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January 18th 2014
Royal Oak Mayor Learns Lesson in Fire Prevention (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 18, 2014) Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison and his wife Jodie learned first-hand the importance of keeping dryer vents clean, as a fire damaged their house Friday afternoon. The Royal Oak Fire Department acted quickly to put out the fire, which stared at […]
January 17th 2014
Update: Suspect in Ferndale Murder Arraigned (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 17, 2014) Ferndale Police Lt. William Wilson released the following statement: “On 01/17/14, William Thomas Goad (homeless white male, DOB 01/22/1976) was arraigned and charged with Homicide-Open Murder, Unlawfully Driving Away Motor Vehicle and Larceny In A Building. Judge Charles G. Goedert denied bond. Goad’s […]
January 17th 2014
FernCare Seeks Help Cleaning Up After Flood (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2014) Water ran freely for over three hours inside the FernCare Free Clinic last week after a pipe burst due to the cold. An emergency cleanup crew was called in and volunteers also spent hours sopping up water and cleaning up. The quickness […]
January 17th 2014
OLHSA Hosting Free Expungement Clinic Jan. 24 (OLHSA Press Release, Jan. 17, 2014) On Jan. 24 2014 Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) is having a Free Expungement Clinic, presented by Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the clinic is to provide individuals with information on […]
January 15th 2014
Ferndale Police Arrest Suspect in Devon Square Murder (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2014) When they learned of a body found at Devon Square Apartments around noon on Tuesday, Ferndale Police acted quickly to investigate and capture their suspect in less than a day and a half. The victim’s identity has not yet been […]
January 15th 2014
Homicide in Ferndale Apartment Building (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2014) Police responded to a report of a homicide on Jan. 14, 2014 at the Devon Square Apartments at 1225 Orchard St. (near Hilton), according to public documents reviewed by The Oakland County 115 News. The call was logged at 12:10 pm. According to neighbors, […]
January 15th 2014
2014 Bud Light Ferndale Blues and Music Festival Schedule (MAC Press Release, Jan. 15, 2014) Jan. 24 to Feb. 1, 2014 Get your Blues on! The Ferndale Metro Blues Festival has been a hugely popular and wildly successful event. In fact, it was an official sanctioned event of Super Bowl XL in 2006. The Ferndale […]
January 15th 2014
Bob Bruner to Leave Birmingham City Manager Position (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2013) “Don’t believe everything you read,” said Birmingham City Manager Bob Bruner about news reports and internet rumors of strife between himself and the City Commission. After weeks of negotiations the Commission decided not to offer Bruner an extension on his contract. […]
January 15th 2014
A Quick Trip Through the Progressive International Motorcycle Show (Ron Arnold, Jan. 15, 2014) Despite the severe weather, the Novi version of the venerable Progressive International Motorcycle show was a popular event for the snow-caked, riding-starved motorcycle and scooter fans of SE Michigan. Friday afternoon was filled with the usual opening festivities and a decent-sized […]
January 14th 2014
Jennifer LaTosch Gets Vacant School Board Seat (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 14, 2013) Attorney Jennifer LaTosch was sworn in Monday night to begin a one-year term on the Ferndale School Board. The position was left vacant by 20+ year veteran and longtime past President Chuck Moeser when he resigned to focus more on retirement. […]