🌱 Oak Park woman, 85, killed in Macomb County crash involving firefighter
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In today's newsletter:
- Oak Park woman, 85, killed in Macomb County crash involving firefighter
- How Oakland County’s new dog tags help Oak Park pets get home
Also on today's calendar: Holland Tulip Time - Oak Park, MI 2026 and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 67, low: 37.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 47 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Off-duty police officer arrested for OWI following hit-and-run crash in Metro Detroit (themorningsun.com) — An 85-year-old Oak Park woman, Eleanor Johnson, was killed Thursday night in a two-car crash in Roseville involving an off-duty firefighter accused of driving under the influence. The article also details a separate Sterling Heights hit-and-run where an off-duty Detroit police officer was arrested on suspicion of operating while impaired. Both incidents occurred on major Macomb County roads and remain under investigation. 
• Where You At? Licenses Show Top Local Breeds (oaklandcounty115.com) — Oak Park dog owners are part of an Oakland County push to modernize pet licensing with a new online system and lost-pet recovery tags. The article explains how French Bulldogs rank locally, which communities use county licensing, and how DocuPet’s tags and database help reunite missing pets. It also reminds residents that all dogs must be licensed and vaccinated for rabies.
📸 Around Oak Park
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Rum Runners - Oak Park, MI 2026
14300 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park
1:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
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Other local events
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Holland Tulip Time - Oak Park, MI 2026
14300 Oak Park Blvd , Oak Park
10:30 am -
Archery - Youth May 2026 - Oak Park, MI 2026
Oak Park Community Center , 14300 Oak Park Blvd , Oak Park
4:15 pm -
Chad Daniels
Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle , 310 S Troy St , Royal Oak
7:15 pm
Tuesday May 5
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Senior Summit Resource Fair
Southfield Pavilion , 26000 Evergreen Rd , Southfield
1:00 pm -
JV Baseball (H) vs Warren Mott
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave , Hazel Park
4:00 pm -
Mott JV Baseball @ Hazel Park
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave , Hazel Park
4:00 pm -
Varsity Baseball (A) vs Warren Mott
Warren Mott High School , 3131 12 Mile Rd , Warren
4:00 pm -
ENTIRE BUILDING- IFFF & Silent Auction
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
4:00 pm -
BB Field-Royal Oak HS Baseball B FR Home Groves HS
Royal Oak High School , 31050 Woodward , Royal Oak
4:30 pm -
Varsity Softball (H) vs Cass Tech
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave , Hazel Park
4:30 pm -
TEEN NERF WAR
Hazel Park Memorial Library (5th-12th Grade) Hazel Park, MI 48030
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Training (01189) - $14.50/hour + Tips - Morning Hours Needed in Oak Park. Apply here.
- Oakland Schools posted a job opening for Science Teacher (OPHS) in Oak Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Berkley
- Where to Celebrate Record Store Day in Metro Detroit (hourdetroit.com)
Ferndale
- Healthcare Resources for People Without Insurance in Metro Detroit (oaklandcounty115.com)
- 10 dispensaries with the best 4/20 deals and parties in metro Detroit (metrotimes.com)
- Oakland County Restaurant Quest: Brayz Hamburgers in Hazel Park (oaklandcounty115.com)
Detroit
- MI Man Hit With Ax In Road Rage Incident: Report (patch.com)
- More Storms To Hit Detroit Area Thursday, Friday (patch.com)
- Man Charged In Metro Detroit Kidnapping, Sex Assault Of Teen At Bus Stop: Prosecutor (patch.com)
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