Ferndale Recreation Seeking Class Instructors (City of Ferndale, May 24, 2016) FERNDALE, MI – The Ferndale Recreation Department is currently seeking instructors to bring their expertise to the Ferndale community by teaching a class. Instructor are needed for Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Music Education, Health, Technology, Enrichment, and Community. Ferndale Recreation is dedicated to improving…
Clean the Ferndale Up Gives Kulick Center Some Care (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 21, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Over 100 people came to Clean the Ferndale Up on Saturday morning at the Ferndale Kulick Center, including a self-reported “super hero in disguise.” As the volunteers donned comfy yard-work-style clothes and t shirts custom made for…
Ingredients for Life Speech by Garden Fresh Founder Jack Aronson (Jack Aronson, Guest View/Commencement Speech at Oakland Community College May 21, 2016) Auburn Hills, MI – Tomatoes, artichoke hearts, garlic, onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and salt. Sounds good – I know – but you’ve got to wonder why I begin this…
Ferndale Bike Rodeo Gets Kids Ready to Ride (Sam Gurwin, Gadfly, March 21, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The annual bike rodeo was held in Ferndale on May 19. Kids and adults were welcomed to have their bicycles inspected and to take a test ride on their chalk-drawn training course. The Ferndale Rotary donated bike helmets…
Roosevelt School Gets New Playground Thanks to KW RED Day Project. (Crystal Proxmire, Photos: Ferndale Schools, May 16, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Each year the realtors and other staff of Keller Williams Realty do a day of service called RED Day (standing for Renew, Energize, and Donate). This year on May 12 the Royal Oak…
Rib Burn Out Raises Money for Ferndale Charities (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The annual Rib Burn Out was moved to May 14th from it’s traditional winter date in hopes of avoiding the snow. The plan almost worked but for a brief round of hail that fell during the celebration. Thankfully…
Ferndale DPW Saves Ducklings from 8 Mile Road Traffic (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 13, 2016) Ferndale, MI – What would have been a day of spreading wood chips ended up in a mad dash to save the lives of nine ducklings who were orphaned in the median of 8 Mile near Woodward. Crew members…
Suspected Bike Thief Arrested Thanks to Informed Citizens (Ferndale Police, May 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The suspected bicycle thief shown yesterday on multiple media outlets including oc115 has been identified and arrested according to Ferndale Police Lt. William Wilson. Wilson wrote in a press release : “The media broadcast of this thief proved effective…
Another Death Comes to Light as 8 Wood Appeal Process Moves Forward (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 10, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council has affirmed their decision to deny a business license to Kim Patel of the 8 Wood Motel at 330 W. 8 Mile, citing issues of crime and deeming the motel to…
Love Triangle on Leroy Street Leads to False Kidnapping Report (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 10, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Police spent Monday evening searching for a woman who they had been told was kidnapped from a home on Leroy Street, only to find that the woman had not been kidnapped at all. The large…
Ferndale Police Searching for Bicycle Thief (Ferndale Police, May 10, 2016) Ferndale, MI – On 05/09/16 at about 7:35 p.m. a white male stole a bicycle from Coolidge School at 2521 Bermuda in Ferndale. The thief’s picture was caught on video. If anybody would like to circulate the picture to see if anybody recognizes this…
Artists Showcase Their Work in Downtown Ferndale Art Walk and Roll (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Thursday evening guests to Downtown Ferndale saw more than the sunny weather, eclectic shops and unique restaurants. Thanks to the Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission there was a bonus amount of art, including live demonstrations.…
Reporter Food: Wedge Salad and Texas Burnt Ends from Rosie O’Grady’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Rosie O’Grady’s is pretty great. They are part of the Kramer Restaurant Group, who recently came on as an advertising sponsor of oc115. This means I get to enjoy Rosies, One-Eyed Betty’s, Pop’s for Italian,…
Motorama Decision Delayed (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 5, 2016) Ferndale, MI – A hearing before Judge Langford Morris has delayed the decision about if the Motorama Motel at 8 Mile and Woodward in Ferndale will be able to continue operating or if they will have to close. On Feb. 8, The City of Ferndale declined…
Candidate Interview: Mike Goetz for OC Prosecutor (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 2, 2016) Lake Orion, MI – A former Assistant Prosecutor is running for Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney against his former boss. Lake Orion resident Mike Goetz will be on the ballot against the incumbent Democrat Jessica Cooper who was elected in 2008. Election…
Students See County Government First Hand at Youth Day (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2016) Pontiac, MI – It’s a safe bet to say that most adults have never attended a meeting of County Commissioners or gotten an up close and personal lesson in civics from a team of elected officials. But that is what…
Main Street Communities Honored with Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 28, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Twenty two communities through Oakland County take part in Main Street USA, a program focused on thriving downtowns and community centers. Thursday night people from those Main Street Programs came together for their annual awards program, this year held…
Pre-Election Gag Order Not Enforceable Due to Agreement in Federal Court (Michigan Municipal League, April 28, 2016) LANSING, MI — U.S. District Judge John Corbett O’Meara has accepted an agreement between the Secretary of State’s office and local governments and school groups, permanently enjoining Secretary of State Ruth Johnson from enforcing a law passed in…
DIY Street Fair in Ferndale Sept. 16-18 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI The beloved FREE event is BACK – September 16-18, 2016 Downtown Ferndale, MI SE Corner of 9 Mile and Woodward Craft beer, wine and cocktails Music Artists, Makers and Crafters Food trucks Kids Zone Community Friday, Sept 16 6pm-midnight Saturday, Sept 17 11am-midnight Sunday,…
Oakland County Schools Vary on Testing for Lead in Water (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Oakland County, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and…