15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Candle Wick Shop in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Love is in the air all year round at Candle Wick Shop in Downtown Ferndale. Located at 175 W. 9 Mile this store is full of candles, crystals, and other elements to help shoppers connect with…
Ferndale Man Killed Near Fort Campbell KY (Compiled, Feb. 5, 2017) Oak Grove, KY – According to ABC News, Ferndale native Christopher Ryan Hoch, 28, was killed along with Pricilla Ann East, 32, in a home in Oak Grove, Kentucky near Fort Campell on Thursday night. Both were soldiers at Fort Campbell. Police say Jeremy…
Business Leaders Share Advice with Mumford Students (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2017) Auburn Hills, MI – Dr. Cleamon Moorer Jr’s dad gave him some advice about college: “Struggle now so the rest of your life can be easier.” The advice, at first, did not sink in. Moorer, who is now the Dean of College…
North Oakland Fire Dept. Family Fun Day Feb. 18 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – North Oakland Fire Dept. Family Fun Day is Feb. 18, at 5051 Grange Hall Road, Holly from 1pm to 3pm. Please join us for our second annual Winter Family Fun Day. We will show a short fire safety video along with…
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Vintage Farm House in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2017) Holly, MI – Valentine’s Day is approaching and there are many lovely gift ideas at the locally-owned businesses that advertise on oc115. Vintage Farm House recently opened in the Village of Holly at 310 S Broad St, Holly, MI…
Couple Terrarium and Wine Class at Blumz Feb. 21 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the experience seeker in your life? How about attending a class together? Blumz by JRDesigns is holding a couples only terrarium + wine class Feb. 21st at 7 pm for all the couples…
Dales Neighborhood Spring Thaw Happy Hour Feb. 23 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Dales Neighborhood is holding its annual Spring Thaw Happy Hour at the Emory in Ferndale on Thursday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Happy hour prices will be in effect! Come out and have a tasty beer and mingle with your…
50 Years or So In Business in Royal Oak Exhibit Opens Feb. 12 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI –We are opening this amazing exhibit on Sunday afternoon, February 12, 2017, 2 pm to 5 pm. A small donation of $10 P.P. is requested, Refreshments will be served. No pre-registration required. Baked goodies will provided by…
Angel Kisses 8th Annual Fundraiser Feb. 11 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Angel Kisses 8th Annual Fundraiser Feb. 11, 2017 – 4pm to 11pm The Loving Touch 22634 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 To fund Michigan-based programs that improve care available to families who experience perinatal loss, with a focus on babies delivered during the…
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Rust Belt Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 3, 2017) Ferndale, MI – With Valentine’s Day approaching, the oc115 has decided to check in with some of our wonderful sponsors, like Rust Belt Market, to see what kinds of items might inspire some lovey-dovey feelings. Whether shopping for the perfect gift,…
Hazel Park Celebrates 75th Birthday with Opening of Museum (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – The Hazel Park Museum opened Thursday in what was once of the community’s libraries. Now the corner building at 45 E. Pearl displays artifacts and photographs that tell the city’s story. The building is owned by…
Residents Discuss The Road to Redistricting Reform (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – The idea that “voters should pick their representatives instead of representatives picking their voters” is one that proponents of redistricting reform hope will resonate with residents regardless of their political persuasion. Many people are unfamiliar with how the…
Reporter Food: Battle Alley Beef Sandwich at Bittersweet Café (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2017) Holly, MI – I’m not sure how many restaurants in Holly have a dish named after the village’s famous “Battle Alley,” but one of the contenders is the Battle Alley Sandwich at Bittersweet Café. Bittersweet’s Battle Alley Beef sandwich has…
Drought, B. Nektar, Campbell Fresh and Hodges Subaru Honored (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The Mayor’s Business Council, an initiative led by Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter, held their annual awards event Tuesday at the community’s newest restaurant Otus Supply. The event celebrated the spirit of entrepreneurship in Ferndale, and recognized the…
Bowling Fundraiser for Citizens for Fair Ferndale Feb. 11 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Join Citizens for a Fair Ferndale at Luxury Lanes for bowling, food, and FUN! Saturday, February 11 at 2 PM – 4 PM Luxury Lanes 600 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 $25 for advance registration; $30 at the door.…
Bowlabration to Fund Royal Optimist Club Feb. 26 (EVENT page) Madison Heights, MI – The Royal Oak Optimist Club presents their 2017 Bowlabration on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1:30pm at Astro Lanes in Madison Heights on 32388 John R. There will be a silent auction, raffles and a wagon of cheer. Cost is $35 per…
Ferndale Police Launch Hope Not Handcuffs to Assist Addicts with Recovery (City of Ferndale, Feb. 1, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Residents suffering from addiction will have better access to treatment without fear of jail time with the launch Tuesday of the Hope Not Handcuffs program. The program is being implemented across Macomb County and through…