Sign the Water Tower in Farmington Hills (City of Farmington Hills Press Release, Oct. 14, 2013) The City of Farmington Hills is providing an opportunity for residents to put their signature on the City’s new water tower tank. For a minimum charitable donation of $5, Farmington Hills residents can put their signature (maximum one foot…
Woman and Kids Crash after Vehicle Shot in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Oct. 14, 2013) INCIDENT: 10:29 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Shots Fired / Assault #13-157403 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of N. Sanford and Michigan for shots fired at a vehicle that caused the driver to crash. No injury was…
Woman and Kids Crash after Vehicle Shot in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Oct. 14, 2013) INCIDENT: 10:29 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Shots Fired / Assault #13-157403 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of N. Sanford and Michigan for shots fired at a vehicle that caused the driver to crash. No injury was…
Woman and Kids Crash after Vehicle Shot in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Oct. 14, 2013) INCIDENT: 10:29 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Shots Fired / Assault #13-157403 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of N. Sanford and Michigan for shots fired at a vehicle that caused the driver to crash. No injury was…
Woman and Kids Crash after Vehicle Shot in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Oct. 14, 2013) INCIDENT: 10:29 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Shots Fired / Assault #13-157403 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of N. Sanford and Michigan for shots fired at a vehicle that caused the driver to crash. No injury was…
Families Enjoy Ferndale All-District Fall Festival (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2013) Ferndale Schools held their annual All-District Fall Festival at Kennedy School in Oak Park on Oct. 12. Children and grown-ups of all ages packed the halls and lawn to enjoy various fall-themed activities. The Haunted Hallway had kids shrieking in delight, while others laughed…
Bloomfield Hills: Peter Sinclair Climate Change Presentation October 24 (Sierra Club Press Release, Oct. 13, 2013) 6:30 pm Thursday, October 24, 2013 Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills. MI Peter Sinclair is a videographer and communicator who runs the “Climate Denial Crock of the Week” website at http://climatecrocks.com/. Based in Midland, MI, Peter…
Oak Park Opens Doors Of New City Hall (Oak Park Press Release, Oct. 12, 2013) The City of Oak Park’s newly-built City Hall became fully operational this week with an inaugural meeting of City Council in its 1,677-sq.-ft. chambers. City Council issued final approval of plans for the 43,000-sq.-ft. construction project in April 2012, which…
Books & Authors Event in Clawson Oct. 27 (Leon & Lulu Press Release, Oct. 11, 2013) Book it to Leon & Lulu Sunday, October 27 from 11 to 5 p.m. for the fourth-annual, award-winning Books & Authors event. Celebrate the written word and those who put pen to paper with this free event, which benefits…
The Spirit Hunter and The Skeptic: Investigating the Unknown Oct. 29 (FPL Press Release, Oct. 11, 2013) Do you believe in ghosts or are you a steadfast skeptic? Those fascinated with the Hereafter and those focused on the Here and Now can have a lively discussion about paranormal phenomena at the Ferndale Public Library this…
Forum Gives Ferndale Candidates Chance to Talk Business (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2013) On a foggy Thursday morning four Mayoral candidates and one City Council Candidate came before members of the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce to talk about what they would do for business if elected. Councilperson Melanie Piana is running for her…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Bowl-a-Thon Oct. 20 (FYA Press Release, Oct. 11, 2013) The annual Ferndale Youth Assistance Bowl-A-Thon is being held on October 20, 2013 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Luxury Lanes, 600 E Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI. The event is one of the two most important fundraisers each year for Ferndale Youth Assistance…
Troy Police Reports (Troy Police, Oct. 11, 2013) Assaults Troy Beaumont Hospital, 44201 Dequindre Rd, 9/29/13, 8:05 am: Troy officers were dispatched on an assaultive parent of a newborn. The suspect was upset due to treatment from the birth of his child and did not want the baby to stay in the hospital for care. The…
Elks Club Awards Honor Those Who Make Ferndale Great (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 9, 2013) From being willing to climb on rooftops in the winter, to delivering a high risk baby, to surviving rounds of layoffs, to good old fashioned community service – residents and employees of Ferndale were recognized for many great things by…
Story Time with Sparky Gets Royal Oak Kids Fired Up about Safety (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 9, 2013) When Royal Oak firefighter and paramedic Cary Thompson isn’t out saving lives and property, he likes to spend time educating kids on the importance of fire safety. One way he’s done this was with last night’s Story…
Citizens For a Fair Ferndale to Hold Candidate Forum Oct. 26 (CFF Press Release, Oct. 8, 2013) On Saturday, October 26, 2013, Citizens for a Fair Ferndale (CFF) will hold a Candidate & Ballot Proposal Forum at the Ferndale Library (12:30-2:00 p.m. for the Mayoral Forum, 2:15-3:00 p.m. for the City Council Forum, 3:00-3:45 p.m.…
Fido Does Ferndale BowWows Participants Oct. 17 Ferndale, MI — Downtown Ferndale goes to the dogs on Thursday, October 17 when Fido Does Ferndale, The Dog’s Night Out, takes over the district with canine activities, vendors and doggone good fun. The event happens from 5-9 pm and takes place throughout the downtown with headquarters set…
Ferndale Police Report: Suspect Hit After Fleeing Police from Road Rage Incident (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Department, Oct. 8, 2013) On 10/04/13 at about 10:45 a.m. a Ferndale Patrol Officer was flagged down on 9 Mile near Hilton by the driver’s of two vehicles. The officer and driver’s of the vehicles pulled into a…
Hilton Fall Festival Brings Families Together for Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2013) The Hilton Fall Festival took place Saturday with kids and adults alike gathering at Martin Road Park in Ferndale for some autumn-themed festivities. The Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce, Ferndale Recreation and Garden Fresh Salsa collaborated to put on the event. …
West Breckenridge Wins Ferndale Beautification Block Award (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2013) Flowers, gardens and decorations abound on West Breckenridge in Ferndale. That’s why the block from Woodward to Planavon won the 2013 Ferndale Beautification Block Award from the Beautification Commission. Anna Garrett and Peggy Snow presented all of the 2013 Beautification Awards at…