UHS Student Hit by Police Car in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2014) Ferndale School Superintendent Blake Prewitt released a statement today about a youth who was injured after being hit by a police car outside of University High School. “This afternoon after school an incident took place outside of UHS. A student ran…
Ferndale School Board Candidates Discuss Issues at CFF Forum (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire and Keith Dalton of TDG “Presents,” Oct. 27, 2014) Candidates for the Ferndale School Board met at a forum on Oct. 25 that was hosted by Citizens for Fair Ferndale. The forum gave candidates a chance to share their views on a…
Ferndale and Oak Park Chamber Awards Gala Nov. 13 (FACC Press Release, Oct. 27, 2014) Each year in November the Ferndale Area Chamber and the Oak Park Alliance Chamber of Commerce honor the best of the best in business, and pay tribute to our outstanding members. This year’s Gala will be presented by Gage Products…
There Are No Lazy Students – Program for Parents and Teachers Nov. 5 (FYA Press Release, Oct. 25, 2014) Ferndale Youth Assistance presents “There Are No Lazy Students” November 5th – 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ Ferndale High School Media Center – 881 Pinecrest, Ferndale This workshop is designed to teach parents and staff about…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Bowl-A-Thon Nov. 9 (Compiled, Oct. 25, 2014) Sunday, November 9 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm Luxury Lanes 600 E Nine, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 Our Kids Need You! Please join us for our annual Bowl-A-Thon to help raise money for youth of all ages in the Ferndale School District. The money raised at this…
Mayor Coulter Talks FEMA, Water Rates, 3-60 and more at Senior Town Hall (video) (C. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2014) A fall tradition in Ferndale is the annual Senior Town Hall, where the Mayor gives the town elders an update about what is going on in the community and answers even their toughest questions. For the…
Equality Michigan Co-Founder Leaves Financial Gift, and Inspiration (Equality Michigan Press Release, Oct. 24, 2014) Equality Michigan, the only statewide anti-violence and political advocacy organization serving Michigan’s LGBTQ and HIV affected communities, has been named the beneficiary of two gifts from the estate of Dr. Henry Messer to help propel the organization’s work. Dr. Messer,…
Ferndale Library Encourages Donors: “Make Your Mark” (Jeff Milo, FPL, Oct. 22, 2014) The Ferndale Library has an invitation for local business leaders: Make Your Mark! The library encourages members of the business community to adopt programs and prominent areas of the library and be recognized as supportive partners. Credit Union One has already proudly…
Ferndale Library Encourages Donors: “Make Your Mark” (Jeff Milo, FPL, Oct. 22, 2014) The Ferndale Library has an invitation for local business leaders: Make Your Mark! The library encourages members of the business community to adopt programs and prominent areas of the library and be recognized as supportive partners. Credit Union One has already proudly…
Ferndale Library Picks: Susan’s Picks for Teen Read Week Happy Teen Read Week, everybody! (Jeff Milo, FPL, Oct. 18, 2014) Now that we’re well into the 21st century…we are seeing the maturation of a new generation, entering their teens and young adulthood, who have been raised with the Internet. The ability to read and process information…
Bob Daddow to Represent Oakland County on Great Lakes Water Authority (Oakland County Press Release, Oct. 18,2014) Deputy County Executive Robert J. Daddow will represent Oakland County’s water and sewer ratepayers on the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) board, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced today. Daddow, a certified public accountant, was part of the…
Halloween in the Dales Oct. 31 (Janet Lawless, Oct. 17, 2014) The Dales Neighborhood Association is hosting its second annual Halloween in the Dales between 6pm-8pm on Halloween, Friday, October 31st. Whether you’re out trick-or-treating or in the neighborhood and want to join in, please stop by for some cider, donuts, candy, games, and meet…
FEMA Brings Aid to SE Michigan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2014) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that more than $51.8 million in federal disaster grants and loans has been approved for Michigan survivors of the Aug. 11-13 storms and flooding. According to a FEMA press release, as of close of business Oct.…
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast Oct. 24-30 (DATC press release, Oct. 15, 2014) The DATC actors take the stage in a new way! Thanks to Criterian Pictures, we will be showing the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” accompanied with a stellar shadow cast. So come on out you Transylvanians and party…
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast Oct. 24-30 (DATC press release, Oct. 15, 2014) The DATC actors take the stage in a new way! Thanks to Criterian Pictures, we will be showing the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” accompanied with a stellar shadow cast. So come on out you Transylvanians and party…
Poll Worker Pay Varies by City, Ferndale May Vote to Increase (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2014) Competition from other cities is one of the reasons Ferndale has struggled to attract people to work the polls on Election Day, said City Clerk Cherilynn Brown in a memo to City Council. That’s why Brown and the…
Giving Back and Building HOPE: Michael Mirto (Crystal A. Proxmire) Michael Mirto could have been a farmer, but the universe had other plans. Instead of growing strawberries, the 37-year-old Development Director cultivates support for SE Michigan’s LGBT population through his volunteer efforts at The HOPE Fund, which is part of the Community Foundation for Southeast…
Fido Does Ferndale is Thursday Oct. 16 (Compiled, Oct. 13, 2014) Fido Does Ferndale is a chance for dog owners to bring their beloved pet to Downtown Ferndale. There will be contests for the dogs, including best dressed and best trick. There will also be booths with animal-loving vendors, and a pet parade. Those who…
Fido Does Ferndale is Thursday Oct. 16 (Compiled, Oct. 13, 2014) Fido Does Ferndale is a chance for dog owners to bring their beloved pet to Downtown Ferndale. There will be contests for the dogs, including best dressed and best trick. There will also be booths with animal-loving vendors, and a pet parade. Those who…
Downtown Ferndale Trick-or-Treat and Library Party Oct 25 (Heatherleigh Navarre, Oct. 13, 2014) 6th Annual Downtown Ferndale Trick-or-Treat! When: Saturday, October 25th, from 4-7pm What: Join us in downtown Ferndale for Trick-or-Treating throughout the downtown at your favorite shops and businesses Who: All Ferndale-area elementary school-aged children and their parents*. Look for the orange flyer…