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…
Oak Ridge Students Celebrate Red,White and Blue Day with $1,000 Donation to Adopt Flag (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 24, 2014) Students at Oak Ridge Elementary in Royal Oak raised $1,000 through bagel sales to adopt a Civil War flag from the Michigan Historical Museum’s “Save the Flags” program. They presented the check and held a…
Oak Ridge Students Celebrate Red,White and Blue Day with $1,000 Donation to Adopt Flag (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 24, 2014) Students at Oak Ridge Elementary in Royal Oak raised $1,000 through bagel sales to adopt a Civil War flag from the Michigan Historical Museum’s “Save the Flags” program. They presented the check and held a…
Clawson Elementary Schools Go Green, Earn “Evergreen” Designation (Clawson Schools Press Release, May 24, 2014) The State of Michigan Green Schools Program has named Clawson’s two elementary schools – Kenwood and Schalm – Michigan “Evergreen” Schools, the highest ranking. The Michigan Green Schools Program encourages schools to participate in environmentally friendly and energy savings activities.…
Clawson Elementary Schools Go Green, Earn “Evergreen” Designation (Clawson Schools Press Release, May 24, 2014) The State of Michigan Green Schools Program has named Clawson’s two elementary schools – Kenwood and Schalm – Michigan “Evergreen” Schools, the highest ranking. The Michigan Green Schools Program encourages schools to participate in environmentally friendly and energy savings activities.…
Berkley Community Garage Sale June 27-28 (Berkley Press Release, May 24, 2014) The Berkley Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the Community Garage Sale is returning this year as part of SummerFest. The Community Garage Sale will take place on Friday, June 27 from 1 – 6 pm and on Saturday June…
Berkley Community Garage Sale June 27-28 (Berkley Press Release, May 24, 2014) The Berkley Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the Community Garage Sale is returning this year as part of SummerFest. The Community Garage Sale will take place on Friday, June 27 from 1 – 6 pm and on Saturday June…
Woman Found Dead in Royal Oak Fire, Son in Custody (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 23, 2014) A 69 year old woman was found dead this morning in a house on Altadena in Royal Oak, near 12 Mile and Campbell. According to police, they had been called to the home around 1am for a dispute involving…
300 Needed to Carry Signs for Ferndale’s Foot Float Monday (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2014) Michigan’s Fallen Foot Float is a solemn tradition in Ferndale. Each year people walk in the Memorial Day Parade holding signs of Michigan service people who lost their lives while serving in the military. The mile and a half…
Beer and Pills Suspected in 25-year-old’s Death (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, May 22, 2014) INCIDENT: 16:10 hrs. May 21– Lyon Township- Death Investigation #14-075391 SUMMARY: Deputies responded along with Lyon Township Fire Department to an address in the 28000 block of Dixboro Rd on a report of a deceased person. Complainant indicates the deceased is…
Beer and Pills Suspected in 25-year-old’s Death (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, May 22, 2014) INCIDENT: 16:10 hrs. May 21– Lyon Township- Death Investigation #14-075391 SUMMARY: Deputies responded along with Lyon Township Fire Department to an address in the 28000 block of Dixboro Rd on a report of a deceased person. Complainant indicates the deceased is…
Troy Police Connect with Community for Open House Event (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 21, 2014) Troy Police Chief Gary Mayer grinned like a big kid as he talked to families and watched children checking out the police equipment, taking tours of the holding facility, and learning about police work through various demonstrations at the Troy…
Hometown Parade Shares Spirit of Birmingham (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 21, 2014) The kick off to parade season took place May 18 with the Birmingham Hometown Parade. Featuring the Birmingham Seaholm Marching Band, a slew of politicians, veterans, and community groups, the parade showcased the spirit of the community. To learn more about this tradition…
A Quicker Departure for Ferndale Superintendent Gary Meier (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 20, 2014) After learning about a potential investigation into his side consulting work, Ferndale Schools Superintendent Gary Meier gave notice Monday night that he would be retiring immediately. Meier had been scheduled to retire June 30, and the board had been in the…
Dog Census to Check for License Compliance in Ferndale June 2 (City of Ferndale, May 20, 2014) On June 2, 2014, Oakland County Animal Control Division Census Team workers will begin going door to door to bring dog owners into compliance with the Michigan State Dog Law. All dogs over 4 months of age are…
Ferndale Library Cuts Two Positions, Closes on Fridays Due to Funding (FPL Press Release, May 19, 2014) Ending the year with an $85,000 deficit and facing a similar one in the coming fiscal year, which begins on July 1, the library has been forced to significantly reduce expenditures. With a unanimous vote on Thursday, May…
Great American Main Street Conference Kicks off in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 19, 2014) Hundreds of representatives from Downtowns across the country converged in Ferndale Saturday for the Great American Main Street Conference Kick Off called Get In Gear. The conference in Detroit focuses on downtown development with speakers, classes and tours throughout SE…
Great American Main Street Conference Kicks off in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 19, 2014) Hundreds of representatives from Downtowns across the country converged in Ferndale Saturday for the Great American Main Street Conference Kick Off called Get In Gear. The conference in Detroit focuses on downtown development with speakers, classes and tours throughout SE…
Kennedy School’s Salmon All Grown Up and Set Free (Press Release, May 18, 2014) Sixth graders from John F. Kennedy Elementary released their classroom’s hand raised Chinook salmon at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 7, 2014 on the shore of the Huron River at Huroc Park in Flat Rock, MI. Mr. Williamson and his Ferndale…
Kennedy School’s Salmon All Grown Up and Set Free (Press Release, May 18, 2014) Sixth graders from John F. Kennedy Elementary released their classroom’s hand raised Chinook salmon at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 7, 2014 on the shore of the Huron River at Huroc Park in Flat Rock, MI. Mr. Williamson and his Ferndale…