Ferndale’s Oldest Church Demolished (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2014) NOTE: This story has been updated from its original version to include additional quotes from the property owner about the condition of the church. As the teeth of the excavator dug into the facade of the former St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at E.…
State Training Fund Grants Awarded: Businesses in Oak Park, Auburn Hills & Ferndale Included (Adapted from Oakland County Press Release, Dec 8, 2014) Thirteen Oakland County companies received almost $700,000 from the state’s Skilled Trades Training Fund, enabling them to hire nearly 1,300 new employees while upgrading the skills of more than 700 current employees.…
Guest View by Jay McMillan: The Community Spirit of Ferndale (Guest Column by Jay McMillan, President of Royal Services, orig. Ferndale Michigan Works!, Dec. 8, 2014) I believe that Ferndale, perhaps more than other communities that I have lived, played, and been a part of, is one of the most giving communities. This is just one of…
State Rep. Ellen Cogen Lipton Honors Sister and Public Education in Farewell Speech (video) (C. Proxmire, Dec. 7, 2014) (scroll to bottom for video) At the end of three terms in the House of Representatives, Ellen Cogen Lipton of Huntington Woods said farewell with a sentimental speech honoring her sister and touting the importance of…
Crafters Gather for 2014 Holiday Showplace in Ferndale (C. Proxmire, Dec. 6, 2014) The Kulick Community Center in Ferndale was packed with holiday cheer and fun craft items for the 2014 Holiday Showplace. The annual event raises money for Ferndale Recreation while giving people an opportunity to share their creativity with potential customers. Among…
Former Magic Bag Owner Jeremy Haberman Dies at Age 42 (C. Proxmire, Dec. 5, 2014) The man behind The Magic Bag died Friday after a long battle with lung cancer. Jeremy Haberman, 42, owned The Magic Bag in Ferndale from 1996 until 2013, according to an obituary in The Detroit Free Press. The Detroit Free…
Birmingham Man Admits “Tagging” in Downtown Ferndale (Ferndale Police Report, Dec. 4, 2014) GRAFFITI DAMAGE: On 12/03/14 at about 1:30 in the morning, Ferndale police responded to Sneakers Bar on Woodward after receiving information that a man had spray painted graffiti on buildings, dumpsters, and a truck. A person witnessed the vandal after he did…
Man Charged with Making False Report of Armed Robbery in Ferndale (Ferndale Police Report, Dec. 4, 2014) FALSE REPORT OF ARMED ROBBERY On 11/28/14 (Friday morning after Thanksgiving), Ferndale Police responded to a report of an armed robbery involving a gun. Officers met with a man (Marc COX) in Hazel Park on Goulson near the…
First Church Built in Ferndale Set for Demolition (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2014) The church on the corner of E. 9 Mile and Bermuda will be gone before it reaches its 100th birthday. After years of contemplating a feasible use for the deteriorating building, the owners have decided to move forward with plans to…
Bills to Give LGBT People Civil Rights Protection Stuck in Committee (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2014) Bipartisan efforts to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act did not get enough votes in a committee hearing today to make it out of committee to a full House of Representatives Vote. After an hour-long public hearing –…
Henna Holiday Party for Drayton Ave. Co Op in Ferndale Dec. 7 (compiled, Dec. 3, 2014) Join local parents and supporters for an evening of fun, henna, and free pool at the Loving Touch in Ferndale on Dec. 7! The Henna Holiday Party will have $10, $15 and $20 henna options with all proceeds going…
Ellen Cogen Lipton’s Final Coffee Hour as State Rep Dec. 9 (Press Release, Dec. 2, 2014) State Representative Ellen Cogen Lipton (D-Huntington Woods) invites residents to attend her upcoming and final coffee hour to discuss state and community issues, including proposals to fund road repairs and other matters expected to come up in the Legislature…
Spotlight on The School Of Rock: Performing Dec. 6 at FPL (Jeff Milo, Ferndale Public Library, Dec. 2, 2014) Don’t expect some cutesy kid’s band. This is the real deal. This is the School Of Rock and they’re coming to the Ferndale Public Library, this Saturday. “If Rock n’ Roll is what you want,” offers…
SOCRRA Accepting Styrofoam at Drop Off Center (Compiled, Nov. 30, 2014) SOCRRA [Southeast Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority] is now accepting Styrofoam at their Drop-Off Center in Troy, starting December 1. You can now drop off the following items: Cups and takeout containers Egg cartons Rinsed meat trays Food trays/lunch trays (No Styrofoam peanuts) All…
Downtown Ferndale Businesses Set for Small Business Saturday (C. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2014) Modern Natural Baby owner Emily Murray calls Small Business Saturday “the busiest day of the year.” But of course she and her staff are ready to sell the eco-friendly kids toys, bibs, cloth diapers, and other baby-raising accessories that make great…
Downtown Ferndale Businesses Set for Small Business Saturday (C. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2014) Modern Natural Baby owner Emily Murray calls Small Business Saturday “the busiest day of the year.” But of course she and her staff are ready to sell the eco-friendly kids toys, bibs, cloth diapers, and other baby-raising accessories that make great…
Downtown Ferndale Ice Festival Dec. 13 (DDA Press Release, Nov. 29, 2014, republished Dec. 12, 2014) The annual Downtown Ferndale Ice Festival takes place Saturday, Dec 13 from 10am to 6pm. There will be over 40 ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, live reindeer, hayrides, a warming tent and photos with Santa. Learn more at…
Registration Open for Ferndale Recreation Winter Break Camp for Kids Age 5-12 (Ferndale Recreation Press Release, Nov. 29, 2014) Looking for some frosty fun while school is out? Come join Ferndale Recreation for its 2014 Winter Break Camp! In addition to a bevy of fun camp games and activities, your child will get the opportunity…
2014 Royal Oak Holiday Magic Parade (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 28, 2014) Royal Oak kicked off the holiday season with the 13th Annual Holiday Magic Parade. The event brought several communities together, with marching bands from Detroit, Ecorse, Ferndale and Royal Oak. Dozens of groups and businesses took part as well, including guests of…
Happy Thanksgiving from Grant School 2014 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2014) At Grant School in Ferndale there is a Thanksgiving tradition of a shared meal and a performance by the little ones. The three and four year old preschoolers sang a turkey-themed song before joining their proud parents for a feast of turkey,…