Former Hazel Park Mayor Wallace Francis Cormier Passed Away (Hopcroft Funeral Directors May 31, 2014) Wallace Francis Cormier, age 84, of Hazel Park, MI passed away May 28, 2014. He was born in Detroit, MI on July 14, 1929 to the late Alfred and Helen Cormier. Beloved husband of Doris for 61 years. Dear father…
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…
Eagle Pride Shows in FHS 2014 Commencement (compiled, May 30, 2014) Ferndale High School seniors held their commencement ceremony on May 28 at Ultimate Soccer in Pontiac. Ferndale graduates have secured over $2 million in scholarships this year. School Board Trustee Karen Twomey took photos of the event to share. Congratulations Class of 2014. For…
Pleasant Ridge Home & Garden Tour to Fund Museum Improvements June 7 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 30, 2014) In Pleasant Ridge there are beautiful homes, carefully decorated, with fantastic gardens and landscaping to match. And part of the joy of a community like Pleasant Ridge is inviting neighbors in for a peek. The Home and…
Oak Park Ballot Issue to be Settled Monday, Maybe Tuesday (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 30, 2014) After over two hours of negotiations between attorneys, it is still unclear if Oak Park is going to allow a proposed charter amendment change to go on the Aug. 5 ballot. The group Safer Oak Park collected 1,800 signatures…
Security Breach Halts Travel at Detroit Metro Airport (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 29, 2014) UPDATE: According to various reports, the lock down ended at approximately 11:15pm, with the suspicious person still in custody. Detroit Metro Airport is on lock down and traffic is not coming in or out after a security breach at Detroit Metro…
Birmingham Girl Scout Honored for Suicide Prevention Work (GSSEM Press Release, May 29, 2014) Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) is pleased to announce 16-year-old Jacqueline Caserio of Birmingham, MI as the 2014 Young Woman of Distinction for Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Her award was announced at the GSSEM’s annual Honor Reception on May…
Pro Pot Petitioners Sue Oak Park Over Neglecting Ballot Proposal (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 29, 2014) Over 1,800 registered voters signed petitions to put marijuana decriminalization on the Aug. 5 ballot in Oak Park. The City Clerk validated the signatures but refuses to put the question on the ballot, according to a court case filed…
Pleasant Ridge Welcomes James Breuckman with Scrutiny and Hope (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2014) James Breuckman got a taste of Pleasant Ridge politics Tuesday night as he sat through a special City Commission meeting with just one thing on the agenda: him. Breuckman was one of five finalists for the City Manager position, and after…
Ferndale Fights $48 Million Asset Claim Against Officers Involved in Traffic Stop (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2014) Ferndale City Attorney Dan Christ has filed a petition asking a judge to eliminate a UCC filing against the city made by a disgruntled man who had been ticketed by Ferndale Police two years ago. The man,…
Rochester Police Open House and Bike Rodeo June 7 (press release, May 28, 2014) Kids and adults of all ages are invited out to the Rochester Police Open House and Bike Rodeo on June 7 from 10am to 2pm at police headquarters at 400 Sixth St. Rochester, MI 48307. The day will be filled with…
Rochester Police Open House and Bike Rodeo June 7 (press release, May 28, 2014) Kids and adults of all ages are invited out to the Rochester Police Open House and Bike Rodeo on June 7 from 10am to 2pm at police headquarters at 400 Sixth St. Rochester, MI 48307. The day will be filled with…
Minimum Wage Increase Signed into Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2014) The Michigan House of Representatives approved an increase to the state’s minimum wage Tuesday, and the bill was signed into law shortly after by Governor Rick Snyder. The bill will gradually increase minimum wage to $9.25 per hour by 2018, at a rate…
Minimum Wage Increase Signed into Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2014) The Michigan House of Representatives approved an increase to the state’s minimum wage Tuesday, and the bill was signed into law shortly after by Governor Rick Snyder. The bill will gradually increase minimum wage to $9.25 per hour by 2018, at a rate…
Fire Under Control at Courtesy Cleaners in Ferndale, Hair Extensions to Blame (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 27, 2014) The Ferndale Fire Department was on the scene of a fire at Courtesy Cleaners, a coin laundry facility at W. 9 Mile and Livernois at about 5:50pm Tuesday. Smoke could be seen coming from the western-most part…
Royal Oak Memorial Parade Makes Main Street Proud (Ron Arnold, May 27, 2014) This was the most well-attended Memorial Day parade that I’ve seen in the 15 years that I’ve been in Royal Oak. It was great to see Carl and Sander Levin (who was quipping to the crowd) along with Jim Townsend and Sheriff…
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…
Pride Prom at the Library Cancelled (Friends of Ferndale Library Press Release, May 27, 2014) It is with deep regret that the Friends of the Ferndale Library cancels the Pride Prom which was to kick-off Ferndale Pride on May 30. A special thank you to all those that bought advanced tickets. Your show of support…
Ferndale Memorial Day Parade Honors Fallen Soldiers (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 26, 2014) In December of 1950, a 24-year-old man named Jesse Brown died on the side of a mountain in North Korea. His story was spoken at the 2014 Memorial Day Observance in Ferndale, where dozens of teary-eyed neighbors mourned the loss of…
Ferndale Memorial Day Parade Honors Fallen Soldiers (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 26, 2014) In December of 1950, a 24-year-old man named Jesse Brown died on the side of a mountain in North Korea. His story was spoken at the 2014 Memorial Day Observance in Ferndale, where dozens of teary-eyed neighbors mourned the loss of…