Oakland County African American Parent Network Conference Nov. 11 Join us for our first Oakland County AAPN Collaborative Family Conference! This event is open to all families building a community around student success. Parents and students Invited! We have an exciting line up to share with you … Social Media Secrets: Presented by Rasheda Williams,…
Grant Helps Ferndale Get Golf in Elementary Schools (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Students at Ferndale Elementary Schools will soon be learning to play golf as part of their physical education classes. With thanks to the First Tee organization, the program was announced in the Oct. 27 e blast from the…
Ferndale Makes History with Installment of Rainbow Flag in Council Chambers (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2017) Ferndale, MI – When Ferndale City Councilperson Greg Pawlica moved to Ferndale in 2002, the decision was very intentional. “At that time Ferndale was already a warm, welcoming community and it was known as a place that was…
Karen Twomey Resigns from Ferndale School Board (Ferndale Schools, Oct. 23, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Schools Board of Education Secretary Ms. Karen Twomey has announced she will resign from her position on the Board effective November 21st, 2017. In her letter of resignation Ms. Twomey stated: “I joined the Board in 2008 in order to…
Following 12 Drug Trafficking Indictments, Sheriff Puts Heroin Problem in Context (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2017) Pontiac, MI – A dozen Oakland County residents have been charged with selling heroin mixed with fentanyl, seven of whom were charged with distribution resulting in death, revealed Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard in a press conference Wednesday…
Blumz Now Open in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2017) Holly, MI – Blumz by JR Designs is now open for business in Downtown Holly! This is the third location for floral and wedding/event planning experts Jerome Raska and Robbin Yelverton, who also own stores in Ferndale and Detroit. Located at 114 S. Saginaw…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
Hilton Fall Festival Brings Ferndale Families Together (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – From hayrides to games, bounce houses to food trucks, the Hilton Fall Festival in Ferndale had much for families to enjoy. The annual event, hosted by Ferndale Recreation, took place at Martin Road Park on Oct. 6, with record…
2017 Candidate Interview: Ferndale Councilperson Melanie Piana (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Mayor Pro Tem Melanie Piana and Councilperson Greg Pawlica are unopposed in the Nov. 7, 2017 election, as is Mayor Dave Coulter. Yet the election will go on and the candidates continue to connect with voters about the…
Vote for Best Ferndale Chamber Businesses, Gala Nov. 2 Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce is conducting their annual gala Nov. 2 at Twisted Tavern, and through Oct. 28 they are accepting votes for the awards ceremony. Best of The Best of Ferndale Nominations. The community has started to recognize the businesses in…
Ferndale Approves Body Cameras for Police Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council voted Monday to order 30 body-worn cameras and software for police to wear while on duty, as well as to replace in-car cameras with newer models. The cams will come from Watchguard at a cost of $120,846.20 and includes a three year warranty…
2017 Candidate Interview: Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 8, 2017) Ferndale, MI – In the City of Ferndale, Mayor Dave Coulter as well as Councilpersons Greg Pawlica and Melanie Piana are unopposed in the Nov. 7 election. However an election will still take place. Mayor Coulter has been in office since…
Fly High for Ferndale: Video of Fight Song Made w/Students and Staff (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Do you know the Ferndale Fight Song? If you don’t, you can learn it now thanks to a video made by Amy Butters and Helen Lambrix featuring dozens of students and administrators of Ferndale…
Ferndale Literacy Project Growing into Second Year, Seeking Volunteers and Support The Detroit Regional Chamber estimated that only 44 percent of third grade students in southeast Michigan were reading at grade level last year. Literacy in Metro Detroit has been alarming industry leaders for a number of years now. When the Detroit Regional Chamber –…
DTMC “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” Concert Dec. 16 Ferndale, MI – Detroit Together Men’s Chorus is performing their holiday concert “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2017 at St. James Church 240 Pearson, Ferndale, MI 48220 at 7:30pm. More info: http://www.dtmc.org/ ****** Thank you to White…
Building Explosion And Fire In Northeast Ferndale Ferndale, MI- “Fire Marshal Brian Batten of the Ferndale Fire Department reports that an explosion and subsequent fire occurred this afternoon at a building located at 3281 Hilton Rd,” according to a press release by the City of Ferndale. “Fire and rescue officials from five local agencies are…
Book Release Party for Josh Malerman’s “Goblin” at Ferndale Library Oct. 26 Just in time for Halloween, Earthling Publications will release Josh Malerman’s Goblin, a novel in six novellas, all of which are set in the fictional town of Goblin where dark forces and the pall of endless rainfall keep the town, the townspeople, and…
Affirmations Fall Fling, Oct. 7 Ferndale, MI – It’s almost time for our annual Fall Fling event and this year’s celebration will mark the Ten Year Anniversary of our building. We expect over 200 guests to attend. Join us on Saturday, October 7th, 7 p.m. to celebrate this important milestone of Affirmations! Ticket Information Tickets…
Hilton Fall Festival in Ferndale Oct. 7 Ferndale, MI – The City of Ferndale Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Festival will return this October: Sat., Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Activity Center at Ferndale’s Martin Road Park. The annual event draws hundreds of area youth for the trick-or-treat trail, pumpkin and face-painting, carnival…
Overture to Opera at Affirmations Oct. 10 Ferndale, MI – Join Michigan Opera Theatre at Affirmations for an exciting evening of opera and show tunes! Artists from MOT will perform operatic hits that highlight the 2017-18 MOT season as well as music from Broadway and the Silver Screen. An opportunity to meet the artists will…