Ferndale & Others Get “On Board” with Suburbs Alliance Program (Emily Thompson, Michigan Suburbs Alliance, orig. michigansuburbsalliance.com, Feb. 5, 2014) Today, after months of hard work, we launch On Board (OnBoardMI.org). What’s On Board? For local officials, it’s a secure database they can use to more easily manage information about local boards and commissions. For…
Details Emerge in Ferndale Murder Case (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2014) 67-year-old Douglas Morehead was described as a friendly man who “scooted along” as he walked. He drove himself to his job at Toys R Us and would give money to those who wanted to test his generosity. And, testified a manager from the…
Cissell Found Guilty of False Address on Petition (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2014) Did Andrew Cissell, 25, knowingly give a false address when he turned in petitions to legalize personal amounts of marijuana in Ferndale? That was the determination made by a six-member jury Tuesday who found him guilty of making a false statement…
Ferndale Announces Extended Snow Emergency (City of Ferndale Press Release, Feb. 4, 2014) The Director of Public Works has declared a snow emergency for the City of Ferndale starting Tuesday 2/4/14 at 8p.m. The snow emergency shall remain in effect until Friday 2/7/14 at 4p.m. or until declared ended by the DPW Director. The extended…
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Seeks Good Neighbor Nominations (CFF Press Release, Feb. 3, 2014) Please join Citizens for a Fair Ferndale in celebrating the ongoing efforts of those who live, work and attend school in Ferndale who value the fair and equal treatment of others and are engaged in making this happen on a daily…
Mode Shift’s Road Map To Understanding SEMCOG (David Sands, Mode Shift, Feb. 2, 2014, orig. wearemodeshift.org/mode-shifts-road-map-understanding-semcog) It was a noteworthy 2013 for the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The organization not only helped jumpstart the new Regional Transit Authority, but it’s been busy developing a regional non-motorized transportation plan and conducting an analysis of rapid transit…
Ferndale Seniors Support Bedside Healers with Cookie Sale Proceeds (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2014) Virgina Saxon was touched when she heard about a local man’s quest to provide stuffed animals to children in the hospital. That’s why she and fellow Ferndale Seniors had a massive cookie sale during the Downtown Ferndale Holiday Ice Festival…
Center for Michigan Community Conversation Feb. 12 (FPL Press Release, Jan. 10, 2014) Join the Ferndale Public Library as we host The Center For Michigan’s Community Conversation. The Community Conversations are taking place all over the state of Michigan. The information will be complied and given to the government officials elected in November. Topics include:…
Fire on E. Saratoga in Ferndale Leaves Duplex Damaged (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2014) The Ferndale Fire Marshal is investigating a fire on E. Saratoga Street in Ferndale near Woodward after a fire around 3am this morning. “Everyone got out safe. There was heavy damage to the upper flat. The fire marshal is investigating…
2014 Rib Burn Out Photos (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2014) Dino’s Lounge has pulled it off again – another successful Rib Burn Out! The annual event raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and Michigan AIDS Coalition. Plus it brings hundreds of people from out of the snow into a warm heated tent full of…
2014 Rib Burn Out Photos (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2014) Dino’s Lounge has pulled it off again – another successful Rib Burn Out! The annual event raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and Michigan AIDS Coalition. Plus it brings hundreds of people from out of the snow into a warm heated tent full of…
2014 Rib Burn Out Photos (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2014) Dino’s Lounge has pulled it off again – another successful Rib Burn Out! The annual event raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and Michigan AIDS Coalition. Plus it brings hundreds of people from out of the snow into a warm heated tent full of…
Looking at the Elements in the Andrew Cissell Petition Trial (video) UPDATE: On Feb. 4, Andrew Cissell was found guilty of making a false statement on an initiative petition. Sentencing will be in April. He faces up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine. The trial of Andrew Cissell, 25, began today with…
Education Advocacy Trip to Lansing Planned for Feb.19 (Ferndale Schools, Jan. 31. 2014) Join the Ferndale Board of Education, administration, union leaders, municipal leaders, PTA and your neighbors and travel to Lansing to advocate for the fair funding of our schools. Although legislator schedules are tentative, this schedule is being designed to allow participants maximum…
Jazz Bands Play at Treat Dreams for Blues Fest (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 31, 2014) As part of the annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival, Jazz Bands from Ferndale Middle School and Ferndale High School played a special concert at Treat Dreams. Parents and supporters enjoyed the student performances, as well as the custom…
Jazz Bands Play at Treat Dreams for Blues Fest (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 31, 2014) As part of the annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival, Jazz Bands from Ferndale Middle School and Ferndale High School played a special concert at Treat Dreams. Parents and supporters enjoyed the student performances, as well as the custom…
Jazz Bands Play at Treat Dreams for Blues Fest (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 31, 2014) As part of the annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival, Jazz Bands from Ferndale Middle School and Ferndale High School played a special concert at Treat Dreams. Parents and supporters enjoyed the student performances, as well as the custom…
Minor Accident Closed W. 9 Mile Briefly Thursday Night (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 31, 2014) A minor accident closed W. 9 Mile between Woodward and Allen in Ferndale Thursday night. Two occupied vehicles collided and one of them was push into a parked car. The accident blocked W. 9 Mile from about 8:45pm to 9:10pm. …
Ferndale Resident Dead after Being Restrained by Mall Security (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 30, 2014) 24-year-old Mackenzie Gordon Cochrane is dead after being pepper sprayed and held down by three Northland Mall Security Guards on Tuesday. Southfield Police told Fox 2 News that the man “appeared ready to assault someone. He was breathing heavy and…
Middle School Students Give “Fernbery” Literature Award (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 29, 2014) Surrounded by the books of the Ferndale Public Library, teens from Ms. Ferrini’s class at Ferndale Middle School held The Fernbery Award on Tuesday to recognize great works of literature for this year and to vote on their favorite. The Fernbery Awards…