Drayton Ave. Presbyterian Could Become 32 Unit Housing Development (Crystal A Proxmire, May 14, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Planning Commission will hear about potential plans to turn the former Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2241 Drayton into multi-family housing. Designhaus Architecture would like to turn the site into 32 apartment units and add…
Superhero Mom by Anne Drakos Ferndale, MI – My mom naturally delivered twins (my brother and I) and that alone is a feat that I believe makes her a super hero. But aside from that, my mom is a super hero for a multitude of reasons. My twin brother has Asperger’s and also suffers from…
Superhero Mom by Anne Drakos Ferndale, MI – My mom naturally delivered twins (my brother and I) and that alone is a feat that I believe makes her a super hero. But aside from that, my mom is a super hero for a multitude of reasons. My twin brother has Asperger’s and also suffers from…
Superhero Mom by Breanna Miele Ferndale, MI – I’ve always thought my mom had superpowers, but I’ve finally discovered which ones. To start, my mom must have energy-sourcing abilities, because how else would she be able to draw the power she needs to get everything done? Maybe she has duplication or omnipresence powers which allow…
Superhero Mom by Breanna Miele Ferndale, MI – I’ve always thought my mom had superpowers, but I’ve finally discovered which ones. To start, my mom must have energy-sourcing abilities, because how else would she be able to draw the power she needs to get everything done? Maybe she has duplication or omnipresence powers which allow…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
Ferndale to Vote Monday on Medical Marijuana Facilities (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 10, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Ferndale City Council is expected to vote Monday evening on whether to allow medical marijuana businesses in the city. Two options are being presented for consideration for the application approval process. According to a Memo by City Planner Justin…
White Castle Donation Helps towards Ferndale Literacy Project (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “When I was a kid, a group of us boys would take the bus up from Highland Park just to get sliders for twelve cents. We’d come get sliders and take the bus back home. This White Castle…
White Castle Donation Helps towards Ferndale Literacy Project (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “When I was a kid, a group of us boys would take the bus up from Highland Park just to get sliders for twelve cents. We’d come get sliders and take the bus back home. This White Castle…
Unique Pinecrest Circle Home on the Market in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Along Pinecrest just south of 9 Mile is a strange little block where six special houses sit on a crescent with what could almost be considered a garden separating their more secluded “Pinecrest Circle” from the regular…
Roosevelt Sign Stolen from Ferndale Historical Museum (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 30, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Members of the Ferndale Historical Society are asking that a sign be returned to the museum, with no questions asked. On April 27 the news was announced on Facebook. “Sometime over the last 48 hours an elementary school artifact…
Ways the Ferndale Library Saves the Day (Ferndale Area District Library, April 30, 2018) FERNDALE, MI – Statistics aren’t stimulating. They’re just dry, dense, and maybe abstract. So it’s no wonder that public libraries can have a tough time proving their impact. Because while local businesses can point to something more apparent like “sales,” the…
Ways the Ferndale Library Saves the Day (Ferndale Area District Library, April 30, 2018) FERNDALE, MI – Statistics aren’t stimulating. They’re just dry, dense, and maybe abstract. So it’s no wonder that public libraries can have a tough time proving their impact. Because while local businesses can point to something more apparent like “sales,” the…
Man Robbed in Ferndale Foods Parking Lot by Teens with Realistic BB Gun (Ferndale Police, April 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI- On April 23, 2018 at approximately 9:00 pm Ferndale Police dispatch received a 911 call reporting a street robbery of a lone male victim who was walking through the Ferndale Foods parking lot at 600…
Man Robbed in Ferndale Foods Parking Lot by Teens with Realistic BB Gun (Ferndale Police, April 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI- On April 23, 2018 at approximately 9:00 pm Ferndale Police dispatch received a 911 call reporting a street robbery of a lone male victim who was walking through the Ferndale Foods parking lot at 600…
Ferndale Schools Appoints Anna Ibrahim to Fill Board Vacancy (Ferndale Schools, April 24, 2018) Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, MI – The Ferndale Schools Board of Education has appointed Mrs. Anna Ibrahim to fill the seat on the Board vacated by the recent resignation of Mr. Jordan Smellie. Jackie Hart, President of…
Ferndale Schools Appoints Anna Ibrahim to Fill Board Vacancy (Ferndale Schools, April 24, 2018) Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, MI – The Ferndale Schools Board of Education has appointed Mrs. Anna Ibrahim to fill the seat on the Board vacated by the recent resignation of Mr. Jordan Smellie. Jackie Hart, President of…
Ferndale Chamber Changes Locations, Leadership Ferndale, MI- The Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce has a new location and a change in leadership. A press release from the FAC stated “April 9th, 2018 Executive Director Matt Zook resigned from his position with the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce. Matt will be missed, and FAC wishes him…
Ferndale Chamber Changes Locations, Leadership Ferndale, MI- The Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce has a new location and a change in leadership. A press release from the FAC stated “April 9th, 2018 Executive Director Matt Zook resigned from his position with the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce. Matt will be missed, and FAC wishes him…