Jim Rasor Exits Royal Oak City Commission (C. Proxmire, Nov. 3, orig. Between The Lines News, Issue 2144) Royal Oak is facing change on Nov. 5. Not only is the city facing the weight of a vote on an inclusive Human Rights Ordinance, they are losing a strong gay city commissioner and deciding on which…
Four Arrested After 24 Hour Crime Spree in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Nov. 2, 2013) Four people have been arrested by Sheriff’s Deputies after their involvement in four armed robberies and two attempted murders that occurred in the in the city of Pontiac in a 24 hour period between 10-30-13 and 10-31-13. Sheriff’s Detectives…
Get Your Bid In: Hazel Park Schools Selling Buses (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 2, 2013) Hazel Park Schools is selling some of its buses. Sealed bids are being accepted until 3:30pm on Nov. 18. The 18 passenger vehicles are 1993 Thomas Built-International Chassis with diesel engines and automatic transmissions. Mileage is approximately 140,600 and the…
Sheriff Bouchard Gives Hunter Safety Tips (Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard Press Release, Nov. 2, 2013) With deer hunting season rapidly approaching, many sportsmen and women will take advantage of the opportunity to share time with their friends, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. The hunting season offers much in the way of sportsmanship and camaraderie,…
Register for Turkey Shoot Golf Event in Birmingham Nov 9 (City of Birmingham, Nov. 2, 2013) What: 2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Golf Classic When: Saturday, November 9, Shotgun start at 10 am Where: Lincoln Hills Golf Course, 2666 West 14 Mile Includes: 18 Holes of Golf (Walk) and Awards Dinner Format: 2-Person Team # 1…
Ferndale Schools Remind Kids to be Safe (C. Proxmire, Nov. 1, 2013) Ferndale Schools issued a reminder on Facebook for parents and students to be safe when walking to and from school after a student was approached by a stranger. Here’s what their update had to say: “A note to remind parents and students to…
FS-PTSA Fall and Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Nov. 9 (Ernest Truant, Nov. 8, 2013) Want to support the Ferndale School’s PTSA, and check out some great gift ideas? The Annual Fall and Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair takes place Nov. 9 from 10am to 5pm at Ferndale High School. Tickets are $1, and kids 10 and under are free. Strollers are…
CFF’s Ferndale Election Forums Online Now (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2013) The last of the Ferndale candidate forums is now available online thanks to Citizens for Fair Ferndale and The Dalton Group. The forum took place Oct. 26 and gave the public an opportunity to hear from the four mayoral candidates, the two…
Rock the Vote Free Concert in Ferndale Nov. 2 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2013) No matter who you may be voting for, mayoral candidate Craig Covey is inviting you to come out for a free concert Saturday night at One-Eyed Betty’s to celebrate the upcoming Election Day. Rock the Vote takes place Saturday, Nov.…
Ferndale Elementary PTA Halloween Fun Night Pictures (Ernest Truant, Oct. 30, 2013) The Ferndale Elementary PTA held their annual Halloween Fun Night on Oct. 25. K-6 students from Coolidge and Kennedy got together at Coolidge for games, contests, candy and other Halloween-themed fun. Thanks to the Ferndale Elementary PTA for providing pictures. Learn more about…
Ferndale Elementary PTA Halloween Fun Night Pictures (Ernest Truant, Oct. 30, 2013) The Ferndale Elementary PTA held their annual Halloween Fun Night on Oct. 25. K-6 students from Coolidge and Kennedy got together at Coolidge for games, contests, candy and other Halloween-themed fun. Thanks to the Ferndale Elementary PTA for providing pictures. Learn more about…
Ferndale Elementary PTA Halloween Fun Night Pictures (Ernest Truant, Oct. 30, 2013) The Ferndale Elementary PTA held their annual Halloween Fun Night on Oct. 25. K-6 students from Coolidge and Kennedy got together at Coolidge for games, contests, candy and other Halloween-themed fun. Thanks to the Ferndale Elementary PTA for providing pictures. Learn more about…
Ferndale Elementary PTA Halloween Fun Night Pictures (Ernest Truant, Oct. 30, 2013) The Ferndale Elementary PTA held their annual Halloween Fun Night on Oct. 25. K-6 students from Coolidge and Kennedy got together at Coolidge for games, contests, candy and other Halloween-themed fun. Thanks to the Ferndale Elementary PTA for providing pictures. Learn more about…
Berkley Mayor Shares State of the City (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2013) “If you have a garden and a library you have everything you need.” The quote by the famous philosopher and politician Cicero was used by Berkley Mayor Phil O’Dwyer to explain what he loves about his city in his Oct. 25…
Ferndale Prepares for High Voter Turnout (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 29, 2013) Voters in Ferndale head to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, to elect a mayor, 2 council members, and 4 library directors. Also on the ballot is a proposal to amend the City Code to allow use, possession or transfer of…
Crystal’s Council Speech on Voting in Honor of Marty & Dennis Hoeppner (given at City Council by oc115 Editor & Publisher Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28) I am here because there is a tradition that I think needs to be continued and honored. For as long as I have been back living in Ferndale and…
The Big Scissors Come Out and West Nine Mile Re-Opens (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2013) The orange barrels are almost gone and the ribbon has officially been cut as the West Nine Mile reconstruction project draws to a close. Among the new features are permeable asphalt parking bays, 18 new on-street parking spaces,…
Collins and Covey Debate Ferndale Marijuana Proposal (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2013) What will happen if voters approve a ballot measure to legalize marijuana for adults over age 21 possessing an ounce or less on private property? That is the debate taking place around Prop. A in Ferndale, which will be on the ballot…
Visitors Have Sweet Time Trick or Treating at Downtown Ferndale Businesses (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2013) Downtown Ferndale was full of families this weekend as dozens of children and parents took to West 9 Mile for the DDA’s Trick or Treat event. Visitors had a chance to check out the variety of stores and…
Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013, Orig. 8/5/2013 Issue 2136 – Between The Lines) The mural on the side of Luca’s Coney Island features a big purple whale and says “Pontiac is for Lovers.” If you ask 29-year-old city council candidate Mike McGuinness and 27-year-old library board candidate Ronnie Karpinski,…