Holiday Howl & Merry Meow in Ferndale Nov. 9 (Jean Peplinski, Oct. 20, 2013) Tickets are now available for a spectacular new holiday event is coming to downtown Ferndale! Guests at the Holiday Howl & Merry Meow will enjoy free appetizers, treats and drink samples, live cocktail music from the amazing Roland Remington, make-and-take ornaments…
Festive Ferndale on Oct. 26: Hoe Down, Trick or Treat and Spooktacular (C. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2013) Saturday, October 26 is a great day to get the kids dressed up in Halloween costumes and bring them to Downtown Ferndale. With three festive events there is sure to be enough to wear the little ghosts and…
Fido Does Ferndale Shows Power of Puppy Love (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2013) There are many things that bring a community together, and Ferndale has gotten good at catering to them. Like dogs for instance. Each year the Ferndale DDA, led by volunteer Andrea Johns, hosts Fido Does Ferndale. Fido Does Ferndale brings…
Hazel Park Couple’s Adoption and Marriage Case Gets Feb Trial Date (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2013) Despite the high hopes of dozens of supporters in front of the Federal Courthouse in Detroit, and couples waiting to marry at county clerk’s offices around the state, Judge Bernard Friedman did not issue a summary judgment in…
Ferndale Police Chase Meth Suspects from Home on Meadowdale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2013) On Oct. 15 Ferndale Police chased an unknown number of suspects on foot through the neighborhoods. According to Police Chief Timothy Collins, the incident was a drug arrest for meth in a Meadowdale home. One of the suspects was arrested…
Ferndale Library Celebrates The Wizard of Oz, Spooktacular Oct. 26 (FPL Press Release, Oct. 16, 2013) Halloween Spooktacular Saturday, October 26, 2013 Ferndale Public Library 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220 Phone: 248-546-2504 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM All Ages Free Are you ready for a trip down the yellow brick road?…
Cissell Charged with Voter Fraud in Petition for Prop. A (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2013) Anderew Cissell, the man who turned in signatures to get the marijuana decriminalization proposal on the Ferndale ballot for Nov. 5, is in even more legal trouble as the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office has filed voter fraud charges against…
15 Reasons to Come to Taste of Ferndale Oct. 23 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2013) Taste of Ferndale takes place on Oct. 23 from 6-9 pm at The Loving Touch. Here are 15 reasons why you should be a part of this classy, fun event: 1. There will be over a dozen restaurants on…
Ferndale’s Grant School Seeks Votes for Special Needs Tools (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2013) Grant teacher Kristy Kuhn is taking part in an online voting contest that can help her classroom get a student ball chair, Boardmaker Plus computer software and a membership to Starfall.com, a website that helps teach reading. The contest is…
Families Enjoy Ferndale All-District Fall Festival (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2013) Ferndale Schools held their annual All-District Fall Festival at Kennedy School in Oak Park on Oct. 12. Children and grown-ups of all ages packed the halls and lawn to enjoy various fall-themed activities. The Haunted Hallway had kids shrieking in delight, while others laughed…
The Spirit Hunter and The Skeptic: Investigating the Unknown Oct. 29 (FPL Press Release, Oct. 11, 2013) Do you believe in ghosts or are you a steadfast skeptic? Those fascinated with the Hereafter and those focused on the Here and Now can have a lively discussion about paranormal phenomena at the Ferndale Public Library this…
Forum Gives Ferndale Candidates Chance to Talk Business (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2013) On a foggy Thursday morning four Mayoral candidates and one City Council Candidate came before members of the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce to talk about what they would do for business if elected. Councilperson Melanie Piana is running for her…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Bowl-a-Thon Oct. 20 (FYA Press Release, Oct. 11, 2013) The annual Ferndale Youth Assistance Bowl-A-Thon is being held on October 20, 2013 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Luxury Lanes, 600 E Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI. The event is one of the two most important fundraisers each year for Ferndale Youth Assistance…
Elks Club Awards Honor Those Who Make Ferndale Great (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 9, 2013) From being willing to climb on rooftops in the winter, to delivering a high risk baby, to surviving rounds of layoffs, to good old fashioned community service – residents and employees of Ferndale were recognized for many great things by…
Citizens For a Fair Ferndale to Hold Candidate Forum Oct. 26 (CFF Press Release, Oct. 8, 2013) On Saturday, October 26, 2013, Citizens for a Fair Ferndale (CFF) will hold a Candidate & Ballot Proposal Forum at the Ferndale Library (12:30-2:00 p.m. for the Mayoral Forum, 2:15-3:00 p.m. for the City Council Forum, 3:00-3:45 p.m.…
Fido Does Ferndale BowWows Participants Oct. 17 Ferndale, MI — Downtown Ferndale goes to the dogs on Thursday, October 17 when Fido Does Ferndale, The Dog’s Night Out, takes over the district with canine activities, vendors and doggone good fun. The event happens from 5-9 pm and takes place throughout the downtown with headquarters set…
Ferndale Police Report: Suspect Hit After Fleeing Police from Road Rage Incident (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Department, Oct. 8, 2013) On 10/04/13 at about 10:45 a.m. a Ferndale Patrol Officer was flagged down on 9 Mile near Hilton by the driver’s of two vehicles. The officer and driver’s of the vehicles pulled into a…
Hilton Fall Festival Brings Families Together for Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2013) The Hilton Fall Festival took place Saturday with kids and adults alike gathering at Martin Road Park in Ferndale for some autumn-themed festivities. The Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce, Ferndale Recreation and Garden Fresh Salsa collaborated to put on the event. …
West Breckenridge Wins Ferndale Beautification Block Award (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2013) Flowers, gardens and decorations abound on West Breckenridge in Ferndale. That’s why the block from Woodward to Planavon won the 2013 Ferndale Beautification Block Award from the Beautification Commission. Anna Garrett and Peggy Snow presented all of the 2013 Beautification Awards at…
Pot Talks: Events on Both Sides of Marijuana Issue (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 5, 2013) Ferndale voters will have the chance to weigh in on the issue of marijuana decriminalization on Nov. 5 with the vote on Proposal A. Proponents on both sides hope to sway voters with upcoming events. On Sunday, October 6, Andrew Cissell…