15 Reasons to Support Oakland County 115 News (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Oakland County 115 News started in 2009 with just one city. In the past seven years we have grown in many ways that help keep readers “informed, inspired, and united.” Here are some of the good things…
Work Requirements for Food Assistance Reinstated in Oakland and Other Counties (MDHHS, Nov. 30 2016) LANSING, MI – Able-bodied adults without dependents in four Michigan counties will be required by the federal government to meet work requirements that have been waived for more than a decade to continue receiving food assistance benefits. The Michigan…
FernCare Health Class: Baking for a Healthy Holiday Season Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – FernCare Free Clinic is hosting presentations about good health along with Michigan State University College of Medicine to be held at the Kulick Community Center in Ferndale. Classes are: Tuesday December 13th 6pm at the Kulick Center: “Baking Class…
Public Meeting about Ferndale’s Forthcoming Parking Deck Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Residents, business owners, or anyone who wants to learn more about the parking deck coming to Downtown Ferndale is welcome to the Downtown Parking Deck Public Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 6pm-7:30pm at the Ferndale Library 222 E. 9 Mile,…
Reporter Food: Chicken Sliders at Dino’s Lounge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 28, 2016) Ferndale, MI- Dino’s Lounge is one of oc115’s longest sponsors, and also a very good place to go and get writing done in the afternoon or to have business meetings. Sliders are a good choice there. Recently I had the chicken sliders,…
End of Prohibition Party at Ferndale Bars to Support Goodfellows Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Come to Downtown Ferndale for the End of Prohibition Party on Saturday, December 3, 7:00pm – 2:00am. Dress as a 1930’s flapper, rum runner or gangster if you’d like. Badged Volunteers will pass the moonshine jug raising donations…
Resource Day Showcases Over 40 Agencies for Housing, Health, Counseling and Other Services (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Once a year the work that Leah McCall and others at Alliance for Housing of Oakland County do year-round gets laid out in an inspiring in-person kind of way. The 40+ agencies…
Love and Art: Couple’s Level One Exhibit is a Colorful Match of Styles (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 24, 2016) Ferndale, MI – “What I love about Sanda’s work is that she makes everything flow, so it makes you look and see different things. Some people might see flowers. Someone else might see butterflies. Or maybe…
Ferndale-Based Valentine Distilling Releases First TV Commercial (Valentine Distilling, Nov. 25, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Just as its award-winning products are made in Detroit, so was Valentine Distilling Company’s first television commercial. The 30-second ad presents Valentine Vodka as the “World’s Best Vodka” to viewers. Earlier this year, on March 17, The World’s Best Spirits…
Ferndale Library Hosts Wrapping Paper and Trim Swap & Crafts Dec. 17 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI –The holidays are here again and many of us are looking to revive our holiday decorations and maybe zazz up our present wrapping, this year. Whether it be for Hanukkah or Christmas, or even the Winter Solstice, whatever you…
Good Karma Club Holiday Market and Party Dec. 7 at Loving Touch (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Good Karma Club Announces Good Karma Christmas Wednesday, Dec 7 at The Loving Touch A Holiday Market and Party to Support Non-Profits in your Local Community FERNDALE, MI – Join us for an evening of holiday cheer and…
Escaping Pavement and Loos Koozies at Ferndale Library Dec. 2 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI –It’s time to get loud in the Ferndale Library, again! On Fri. Dec. 2,, The Ferndale Area District Library opens their doors for an after-hours gig! First Stop Friday, the library’s bi-monthly showcase of two great local bands, is sponsored by…
Downtown Ferndale Full of Deals for Small Business Saturday Nov. 26 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – The movement to support local communities by shopping local has taken hold across the country, but few places are more committed to this effort than here in Oakland County. Downtown Ferndale is responding to this support by offering shoppers…
515 Things to Love at Candle Wick Shop in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Candle Wick Shop in Ferndale has been a longtime sponsor of the Oakland County 115 News and we’re happy to bring you 15 things to love from their store. Since moving to the ground level…
15 Things we Love at the Rust Belt Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Rust Belt Market is home to dozens of artisan vendors with a variety of locally made gifts and products for the home. This weekend oc115 decided to check out the market and share some of our…
15 Things to Love at Modern Natural Baby (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Modern Natural Baby is a locally-owned store for parents that specializes in products that are high quality, environmentally-friendly, and made from natural materials as often as possible. They are also extra cool because they are an advertiser on…
Jewish Ferndale Hosting Menorah Lighting Dec. 26 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Jewish Ferndale will once again be having its annual Public Chanukah Menorah lighting Celebration on Monday December 26, 2016 at 6 pm. The event will take place of the lawn of the Jewish Ferndale Building, 1725 Pinecrest Dr, Ferndale. Featured will be…
Coloring for Adults at Ferndale Library Dec. 6 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – One of the Ferndale Library’s most popular programs is its seasonal Coloring For Adults drop-in events. On Dec. 6 adults ages 18+ are welcome to join us for calming, creativity-boosting coloring activities in our community room. We’ll have coloring pages, colored pencils,…
Ferndale Love March Draws Over 1,200 People (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Speaking to a crowd of over 1,200 people, Ferndale Senior Sidnie Jackson’s voice was strong and confident as she encouraged those at the Ferndale Love March to remain connected and help support each other even after Sunday’s show…
Holiday Shows at Go Comedy! in Ferndale (FERNDALE MI) This season, Go Comedy! is turning the holidays upside down with its 8th annual holiday revue, Manger Things and featuring a new installment of its “best-of” holiday sketch comedy revue Naughty Or Nice. Tickets for all Go Comedy! shows ($5-$18) are available now online at www.gocomedy.net and…