Ferndale Reminds Dog Owners to Renew Licenses (City of Ferndale Press Release, Jan. 28, 2014) 2014 dog licenses are now being provided to all dog owners by Oakland County Animal Control. As a reminder, any dogs over the age of four months are required to have a valid dog license in the State of Michigan. …
2014 Rochester Fire & Ice Festival (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 26, 2014) The chilly, snowy weather may have some people feeling gloomy, but the folks in Rochester have found the perfect way to beat the winter blues. The 2014 Rochester Fire & Ice Festival brought hundreds of people to town to celebrate the great…
Nick’s Pizza Opens Ferndale Location (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 12, 2014) After over 50 years in Hazel Park, Nick’s Pizza has expanded and opened a Ferndale location at 745 E. 9 Mile. Now nestled in the same plaza as Apple Fritter, Christine’s Cuisine and the Ferndale Career Center, owners Michael and Karen Lambrecht hope their…
Doggie Playdate in Ferndale to Benefit Detroit Bully Corps (Canine to Five Press Release, Jan. 7, 2014) When: Thursday, January 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Canine To Five Ferndale, 2141 Hilton Road 248-556-5675 What: Indoor Playdate, benefiting Detroit Bully Corps Who: Friendly, vaccinated dogs and their owners. We do have a small dog indoor area, and…
Holiday Ice Festival-Goers Celebrate the Snow (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 15, 2013) Ferndale’s annual Holiday Ice Festival had something that it’d been missing for several years before that – snow! As the weekend storms hit the Ferndale area, festival-goers ventured to 9 and Woodward for shopping and fun. Santa Claus had kids and adults on…
How Michigan Funds Schools (Kevin Deegan-Krause, orig. Ferndale Friends/ KevinDeeganKrauseForFerndaleSchools.com, Dec. 10, 2013) Please put away your notes and let’s begin our discussion of school funding with a high-stakes multiple choice test: 1. Does Michigan fund schools from: A. Local sources B. Federal sources C. State sources 2. Does the revenue come from: …
DNR Encourages Safety and Fun When Ice Fishing (Department of Natural Resources Press Release, Dec. 10, 2013) For many people, fishing is the most relaxing way to spend the day. And in the winter months the most popular angling activity is ice fishing. To those who have never tried it, ice fishing is sometimes looked…
Holiday Shopping Legal Tips (Guest Columnist Atty. Tim Burns, Nov. 29, 2013) It’s November and for many people that ushers in the start of the Holiday shopping season. As you are hitting the stores and shopping on the Internet it’s important to be proactive in knowing your legal rights so that your gift giving experiences…
December programs at the Berkley Public Library (Berkley Library Press Release, Nov. 27, 2013) Three great programs will be taking place at the Berkley Public Library in December. Adopting and Fostering Household Pets Interested in learning about adopting and fostering household pets? Laurie Stadther, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Michigan Humane Society, will cover a…
Small Turtles Not a Good Pet Choice: Risky and Illegal (Oakland County Health Dept. Press Release, Nov. 27, 2013) According to the Michigan Departments of Community Health (MDCH) and Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) small turtles with shells that measure less than four inches in length…
Royal Oak’s Holiday Magic Parade Brings Communities Together (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 25, 2013) The Royal Oak Holiday Magic Parade brought people from all over SE Michigan together for an afternoon of fun. Students from Southfield, Ferndale, Royal Oak and Detroit marched in the parade. Many community groups did as well, including Brownie Troops,…
Salmon in the Classroom Comes to Ferndale’s Kennedy School (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 19, 2013) The sixth graders in Greg Williamson’s class at Kennedy School in Ferndale have some company in their classroom this year as they get to raise nearly 200 fish until they are large enough to be set free. The Salmon in…
Holiday Howl and Merry Meow Raises Over $2,000 for Rescues (Crystal A. Proxmire, with Photography by Bernie Laframboise, Nov. 13, 2013) A merry and howling good time was had by all at the Holiday Howl and Merry Meow fundraiser at the Rust Belt Market on Nov. 9. The event raised over $2,000 to help animal rescue…
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,…
Holiday Howl & Merry Meow in Ferndale Nov. 9 (Jean Peplinski, Oct. 20, 2013) Tickets are now available for a spectacular new holiday event is coming to downtown Ferndale! Guests at the Holiday Howl & Merry Meow will enjoy free appetizers, treats and drink samples, live cocktail music from the amazing Roland Remington, make-and-take ornaments…
Fido Does Ferndale Shows Power of Puppy Love (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2013) There are many things that bring a community together, and Ferndale has gotten good at catering to them. Like dogs for instance. Each year the Ferndale DDA, led by volunteer Andrea Johns, hosts Fido Does Ferndale. Fido Does Ferndale brings…
Fido Does Ferndale BowWows Participants Oct. 17 Ferndale, MI — Downtown Ferndale goes to the dogs on Thursday, October 17 when Fido Does Ferndale, The Dog’s Night Out, takes over the district with canine activities, vendors and doggone good fun. The event happens from 5-9 pm and takes place throughout the downtown with headquarters set…
Bat Festival Brings Fun & Learning to Southfield (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 1, 2013) Georgia Mies is learning young the value of caring for nature’s creatures, appreciating ecology and science, and talking with the public. The Bloomfield Hills teen is one of dozens of volunteers that made the 2013 Great Lakes Bat Festival a…
Public House is Ferndale’s Newest Hit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2013) With quirky sandwiches that are both adorable and affordable, daily cotton candy flavors, nontraditional deviled eggs and booze-based milkshakes, Ferndale’s newest bar and restaurant Public House seems destined for success. Created by Imperial Founder Jeff King, Public House opened last week at W.…
Public House is Ferndale’s Newest Hit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2013) With quirky sandwiches that are both adorable and affordable, daily cotton candy flavors, nontraditional deviled eggs and booze-based milkshakes, Ferndale’s newest bar and restaurant Public House seems destined for success. Created by Imperial Founder Jeff King, Public House opened last week at W.…