2021 Candidate Interview Videos – Ferndale Mayor
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2021 Candidate Interview: Melanie Piana for Ferndale Mayor
For all interviews visit our Candidate Interview Page. New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!
Ferndale Schools’ Dr. Bazzi Named Superintendent of the Year
Over the past five years, she has embraced and pushed the district’s mission to provide all students with an exceptional education that prepares them for college, careers, and success in a diverse society.
2021 Oakland County Times Candidate Interview Video Series
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview.
Vote for Fun Downtown Ferndale Halloween Windows
Join us in downtown and around downtown for a safe, socially distanced stroll and vote online for your favorite.
2021 Candidate Interview: Stella Dyachenko for Ferndale Mayor (write in)
For all interviews visit our Candidate Interview Page. New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!
Map Shows Halloween-Decorated Houses in Ferndale
Ferndale’s Halloween Map is Open!
ALERT: Kroger and Armour Roast Beef Among Brands Being Recalled for Lead
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Dresses Made from Dictionaries and More from Grand Rapids ArtPrize 2021
Rebecca Humes is a photographer from the Grand Rapids area who started creating dresses out of old dictionary pages as an interesting feature for her photography business.
Several Communities Have Proposals on the Nov. 2, 2021 Ballot
Here are the communities that have proposals on the Nov. 2, 2021 ballot:
Ugandan Bark Cloth Painting and Welded T-Rex Among Hazel Park Art Fair Finds
Chen had a booth at the annual Hazel Park Art Fair which graces Green Acres Park for one weekend each summer.
Reporter Food: Drifter Coffee in Ferndale
Their website lists their values: respect for all humans, understanding of intersectinality, and damn tasty coffee.
Reporter Food: Matt and Mo’s at Doug’s Delight in Hazel Park
…but when I had this Caprese Sandwich, I knew that I had to write about it and tell the world.
King & Queen Replaced w/Gender Neutral “Royalty” at Ferndale Homecoming
Although there will still be competition, and crowns for the winners, there will be no King or Queen for this year’s Ferndale High School Homecoming. That’s because…
New Fitness Equipment and More at Ferndale’s Geary Park
“Parks are a gathering place for families. For friends new and old. For residents to come and visit. Just a place to feel free and at one with nature…”
Jonathan Turner Appointed to Ferndale School Board
Out of eleven applicants for the position, Ferndale School Board voted Monday to appoint former Ferndale High School student Jonathan Turner to fill the seat left vacant…
Too Young to Run: Candidate Age Requirements Vary by City
…it means depending on one’s zip code there it means a seven year gap in opportunity for younger citizens in some cities.
Reporter Food: One-Eyed Betty’s in Downtown Ferndale
One Eyed Betty’s is located at 175 W Troy St. in Downtown Ferndale. Find more info and order online at https://www.oneeyedbettys.com/.
Oakland County Switches to New System for Agendas
The software, called CivicClerk, automates several aspects of the meetings, such as voting, updates to the agenda, the compilation of meeting minutes and internal item review processes. Macomb County and Wayne County have similar systems in place.