Sneak Peak at the Ferndale CatFe Lounge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2015) When Cam Faddol of Hazel Park took in a stray cat earlier this month, he had no idea what he was in for. He put the word out, expecting someone to claim the seemingly-cared-for female. But instead the lady cat gave birth,…
Floods, Basements, Power Lines & Other Rainy Day Concerns Addressed (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 28, 2015) Metro Detroit’s spring and summer rainy season can cause a lot of concern among residents, particularly after last August’s catastrophic flood. Though Ferndale and surrounding communities have seen several significant rainfalls this season, the news so…
Leon & Lulu Hosting FernCare Fundraiser Nov. 1 (EVENT page) Get a jump on your holiday shopping while sampling great wines for fall and appetizers from Dino’s – all to benefit FernCare Free Clinic! Leon & Lulu has welcomed us back for our 4th year and is generously donating 10% of the afternoon’s sales…
Ferndale: Just 4 Kicks Parent Talent Show for JFK Nov. 7 (EVENT page) Just For Kicks is a Parent led Talent Show. Takes place at The Loving Touch in Ferndale November 7, Doors at 7:00. Show starts at 8:00 pm After party with DJ Zhao-Ski Tickets may be purchased from TLT website or at the…
CFF’s Ferndale Candidate Forum Video and Live Blog Thread (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 26, 2015) On Oct. 24 candidates for Ferndale City Council joined Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter for a candidate forum hosted by Citizens for Fair Ferndale. Oakland County 115 reporter Crystal Proxmire posted live updates from the forum. And Keith Dalton of…
Development Properties in 18 Communities Part of One Stop Ready Showcase Oct. 30 (Oakland County Press Release, Oct. 24, 2015) Developers, investors, brokers and businesses interested in owning a piece of prime Oakland County real estate can shop for available parcels at the county’s second annual One Stop Ready (OSR) Community Showcase. The event is…
Ferndale Fall Crawl w/Lumberjack Chick Theme to Benefit SOS Nov. 14 (EVENT page) Ferndale Fall Crawl to benefit the South Oakland Shelter It’s time to get those flannels, boots and beards ready. The Central Woodward Junior Chamber is hosting their first-ever Ferndale Fall Crawl – a lumberjack-chic pub crawl –from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.…
Meet the New Ferndale DDA Director Oct. 26 (EVENT page) Meet the New Ferndale DDA Director Oct. 26 Come to the Ferndale Area District Library (222 E. 9 Mile) on Oct. 26 from 5-7pm to meet the new DDA Director Barry Hicks. Learn more about Downtown Ferndale at www.downtownferndale.com. For more event listings go to…
Ferndale Exchange: A New Forum for Discussing Developments (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 22, 2015) The City of Ferndale has announced the launch of a new online engagement tool called Ferndale Exchange. The social-based website will be a key component in the organization’s ongoing goal of engaging residents in discussions about the City’s Master…
Ferndale: What’s on Your Ballot? (Compilation of Election Stories) (oc115 Staff, Oct. 21, 2015) Election Day is Nov. 3, 2015 and Ferndale voters have some choices to make. There are votes for council, a ballot question, and a non-homestead millage renewal to be considered by those who live in the Ferndale School District. For City…
Regional Master Plan RTA Public Meeting, Detroit Zoo Oct. 22 (EVENT page) Regional Master Plan RTA Public Meeting @ The Detroit Zoo Oct. 22 Thu, October 22, 4pm – 8pm Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 The next round of RTA public meetings will be starting this September for…
Downtown Ferndale Holiday Hoof 5k, Nov. 21 (EVENT page) Saturday, November 21 Holiday Hoof 5k Run/Walk Produced by the Ferndale DDA Event Production Partner Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday, November 21 Registration 8:30-10 a.m. Race Starts 10:30 a.m. Race Event Ends 12 p.m. Downtown Ferndale To register or for more info go to:…
Ferndale Schools Superintendent Talks about 2015 Millage (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2015) On the Nov. 3, 2015 ballot voters in the Ferndale School District, which is part of Ferndale, part of Oak Park, and all of Royal Oak Township and Pleasant Ridge, will be faced with a millage question for the school district.…
New Way Bar has Luddites Oct. 30 and Luckouts Oct 31 (EVENT page) New Way Bar has Luddites Oct. 30 and Luckouts Oct 31 New Way Bar 23130 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 For more info go to www.newwaybar.com. For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want a daily list of headlines? Sign up…
Publisher Crystal Proxmire Explains the oc115 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2015) Earlier this month I spoke to a group of folks involved in various Royal Oak community organizations about the Oakland County 115 News Hub. The resulting video gives a really good off-the-cuff overview about the oc115 – where it came from, what…
Chazzano Celebrates Six Years w/Cake & Six Weeks of Rare Coffee Oct. 21 (EVENT page) Chazzano Coffee is celebrating their six year anniversary on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 7am – 6pm at 1737 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale. “We’ll even have cake available all day long- A rare occurrence at a cafe that…
Ferndale Adopts Policy for Displays on Public Property (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2015) A Menorah display at the Kulick Community Center in Ferndale last year brought joy to many people who watched as each night a bulb came on representing candle flames. But it also presented the City with an interesting problem –…
Affirmations Executive Director Announces Departure After 7 Months on Job (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) Seven months since coming on board, Darrious Hilmon, Executive Director of Affirmations, has announced that he will be leaving the organization on January 1, 2016. A press release from Affirmations states: “Darrious has brought a fresh perspective and ideas to…
Ferndale: Tons of Fun at 2015 Hilton Fall Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) The squeals and laughter of delighted children – many in various disguises – filled Martin Road Park this weekend as Ferndale Parks and Recreation hosted the Annual Hilton Fall Festival. With support from Garden Fresh Salsa and other sponsors, plus…
Ferndale Ballot Question Would Clarify How Nominating Petition Signatures are Counted (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) Voters in Ferndale will be faced with a Charter Amendment proposal on the Nov. 3, 2015 ballot regarding the way signatures are counted on nominating petitions. The wording on the ballot says “This Charter amendment would modify the…