Hazel Park Mayor Gives 2015 State of the City Address Hazel Park Mayor Janice Parisi addressed a crowd for both Hazel Park and Madison Heights as the communities held a combined State of the City address on March 10, hosted by the Madison-Park Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Parisi outlined many positives of her city in…
Hazel Park Mayor Gives 2015 State of the City Address Hazel Park Mayor Janice Parisi addressed a crowd for both Hazel Park and Madison Heights as the communities held a combined State of the City address on March 10, hosted by the Madison-Park Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Parisi outlined many positives of her city in…
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 (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…
Lucky Robin Gets Ferndale Love, Returns Favor with Adorable Loyalty (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2014) A Ferndale man found an unlikely friend when his family went down to the Michigan International Raceway earlier this month. Some unexpected guests, four baby robins, had been living in a nest made in a bicycle attached to the…
Waterford Brings Out the Red, White and Blue for Memorial Day Parade (Jim Thienel, Chairperson of the Oakland County Republican Party, May 27, 2014) Waterford’s Memorial Day Parade took place Monday morning, showcasing the community’s commitment to patriotism and serving the country. Traveling along Dixie Hwy were dozens of community groups and political figures. Photos…
Elks Club Awards Honor Those Who Make Ferndale Great (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 9, 2013) From being willing to climb on rooftops in the winter, to delivering a high risk baby, to surviving rounds of layoffs, to good old fashioned community service – residents and employees of Ferndale were recognized for many great things by…
People Love Parades in Clawson and Huntington Woods (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 5, 2013) While Ferndale is famous for having the longest running Memorial Day Parade, neighboring cities are the place to be for Independence Day. Oak Park, Huntington Woods and Clawson all hosted July 4th parades. Attorney Tim Burns captured images of the parade…
Oak Park, Huntington Woods and Clawson all hosted July 4th parades.
Viewing is at Haley’s Funeral Home, 24 524 Northwestern Highway, Southfield. 248 356-4800. Visitation is Sunday from 2-7 and the Funeral is Monday at First Baptist Church in Detroit.
“Fracking looms on our horizon. Each “frack” of each well needs up to 5 MILLION gallons of water. Wonder where that water will have to come from? Look at your favorite Great Lake, your beloved rivers and trout streams, off the end of your cottage’s dock.”
There’s always lots to explore at the Ferndale Historical Museum, located at 1651 Livernois. And now there are some new items worth stopping in to take a look at.
A 29-year-old Ferndale serviceman died while in service in Afghanistan on Tuesday. Staff Sgt. Matthew Leach was serving in the US Army Reserves when he was found dead by fellow soldiers. He is survived by a young wife and newborn son, whose names are being withheld until further details are released by the Army and until the family is ready to share.
Kindergarteners and first graders from Roosevelt Primary said the Pledge of Allegiance. The flag was lowered to half mast while two older Eagles (band members) played TAPS. Then rifles were fired in salute.
You know, to me Ferndale isn’t just a city, it’s a community in the truest sense of the word, a place where strangers feel welcome and neighbors feel like family. When I moved here 21 years ago, I lived on West Cambourne near Woodward and I remember …
Observant Ferndale residents and visitors may have noticed the new street sign at Allen and W. Troy and wondered just how it got the name “Cupples Corner.” The white sign with blue lettering is affixed above the traditional green street signs that are standard throughout the city. Only in a few locations can the special white and blue ones be found.
Each year The Veteran’s Memorial Association hosts a Veteran’s Day Observance at Memorial Park on Livernois. The service recognizes those who have served in the armed forces. The memorial bell is rung at 11am, a prayer said along with the Pledge of Allegiance, and speeches and poems read in honor of those who served.
Downtown Ferndale will be buzzing next Third Thursday and into May’s third weekend with back to back activities that embrace two of the district’s best features – bikeability and walkability.
And now, nearly two years later, I’m proud to say that The Ferndale 115 News has over 5,000 unique readers each month and a strong reputation in the community for fairness. And getting a CFF Good Neighbor Award on April 19 was a huge honor. Not just to be recognized, but also to be among so many others who embrace the same ideals and live their lives with positive energy and intent.
In response to concerns raised at the January 24 Council meeting, the Special Events Committee February 15, 2011 met to discuss Council’s comments and concerns and made revisions to the Special Events Policy and Ordinance, most of which were approved by Council.