Suspect Bites Woman’s Cheek, Uses Crackers in Arson Attempt

Suspect Bites Woman’s Cheek, Uses Crackers in Arson Attempt (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. March 2,2015)   INCIDENT: 09:54 Hrs. Feb. 27,2015 – City of Pontiac – Home Invasion/Felony Assault/Arson: # 15-29292  SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Starlite for a home invasion.  Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with the victim who stated her…

Fundraising in the Dark: Royal Oak Youth Assistance Rocks the Blackout

Fundraising in the Dark: Royal Oak Youth Assistance Rocks the Blackout (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 1, 2015) For an organization that helps illuminate a path for troubled young people, the skill of navigating life’s challenges is like second nature. So when volunteers from Royal Oak Youth Assistance showed up at Hazel Park Bowl to run…

Bird Box Author: Five Novels that Made Me Fall in Love with Horror

Bird Box Author: Five Novels that Made Me Fall in Love with Horror (Jeff Milo, Ferndale Area District Library Circulation Specialist, March 1, 2015) Ferndale’s own Josh Malerman offers the five novels that made him love with the horror genre. The published author of the acclaimed psychological thriller Bird Box has been influenced by some…

Bird Box Author: Five Novels that Made Me Fall in Love with Horror

Bird Box Author: Five Novels that Made Me Fall in Love with Horror (Jeff Milo, Ferndale Area District Library Circulation Specialist, March 1, 2015) Ferndale’s own Josh Malerman offers the five novels that made him love with the horror genre. The published author of the acclaimed psychological thriller Bird Box has been influenced by some…

In the Mood for Movies: Ferndalians Share their Favorites in Honor of FEF Dinner

In the Mood for Movies: Ferndalians Share their Favorites in Honor of FEF Dinner (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 28, 2015) Those who support Ferndale Schools and the Ferndale Education Foundation are getting ready for the fantastic annual fundraising dinner that takes place on Friday, March 13 at Club Venetian Banquet Center. The theme for this…

In the Mood for Movies: Ferndalians Share their Favorites in Honor of FEF Dinner

In the Mood for Movies: Ferndalians Share their Favorites in Honor of FEF Dinner (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 28, 2015) Those who support Ferndale Schools and the Ferndale Education Foundation are getting ready for the fantastic annual fundraising dinner that takes place on Friday, March 13 at Club Venetian Banquet Center. The theme for this…

Ferndale Students Collecting Items for Back Packs for the Homeless

Ferndale Students Collecting Items for Back Packs for the Homeless (Katrina Jackson, Feb. 28, 2015) Calling all Ferndalians! Coolidge Intermediate School is hosting its Coolidge Cares Program, “Back Packs for the Homeless”. We have 100 cinch backpacks that have been donated to us. We are trying to fill these backpacks with the necessities that the…

Ferndale Students Collecting Items for Back Packs for the Homeless

Ferndale Students Collecting Items for Back Packs for the Homeless (Katrina Jackson, Feb. 28, 2015) Calling all Ferndalians! Coolidge Intermediate School is hosting its Coolidge Cares Program, “Back Packs for the Homeless”. We have 100 cinch backpacks that have been donated to us. We are trying to fill these backpacks with the necessities that the…

Housing Director Convicted of Entering Seniors Apts, Stealing Medication, Gets Probation

Housing Director Convicted of Entering Senior’s Apartments, Stealing Medication, Gets Probation (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 26, 2015) Deborah Wilson, who stipulated to having entered the homes of three Ferndale Housing residents and stealing their prescription medication in late 2014, was sentenced on Feb 26 in Oakland County Circuit Court by Judge Denise Langford-Morris. Wilson pled…

Housing Director Convicted of Entering Seniors Apts, Stealing Medication, Gets Probation

Housing Director Convicted of Entering Senior’s Apartments, Stealing Medication, Gets Probation (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 26, 2015) Deborah Wilson, who stipulated to having entered the homes of three Ferndale Housing residents and stealing their prescription medication in late 2014, was sentenced on Feb 26 in Oakland County Circuit Court by Judge Denise Langford-Morris. Wilson pled…

Looking for TRANS* Artists! – Call For Entry

Looking for TRANS* Artists! – Call For Entry Deadline March 6th, 2015 (Compiled, Feb. 26, 2015) Affirmations is pleased to announce a partnership with Gender-Identity Network Alliance (GNA) and Transgender Michigan (TGMI) in this CALL FOR ENTRY to artists to submit work for consideration for the first annual Transgender Empowerment & Visibility Exhibition, held in…