Oct. 15 is Global Hand Washing Day (Centers for Disease Control Press Release) Global Handwashing Day is a way to support a global and local culture of hand washing with soap, shine a spotlight on the state of hand washing in each country, and raise awareness about the benefits of hand washing with soap.1 Since…
Local Org Love: Cub Scout Pack 1307 (Guest View by Kelly Eldred and Kristy Schlak, Oct. 1, 2015) In Hazel Park, there is a group of boys who meet once a week to participate in activities that build character, teach life skills, discuss environmental awareness, practice teamwork and instill outdoor skills. These are Cub Scouts.…
Michigan Laws Pertaining to Bicyclists (John Lindenmayer, Executive Director League of Michigan Bicyclists, Oct 1, 2015) The following is a summary of the Michigan Compiled Law (MCL), Motor Vehicle Code (MVC) and Administrative Rules pertaining to bicyclists. Local ordinances may not supersede the MVC, MCL or Administrative Rules unless explicitly specified in statute. For more…
HUD Forces Martin’s Resignation, Progress Continues for Housing Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2015) As residents and officials continue to struggle with undoing the mess left by former Executive Director Debra Wilson of The Ferndale Housing Commission, a new challenge has come up: finding someone to replace a Commissioner that had been brought in…
Cats Rule Fundraiser for Ferndale Cat Café Oct. 16 (Click for: EVENT Page) Friday, October 16 at 8:00pm SOHO Ferndale 205 W Nine Mile, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 Support the new Ferndale Cat Cafe with a benefit for the Ferndale Cat Shelter. Live Band “The Alley Cats” plus raffles and prizes and drink specials. Forget Fido….…
Ferndale Homecoming Parade, Game & Tailgate Oct. 9 (event listing) Ferndale High School Homecoming will take place on Friday, October 9th! The annual homecoming parade will kick off at the corner of Planavon and 9 Mile Road starting at 5pm. This year’s route will travel down 9 Mile, beginning at Planavon, and continue west to…
Ferndale Candidates Answer Questions from Seniors (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2015) What do Ferndale’s elected officials and hopeful candidates have to say about important local topics like development, bike lanes, road islands, medical marijuana, historical preservation, dog parks and parking? Those on the ballot for the Nov. 3, 2015 election met with the…
Customer Robbed at Mobil in Ferndale, Suspect Arrested (Compiled, Sept. 24, 2015) A man freshly out of prison with a record of robberies is suspected of committing another at the Mobil gas station on Woodward Ave in Ferndale early Sunday morning. The Daily Tribune reports that Alfonso Andrews is suspected of trying to get a…
Oakland County Woman Dies Due to West Nile Virus (Oakland County Health Dept. Press Release, Sept. 25, 2015) Pontiac, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed an 81-year-old woman from Oakland County died due to complications from West Nile Virus (WNV), the Oakland County Health Division announced today. She is…
Fido Does Ferndale Oct 15 (event listing) The Dog’s Night out features a range of activities for man’s best friend. Canines (and their owners) can participate in contests, visit dog-friendly vendors, get special treats in the K9 Treasure Hunt or just stroll downtown in this evening celebrating the love of dogs. Headquarters for the evening will be at Schiffer…
Ferndale: DIY Street Fair Sept 25-27 #DIYSF (event listing) DOWNTOWN FERNDALE ON THE EAST SIDE OF WOODWARD BETWEEN EAST 9 MILE ROAD AND EAST TROY ST. BEHIND WAB AND THE EMORY. FRIDAY, SEPT 25 6pm – Midnight SATURDAY, SEPT 26 11am – Midnight SUNDAY, SEPT 27 11am – 11 pm For the most information about…
Police Report: Suspicious Vehicle Follows Ferndale Student (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Sept. 25, 2015) On 09/24/15, Ferndale police investigated a report from a 13 year old girl walking home from school that she was followed by vehicle. The girl reported that she was in the area of Burdette and Mapledale when she noticed a…
Open House Connects Ferndalians to Volunteer Opportunities (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2015) “Volunteering helps people be part of something bigger than themselves. Twenty years ago we all didn’t have these little boxes, these cell phones and computers, that made us feel connected, so people got involved in things. Now it’s harder to find volunteers.…
Closing Blinds Can Save Birds’ Lives (Detroit Zoo Press Release, Sept. 22, 2015) The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is asking the community to take preventative measures to protect wild birds from window strikes, which occur when a bird collides with a window and dies. According to the Humane Society of the United States, an estimated…
Lives Lost on the Road on the Rise (Guest View by Carmine Palombo, SEMCOG, Sept. 22, 2015) As I was driving home from a meeting recently I noticed the message on the freeway that said 613 people had lost their lives in traffic crashes in Michigan so far this year. On Friday, there was the…
Ferndale/Detroit: Blumz Boss Wins Mayesh Design Star Competition (C. Proxmire, Sept 21, 2015) Jerome Raska is ready for his close up. The co-owner of Blumz by JRDesigns Floral & Event Professionals is looking forward to the limelight after being selected as one of only two Mayesh Design Stars for 2016. Mayesh is known throughout the…
SEMCOG releases statistics on 2014 vehicle-deer crashes in Southeast Michigan (SEMCOG Press Release, Sept. 21, 2015) There were 5,557 vehicle-deer crashes in Southeast Michigan in 2014, according to figures released by SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, based on crash data received from the Michigan Department of State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. “For…
Drug Testing Company Errors Impacting Oakland County Cases (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 19, 2015) Hundreds of people could be impacted by reporting errors by the company hired to do drug testing of people in the Oakland County Court system according to a report by the Detroit Free Press. Details are still emerging, but journalist John…
Free Legal Clinic at Ferndale Library Sept. 23 (event) Ferndale Youth Assistance, in conjunction with Hazel Park Youth Assistance and The Oakland County Bar Association, are holding a FREE LEGAL AID CLINIC on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Ferndale Public Library located at 222 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale,…
Ferndale: Details of the Dog Park (C. Proxmire, Sept. 15, 2015) The Dog Park at Wilson Park in Ferndale is just about complete, with the public getting an update at Monday night’s council meeting. Department of Public Works Director Loyd Cureton touted some of the park’s features, including a key fob lock system and separate…