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Category Archives: Ferndale

Hazel Park Schools Celebrates Opening of Longfellow Community Center

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 12, 2025

“We’re really looking forward to working together with the city, Oakland County, and other resources to make sure we’re providing things to our families because when we have healthy families, we have healthy kids.”

Farmington Hills, Ferndale, and White Lake Selected for Park Improvement Grants

Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Slide, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 11, 2025

That funding will support replacing dilapidated play structures, restroom buildings, developing multi-use sport courts, outdoor community pool and much more.

Dec 12 – Ferndale Hosting Community Conversation on License Plate Cameras

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 7, 2025

According to the City, the event  will include a brief educational presentation followed by an open, community-focused discussion.

Ferndale Supervisor of Special Education Presented with Spirit of Detroit Award

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 3, 2025

The award, signed by the Detroit City Council, acknowledges the profound impact of her efforts in bringing the community together around an important cause.

High Schoolers in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 3, 2025

“This contest invites students to bring their imagination forward while engaging with themes that have real impact on their futures,” said Oakland Schools Superintendent Kenneth Gutman.

Panelists Share Experiences with Neurodiversity and Autism

Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Franklin, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 1, 2025

The discussion included three neurotypical individuals as well as a presentation about autism and neurodivergence. 

341 Lives Mourned, Names Read, at Transgender Day of Remembrance Service

Ferndale, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 29, 2025

Each year Gender Identity Network Alliance hosts the service where volunteers read the names of transgender people who died in the previous year from murder or suicide. 

Ferndale Schools Works on Teacher Retention with Raises and Relevant Training

Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 29, 2025

When we invest in our educators, we strengthen every classroom and every student’s opportunity to succeed.

Still Time to Enter Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 26, 2025

Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes continues to the end of this month, so there is still time to get your small business shopping selfies in!

Amazon Prime Air Launches Drone Delivery in Metro Detroit Area

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 26, 2025

Amazon Air is a test program that allows online shoppers within 7.5 miles of the Amazon distribution centers in Hazel Park or Pontiac to order small items to be delivered by drone in one hour or less.

Nominations Sought for Hometown Health Hero Awards

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 25, 2025

The online nomination form is available at Michigan.gov/MPHW and must be submitted no later than Friday, Dec. 19. 

Oak Park Superintendent Abdulahad Placed on Paid Leave Pending Investigation

Berkley, Ferndale, Oak Park, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 23, 2025

Oak Park Superintendent Angel Abdulahad was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation, according to a letter sent to parents in the district on Nov 19.

After Ending Use of Flock License Plate Cameras, Ferndale Council Considering Contract with Axon

Ferndale, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 23, 2025

A memo from Police Chief Dennis Emmi, included in the agenda packet asks officials to approve a five-year agreement with Axon

Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Smokehaus Ferndale

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Newbie Foodie, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 22, 2025

Smokehaus Ferndale is located at 177 Vester Avenue in Ferndale.

Ferndale Area District Library Launches Online Survey for Patrons

Ferndale, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 22, 2025

Ferndale Area District Library is seeking feedback from patrons. 

Support the Oakland County Times Year-End Fundraiser

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 21, 2025

Oakland County Times is a locally-owned news website supported by readers like you. There are so many challenges facing our communities and the media right now. Yet Oakland County Times remains a bright spot.

Acorns Gathered in Ferndale to Help Grow White Oaks in Northern Oakland County Nature Preserves

Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Favorites, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oakland Township, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 16, 2025

Thanks to nature-loving volunteers, Ferndale acorns are getting around.

Ferndale Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

Ferndale, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 15, 2025

Applications are due on Friday, December 5, 2025. 

Ferndale Police End Use of Flock License Plate Reading Cameras

Ferndale, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 13, 2025

Ferndale Police Chief Dennis Emmi announced Thursday that the department has ceased their use of Flock Safety license plate reading cameras.  

Driver Runs into the Front of Red Olive Restaurant in Ferndale

Ferndale, Oak Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 12, 2025

A vehicle crashed into the front of Red Olive Restaurant at 750 W. 9 Mile Road in Downtown Ferndale on Wednesday afternoon.

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