Election Stories and Resources for Nov. 4, 2014 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 30, 2014) Nov. 4 is Election Day and there are many resources available to help people make informed decisions. The Oakland County Clerk’s Office provides a wealth of information on their website at http://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/elections/Pages/default.aspx, including: How to Vote: Find out if you’re registered…
Ferndale Library Picks: Griffin’s Choices (Jeff Milo, FPL, Nov. 1, 2014) Griffin Bray is local teen who works part time here at the Library as a Page. It’s Griffin’s responsibility to make sure this place is, above all, orderly! That’s thousands and thousands of books and DVDs that he (and our team of Pages) are…
Prosecutor Speaks on Dangers of Sexting, Bullying and other Crimes (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2014) Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper does not like seeing kids on a professional basis, whether it’s because they have gotten in trouble or because they are a victim. The internet and cell phones make it easy for young…
Prosecutor Speaks on Dangers of Sexting, Bullying and other Crimes (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2014) Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper does not like seeing kids on a professional basis, whether it’s because they have gotten in trouble or because they are a victim. The internet and cell phones make it easy for young…
Hazel Park Vikings Make it to State Marching Band Competition (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2014) The 58 students of the Hazel Park Viking Marching Band started the beginning of the year with the end in mind, full of focus and directed toward the goal of putting on a fantastic show. With a new sense…
Police Chase Starts in Ferndale, Ends in Highland Park with a Crash (Michigan State Police Press Release, Oct. 31, 2014) The Michigan State Police arrested two suspects following a police pursuit that occurred on October 30, 2014 at approximately 5:20 PM. Troopers from the Metro Post attempted to perform a traffic stop at 9 Mile…
Ferndale Historical Society Seeks Homes to be Part of Home Tour on Dec. 13 (Garry Taylor, Ferndale Historical Society, Oct. 29, 2014) MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! The time is coming up! Join us December 13th 2014 for the Ferndale Historical Society’s “Holiday Home Tour” Do you have an interesting home, perhaps a funky or special way…
A Look at Low Voter Turn Out Rates in the Aug. 5 Primary (Guest Column by Kurt Metzger, Mayor of Pleasant Ridge, orig. Aug. 26, 2014, republished Oct.29 ) Access to more detailed, geographically focused data sets, combined with the developed of more sophisticated mapping (GIS) systems, have made the Redistricting (gerrymandering) process more sophisticated.…
UHS Student Hit by Police Car in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2014) Ferndale School Superintendent Blake Prewitt released a statement today about a youth who was injured after being hit by a police car outside of University High School. “This afternoon after school an incident took place outside of UHS. A student ran…
Ferndale School Board Candidates Discuss Issues at CFF Forum (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire and Keith Dalton of TDG “Presents,” Oct. 27, 2014) Candidates for the Ferndale School Board met at a forum on Oct. 25 that was hosted by Citizens for Fair Ferndale. The forum gave candidates a chance to share their views on a…
Ferndale and Oak Park Chamber Awards Gala Nov. 13 (FACC Press Release, Oct. 27, 2014) Each year in November the Ferndale Area Chamber and the Oak Park Alliance Chamber of Commerce honor the best of the best in business, and pay tribute to our outstanding members. This year’s Gala will be presented by Gage Products…
There Are No Lazy Students – Program for Parents and Teachers Nov. 5 (FYA Press Release, Oct. 25, 2014) Ferndale Youth Assistance presents “There Are No Lazy Students” November 5th – 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ Ferndale High School Media Center – 881 Pinecrest, Ferndale This workshop is designed to teach parents and staff about…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Bowl-A-Thon Nov. 9 (Compiled, Oct. 25, 2014) Sunday, November 9 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm Luxury Lanes 600 E Nine, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 Our Kids Need You! Please join us for our annual Bowl-A-Thon to help raise money for youth of all ages in the Ferndale School District. The money raised at this…
Mayor Coulter Talks FEMA, Water Rates, 3-60 and more at Senior Town Hall (video) (C. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2014) A fall tradition in Ferndale is the annual Senior Town Hall, where the Mayor gives the town elders an update about what is going on in the community and answers even their toughest questions. For the…
Mayor Coulter Talks FEMA, Water Rates, 3-60 and more at Senior Town Hall (video) (C. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2014) A fall tradition in Ferndale is the annual Senior Town Hall, where the Mayor gives the town elders an update about what is going on in the community and answers even their toughest questions. For the…
Equality Michigan Co-Founder Leaves Financial Gift, and Inspiration (Equality Michigan Press Release, Oct. 24, 2014) Equality Michigan, the only statewide anti-violence and political advocacy organization serving Michigan’s LGBTQ and HIV affected communities, has been named the beneficiary of two gifts from the estate of Dr. Henry Messer to help propel the organization’s work. Dr. Messer,…
Ferndale Library Encourages Donors: “Make Your Mark” (Jeff Milo, FPL, Oct. 22, 2014) The Ferndale Library has an invitation for local business leaders: Make Your Mark! The library encourages members of the business community to adopt programs and prominent areas of the library and be recognized as supportive partners. Credit Union One has already proudly…
Ferndale Library Encourages Donors: “Make Your Mark” (Jeff Milo, FPL, Oct. 22, 2014) The Ferndale Library has an invitation for local business leaders: Make Your Mark! The library encourages members of the business community to adopt programs and prominent areas of the library and be recognized as supportive partners. Credit Union One has already proudly…
Ferndale Library Picks: Susan’s Picks for Teen Read Week Happy Teen Read Week, everybody! (Jeff Milo, FPL, Oct. 18, 2014) Now that we’re well into the 21st century…we are seeing the maturation of a new generation, entering their teens and young adulthood, who have been raised with the Internet. The ability to read and process information…
Bob Daddow to Represent Oakland County on Great Lakes Water Authority (Oakland County Press Release, Oct. 18,2014) Deputy County Executive Robert J. Daddow will represent Oakland County’s water and sewer ratepayers on the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) board, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced today. Daddow, a certified public accountant, was part of the…