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September 26th 2013
Ferndale Seeks “Champions of Democracy,” i.e. Election Workers (City of Ferndale Press Release, Sept. 26, 2013) The City of Ferndale has unveiled the Champions of Democracy program, a collaborative relationship with business and community leaders to recruit election workers with the computer skills necessary for today’s election process. “In 2005 elections in Ferndale were conducted […]
September 26th 2013
Ferndale Police Report: Stabbing at Motorama (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Sept. 26, 2013) On 09/25/13 at about 10: 20 pm Ferndale Police and Fire responded to a report of an injured resident of the Motorama Motel (100 W. 8 Mile). Upon arrival police found a 50 year old man bleeding from his upper leg […]
September 26th 2013
Survey Says: Employers Seek More Skilled Workers (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2013) A major survey conducted by Oakland County shows that employers are having trouble finding, and connecting with, skilled workers. The Skills Needs Assessment Project was presented to over 200 college administrators, employment consultants and civic leaders on Wednesday. Oakland County Executive L. […]
September 26th 2013
Christine Downs Memorial Service Oct. 12 (Lynch and Sons, Sept. 26, 2013) Christine M. Downs, 61, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, died peacefully with loved ones by her side on Friday, September 20, 2013, at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. She was born December 25, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John […]
September 24th 2013
Boys and Girls Club Opens Kulick Center Location (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2013) Starting Oct. 7, the Kulick Community Center will be the new home of the Boys and Girls Club. Since 2009 the center has hosted a drop-in teen center in conjunction with the club, a program that sees 20-25 students a […]
September 24th 2013
Need a Job? Here is the FCC Job Flash (FCC Job Flash, Sept 24, 2013) The Ferndale Career Center is known for connecting individuals to jobs, and companies to employees. Now they are offering a “Job Flash,” which is a list of available positions in the area. This will be updated regularly on their website […]
September 24th 2013
Ferndale School Board President Gives Letter on Fights at Digital Learning Center (Sept. 24, 2013) Following two fights at the Digital Learning Center, Ferndale School Board President Jim O’Donnell released the following letter. To read the police report about the fights, go to http://oaklandcounty115.com/ferndale-police-report-six-arrests-and-one-broken-leg-after-fights-at-dlc/. A Letter to the Community from Ferndale Public Schools Board of […]
September 24th 2013
Candidates Use Web to Reach Voters in Ferndale Mayor’s Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2013) Politicians through the ages have understood the need to get their name out in front of voters, and the internet gives them one more low cost way to do it. In the Ferndale Mayor’s race, campaign websites provide information […]
September 23rd 2013
September Ferndale Beautification Awards (C. Proxmire, Sept 23, 2013) The City of Ferndale Beautification Commission will present their September 2013 awards Monday night, along with certificates for all of the winners of the year. Anna Garrett will present awards to Assaggi Bistro of 330 W. 9 Mile, Mary Fredericks of 354 University and Beth O’Malley […]
September 23rd 2013
Small, Minority, and Women In Business Expo Sept. 26 (Ferndale Area Chamber Press Release, Sept. 23) Date: 9/26/2013 Time: 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM Shriners Silver Garden Events Center 24350 Southfield Rd Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: 248.542.2160 Put on by the Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce and Ferndale Area Chamber […]