Ferndale to Decide on E. 9 Mile Project After Higher than Expected Bids (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2014) When the bids came in at the end of the day Friday for the E. 9 Mile construction project, the numbers caught Ferndale Department heads off guard. Whey they thought would be a $1.6 million…
Art of the Cocktail Event for Downtown Ferndale Art June 19 (DDA Press Release, June 9, 2014) The Ferndale DDA continues its efforts to raise funds for public art in the district with this year’s signature event – The Art of the Cocktail, exhibiting the creative blending talents of the district’s best bartenders. Attendees will…
2 1/2 Month Old Infant Mauled to Death by Family Dog (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, June 9, 2014) On Sunday June 8 at 11:41am, Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies from the Springfield Township Substation responded to a call for assistance where a 2 ½ month old baby boy had been attacked by a dog in the…
Meet the Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission at June 14 Event (C. Proxmire, June 9, 2014) The Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission took a break in about 2009, and now they’ve returned with an all new board and new ideas. They’re having a “Coming Out” party on June 14 at Dino’s Lounge where they hope…
One Dead and Three Wounded in Oak Park Shooting (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2014) Fox 2 News is reporting that one person is dead and three have been injured following a shooting at Village Green Townhomes in Oak Park on Saturday. According to the report, shots were heard around 2pm Saturday. Witnesses told Fox…
Suicide in Commerce Township (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, June 9, 2014) INCIDENT: 1802 Hrs. June 7 Death Investigation – Commerce Twp. # 14- 86023 SUMMARY: Deputies and the Commerce Twp. Fire Department were dispatched to the 500 block of Meadow Circle Drive for an unresponsive subject. The mother-in law discovered the victim, cold and…
Suicide in Independence Township (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, June 9, 2014) INCIDENT: 8:45 hrs. – Independence Township- Death Investigation / Suicide by Firearm #14-086360. SUMMARY: At approximately 8:45 am June 8 deputies were dispatched to a home on the 6600 Block of Shelly Dr. for a family trouble. The caller stated the ex-husband was parked…
Investigation Continues in Fire that Left Ferndale Family of Five Homeless (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 8, 2014) A mother and four children who had been living in Ferndale are homeless after a suspicious fire destroyed their home in the 2100 block of Hamata on May 17. Fire Marshal Brian Batten is investigating the fire, which…
Berkley Rotary Club finds new home at O’Mara’s Restaurant (Berkley Rotary Press Release, June 8, 2014) BERKLEY, MI (May 27, 2014) – After more than 50 years, the Rotary Club of Berkley will have a new home. Starting on Monday, June 2, the Club will meet at O’Mara’s Restaurant in downtown Berkley at the intersection…
Fish Out of Water Film Screening in Ferndale June 29 (video) (Spiritual Life Center in Ferndale, June 8, 2014) Please join us for Free Film, Food and Discussion of the groundbreaking documentary “Fish out of Water,” an End to the Biblical Shaming of LGBTQ people. WHEN: Sunday, June 29, 6pm WHERE: Spiritual Life Center Michigan…
Cutting Costs with Coupons at Berkley Library June 17 (Berkley Library, June 8, 2014) Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. Jolyn Felten, the author of www.BargainstoBounty.com (a free metro Detroit money-saving resource) will join us to share the best ways to save the most with coupons at area grocery stores through strategic shopping. We’ll also…
Cutting Costs with Coupons at Berkley Library June 17 (Berkley Library, June 8, 2014) Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. Jolyn Felten, the author of www.BargainstoBounty.com (a free metro Detroit money-saving resource) will join us to share the best ways to save the most with coupons at area grocery stores through strategic shopping. We’ll also…
20th Annual Clay Glass and Metal Show in Royal Oak June 14-15 (Royal Oak Chamber Press Release, June 8, 2014) The 20th Annual Clay, Glass & Metal Show is one of the jewels of Royal Oak taking place Saturday, June 14 from 10am-7pm and Sunday, June 15 from 11am-5pm on Washington Avenue in downtown…
Birmingham Farmers Market Blossoms Every Sunday (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 7, 2014) Blossoming with flowers, farmers, and other vendors, the Birmingham Farmers Market is a Sunday destination spot from May through October. The market is open from 9am to 2pm in Public Parking Lot 6 on the east side of N. Old Woodward (across from…
Birmingham Farmers Market Blossoms Every Sunday (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 7, 2014) Blossoming with flowers, farmers, and other vendors, the Birmingham Farmers Market is a Sunday destination spot from May through October. The market is open from 9am to 2pm in Public Parking Lot 6 on the east side of N. Old Woodward (across from…
Bryan’s Hope Family Fun Day June 8 in Waterford (compiled, June 7, 2014) Bryan’s Hope Family Fun Day takes place June 8 at Hess-Hathaway Park at 825 S. Williams Lake Road in Waterford from 1-5 pm. This is a drug-free, alcohol-free, weapon-free chance for the whole family to enjoy a summer afternoon. Kids are free…
Bryan’s Hope Family Fun Day June 8 in Waterford (compiled, June 7, 2014) Bryan’s Hope Family Fun Day takes place June 8 at Hess-Hathaway Park at 825 S. Williams Lake Road in Waterford from 1-5 pm. This is a drug-free, alcohol-free, weapon-free chance for the whole family to enjoy a summer afternoon. Kids are free…
A Potential Suicide Averted Near Duck Lake (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, June 7, 2014) FROM DAY SHIFT: 05-29-14 (Editor’s Note: While this incident was over a week ago, we’re reporting it as part of our commitment to understanding and reporting suicides in Oakland County, and the prevention of them) INCIDENT: 13:32 hrs. – Highland Township-…
Six Candidates to be Considered for FPS Superintendent Position (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2014) The process for hiring a new Superintendent for Ferndale Schools is moving along steadily as the Board of Education has sorted through 45 applications and narrowed the field down to six. The six will now be doing public interviews with…
Six Candidates to be Considered for FPS Superintendent Position (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2014) The process for hiring a new Superintendent for Ferndale Schools is moving along steadily as the Board of Education has sorted through 45 applications and narrowed the field down to six. The six will now be doing public interviews with…