Another Death Comes to Light as 8 Wood Appeal Process Moves Forward (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 10, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council has affirmed their decision to deny a business license to Kim Patel of the 8 Wood Motel at 330 W. 8 Mile, citing issues of crime and deeming the motel to…
Love Triangle on Leroy Street Leads to False Kidnapping Report (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 10, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Police spent Monday evening searching for a woman who they had been told was kidnapped from a home on Leroy Street, only to find that the woman had not been kidnapped at all. The large…
Ferndale Police Searching for Bicycle Thief (Ferndale Police, May 10, 2016) Ferndale, MI – On 05/09/16 at about 7:35 p.m. a white male stole a bicycle from Coolidge School at 2521 Bermuda in Ferndale. The thief’s picture was caught on video. If anybody would like to circulate the picture to see if anybody recognizes this…
Artists Showcase Their Work in Downtown Ferndale Art Walk and Roll (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Thursday evening guests to Downtown Ferndale saw more than the sunny weather, eclectic shops and unique restaurants. Thanks to the Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission there was a bonus amount of art, including live demonstrations.…
Reporter Food: Wedge Salad and Texas Burnt Ends from Rosie O’Grady’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Rosie O’Grady’s is pretty great. They are part of the Kramer Restaurant Group, who recently came on as an advertising sponsor of oc115. This means I get to enjoy Rosies, One-Eyed Betty’s, Pop’s for Italian,…
Motorama Decision Delayed (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 5, 2016) Ferndale, MI – A hearing before Judge Langford Morris has delayed the decision about if the Motorama Motel at 8 Mile and Woodward in Ferndale will be able to continue operating or if they will have to close. On Feb. 8, The City of Ferndale declined…
Candidate Interview: Mike Goetz for OC Prosecutor (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 2, 2016) Lake Orion, MI – A former Assistant Prosecutor is running for Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney against his former boss. Lake Orion resident Mike Goetz will be on the ballot against the incumbent Democrat Jessica Cooper who was elected in 2008. Election…
Students See County Government First Hand at Youth Day (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2016) Pontiac, MI – It’s a safe bet to say that most adults have never attended a meeting of County Commissioners or gotten an up close and personal lesson in civics from a team of elected officials. But that is what…
Main Street Communities Honored with Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 28, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Twenty two communities through Oakland County take part in Main Street USA, a program focused on thriving downtowns and community centers. Thursday night people from those Main Street Programs came together for their annual awards program, this year held…
Pre-Election Gag Order Not Enforceable Due to Agreement in Federal Court (Michigan Municipal League, April 28, 2016) LANSING, MI — U.S. District Judge John Corbett O’Meara has accepted an agreement between the Secretary of State’s office and local governments and school groups, permanently enjoining Secretary of State Ruth Johnson from enforcing a law passed in…
DIY Street Fair in Ferndale Sept. 16-18 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI The beloved FREE event is BACK – September 16-18, 2016 Downtown Ferndale, MI SE Corner of 9 Mile and Woodward Craft beer, wine and cocktails Music Artists, Makers and Crafters Food trucks Kids Zone Community Friday, Sept 16 6pm-midnight Saturday, Sept 17 11am-midnight Sunday,…
Oakland County Schools Vary on Testing for Lead in Water (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Oakland County, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and…
Ferndale School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Ferndale, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their families use…
Hazel Park School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their…
Plans in the Works to Test Water for Lead in Oakland County Schools (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 25, 2016) Pontiac, MI – As dozens of teenagers from high schools throughout Oakland County sat eager to learn about the safety of their community’s drinking water, officials revealed that plans are in the works for testing of…
Family of Kayla White Donates Play Structure and Penguin for Ferndale’s Harding Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 25, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Kayla White grew up playing in Harding Park on Ferndale’s NE side and had hopes that she would take her child there as well. That dream was cut short on Nov. 11, 2014…
Ferndale Councilperson Reads to Students (video) Ferndale, MI – Throughout Oakland County in the month of March, elected officials and other local celebrities visited childrens’ classrooms to read to them as part of National Reading Month. Ferndale’s elected officials did their part, with councilmembers and school board trustees among those who took the time to…
Social Media Helps Nab Package Thief in Waterford (Waterford Police, April 23, 2016) Waterford, MI – On 4/13/16, A 26 year old Male victim from Waterford reported that an unknown suspect had stolen a UPS package from the victim’s front porch on the 6000 Block of Williams Lake Rd. The suspect is observed on the…
Ferndale Celebrates Good Neighbors (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – When Alyssa Atkinson was presented with her Good Neighbor = Strong Community Award, the presented talked about one Atkinson’s strongest traits, her vulnerability. “Being a volunteer means two things, one is showing up, showing up and putting yourself out there,” said Councilperson…
After 41 Years of Volunteering, Ferndale Wresting Coach John Olson Retiring (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 19, 2016) Ferndale, MI – After four decades of helping young people develop the strength and discipline of wresting, Ferndale Wrestling Coach John Olson is retiring. Olson started in Hazel Park, a city with a strong wrestling heritage. Olson’s brother…