CFF’s Ferndale Election Forums Online Now (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2013) The last of the Ferndale candidate forums is now available online thanks to Citizens for Fair Ferndale and The Dalton Group. The forum took place Oct. 26 and gave the public an opportunity to hear from the four mayoral candidates, the two…
Rock the Vote Free Concert in Ferndale Nov. 2 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2013) No matter who you may be voting for, mayoral candidate Craig Covey is inviting you to come out for a free concert Saturday night at One-Eyed Betty’s to celebrate the upcoming Election Day. Rock the Vote takes place Saturday, Nov.…
Ferndale Elementary PTA Halloween Fun Night Pictures (Ernest Truant, Oct. 30, 2013) The Ferndale Elementary PTA held their annual Halloween Fun Night on Oct. 25. K-6 students from Coolidge and Kennedy got together at Coolidge for games, contests, candy and other Halloween-themed fun. Thanks to the Ferndale Elementary PTA for providing pictures. Learn more about…
Ferndale Elementary PTA Halloween Fun Night Pictures (Ernest Truant, Oct. 30, 2013) The Ferndale Elementary PTA held their annual Halloween Fun Night on Oct. 25. K-6 students from Coolidge and Kennedy got together at Coolidge for games, contests, candy and other Halloween-themed fun. Thanks to the Ferndale Elementary PTA for providing pictures. Learn more about…
Ferndale Elementary PTA Halloween Fun Night Pictures (Ernest Truant, Oct. 30, 2013) The Ferndale Elementary PTA held their annual Halloween Fun Night on Oct. 25. K-6 students from Coolidge and Kennedy got together at Coolidge for games, contests, candy and other Halloween-themed fun. Thanks to the Ferndale Elementary PTA for providing pictures. Learn more about…
Ferndale Elementary PTA Halloween Fun Night Pictures (Ernest Truant, Oct. 30, 2013) The Ferndale Elementary PTA held their annual Halloween Fun Night on Oct. 25. K-6 students from Coolidge and Kennedy got together at Coolidge for games, contests, candy and other Halloween-themed fun. Thanks to the Ferndale Elementary PTA for providing pictures. Learn more about…
Berkley Mayor Shares State of the City (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2013) “If you have a garden and a library you have everything you need.” The quote by the famous philosopher and politician Cicero was used by Berkley Mayor Phil O’Dwyer to explain what he loves about his city in his Oct. 25…
Ferndale Prepares for High Voter Turnout (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 29, 2013) Voters in Ferndale head to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, to elect a mayor, 2 council members, and 4 library directors. Also on the ballot is a proposal to amend the City Code to allow use, possession or transfer of…
Crystal’s Council Speech on Voting in Honor of Marty & Dennis Hoeppner (given at City Council by oc115 Editor & Publisher Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28) I am here because there is a tradition that I think needs to be continued and honored. For as long as I have been back living in Ferndale and…
The Big Scissors Come Out and West Nine Mile Re-Opens (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2013) The orange barrels are almost gone and the ribbon has officially been cut as the West Nine Mile reconstruction project draws to a close. Among the new features are permeable asphalt parking bays, 18 new on-street parking spaces,…
Collins and Covey Debate Ferndale Marijuana Proposal (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2013) What will happen if voters approve a ballot measure to legalize marijuana for adults over age 21 possessing an ounce or less on private property? That is the debate taking place around Prop. A in Ferndale, which will be on the ballot…
Visitors Have Sweet Time Trick or Treating at Downtown Ferndale Businesses (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2013) Downtown Ferndale was full of families this weekend as dozens of children and parents took to West 9 Mile for the DDA’s Trick or Treat event. Visitors had a chance to check out the variety of stores and…
AP Classes Rule at Berkley High School (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2013) What should the business community know about Berkley Schools? That was the decision that had to be made by Superintendent Dennis McDavid as he was invited to speak at the Berkley Chamber of Commerce’s Annual State of the City Address on Oct.…
Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013, Orig. 8/5/2013 Issue 2136 – Between The Lines) The mural on the side of Luca’s Coney Island features a big purple whale and says “Pontiac is for Lovers.” If you ask 29-year-old city council candidate Mike McGuinness and 27-year-old library board candidate Ronnie Karpinski,…
Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013, Orig. 8/5/2013 Issue 2136 – Between The Lines) The mural on the side of Luca’s Coney Island features a big purple whale and says “Pontiac is for Lovers.” If you ask 29-year-old city council candidate Mike McGuinness and 27-year-old library board candidate Ronnie Karpinski,…
Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013, Orig. 8/5/2013 Issue 2136 – Between The Lines) The mural on the side of Luca’s Coney Island features a big purple whale and says “Pontiac is for Lovers.” If you ask 29-year-old city council candidate Mike McGuinness and 27-year-old library board candidate Ronnie Karpinski,…
Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013, Orig. 8/5/2013 Issue 2136 – Between The Lines) The mural on the side of Luca’s Coney Island features a big purple whale and says “Pontiac is for Lovers.” If you ask 29-year-old city council candidate Mike McGuinness and 27-year-old library board candidate Ronnie Karpinski,…
Random Acts of Kindness Honor Memory of Ferndalian’s Mom (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013) For the past four years, the anniversary of her mother’s death was a somber reminder of loss for Holly Schultz. Facebook posts and a memory album would only leave her – and the people around her – with the blues.…
Royal Oak Re-branding Revealed (City of Royal Oak Press Release, Oct. 25, 2013) Action and culture, new urban and authentic, inclusive and progressive. These are the characteristics that define the City of Royal Oak, and its new brand. The updated brand consists of a new logo, tagline, and departmental icons to tie everything together. The…
Taste of Ferndale Brings Community Foundation Support (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2013) The “social event of the year” took place Oct. 23 with dozens of Ferndalians and friends gathering at The Loving Touch for Taste of Ferndale. The annual event raises money for the Ferndale Community Foundation. Food from several local businesses was featured,…