Boys and Girls Club Opens Kulick Center Location (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2013) Starting Oct. 7, the Kulick Community Center will be the new home of the Boys and Girls Club. Since 2009 the center has hosted a drop-in teen center in conjunction with the club, a program that sees 20-25 students a…
Ferndale School Board President Gives Letter on Fights at Digital Learning Center (Sept. 24, 2013) Following two fights at the Digital Learning Center, Ferndale School Board President Jim O’Donnell released the following letter. To read the police report about the fights, go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/ferndale-police-report-six-arrests-and-one-broken-leg-after-fights-at-dlc/. A Letter to the Community from Ferndale Public Schools Board of…
Candidates Use Web to Reach Voters in Ferndale Mayor’s Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2013) Politicians through the ages have understood the need to get their name out in front of voters, and the internet gives them one more low cost way to do it. In the Ferndale Mayor’s race, campaign websites provide information…
September Ferndale Beautification Awards (C. Proxmire, Sept 23, 2013) The City of Ferndale Beautification Commission will present their September 2013 awards Monday night, along with certificates for all of the winners of the year. Anna Garrett will present awards to Assaggi Bistro of 330 W. 9 Mile, Mary Fredericks of 354 University and Beth O’Malley…
September Ferndale Beautification Awards (C. Proxmire, Sept 23, 2013) The City of Ferndale Beautification Commission will present their September 2013 awards Monday night, along with certificates for all of the winners of the year. Anna Garrett will present awards to Assaggi Bistro of 330 W. 9 Mile, Mary Fredericks of 354 University and Beth O’Malley…
September Ferndale Beautification Awards (C. Proxmire, Sept 23, 2013) The City of Ferndale Beautification Commission will present their September 2013 awards Monday night, along with certificates for all of the winners of the year. Anna Garrett will present awards to Assaggi Bistro of 330 W. 9 Mile, Mary Fredericks of 354 University and Beth O’Malley…
September Ferndale Beautification Awards (C. Proxmire, Sept 23, 2013) The City of Ferndale Beautification Commission will present their September 2013 awards Monday night, along with certificates for all of the winners of the year. Anna Garrett will present awards to Assaggi Bistro of 330 W. 9 Mile, Mary Fredericks of 354 University and Beth O’Malley…
September Ferndale Beautification Awards (C. Proxmire, Sept 23, 2013) The City of Ferndale Beautification Commission will present their September 2013 awards Monday night, along with certificates for all of the winners of the year. Anna Garrett will present awards to Assaggi Bistro of 330 W. 9 Mile, Mary Fredericks of 354 University and Beth O’Malley…
Ferndale Police Report: Thieves Crashed into Speedy Muffler On 09/21/13 at about 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Officers responded to the Speedy Muffler at 1030 W. 8 Mile. Officer found two windows broken out of roll up doors. Apparently, a vehicle crashed into the doors, suspects entered through the windows stole car batteries. Anybody with information regarding…
Ferndale Police Report: Six Arrests and One Broken Leg After Fights at DLC (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Dept, Sept. 20, 2013) On 09/19/13, a total of six students were arrested at Taft Digital Learning Center for fighting with other students, school staff, and police officers. The school Administrative Staff member suffered a broken lower…
Stranger Danger: Man Tries to Lure Student into Car on Pinecrest (Ferndale Schools, Sept. 18,2013) On the morning of September 17, 2013, an FHS student reported being followed by a large white four-door car (possibly a Crown Victoria) by a white man in his 50s wearing a dark blue shirt. He had gray hair and…
Ferndale Police Report: Three Arrested in Stolen Subaru (Lt. William Wilson, Sept. 17, 2013) On 09/17/13 at about 2:30 a.m. a Ferndale patrol officer noticed a 2005 Subaru Legacy suspiciously leaving the lot of Hodges Subaru on Woodward. When the officer made an effort to stop the vehicle, the three occupants got out of the…
Investigation Into Possible Voter Fraud in Marijuana Petition (City of Ferndale Press Release, Sept. 17, 2013) The Ferndale City Clerk has prompted an investigation into possible voter registration fraud involving Andrew Cissell. Mr. Cissell submitted a voter registration application at an SOS branch office on June 10, 2013 listing his residence as 921 W. Drayton…
Ferndale Businesses Talk Woodward Rapid Transit (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 17, 2013) Big changes could be coming to Woodward Avenue if plans go forward for a rapid transit bus line going from Downtown Detroit all the way to Pontiac. The project is being contemplated by the recently formed Regional Transit Authority and other stakeholder…
Where’s Your Square: Ferndale Chamber’s Mural Project (Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Press Release, Sept. 17, 2013) To enrich Ferndale’s culture and quality of life, and positively impact economic development in the city, the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce has commissioned local artist Howard Fridson to paint an 8′ X 20′ mural on the side…
Marijuana Ordinance Petitioner Arrested on Drug Charges (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 14, 2013) Andrew Cissell, the main person responsible for putting marijuana decriminalization on the ballot for the November 5 election, has been arrested and charged with several drug-related felonies following an Oakland Narcotics Enforcement Team sting operation. According to Undersheriff Mike McCabe of the…
Ferndale DPW Responds to Flooding Basements (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2013) There is a saying that when it rains, it pours. For some Ferndale residents that can be changed to “when it rains, it floods.” With summer storms hitting hard and fast this year, multiple residents have had to deal with repeated basement…
Ferndale Good Neighbors Group Wants You to Sign the Civility Pledge at DIY (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 12, 2013) There are many cool things to do this weekend at the DIY Festival, but one of the nicest things is to share “How will you be a good neighbor?” and sign the Ferndale Good Neighbors Civility…
Ferndale Remembers 9/11 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 11, 2013) For those old enough to remember it, the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 were life-changing. That’s why each year Ferndale residents gather at Memorial Park on Livernois to pay homage to those who were killed when airplanes stuck the World Trade Center in New…
First Shore-2-Shore Bike Ride Raises Awareness For LGBT Equality Across Michigan (Crystal Proxmire,Originally printed 9/12/2013, Issue 2137 – Between The Lines News) For four days the riders of the Shore-2-Shore Equality Ride pedaled their way across the state, riding from Affirmations Community Center in Ferndale to Camp It in Fenville to raise money for…