Ferndale Resident Kayla White Killed in Car Crash Tuesday (C. Proxmire, Nov. 12, 2014) A Ferndale resident and 2009 FHS graduate Kayla White was killed in a car accident on Tuesday at 4:45pm. She had been traveling on northbound M-10 just north of the Telegraph exit when the driver of a 2002 Cadillac rear-ended White’s…
“Flag Still Waves” As Ferndale Honors Veterans (Sherry A. Wells, Nov. 11, 2014) The Ferndale Memorial Association, which carefully plans the annual Memorial Day parade and program each May, also presented the Veteran’s Day ceremony. Retired Master Sgt. Tim Brennan, of the Ferndale Memorial Association, opened the ceremony and later on played Taps. Rev. Clare…
Garden at JFK Grows Vegetables and Community Spirit (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 11, 2014) The last of the kale has been harvested. The samples of farm fresh foods have all been consumed by curious and hungry children. And the Friday afternoon produce stand has been packed away for the winter as the community…
Love and Entrepreneurship: The Story of Om’s New Owner (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 9, 2014) Sometimes life just works out splendidly, and as one chapter of the Om Café’s story comes to a close, a fairy tale-like story is unfolding for the new owner Jessica Norwood. Anyone who knows Om Café already knows…
Salon Sunday Features Josh James and Michael Zaporski Nov. 16 (FACC Press Release, Nov. 8, 2014) The Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission presents their second Salon Sunday on Nov. 16 from 6-7pm at Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale. Enjoy an evening of music, artistic exploration and cultural discussion featuring Josh James on saxophone and Michael Zaporski…
Ferndale’s Read and Ride Promotes Active Learning and Living (Ferndale Schools Press Release, Nov. 8, 2014) Ferndale Schools believes in educating children academically, emotionally, socially AND physically. An active body promotes an active and dynamic mind. To promote this philosophy, parents and faculty at Roosevelt Elementary started the Read and Ride program, which promotes lifelong…
Medicare Changes: Hotline Help and Presentation Dates for General and LGBT Communities (AAA1-B Press Release, Nov. 7, 2014) The Area Agency on Aging 1-B’s (AAA1-B) Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is partnering with Affirmations to offer LGBT Medicare beneficiaries free information and assistance on Medicare and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage plans during open…
Traffic Signal Down in Ferndale Neighborhood Could Take a Couple Months to Replace (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2014) When a suspected drunk driver slammed into a pole at Marshall and Livernois in Ferndale at about 11:45pm on Nov. 1, the damage was severe enough to destroy all the traffic control systems at the intersection.…
Ferndale Schools Closes DLC, Modifies Alt. Ed Program (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2014) For years anxious neighbors around the Taft Building at Allen and Fielding in Ferndale have complained about fights, drugs, and even incidents of weapons used in and around the building that housed adult alternative education programs for the Ferndale School District.…
Gay Marriage Victory Reversed on Appeal (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2014) Cases in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee that had been victories for same-sex couples seeking the right to marry, have been overturned by the US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. In a 42 page decision released Thursday the court determined that…
Gun Goes Off During Search of Student at DLC, No Injuries Reported (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2014) A 17-year-old student of Digital Learning Center in Ferndale is in custody after a handgun found on the student went off during a search. Ferndale Schools Communications Director William Good released a statement, explaining “Earlier today…
Housing Director Arrested on Suspicion of Entering Apartment, Stealing Pills – UPDATED (compiled, Nov. 6, 2014) Ferndale Housing Commission Director Deborah Wilson was arrested Monday at her office in the Withington West Apartments in Ferndale. Police executed a search warrant and subsequently made the arrest. Charges have not yet been filed. Wilson is accused of…
Donate Halloween Costumes Friends of Ferndale Library for 2015 Fundraiser (press release, Nov. 5, 2014) Calling all parents, don’t throw those costumes away when Halloween is over. Contact the Friends Of The Ferndale Library and ask about a special costume drive / fundraiser for the library. Maybe your little ones dressed up as Iron Man…
Just 4 Kicks Fundraiser for JFK in Ferndale Nov. 8 (compiled, Nov. 5, 2014) Just 4 Kicks is JFK Parent’s second annual talent show/fundraiser. Tickets are $15 and after the parents perform there will be a DJ to help parents and supporters dance the night away. Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 8. The…
SOCRRA Offers $6 Recycling Bins in November (SOCRRA Press Release, Nov. 3, 2014) SOCRRA and its 12 member communities are pleased to offer a special sale on recycle bins during the month of November, 2014. Residents of Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Troy…
Robber Tackled and Held by Witnesses, Arrested by Police in Ferndale (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Nov.3, 2014) On Saturday morning (Friday night) 11/01/14, Ferndale police arrested a man for Armed Robbery after he was captured and detained by citizens. According to the victim and witnesses, shortly before 1:00 a.m. a 49 year old woman…
Fundraiser for Just 4 Us Owner Kevin Rogers Nov. 14 (press release, Nov. 2, 2014) Kevin Rogers, longtime proprietor of Just 4 Us in Ferndale and beloved member of the community is battling Stage IV Melanoma. Kevin has generously supported the community. Now he needs our help. Kevin is struggling with mounting debt and medical…
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…