Orange Barrels Part of Traffic Study at Woodward & 696 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 8, 2015) As drivers speed towards the curve just before 696 on northbound Woodward, they may be surprised by the extra wide swoop they must make coming around the bend. With orange construction barrels marking off a lane, drivers must slow…
Ferndale Community Concert Band Performs Nov. 1 (EVENT page) Made in Michigan Concert November 1, 2015 3:00 p.m. Ferndale High School Auditorium 881 Pinecrest Ferndale, MI 48220 FREE with suggested donation of $3 per individual or $5 per family Check out pictures and story from the last Ferndale Community Concert Band performance at https://oaklandcounty115.com/2015/06/24/ferndale-community-concert-band-has-grand-debut/. View…
D’Coolette & The Analog Lights Play Ferndale Library Nov. 7 (EVENT page) Ferndale Library Concert Series Still Going Strong D’Coolette and The Analog Lights Play Start Here Saturday November 7 Start HERE Saturday Featuring: D’Coolette and The Analog Lights Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Road Saturday, November 7@ 7 PM / Free…
A Great Opportunity: Make Money and Help oc115 Grow (Featured Job Listing, Oct. 8, 2015) The Oakland County 115 News Hub (oc115) is looking for someone with a great telephone personality to help us with outreach to businesses. The site is set up to offer small businesses a low cost way to advertise to an…
What Are Those Green Things on the Roads? (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 7, 2015) You may have noticed some new additions to Hilton and E. Nine Mile Roads: narrow, right-side lanes with bright green patches. These are called buffered bike lanes, and the green markers indicate potential conflict areas between vehicles and bicycles.…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Bowl-A-Thon Oct. 18 (EVENT page) Sunday, October 18 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm Luxury Lanes 600 E Nine, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 Join us at this year’s Bowl-A-Thon and help support all of the wonderful programs Ferndale Youth Assistance provides for children and families in the Ferndale School District! At a new reduced cost…
Zombie Makeup Class at Ferndale Library Oct. 17 (EVENT page) Zombie Makeup October 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join the professional makeup artists at Astute Artistry and learn how to really step up your costume game this Halloween! Ages 10+. Registration is required and space is limited! + Google Calendar+ iCal Export Details…
Man with Fox 2 Tattoo Says Dumping Not an FHC Issue (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2015) Graham Emerson is no stranger to being on the news. In fact, he loves FOX 2 so much that he has their logo tattooed on his arm. “I’ve been on a few times. My friends really get a…
Ferndale Housing Commission Records Found Dumped in Detroit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2015) UPDATE: Upon speaking with the resident and viewing the documents it is clear that the dumping was of someone’s personal records. The records were were communications from Ferndale Housing Commission to a a tenant of the program. The records also included…
Ferndale Schools Auctioning Items Online Oct. 6 (EVENT page) Ferndale Schools has contracted with Biddergy.com to sell surplus assets on Tuesday October 6th! The auction will consist of school furniture, computers, electronics, sporting goods, maintenance items, supplies, and much more! This is a great opportunity to bid on gently used items especially the early childcare…
Sewing Group at Ferndale Library Oct. 17 (EVENT page) Sewing Group October 17 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) 3rd Saturday of each month – Sew with others – Get help – Share ideas Have fun! + Google Calendar+ iCal Export Details Date: October 17 Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm…
October Business Classes from Oakland County The Oakland County’s One Stop Shop Business Center is getting ready for another business month with their October workshops. Start-up entrepreneurs and business professionals can succeed with help from other professionals and experts. Register today for one, or all, of the workshops and get your business on the right track.…
Ferndale: Art Classes at Arcade Underground in October (Event Listings Page – submitted by Arcade Underground) OCTOBER 2015 classes at ARCADE underground – 195 W. 9 Mile, Ste. B-1, downtown Ferndale Bio. Alan Watson, BFA. U of Wichita, Artist in residence at Pioneer Studios, Detroit, Gallery Assistant, ARCADE underground, Ferndale. Taught several years at Paint…
Oct. 15 is Global Hand Washing Day (Centers for Disease Control Press Release) Global Handwashing Day is a way to support a global and local culture of hand washing with soap, shine a spotlight on the state of hand washing in each country, and raise awareness about the benefits of hand washing with soap.1 Since…
Local Org Love: Cub Scout Pack 1307 (Guest View by Kelly Eldred and Kristy Schlak, Oct. 1, 2015) In Hazel Park, there is a group of boys who meet once a week to participate in activities that build character, teach life skills, discuss environmental awareness, practice teamwork and instill outdoor skills. These are Cub Scouts.…
Michigan Laws Pertaining to Bicyclists (John Lindenmayer, Executive Director League of Michigan Bicyclists, Oct 1, 2015) The following is a summary of the Michigan Compiled Law (MCL), Motor Vehicle Code (MVC) and Administrative Rules pertaining to bicyclists. Local ordinances may not supersede the MVC, MCL or Administrative Rules unless explicitly specified in statute. For more…
HUD Forces Martin’s Resignation, Progress Continues for Housing Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2015) As residents and officials continue to struggle with undoing the mess left by former Executive Director Debra Wilson of The Ferndale Housing Commission, a new challenge has come up: finding someone to replace a Commissioner that had been brought in…
Cats Rule Fundraiser for Ferndale Cat Café Oct. 16 (Click for: EVENT Page) Friday, October 16 at 8:00pm SOHO Ferndale 205 W Nine Mile, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 Support the new Ferndale Cat Cafe with a benefit for the Ferndale Cat Shelter. Live Band “The Alley Cats” plus raffles and prizes and drink specials. Forget Fido….…
Ferndale Homecoming Parade, Game & Tailgate Oct. 9 (event listing) Ferndale High School Homecoming will take place on Friday, October 9th! The annual homecoming parade will kick off at the corner of Planavon and 9 Mile Road starting at 5pm. This year’s route will travel down 9 Mile, beginning at Planavon, and continue west to…
Ferndale Candidates Answer Questions from Seniors (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2015) What do Ferndale’s elected officials and hopeful candidates have to say about important local topics like development, bike lanes, road islands, medical marijuana, historical preservation, dog parks and parking? Those on the ballot for the Nov. 3, 2015 election met with the…