Car Left on Blocks, Tire Theft Suspects Caught (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, July 10, 2014) Two men have been arrested and will be arraigned on charges of ‘Larceny from Auto’ for leaving a car on blocks after stealing the wheels and tires. On 07/08/14 at about 4:30 a.m. police responded to the area…
Car Left on Blocks, Tire Theft Suspects Caught (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, July 10, 2014) Two men have been arrested and will be arraigned on charges of ‘Larceny from Auto’ for leaving a car on blocks after stealing the wheels and tires. On 07/08/14 at about 4:30 a.m. police responded to the area…
Tequila Thief Suspect Arrested in Ferndale (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, July 9, 2014) At about 10:30 A.M. on July 8th, employees of Como’s Restaurant on Woodward reported that a man had just entered the restaurant and stole a bottle of Patrone Tequila from the bar area and left on foot. He walked southbound across…
Electric Car Charging Stations in Ferndale Replaced (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 5, 2014) Ferndale’s electric car charging stations were replaced last month after Blink Network, the company behind the system, declared bankruptcy. The new stations are managed by Clipper Creek through a partnership with DTE and came at no new cost to the city.…
Berkley Pot Petition Turned In, Voters to Decide Nov. 4 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 2, 2014) Berkley could soon be added to the list of Michigan cities with local ordinances legalizing marijuana thanks to the efforts of volunteers who turned in petitions on Tuesday to put a proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot. 700…
What To Read n’ Watch Next: Ferndale Library Staff Recommendations with Kelly Bennett (FPL, Jeff Milo,Circulation Specialist, July 1, 2014) Welcome back to another of the Ferndale Public Library’s bi-monthly edition of staff recommendations! Need some advice on what you should read next? Kelly Bennett has been Head of Circulation for more than 2 years…
Celebrity Softball Brings Support and Wisdom for Boys and Girls Club (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 29, 2014) Before going to bat with an eclectic mix of all-stars and celebrities, Garden Fresh Salsa founder Jack Aronson and his wife Annette were presented with the Ray Odem Award. The award came from humanitarian efforts like Saturday’s…
T’ai Chi Classes In Ferndale Library’s Courtyard on Thursdays Through July (FPL Press Release, June 29, 2014) Courtyard T’ai Chi at Ferndale Public Library with Grandmaster Johnny Dayonot Thursdays (July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 6:00 PM Ferndale Public Library Courtyard 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale MI 248-546-2504 Free Age group: Adults Facebook Event:…
Ferndale Celebrates Courthouse and Police Station Renovations (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 27, 2014) Wielding the big pair of ceremonial scissors and a grin, Judge Joseph Longo took center stage Thursday evening for a ribbon-cutting over a dozen years in the making. The Ferndale courthouse and police station remodeling projects were finally complete. The $2.4…
Lucky Robin Gets Ferndale Love, Returns Favor with Adorable Loyalty (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2014) A Ferndale man found an unlikely friend when his family went down to the Michigan International Raceway earlier this month. Some unexpected guests, four baby robins, had been living in a nest made in a bicycle attached to the…
Ferndalians Contemplate Signing on to Compassionate Cities (Jacki Smith, June 25, 2014) On June 24th Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter hosted an informative discussion about the International Compassionate Cities Initiative and how Ferndale can become a part of this grass roots movement that is connecting cities and groups all over the world. Mayor Coulter invited Jim…
Ferndale’s E. 9 Mile Project to Continue in Segments (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 24, 2014) After bids came back higher than anticipated for construction work on E. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale City Council members voted Monday to divide the project into two distinct segments in order to move forward. The project involves a water main…
27th District State Rep. Candidates Face off in their First Forum (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2014) Candidates for the 27th State House Seat faced off in their first forum on Wednesday night, thanks to the League of Women Voters. The District covers Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge…
Tours of Ferndale Courthouse and Police Station June 26 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 20, 2014) After 12 years of saving and suffering in cramped, outdated quarters, the staff of the 43rd District Court and the Ferndale Police Station will finally get to work in newly remodeled buildings. The public is invited to celebrate along with…
Ferndale’s Best Bartenders Rock the Art of the Cocktail (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 20, 2014) Thursday night’s Art of the Cocktail event featured two things Ferndale is known for: bartenders and public art. The ARTWN fundraiser featured bartenders from several establishments competing to see who could create the most delicious drink. The event also gave…
Protesters Claim Racism in Ferndale Housing Commission Dispute (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2014) A dispute over a federal housing voucher policy had protesters marching in front of the Withington Apartments on Wednesday evening, claiming racial discrimination against the Ferndale Housing Commission. The Ferndale Housing Commission is headquartered in Ferndale, although the Section 8 program…
Ferndale Library Roundup: Best of Summer for Youth (Jeff Milo, FPL, June 18, 2014) June 16th – July 21st, 2014 Summer Reading Family Story Times MONDAYS @ 6:30 PM Six-week session. No registration required. Read, move and explore during these weekly story celebrations for the entire family, led by Ms. Ashley and Mr. Jordan in the KIDS…
Ferndale Man Suffers Broken Jaw from Attack on Woodward Ave. (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2014) UPDATE: A fund has been created to help the victim with his expenses. Learn more at http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/eddie-ewing-victim-of-the-knockout-game/192461. A 54-year-old man is hospitalized with a broken jaw and a face laceration after being attacked by two men while walking along…
Hazel Park Same Sex Marriage Case Scheduled for Aug. 6 Appeal Date (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2014) The case of the Hazel Park couple who sued for equal access to marriage and second parent adoption by same sex couples has been scheduled to be heard by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati…
The Life of Ferndale Chickens #5 – Hey, That’s My Foot! (video) (Jillian Bogater, orig. Chicken Scratch Fever, June 17, 2014) BACKGROUND: Jillian Bogater and Matt Greenberg are cooped up in Ferndale, which in 2012 legalized backyard chickens. This is their first time urban farming with hens. Jillian, a professional journalist, and Matt, a brownfield…