Ferndale Farmer’s Market Growing
For more information about the Ferndale Farmers Market, check them out at http://ferndalefarmersmarket.com. Or stop by the Kulick Community Center from 9am to 3pm on Saturdays through Oct. 15.
Man Dies of Meth Overdose at MCC Reverend’s Home
Between the Lines is reporting that a Lincoln Park man died of a meth overdose in the home of Metropolitan Community Church Rev. Mark Bidwell on Sept. 21. Reports say the man had met Bidwell online and the two injected meth
DTE Blames the Breaker at Latest Public Meeting
Representatives from DTE are blaming a failed breaker for the massive power outage that left many in Ferndale without power for three days beginning July 20, 2011.
Ferndale Firefighers Show W. Maplehurst a Good Time
Firefighters from the Ferndale Fire Department blocked off the street at Pinecrest for a neighborhood fire truck party. The party was purchased collectively by three families on the block, at a silent auction for Drayton Avenue Co-op Preschool.
Police Report: Taser Used to Prevent Suicide
Officers arrived in the area and encountered the 52 year old man on Silman St. near Wanda. The man was sharpening the knife blade on the sidewalk. When an officer approached, the man faced the officer and refused to drop the knife…
City Incentivises Garden Fresh Expansion
But support for Garden Fresh, as one of the City’s largest employers, was strong. Mayor Dave Coulter explained further that the tax abatement is one of the many ways that cities are able to compete to bring investment into their community. “This is a selective and strategic tool that we use,” he said.
Como’s Employee Recognized for Pursuit of Thief
Como’s employee Miles Vanmeter was recognized Ferndale’s City Council meeting on Monday, September 26, 2011 for his efforts in stopping a thief.
Sept 2011 Beautification Awards Announced
Each winner has the sign placed on their property, and will be presented with a certificate at the Sept. 26, 2011 Ferndale City Council meeting.
Commercial Property Showcase Brings Information & Optimism..
The Fifth Annual Commercial Property Showcase took place on Thursday, Sept. 22 and featured 25 available retail, commercial, office and industrial spaces available throughout the city. There were also two guest speakers, along with Ferndale Area Chamber Director Jennifer Roosenberg who talked about how to best present a property to prospective buyers.
Bosch’s Woodward Dream Cruise Video Shows History
Bosch Auto Parts, one of the sponsors of the Annual Woodward Dream Cruise, has put together a fun, 3 minute video giving a history of the event. Larry and Monica Mills and Dennis Emmi were featured in the video, sharing their memories.
Ferndale Companies Work on Fire Station Doors
In the beautiful sunshine of a September Saturday afternoon, two Ferndale business owners were hard at work the Ferndale Fire Department’s Headquarters and main fire station at 1635 Livernois, cutting out sections of the building’s front wall to increase the openings for the garage doors so the new fire truck can fit.
How Our Gardens Grow: Ferndale’s Perennial Exchange
How Our Gardens Grow: Ferndale’s Perennial Exchange (Crystal A. Proxmire, Ferndale 115 News, 9/24/2011) There aren’t many places where Mother Nature has a good return policy, but here in Ferndale the annual Perennial Exchange gives residents a chance to dig up the plants they don’t want and trade them with other gardeners for some they…
Fern Care Free Clinic Opens Doors This Weekend, Open House Oct 8
Today they will see their first patients in their own offices at 459 E. 9 Mile. The official grand opening will be October 8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 10am to 4pm. The public is encouraged to attend.
Ferndale Post Office Sets Public Meeting to Discuss Potential Closing
Ferndale Post Office Sets Public Meeting to Discuss Potential Closing (Crystal A. Proxmire, 9/23/2011) Postal customers in Ferndale are receiving notices of a Community Meeting with the USPS (United States Postal Service) to discuss the potential closing of their Ferndale location at 22681 Woodward Ave. The meeting will be held at the Kulick…
Career Center Can Help You Adjust to Social Media Changes
The class is offered each week, and it introduces attendees to the most popular social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, LinkedIn, and You Tube. It also explains blogging, and how using a combination of blogs and social media one can position themselves as a valued employee in any field.
Transgender Health Fair focuses on Treatment and Guidance
The second annual Transgender Health Fair educated attendees about hormones, safe sex, gender reconstruction surgeries, counseling, laser hair removal, prescription drug coverage and supportive organizations. Transgender Michigan hosted the event, filling Affirmations’ front gallery with rows of informational booths, seminars and forums. More than 100 attended.
Oakland County Passes Budget after Debates over Funding
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed the 2012 budget after a last minute attempt by the Democratic Caucus to secure funding for five projects.
Relive or Reinvent Your Prom!
Was high school prom a blast or a bust for you? Either way you’ll enjoy what the Friends of The Ferndale Library have in store for “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” their 80s themed adult prom fundraiser, which will benefit the Teen Programming and Collections at the Library.
Candidate Support Ads
For $15 you can show support for your favorite candidates this election season. Much like buying a carnation for your friends in those old high school fundraisers, candidate support ads are an inexpensive, fun, and friendly way to show support for the candidate of your choosing.
Free Hugs in Ferndale
“People saw us and were coming out of the stores to give us hugs. We have people pulling over and getting out of their cars. It feels great!”