MML#2 – How Changes in DC Impact Local Governments

MML#2 – How Changes in DC Impact Local Governments (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 24, 2017) Lansing, MI – Local elected officials of all political persuasions need to be in tune with decisions made at the state and national level.  That’s why the Michigan Municipal League included a panel discussion called “The Changing Landscape in Washington…

MML#1 – Working Towards Complete Streets

MML#1 – Working Towards Complete Streets (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 21, 2017) Lansing, MI – Civic leaders came together Tuesday to learn about topics important to local governments including “Complete Streets.” Representatives of Ferndale, Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo sat on a Michigan Municipal League’s Capitol Conference panel Tuesday to share what successes their communities have…

Ferndale Superintendent Blake Prewitt Accepted for Lakeview Position UPDATED

Ferndale Superintendent Blake Prewitt Accepted for Lakeview Position (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 23, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale School Superintendent Blake Prewitt has been accepted for the position of Superintendent of Lakeview Schools.  According to the Battle Creek Enquirer, discussion lasted over six hours, with the vote to hire Prewitt being made just after midnight…

Ferndale: Arrests on College Street were for Outstanding Warrants

Ferndale: Arrests on College Street were for Outstanding Warrants (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 23, 2017) Ferndale, MI – In response to an inquiry by Oakland County Times, Ferndale Sgt. Baron Brown released the following statement about arrests made on College Street Tuesday night. “03/21/2017 at 20:46:  We sent officers to238 College because a neighbor who…

Fraud Suspect Leaves ID at Verizon Store in Orion Twp, Arrested Upon Return

Fraud Suspect Leaves ID at Verizon Store in Orion Twp, Arrested Upon Return (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, March 19, 2017) Orion Twp, MI – INCIDENT:  15:54 hrs. – Orion Township – Fraudulent Financial Transaction Device (FTD) / Organized Retail Fraud / Detective Call Out – #17-47713 SUMMARY:  Deputies responded to the Verizon Store located at…

Ferndale School Board Welcomes Sandra N. Dukhie as Trustee

Ferndale School Board Welcomes Sandra N. Dukhie as Trustee (C. Proxmire, March 17, 2017_ Ferndale, MI – Sandra N. Dukhie was appointed March 2017 to complete a six-year term of the Ferndale School Board that will conclude December 31, 2018. A statement from Ferndale Schools stated “Sandra is an Eagle through and through. Her family’s…

Community Strengthens Bonds in Honor of Dominic Geskey

Community Strengthens Bonds in Honor of Dominic Geskey By Alissa Malerman   HUNTINGTON WOODS –  Friends, family and classmates are planning a slew of remembrances in honor of Dominic Geskey, a constant smiling face and beloved community member, after he died unexpectedly at home March 13. Dominic Geskey, 15, of Huntington Woods, was born July…

Ferndale Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

Ferndale Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications The Ferndale Community Foundation is now accepting grant request applications for the organization’s 2017 grant cycle. According to Foundation Chairperson and Ferndale City Councilman Dan Martin, grants are available to nonprofit groups and organizations for projects that provide opportunities for public art, cultural or music events, health programs, and/or…

Ferndale Schools Kids Get Celebrity Guest Readers (videos)

Ferndale Schools Kids Get Celebrity Guest Readers (videos) (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 14, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Students in Ferndale Upper and Ferndale Lower Elementary Schools had special guest visitors Friday in celebration of National Reading Month. State Representative Robert Wittenberg of the 27th District read to two classes on Friday and had several other…