Downtown Ferndale by the Numbers
Christina Sheppard-Decius presented “Downtown Ferndale by the Numbers” to let council and residents know about the projects and developments over the past year.
Car Flipped Over on I-75
An accident on Southbound I-75 near Woodward Heights left a white compact car overturned, and traffic backed up as police and fire trucks waited for a wrecker.
Changes on Library Board
Ann Warner, Trustee of the Ferndale Library, resigned from the board effective January 23, 2011. The Board accepted the resignation at its January 27 regular meeting.
Police Involved in Two Gun Incidents
POLICE FIGHT MAN WITH GUN 11-193, and FERNDALE POLICE ARREST DETROIT ARMED ROBBERS ARMED WITH “ASSAULT WEAPON”
The Surveys are Coming
The Ferndale Public School District is working with a consultant from Oakland Schools, Dr. Lindson Feun of the Research, Evaluation, and Assessment Department, to design a statistically sound parent survey which will provide the district feedback on current elementary programming and learn about parents’ interests in future programs.
VIEW: Reader Video Captures Sadness…
Hello Keith Dalton here. This is the video from the Balloon Launch @ the Dollar Club Plus Store. The music is my singing. So If you could share it, we all would appreciate it.
Shooter Still at Large, Balloons Released in Memory…
Khamarko’s family gathered on the two-month anniversary of the shooting to give a 200+ balloon salute to the slain man, who often brought balloons from his store for the little ones in the family on visits. Friends and loyal customers from the surrounding neighborhood came out, along with a slew of reporters to spread awareness about the shooting, and to ask the public if there is any information out there.
Switch-a-roo: Coulter & Covey…
Leadership in the City of Ferndale has taken an interesting twist. Craig Covey (former Mayor, now County Commissioner) has seemingly switched spots with Dave Coulter (former County Commissioner, just appointed Mayor). The switch-a-roo, which came about after a series of steps that could not have been planned if they tried, is only one of many coincidences in the lives of these two community leaders.
Free Animal Control Service by County…
Oakland County is in the process of revamping their Animal Control Division to account for an expected increase in cities using their services. The massive restructuring has come about due to officials in Ferndale learning that 39 communities have been enjoying service from the County for free, while 22 municipalities have been managing it themselves at their own expense.
Best-Selling Irish Author John Connolly to Speak at Ferndale Reads
The Ferndale Public Library will welcome its first international best-selling author as a keynote speaker the evening of March 29, 2011, when Irish author, John Connolly, will come to discuss his book, The Book of Lost Things.
What Will Wollenweber Do?
Mark Wollenweber is giving up two weeks of basking in the sunshine of Florida, to temporarily handle the municipal administration of Ferndale, in what are certainly the city’s coldest months – literally and politically.
Do you recognize this house? Search for historic site…
As the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce begins their 75th year, Executive Director Jennifer Roosenberg is searching for clues about the organization’s past. In particular she is searching for an historic home, presumably in Ferndale, that was the first official office of the business-advocacy group.
Starting the Year Off with Passion
Jodi Knittel is the queen of passion. She has figured out her goals in life and paved the way for others to do the same. Earlier this month she launched Tangerine Road, which is her vehicle for helping others move ahead.
Potential Donors Get Answers from Affirmations
Longtime Affirmations volunteer, and Board President from 2008-2010, George Westerman has taken on the task of leading the “Campaign for the Future,” a drive to raise the $1.25 million needed to give Affirmations a strong balance sheet and capital structure. Thus far the campaign has raised $540,000, although only $350,000 has been collected.
Bobby Murray Talks About the Blues
Bobby Murray is the man on the poster for the tenth annual Ferndale Blues Festival, which takes place in Downtown Ferndale from Jan. 28-Feb. 5, 2011. He’s called Ferndale home since 1996, and has played the Blues Festival for the past three years.
A Tribute to School Food
The food revolution is on in Ferndale Schools. When Coolidge and JFK Schools got slushees in the cafeteria last week, few knew that the ever-changing sweet treat is really made from 100% fruit. Other changes have been made over the past few months which have been subtly introducing more and more healthy food into the breakfast and lunch of students in the district.
Lunar Halo Over Ferndale
Ferndalians up in the middle of a Wednesday night (working hard on news articles perhaps) might have had a chance to see a beautiful sight – a lunar halo.
Will The Rustbelt Replace Old Navy?
Word spread quickly on the web today about a new project in the planning phase for the former Old Navy building on the corner of 9 Mile and Woodward.
Water Bills and Beyond
While it’s not the most exciting topic, understanding the fundamentals of water and sewage funding is an essential part of understanding the economic challenges that affect everyone in the city.
Doug Raber Stepping Down, Library Hurries to Find Replacement
Ferndale Public Library Director Doug Raber is stepping down so that he and his wife Jessica can move out of Michigan for other employment, according to a press release from Library Board President Ann Warner.