Details Emerge in Ferndale Murder Case (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2014) 67-year-old Douglas Morehead was described as a friendly man who “scooted along” as he walked. He drove himself to his job at Toys R Us and would give money to those who wanted to test his generosity. And, testified a manager from the…
28 Year-Old-Waterford Woman at Gun Range Dies of Suicide (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Feb. 5, 2014) INCIDENT: 12:34 hrs. Feb. 4 – Independence Township -Suicide #14-017382 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to an address in the 6500 block of Dixie Highway near Maple (Accurate Gun Range) for an adult suicide. Information is a subject was firing at…
Cissell Found Guilty of False Address on Petition (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2014) Did Andrew Cissell, 25, knowingly give a false address when he turned in petitions to legalize personal amounts of marijuana in Ferndale? That was the determination made by a six-member jury Tuesday who found him guilty of making a false statement…
Ferndale Announces Extended Snow Emergency (City of Ferndale Press Release, Feb. 4, 2014) The Director of Public Works has declared a snow emergency for the City of Ferndale starting Tuesday 2/4/14 at 8p.m. The snow emergency shall remain in effect until Friday 2/7/14 at 4p.m. or until declared ended by the DPW Director. The extended…
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Seeks Good Neighbor Nominations (CFF Press Release, Feb. 3, 2014) Please join Citizens for a Fair Ferndale in celebrating the ongoing efforts of those who live, work and attend school in Ferndale who value the fair and equal treatment of others and are engaged in making this happen on a daily…
Hazel Park Police Get Honors (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 3, 2014) Sometimes being a police officer can feel like a thankless job, but in Hazel Park city leaders want to make sure those who protect and serve are recognized for their work. Last week they gathered at Kick Ass Sports Bar in Warren to hand…
Berkley Rotary Welcomes Senator Pappageorge Feb. 10 (Rotary Press Release, Feb. 3, 2014) The Rotary Club of Berkley is pleased to announce they’ll be hosting Senator Pappageorge at their meeting on Monday, February 10 at 12:15 pm. Lunch will be served for $5. Senator John Pappageorge represents Michigan’s 13th District and will be giving a…
Mode Shift’s Road Map To Understanding SEMCOG (David Sands, Mode Shift, Feb. 2, 2014, orig. wearemodeshift.org/mode-shifts-road-map-understanding-semcog) It was a noteworthy 2013 for the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The organization not only helped jumpstart the new Regional Transit Authority, but it’s been busy developing a regional non-motorized transportation plan and conducting an analysis of rapid transit…
Ferndale Seniors Support Bedside Healers with Cookie Sale Proceeds (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2014) Virgina Saxon was touched when she heard about a local man’s quest to provide stuffed animals to children in the hospital. That’s why she and fellow Ferndale Seniors had a massive cookie sale during the Downtown Ferndale Holiday Ice Festival…
79-Year-Old Dies in Royal Oak Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2014) A 79-year-old man was found dead Saturday in a condo fire in the 3200 block of Coolidge in Royal Oak at around 4:30pm. The Royal Oak Fired Department called in Oakland County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the investigation. More information will be…
Fire on E. Saratoga in Ferndale Leaves Duplex Damaged (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2014) The Ferndale Fire Marshal is investigating a fire on E. Saratoga Street in Ferndale near Woodward after a fire around 3am this morning. “Everyone got out safe. There was heavy damage to the upper flat. The fire marshal is investigating…
2014 Rib Burn Out Photos (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2014) Dino’s Lounge has pulled it off again – another successful Rib Burn Out! The annual event raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and Michigan AIDS Coalition. Plus it brings hundreds of people from out of the snow into a warm heated tent full of…
2014 Rib Burn Out Photos (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2014) Dino’s Lounge has pulled it off again – another successful Rib Burn Out! The annual event raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and Michigan AIDS Coalition. Plus it brings hundreds of people from out of the snow into a warm heated tent full of…
2014 Rib Burn Out Photos (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2014) Dino’s Lounge has pulled it off again – another successful Rib Burn Out! The annual event raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and Michigan AIDS Coalition. Plus it brings hundreds of people from out of the snow into a warm heated tent full of…
Hazel Park Promise Zone Race to College Benefit Feb. 8 (Promise Zone Press Release, Feb. 1, 2014)] Support the Promise Zone by attending a dinner Saturday February 8 from 5:00 – 8:00 at the Hazel Park Raceway. Speakers include Congressman Sander Levin and Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. Tickets are $50 per plate or…
Looking at the Elements in the Andrew Cissell Petition Trial (video) UPDATE: On Feb. 4, Andrew Cissell was found guilty of making a false statement on an initiative petition. Sentencing will be in April. He faces up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine. The trial of Andrew Cissell, 25, began today with…
Graffiti on the Rise and other Royal Oak Police Reports (Royal Oak Police, Jan. 31, 2014) Royal Oak Police Department Weekly Update For the week of January 23, 2014 through January 30, 2014 Unlawful Driving Away of an Automobile 5150 Coolidge (Meijer Department Store), 1-27-14, 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.: Complainant parked his 2002 Dodge…
Education Advocacy Trip to Lansing Planned for Feb.19 (Ferndale Schools, Jan. 31. 2014) Join the Ferndale Board of Education, administration, union leaders, municipal leaders, PTA and your neighbors and travel to Lansing to advocate for the fair funding of our schools. Although legislator schedules are tentative, this schedule is being designed to allow participants maximum…
Man Wanted in Kansas City Arrested in Oakland County After Intoxicated Incidents with Minors, Including Hit and Run Accident (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Jan. 31, 2014) On 1/28/2014 at 10:49 PM Oakland County Sheriff Deputies responded to a hit and run accident on Northbound Lapeer Road at Scripps Road. The driver and victim is a…
Jazz Bands Play at Treat Dreams for Blues Fest (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 31, 2014) As part of the annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival, Jazz Bands from Ferndale Middle School and Ferndale High School played a special concert at Treat Dreams. Parents and supporters enjoyed the student performances, as well as the custom…