FernCare Card Contest Gets Beautiful Choices (C. Proxmire, Dec. 22, 2015) Ferndale, MI – FernCare Free Clinic held a contest for the artwork for their holiday card, and the winner was JoAnn Hite whose design features blue and white birds sharing food. The card is from the FernCare Board of Directors: President Ann Heler, Vice…
Crime at the Motorama Motel, Part Three Part Three of a Three-Part Series (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 19, 2015) Ferndale, MI – How common is crime at the Motorama? This question comes up from time to time as the public hears about the most serious of cases, including a heroin-related death earlier this year. On…
Arrest Made in Ferndale Shooting (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Dec. 18, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale police working with the assistance of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and the U.S. Marshall’s office determined that a suspect in this crime was SOMATE JALEN RUSSELL (b/m, 10/22/94) and obtained an four count arrest warrant for him. Charges…
Burning Out or Being the Light? Menorah Lighting Shares Hanukkah Spirit in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 16, 2015) Ferndale, MI – On the final day of Hanukkah folks from a variety of backgrounds gathered on the lawn of the Kulick Community Center in Ferndale to witness the lighting of the giant Menorah and hear…
Novelty Lighters Could be Dangerous Holiday Choice Fire Marshal Says (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 16, 2015, orig. Dec. 15, 2014) Lighters are not toys. It seems like an obvious statement for adults, but for Ferndale Fire Marshal Brian Batten it is a lesson that cannot be stated enough. Even in the Ferndale area…
Ferndale Approves New Precincts and Polling Locations (City of Ferndale, Dec. 16, 2015) Ferndale, MI—Election polling locations will change for residents of the City of Ferndale, effective Jan. 1, 2016. The revised polling locations were presented by the City Clerk and adopted by Council at Monday evening’s Ferndale City Council meeting. According to Ferndale City…
Ferndale Rotary Pancake Breakfast a Delicious Success (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 15, 2015) Ferndale, MI – A tradition continued as Ferndalians and neighbors gathered for the annual Rotary Pancake Breakfast. For the first time the even was held at M-Brew, a unique restaurant/event space with a Michigan theme and walls lined with vintage video games. …
Crime at the Motorama Motel, Part Two Part Two of a Three-Part Series (Crystal A. Proxmire) Ferndale, MI – How common is crime at the Motorama? This question comes up from time to time as the public hears about the most serious of cases, including a heroin-related death earlier this year. On April 20, 2015…
Ferndale: Coolidge Principal Gets Gerstacker Fellowship (Ferndale Schools Press Release, Dec. 14, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Eric Bruner, Principal of Coolidge Intermediate School, has been selected for the Saginaw Valley State University Gerstacker Fellowship. Mr. Bruner will join nine other K-12 educators from across Michigan to participate in this…
Pleasant Ridge and Ferndale See Increased Thefts from Vehicles and Garages (Pleasant Ridge Police, alert sent out via Facebook, Dec. 14, 2015) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Last week Pleasant Ridge Police took a few reports of garages being entered and unlocked cars being rummaged through on the West side of the city. Officers have been…
Warm Day Made for Cool Time at Ferndale Ice Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 13, 2015) Ferndale, MI – A warm day made for a cool time in Downtown Ferndale as the annual Holiday Ice Festival brought people out for shopping, fun and festivities. Over 40 ice sculptures lined 9 Mile and Woodward. Most were…
Ferndale: 13th Anniversary of Edit Edit visibilityPeace Rally to Include Diversity Messages Dec. 21 (EVENT page, DAPNJ) Ferndale, MI – At last week’s Detroit Area Peace with Justice Network (DAPJN) meeting it was decided to hold a rally in support of refugees, our Muslim neighbors, and democracy itself. The best time for this was Monday…
Affirmations, State’s Largest LGBT Center, Ends Helpline Program (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 10, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Where can LGBT people, and those seeking information about LGBT issues, turn when they need someone to talk to about the unique problems faced by being in the queer community? For the last 27 years, that answer has…
Ferndale Has a Happy Holiday Showplace & Santa Breakfast (C. Proxmire, Dec. 9, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Holiday crafts and kids sharing their Christmas wishes with Santa. What more could you expect from a festive Holiday Showplace in Ferndale? The tradition helps fund Ferndale Recreation programs, and gives families the chance to connect with neighbors…
LGBT Community Considers 2016 Ballot Initiative (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Ann Arbor, MI – In Michigan it is illegal to discriminate against people based on factors such as race, religion, age and disability. However, discrimination continues against people in the LGBT community because it is legal to do so. In Michigan people…
Dog Aide Event Combines Mead, Fundraising, & Animal First Aid Dec. 12 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Paws for the Dog Aide Cause, Saturday Dec. 12 from 1pm to 5pm B. Nektar Meadery 1511 Jarvis, Ferndale, MI 48220 Save 1 CPR has gone to the dogs! Come join us in raising money for a great…
Motives of Existence Band Fights Armed Gunmen with Laundry Basket (Compiled, Dec. 7, 2015) Ferndale-based rock band Motives of Existence is in the news this morning after members reported having fought with armed gunmen at a home on Livernois in Ferndale. According to WDIV, the men had just wrapped up rehearsal Saturday night when two…
Ferndale Schools Seeking New Board Member (C. Proxmire, Dec. 6, 2015) Ferndale, MI – With Raylon Leaks-May being elected to City Council, a vacancy on the Ferndale School Board will be coming open at the beginning of the year. Residents who live in the Ferndale School District (which includes part of Ferndale, part of Oak…
Guns & Hoses Holiday Party Benefiting Toys for Tots, Dec. 17 (EVENT page) LJPR and Wayne Oakland Police bring you the 2015 Guns & Hoses Party Benefitting Toys for Tots. Twist, 22901 Woodward, Ferndale, MI 48220. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 starting at 5:30 pm. $20 cover charge. Cash bar. 50/50 raffle. For more info contact…
Ferndale Rotary Pancake Breakfast (at M-Brew) Dec. 12 (EVENT page) Ferndale. MI – It’s that time of the year! Ferndale Rotary’s annual pancake breakfast will be on Saturday December 12th from 8-11 AM at M-Brew in downtown Ferndale at 177 Vester Ave. For only $10 for adults and $5 for kids, you’ll be treated to…