he driver of the striking pick-up truck ran from the scene on foot. The pick-up hit an Olds Alero which it forced off of the street into the front yard of a residence. The pick-up rolled onto its side and landed in the same front yard at the corner of Emwill / Beaufield.
The City is having a sale. A public auction will be held at the Department of Public Works, 521 E. Cambourne, Ferndale, MI 48220, on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Items include surplus items from various City departments, including cable television equipment, bicycles, and miscellaneous police property.
The officer approached and found a man passed out behind the wheel. The officer noticed small plastic bags containing suspected Methamphetamines on the floor of the vehicle
The Ferndale Public Library will host “Closer to Married: Three Practical Ways for LGBT Families to Cut the Red Tape” in their Community Room at 7:00 pm. Three speakers will discuss different aspects of this issue.
The victim reported that she was ambushed by Thomas on June 8, 2013 as she exited her 9 Mile apartment. When she walked out of her door to the area near a community laundry, Thomas came out of the laundry room and threw gasoline on her. He then extended out his arm toward her. He was holding a Bic lighter.
One of the songs, “Michigan Kids,” is now stuck in the heads of You Tube viewers throughout the district thanks to a recording by parent Bradford Parks. The song is showing the world that Michigan kids are “good kids” and “great kids,” who come from a state with two peninsulas, four big bridges, and lots of shoreline.
That’s the initial response given by Department of Public Works Director Loyd Cureton when he learned that a Ferndale 115 News reader had posted a picture of sprinklers turned on during yesterday’s rainstorm.
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter and US Congressman Sander Levin are taking a stand against cuts to food programs, by getting a first-hand taste of life on a food-stamp-sized budget. As part of the Food Research and Action Center’s National SNAP Challenge the two elected officials will be…
Mayor and Congressman Getting a Taste of Poverty to Protest Food Program Cuts (C. Proxmire, June 11, 2013) Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter and US Congressman Sander Levin are taking a stand against cuts to food programs, by getting a first-hand taste of life on a food-stamp-sized budget. As part of the Food Research and Action…
“It’s incredible to see so many people invest their personal time, talents and money in such an important cause – it’s a fantastic experience. Much appreciation goes to the Ferndale Relay for Life Committee – their job is extensive and the results are amazing every single year,” she said.
Award-winning local photographer Marco Mancinelli will be presenting slides of his work, speaking about his craft and sharing exciting experiences from around the world at the Ferndale Public Library on Wednesday, June 12 at 7pm.
Volunteers came together for two mass yard sales on June 8. The Trunk and Treasure Sale was held in the parking lot of City Hall, where vendors rented tables with the fees going to support Ferndale Recreation. Across the street at FernCare free clinic there was a yard sale of donated items, with proceeds helping provide health care for the needy.
For the third year in a row, Ferndale Pride’s focus was on a family-friendly festival with plenty of music and ways for the community to connect. But there was also a strong political element to the festivities, reminding people of the struggles LGBT people face and the need for allied and politician support
All school district parents , other parents, high school students, teachers and district staff, administrators and board members, as well as community members are invited to the third of four public Champions Meetings Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 pm at Coolidge Intermediate School.
Ferndale Launches New Website (City of Ferndale Press Release, June 25, 2013) On Tuesday, June 25th, the City of Ferndale will launch their new official website under the new domain www.ferndalemi.gov. The launch of the new site marks an important step toward City Council’s objectives to make prodigious strides in digital government, communication, and technology…
In its second year, Clean the Ferndale Up brought over 80 residents out to do various clean up projects around the city. Focusing mainly on parks and major streets, teams picked up trash, raked leaves, and put mulch around trees.
Seniors from the world History & Geography classes at University High School spent a gorgeous spring day exploring and “scavenger-hunting” artwork displayed at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Being on top of what technology is available can help news organizations adapt more quickly. While major networks show up at events with satellite vans and bulky cameras, tech-savvy independents can get right in the middle of fast-moving, close-quartered events. With the right technology they can even do it live.
The Ferndale Schools Strategic Plan Steering Committee is inviting all community members to participate in the following important “town hall” meetings to help define the future of Ferndale Schools.
Participants will have a chance to share their opinions, views, ideas and give feedback
“Had the police officer not put it out with an extinguisher it could have been much worse damage wise, even with us arriving 1 to 2 minutes behind PD,” said Fire Chief Kevin Sullivan. “Fires can double in size every 11 seconds.”