Ferndale Homecoming Parade, Tailgate and Game Oct. 7 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – You’re Invited! 3rd annual Ferndale High School Homecoming parade and tailgate! Friday, October 7th, 5pm! This year’s theme is the “Roaring 20’s”! The parade begins at 5pm at the corner of Planavon and 9 Mile road. It will proceed west down…
Guernsey Farms Recalls Milk and Ice Cream Products (Michigan Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 6, 2016) Northville, MI — Out of an abundance of caution, Guernsey Farms Dairy, of Northville, is conducting a voluntary recall of certain dairy products produced by the company due to the failure of equipment used to verify proper pasteurization during processing.…
Ferndale Voters Have Write-In Options for Library and School Boards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Looking at the ballot for Ferndale Public Library Board of Trustees, voters may notice there are six names running for seven seats. Mary Riegle has registered with the Clerk’s Office to be an official write-in candidate…
Crowd at Chazzano’s Celebrates Gilmore Girls with Luke’s Diner Takeover (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 5, 2016) Ferndale, MI – According to Katelyn Moore and Olivia Demarco of Hazel Park, the best part of Gilmore Girls is Luke’s Diner. Demarco says it’s because “Luke is a hottie.” But Moore said that it’s really the perfect setting…
Man Crushed While Tearing Down Storage Tank in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2016) Ferndale, MI – A demolition worker is hospitalized after an industrial-sized storage tank buckled and pinned him between the tank and a tank that was next to it. The accident happened at a vacant Polar Chemical site at Wolcott and…
Reporter Food: Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork Pasty at M-Brew (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Let’s say you need someplace to work that is cozy with good internet, often has other people working, and has a nice selection of comfort food. One such place is M-Brew in Downtown Ferndale (177 Vester…
Hazel Park Police Seek Suspect in Hit and Run Death of Cyclist (Compiled, Oct. 4, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – A 54-year-old man had been crossing John R. on his bicycle at Woodward Heights when he was fatally hit by a dark-colored SUV. The hit and run happened at around 11pm Monday according to The…
Royal Oak Spooktacular Oct. 30 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Downtown Royal Oak presents the 33rd Annual Spooktacular event for the whole family! Parents are invited to bring their children in their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating at downtown businesses on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 1-4. p.m.! NEW THIS YEAR: Main Street will close…
Auditions to be held Oct 11 and 13 for “Strawberry – What Party?” (EVENT page) Dearborn, MI – Holding auditions for Strawberry – What Party? on Oct. 11 and Oct. 13 from 6pm to 10pm each day at Henry Ford College MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, 5101 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, MI, 48128. Show opens Jan. 20,…
2016 Candidate Interview: Jackie Hart and Mike Davisson for Ferndale School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2016) Ferndale, MI – There are two positions on the Ferndale School Board this Nov. 8 Election, and there are two people running for them. Though their election is presumptive, the oc115 still wanted to give candidates Jackie…
2016 Candidate Interview Adrienne Young for Birmingham School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2016) Birmingham, MI – Adrienne Young is one of seven people running for four open seats on the school board for Birmingham Public Schools. The candidates for this non-partisan position are: Lori Ajlouny, Douglas Arceo, Audra Bartholomew, Corey Jacoby, Brian Jennings,…
Berkley Seeking DDA Director (City of Berkley, Oct. 3, 2016) Berkley, MI – The Downtown Development Authority is looking for a new Executive Director! The successful director is a self-motivated, innovative leader with excellent communication and presentation skills who is willing to occupy a highly visible position in the community and beyond. The director will…
Ferndale Library Explores Salem Witch Trials Oct. 27 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – Get into the Halloween spirit with this enlightening new program on witchcraft at the Ferndale Area District Library on Thu, Oct 27. We often throw around the phrase “mass hysteria,” but the earliest and most memorable legitimate occurrence in American History has…
Harvest Party at Good Neighbor Garden in Ferndale Oct. 8 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Harvest Party at Good Neighbor Garden Oct. 8 11am to 2pm Join us for our annual Harvest Party! This year promises to be the biggest and most fun ever with crafts, workshops, games, and free gifts (while supplies last).…
Flagstar Banks Commits $10 Million to Investing in Pontiac (City of Pontiac, Oct. 2, 2016) Pontaic, MI – Troy-based Flagstar Bank announced on Monday, September 19, 2016, a $10 million investment into the City of Pontiac. Speaking at the event was representatives from the city, county and state, which included, Mayor Deirdre Waterman; U.S. Senator…
Ferndale: Hilton Fall Festival Oct. 8 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – It’s time for hayrides & Fall family fun! It’s time for hayrides, trick or treating and lots of fun for the whole family! The Ferndale Recreation Department is hard is hard at work preparing for the event this year at the Activity Center…
15 Things to Love at Candle Wick Shop in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Candle Wick Shop in Ferndale has been a longtime sponsor of the Oakland County 115 News and we’re happy to bring you 15 things to love from their store. Since moving to the ground level…
Records Show Health Dept. Violations that Closed Down Como’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Closing down restaurants due to violations is rare, but according to Oakland County Health Department reports obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, Ferndale bar and restaurant Como’s (22812 Woodward) had years of repeat health…
AIDS Walk Detroit Raises Money for Local Organizations (Crystal A. Proxmire, Photography: Jonathan Quirk) Royal Oak, MI – Teams of walkers hit the streets of Royal Oak on Sept. 25 to raise money for local programs that support people with AIDS and AIDS prevention programs. Teams are able to keep up to 95% of the…
Fifth Grader Shares Story of Summer in China (Isabelle Deng, Oct. 1, 2016) Note: Isabelle Deng is a fifth grade student who is part of the Oakland County Connection Private Literacy Tutoring Program. She attends Holden Elementary School in Sterling Heights. This is a travel story she wrote for oc115. KaiPing, China – I was…