Ferndale Police Earn MACP Accreditation, Focusing on Best Practices
The Department’s Accreditation was officially achieved on September 15 and recognized and announced publicly at the City’s Council meeting on Monday, October 12.
Check Out Video Interviews with Candidates Throughout Oakland County
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview.
This is a huge undertaking, and we post new videos as we can right up until the election. So please check back often and be patient.
Huntington Woods Postpones Meeting w/Anti-Racism Plan Due to “Zoom Bombing”
As the Huntington Woods City Commission met online via Zoom to discuss the city’s Anti-Racism plan Tuesday evening, the meeting was interrupted by messages of hate that caused the governing body to adjourn and reschedule.
Candidate Interviews ~ Nov. 3, 2020 Election
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview. This is a huge undertaking, and we post new videos as we can right up until the election. So please check back often and be patient.
Green Party Candidates Announced in Various Races…
n June, a Green Party Oakland County Caucus and the Party’s state convention nominated seven county residents as candidates for the November 3 election.
HW Peace, Citizenship and Education Project Demonstrates Against Racism
The organization began almost twenty years ago in response to U. S. foreign policy in reaction to the 9/11 event.
Royal Oak Township Residents Learn From Active Shooter Training
Sgt. Kennedy also told about the effective involvement of persons who decisively handled a situation.
Guest View: My Day as State Rep. Robert Wittenberg’s Shadow
I had researched Wittenberg’s website and sites such as Ballotpedia.org. I was astounded that his committee assignments had fit his background very well from the first.
Royal Oak Township Juneteenth Program Teaches History…
Royal Oak Township Juneteenth Program Teaches History of Freedom for Slaves (Sherry A. Wells, June 23, 2019) Royal Oak Township, MI- Saturday, June 22, was the annual celebration of Juneteenth, hosted by the Friends of Royal Oak Township, Inc. The program opened with an African Drum Call. Nanou Djiapo Cultural Arts, Inc. performed more drumming…
2016 Candidate Interview Ismael Ahmed for State Board of Education
2016 Candidate Interview Ismael Ahmed for State Board of Education (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2016) Novi, MI – Ismael “Ish” Ahmed is one of two Democrats running for the State Board of Education. There are two seats available, and the following people are running: Tom McMillin (R), Nikki Snyder (R), Ish Ahmed (D), John…
2016 Candidate Interview State Board of Education President John Austin
2016 Candidate Interview State Board of Education President John Austin (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2016) Ann Arbor, MI – President of the State Board of Education John Austin is running for re-election on the Nov. 8 ballot. There are two seats available, and the following people are running: Tom McMillin (R), Nikki Snyder…
2016 Election: Candidate Interviews & Issues
2016 Election: Candidate Interviews and Issues (ongoing main coverage page) Oakland County, MI – Now that the primaries are over, it’s time to think about the 2016 Presidential Election. There are many local races happening as well, plus ballot issues. The official list is not ready from the County Clerk yet, however we’ve been doing…
The stories of 2014 Part 2 of 4 – April through June
The stories of 2014 Part 2 of 4 – April through June (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 1, 2015) This has been an amazing year as the oc115 has ventured on the path of county-wide news coverage. From feel-good stories of neighbors helping each other to mass expressions of love, to the challenges of local governments,…
“Flag Still Waves” As Ferndale Honors Veterans
“Flag Still Waves” As Ferndale Honors Veterans (Sherry A. Wells, Nov. 11, 2014) The Ferndale Memorial Association, which carefully plans the annual Memorial Day parade and program each May, also presented the Veteran’s Day ceremony. Retired Master Sgt. Tim Brennan, of the Ferndale Memorial Association, opened the ceremony and later on played Taps. Rev. Clare…
New Charter School Enrolling at St. James School Building
New Charter School Enrolling at St. James School Building (Sherry A. Wells, May 31, 2014) The Frederick Douglass International Academy is now accepting enrollments for the fall, 2014 as it fills the former St. James School building at 22111 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale. It is open for preschool to sixth grade and will offer music and…
Community Gardens Bloom in Oak Park and Huntington Woods
Community Gardens Bloom in Oak Park and Huntington Woods (Sherry A Wells, May 14, 2014) Gardening is good for one’s mental health and nutrition but is also an excellent method of community building. There are two community gardens in southeast Oakland County. The Good Neighbors Community Garden is near the corner of Republic and Leroy…
Commission to Vote Wednesday on SMART Funding
Commission to Vote Wednesday on SMART Funding (Sherry A. Wells and Crystal Proxmire, April 29, 2014) Tomorrow morning, Wednesday, April 30 at 9:30 AM, the Oakland County Commission votes on whether to join Wayne and Macomb County Commissions for a vote to keep the SMART bus system running in the midst of vastly reduced property…
Ferndale’s Nov. 5 Election Choices Announced
The list of potential candidates confirmed to run for City office in the November 5, 2013 election has been finalized.
Three Residents to be Interviewed for Mayor Position
At the council meeting of Jan. 10, 2011, the Ferndale City Council considered the applications of twelve individuals and selected three to interview for the position of Mayor, which is open since former Mayor Craig Covey became elected to County Commission and had to resign the post.
Ferndale Views – Oct. 15, 2010
…If you would like to share your Ferndale View, please write to editor@ferndale115.com. Can be as short as a few sentences, or up to 1,000 words….(read more)