keego Harbor, Walled Lake, Allen Park and Lincoln Park will decide on marijuana businesses proposals on Tuesday. In Lincoln Park, voters will consider allowing two medical and two recreational marijuana shops. Follow the results for these proposals here:Friday was the first day LARAs Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) began accepting applications for recreational marijuana businesses. Its been a year since Michigan voters approved recreational marijuana usage and 11 years since medical marijuana was approved. More: Michigan Marijuana NewsResults for Downriver communities:Results in Oakland CountyWoodward Corridor:Other Oakland County: