Ferndale Blessings in a Backpack Seeks New Leader
The volunteer position is open to all community members
Candidate Interview: Gregory Stempfle for Secretary of State
New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!
Candidate Interview: Douglas Smith for OCC Trustee
New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!
Fresh Air, Freedom, and Playing with Fire Part of Hazel Park Art Fair
Reno was one of dozens of artists and vendors that gathered under the tall old-growth trees of Green Acres Park for the annual Hazel Park Art Fair.
Dec 11 – Ferndale Community Concert Band Holiday Concert
Attendance is free and we will be performing at the Ferndale High School Auditorium.
A Look at Migration – Population Shifts Between Oakland and Other Counties
On the county level, we get the same two inflow and outflow tables, but this time it recognizes county-to-county flows.
Sept 17 – Ferndale Garden Club Annual Mum Sale
Help us to raise funds for our scholarship, public programs and public garden.
Sept 17 – FernCare Golf Outing
This family friendly event is the perfect last hoorah of Summer 2022 to bring in much needed funds for FernCare Free Clinic
Oakland County Restaurant Quest ~ Over 300 First-hand Reviews
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. This long-term project is a labor of love, supported by our friends at White Castle.
Sept. 29 – Home Buying Happy Hour at Urban Rest Brewery
Get info on how you can get up to $10,000 in down payment assistance! We’ll be serving up food + drinks too!
Sept 28 – Online Auction for Tax Foreclosed Properties
Oakland County’s 26 tax foreclosed property sales that did not close for the August 2022 auction are available for purchase through an online auction on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Advance bidding is now open.
Sept 23-25 – DIY Street Fair in Downtown Ferndale
An annual 3-day event where bands, artists, crafters, Michigan breweries, wineries, distilleries, restaurants, food trucks, businesses, non-profits, organizations and others who live and work with a Do-It-Yourself ethic and spirit converge for one big celebration.
Sept 23-25 – Funky Ferndale Art Fair
For 100 juried artists visit the west side of 9 Mile and Woodward for the Funky Ferndale Art Fair.
Sept 17 – Transgender Health Fair at Affirmations in Ferndale
The only health fair in Michigan dedicated to the transgender community.
Sept 10 – Ferndale Library Hosting Reception for Artist Stephanie Samuels
Artists and art appreciators can still make “fresh connections” and find amazing works “in vibrant, lively spaces” if they plan to attend the upcoming opening reception for Steffanie Samuels on September 10.
Hazel Park School Board Member Resigns, Applications Being Accepted for Appointment
An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through December 31, 2024.
Ferndale Hosting Citizens Academy on Thursdays in October
The program runs throughout the month of October, every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. To take part, start by completing our online application for consideration.
Trends in Absentee Voting Across Oakland County Communities from 2018 to 2022
In order to judge the increase of absentee voting in Oakland County, I decided to compare the results of the just completed primary with those of the last Midterm Primary held in August of 2018
OCHN Provides Mental Health Toolkits to Schools Across Oakland County
For additional mental health and substance use prevention resources, please visit oaklandchn.org
Video: Interview with New Ferndale Superintendent Bobbie Hayes Goodrum
Oakland County Times met with Dr. Goodrum via Zoom to chat about her new role, and what having her at the helm means for Ferndale Schools.