Ferndale Makes Deal with 8 Wood Motel, Motorama Case Continues (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The City of Ferndale has cut a deal with the owner of 8 Wood Motel and is going through the courts in the case over Motorma Motel in regard to the business licenses being denied last…
Hundreds Rally in Royal Oak to Support Transgender Troops (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 30, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – In spite of the pain that came with President Donald Trump’s Wednesday morning tweet announcing that transgender people would no longer be welcome in the military, there was an atmosphere of hope and love at a…
Ferndale Gets Goat Visitors Thanks to City Girls Farm (Rebecca Hammond, July 27, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The cast of Hamilton showed up in the Ferndale Area District Library’s courtyard on Saturday, in name at least, and the group that gathered in Ferndale was as delighted and enthralled as audiences on Broadway. Three goats, Aaron…
Detroit Improv Festival Aug. 9-13 (EVENT page) Metro Detroit will be the center of the comedy universe as top names in sketch and improvisational comedy arrive for the seventh annual Detroit Improv Festival August 9-13. Headlined by Paul F. Tompkins, Sam Richardson, Tim Robinson, Susan Messing, The 313, Mama’s Boy, and more, this year’s…
EVENT: Ferndale Library Hosts “Storytime In The Park” on August 9 (EVENT page) FERNDALE MI – The second week in August is National “Exercise With Your Child” Week, and the Ferndale Library is joining with Ferndale’s Parks & Recreation Services to host a special story and play time at Garbutt Park on Wed., Aug 9…
Ferndale Police Secure Neighborhood, Prevent Potential Suicide (Ferndale Police Sgt. Baron Brown, July 21, 2017) Ferndale, MI – On July 21, 2017 at approximately noon, a Ferndale man threatened suicide from inside a home located in the 2000 block of Leitch. The 41-year-old man, an armed forces veteran, had contacted several relatives and told them…
Pig and Whiskey Packs Downtown Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – While the annual Pig and Whiskey festival is a day of fun, food and booze for thousands of visitors to Downtown Ferndale, it was an extra special day for some. Chardae Whitson of Rochester was surprised Saturday with a bachelorette…
New Ferndale Superintendent Dania Bazzi Ready to Connect with Community (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 12, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Dr. Dania Bazzi wants Ferndale Schools to be the heart of the community, and as she looks at the school year ahead her focus is on making strong connections. In her previous district, Galesburg-Agusta, Dr. Bazzi…
Hazel Park Celebrates New Fitness Park (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 10, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – The Hazel Park community came together Saturday for a ribbon-cutting at the new Legacy Fitness Park inside Green Acres park on the city’s NW side. Former Hazel Park Councilperson Cindy Hutchinson spearheaded the effort to have a fitness…
Celebrity Softball in Ferndale Supports Boys & Girls Club Programs (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 8, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The cracks of the softball bat followed by the “ooohs,” “ahhhs,” and cheers of spectators carried on through Saturday afternoon for the annual Celebrity Softball Tournament at Martin Road Park in Ferndale. The event benefits Boys…
Ferndale DIY Street Fair Sept. 22-24 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The 2017 DIY Street Fair takes place SEPT 22-24 2017 on the East Side of Downtown Ferndale with a giant festival of local bands, artists, and beer. Check out www.ferndalediy.com for all the details! DIY STREET FAIR, 2017 FERNDALE, MI FRIDAY, SEPT 22 …
Ferndale Community Foundation Grants Help Good Causes Grow (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community Foundation awards grants each year to good causes through the community. This year’s recipients are: The Ferndale Housing Commission is installing community gardens at both Withington and Autumn House so residents can grow fresh vegetables.…
Ferndale Community Foundation Grants Help Good Causes Grow (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community Foundation awards grants each year to good causes through the community. This year’s recipients are: The Ferndale Housing Commission is installing community gardens at both Withington and Autumn House so residents can grow fresh vegetables.…
For Being Green it’s Gold for Novi, Bronze for Milford, Pleasant Ridge & Ferndale (Compiled, July 3, 2017) NOVI, MILFORD, PLEASANT RIDGE, FERNDALE, MI – The City of Novi is one of just five communities in Michigan to receive a Gold certification in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge for its commitment to sustainability projects, from…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
Host a Belgium Band Member Aug 14-17 (Ferndale Community Concert Band, June 28, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community Concert Band and surrounding area have been asked to become host to members of the Belgium, Maasmechelen Community Concert Band. There are 70 members that need housing arriving at 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 14th and…
Host a Belgium Band Member Aug 14-17 (Ferndale Community Concert Band, June 28, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community Concert Band and surrounding area have been asked to become host to members of the Belgium, Maasmechelen Community Concert Band. There are 70 members that need housing arriving at 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 14th and…
Ferndale Picks Mixed Use for Parking Deck, Shares Timeline and Valet Plans (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council voted Monday to allocate funds to move forward with creating planning documents for the mixed use parking structure to be built on W. Troy Street. With tonight’s approval, plans will become…
Ferndale Picks Mixed Use for Parking Deck, Shares Timeline and Valet Plans (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council voted Monday to allocate funds to move forward with creating planning documents for the mixed use parking structure to be built on W. Troy Street. With tonight’s approval, plans will become…