Reports of Ferndale Hazmat Situation Untrue Captain Says (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 19, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Rumors of a hazmat situation spread online Friday as the Ferndale Fire Department was at Garden Fresh Salsa in the 1500 block of Bonner to investigate a report of an unusual odor. “There was no hazmat situation,” said…
Recent Arrest for Crack and Heroin, and Insight into Story, Affirm Motorama Concerns (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – As city official prepare to hear an appeal by the owner of the Motorama Motel at 8 Mile and Woodward in regard to the non-renewal of their business license, more information comes to…
Missing Woman Found Deceased in the Woods (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 18, 2016) National City, MI – Efforts to locate 33-year-old Anglea Bartman have been called off as her body has been found. According to family members Bartman was found in the woods on a seldom-traveled two-track off Monument Road north of National City, stating…
Ferndale Community Collaborates in Celebration of High School Student Artists (FACC Press Release, Feb. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Artist in You is a community-wide celebration of student art, featuring works by young talents (grades 10-12) in the Ferndale School District and Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts (CASA.) Students will have their artwork…
Ferndale Schools Accepts $25,000 Determination, Gary Meier Documents Brought to Light (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The lawsuit between Ferndale Schools and Equity Management Solutions, a company started by former Superintendent Gary Meier and his top staff while employed at the district, concluded on Thursday with both parties accepting a case…
Mountain of Pads, Tampons, Bras and More Collected for Homeless Women (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Women living on the street face challenges beyond staying warm and fed. When “that time of the month” comes around, it can sometimes mean a choice between food and feminine hygiene products. Last year a…
In remembrance of Former Ferndale Mayor Albert Gertley 1927-2016 (Gary Gertley, son, Feb. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – My dad, Albert Gertley passed away on Feburary 12, 2016 as a result of a massive stroke. He was 88 years old. For now I wanted to write down what I remember about my dad’s life and…
Ferndale Firefighter and 8 Year Old Son Struggle After House Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – For over 15 years Michael Szymanski has been fighting fires and saving lives in the City of Ferndale. Now he is in the unimaginable position of trying to rebuild his life after a fire destroyed…
The Future of Ferndale Discussed at Master Plan Open House (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The city of Ferndale put all their ideas on the table, literally, for the Master Plan Open House on Feb. 6. The event, held at the Rust Belt Market, welcomed residents and visitors to share their…
Ferndale Library Hosting Early Learning Fair Feb. 27 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – For parents and caretakers of children five and under, the Ferndale Library is hosting an Early Learning Fair on Sat., Feb. 27. Local preschools, specialty music organizations and family service organizations will be on site offering information and answering questions from parents,…
Ferndale Fire Dept. Removes Deceased Person from Roof of Duplex UPDATED (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 9, 2016) Ferndale, MI – A man was found dead on the roof of a duplex on E. Drayton just east of Woodward Avenue in Ferndale on Tuesday. Ferndale Fire Rescue brought out the department’s ladder truck to remove the…
Ferndale Denies Motorama Motel Business License Renewal (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 9, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The owner of the Motorama Motel has five days to appeal a decision made Monday night by Ferndale City Council not to renew their business license. The Motorama Motel, located at the corner of 8 Mile and Woodward had…
Police Recommend Not Renewing Motorama License, Council to Vote Monday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Motorama Motel could lose its business operating license on Monday depending on a vote of the Ferndale City Council. The Ferndale Police have submitted a report to council outlining the numerous calls for service…
Kennedy Kids Share Kindness with Ferndale Kitties (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 3, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Second graders from Kennedy Elementary got a purr-fect lesson in kindness on Saturday as they visited The Ferndale Cat Shelter’s CatFe Lounge to drop off donations for the animals that are waiting to be adopted. The effort was…
Ferndale Opening Reception for Artist Ryan Vander Ley Feb. 12 (EVENT page) Ferndale Opening Reception for Artist Ryan Vander Ley Feb. 12 Level One Bank 22635 Woodward, Ferndale, MI 48220 6pm to 9pm. Hosted by Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want to be on our email list? Go…
Salon Sunday Featuring Caberet by Jay Kaplan Feb. 21 (EVENT page) Salon Sunday Featuring Caberet by Jay Kaplan Feb. 21 Dino’s Lounge 22740 Woodward, Ferndale, MI 48220. Hosted by Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission. 6pm to 7pm. For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want to be on our email list? Go to http://eepurl.com/bv-2vr.
Ferndale Library Now Loans Out WiFi HotSpots (FADL Press Release, Feb. 1, 2016) FERNDALE, MI – This February, the Ferndale Library will bring one of its most popular and valuable services, internet access, into library patrons’ homes. Ferndale Area District Library recently joined T-Mobile’s WiFi HotSpot Pilot Program, lending devices for internet access to Ferndale…
Holiday ProTip: Celebrate Blumz Forget Me Not Friday This Year for Valentine’s (Guest blog by Blumz, Feb. 1, 2016) Every year on February 14th we celebrate Valentine’s Day. People send flowers and candies to show their love and appreciation for their partners, friends, and family. We love Valentine’s Day and we love celebrating love. In…
Local Magic Love: Controlling Cupid’s Arrow (Guest View by Patty Shaw, Coventry Creations and Candle Wick Shoppe, Feb. 1, 2016) Cupid is a little stinker. He has way too much fun shooting up the wrong guy or gal and causing love mayhem in his wake. As we all know, there is nothing more annoying than…
Guest View: Tears from #FerndaletoFlint (Darren Bolsby, Jan. 30, 2016) Flint, MI – There are no words for the emotional roller coaster that played out today. People from all over Ferndale, and all over other communities as well, have been collecting water to take to the people of Flint whose water is unusable due to…