Financial Classes for Oakland County Seniors Oct. 1 and 15 (Oakland County Press Release, Sept. 29, 2013) Registration is now open for Oakland County’s senior residents who want to empower themselves to make sound financial decisions. The Oakland County Senior Advisory Council and Walsh College will host two free financial seminars for seniors and their…
Upcoming League of Women Voter’s Forums in Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Farmington Hills and more (C. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2013) Local elections are coming up November 5, and the League of Women Voters is hosting candidate forums in several communities through Oakland County. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed…
Ferndale Public Library Honors Banned Books Week (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2013) Ferndale Public Library Circulation Specialist Lindsey Harnish does something that some might consider scandalous. She reads. Throughout history, governments, schools and churches have tried to control society by banning books. These books are celebrated by those who do not believe in censorship,…
Royal Oak SAFE Addresses Issue of Suicide (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2013) As over 100 people gathered at the Royal Oak Middle School for a discussion on suicide prevention, there were many sad personal stories and tears. There was also the expected cadre of organizations that provide help for those struggling with suicidal…
Public House is Ferndale’s Newest Hit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2013) With quirky sandwiches that are both adorable and affordable, daily cotton candy flavors, nontraditional deviled eggs and booze-based milkshakes, Ferndale’s newest bar and restaurant Public House seems destined for success. Created by Imperial Founder Jeff King, Public House opened last week at W.…
Public House is Ferndale’s Newest Hit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2013) With quirky sandwiches that are both adorable and affordable, daily cotton candy flavors, nontraditional deviled eggs and booze-based milkshakes, Ferndale’s newest bar and restaurant Public House seems destined for success. Created by Imperial Founder Jeff King, Public House opened last week at W.…
Public House is Ferndale’s Newest Hit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2013) With quirky sandwiches that are both adorable and affordable, daily cotton candy flavors, nontraditional deviled eggs and booze-based milkshakes, Ferndale’s newest bar and restaurant Public House seems destined for success. Created by Imperial Founder Jeff King, Public House opened last week at W.…
Public House is Ferndale’s Newest Hit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2013) With quirky sandwiches that are both adorable and affordable, daily cotton candy flavors, nontraditional deviled eggs and booze-based milkshakes, Ferndale’s newest bar and restaurant Public House seems destined for success. Created by Imperial Founder Jeff King, Public House opened last week at W.…
State Advises People to Clean Out Their Freezers (State of Michigan Dept. of Agriculture Press Release, Sept. 27, 2013) Frozen foods provide a convenient way for us to buy perishable foods in bulk, preserve foods at the peak of their freshness, and make sure we always have a ready supply of the foods we love…
Friday Fuzzy: Candy the Huggable Pug The oc 115 is helping to promote animal adoption in our community by showcasing an adoptable animal each week in a new section called “Friday Fuzzy.” This week’s featured fuzzy is Candy, a huggable female pug that is looking for a good home. Candy has all the personality of…
Ferndale Police Report: Stabbing at Motorama (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Sept. 26, 2013) On 09/25/13 at about 10: 20 pm Ferndale Police and Fire responded to a report of an injured resident of the Motorama Motel (100 W. 8 Mile). Upon arrival police found a 50 year old man bleeding from his upper leg…
Christine Downs Memorial Service Oct. 12 (Lynch and Sons, Sept. 26, 2013) Christine M. Downs, 61, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, died peacefully with loved ones by her side on Friday, September 20, 2013, at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. She was born December 25, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John…
Boys and Girls Club Opens Kulick Center Location (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2013) Starting Oct. 7, the Kulick Community Center will be the new home of the Boys and Girls Club. Since 2009 the center has hosted a drop-in teen center in conjunction with the club, a program that sees 20-25 students a…
Ferndale School Board President Gives Letter on Fights at Digital Learning Center (Sept. 24, 2013) Following two fights at the Digital Learning Center, Ferndale School Board President Jim O’Donnell released the following letter. To read the police report about the fights, go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/ferndale-police-report-six-arrests-and-one-broken-leg-after-fights-at-dlc/. A Letter to the Community from Ferndale Public Schools Board of…
Candidates Use Web to Reach Voters in Ferndale Mayor’s Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2013) Politicians through the ages have understood the need to get their name out in front of voters, and the internet gives them one more low cost way to do it. In the Ferndale Mayor’s race, campaign websites provide information…
September Ferndale Beautification Awards (C. Proxmire, Sept 23, 2013) The City of Ferndale Beautification Commission will present their September 2013 awards Monday night, along with certificates for all of the winners of the year. Anna Garrett will present awards to Assaggi Bistro of 330 W. 9 Mile, Mary Fredericks of 354 University and Beth O’Malley…
September Ferndale Beautification Awards (C. Proxmire, Sept 23, 2013) The City of Ferndale Beautification Commission will present their September 2013 awards Monday night, along with certificates for all of the winners of the year. Anna Garrett will present awards to Assaggi Bistro of 330 W. 9 Mile, Mary Fredericks of 354 University and Beth O’Malley…
September Ferndale Beautification Awards (C. Proxmire, Sept 23, 2013) The City of Ferndale Beautification Commission will present their September 2013 awards Monday night, along with certificates for all of the winners of the year. Anna Garrett will present awards to Assaggi Bistro of 330 W. 9 Mile, Mary Fredericks of 354 University and Beth O’Malley…
September Ferndale Beautification Awards (C. Proxmire, Sept 23, 2013) The City of Ferndale Beautification Commission will present their September 2013 awards Monday night, along with certificates for all of the winners of the year. Anna Garrett will present awards to Assaggi Bistro of 330 W. 9 Mile, Mary Fredericks of 354 University and Beth O’Malley…
September Ferndale Beautification Awards (C. Proxmire, Sept 23, 2013) The City of Ferndale Beautification Commission will present their September 2013 awards Monday night, along with certificates for all of the winners of the year. Anna Garrett will present awards to Assaggi Bistro of 330 W. 9 Mile, Mary Fredericks of 354 University and Beth O’Malley…