Customer Robbed at Mobil in Ferndale, Suspect Arrested (Compiled, Sept. 24, 2015) A man freshly out of prison with a record of robberies is suspected of committing another at the Mobil gas station on Woodward Ave in Ferndale early Sunday morning. The Daily Tribune reports that Alfonso Andrews is suspected of trying to get a…
Oakland County Woman Dies Due to West Nile Virus (Oakland County Health Dept. Press Release, Sept. 25, 2015) Pontiac, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed an 81-year-old woman from Oakland County died due to complications from West Nile Virus (WNV), the Oakland County Health Division announced today. She is…
Fido Does Ferndale Oct 15 (event listing) The Dog’s Night out features a range of activities for man’s best friend. Canines (and their owners) can participate in contests, visit dog-friendly vendors, get special treats in the K9 Treasure Hunt or just stroll downtown in this evening celebrating the love of dogs. Headquarters for the evening will be at Schiffer…
Ferndale: DIY Street Fair Sept 25-27 #DIYSF (event listing) DOWNTOWN FERNDALE ON THE EAST SIDE OF WOODWARD BETWEEN EAST 9 MILE ROAD AND EAST TROY ST. BEHIND WAB AND THE EMORY. FRIDAY, SEPT 25 6pm – Midnight SATURDAY, SEPT 26 11am – Midnight SUNDAY, SEPT 27 11am – 11 pm For the most information about…
Police Report: Suspicious Vehicle Follows Ferndale Student (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Sept. 25, 2015) On 09/24/15, Ferndale police investigated a report from a 13 year old girl walking home from school that she was followed by vehicle. The girl reported that she was in the area of Burdette and Mapledale when she noticed a…
Open House Connects Ferndalians to Volunteer Opportunities (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2015) “Volunteering helps people be part of something bigger than themselves. Twenty years ago we all didn’t have these little boxes, these cell phones and computers, that made us feel connected, so people got involved in things. Now it’s harder to find volunteers.…
Closing Blinds Can Save Birds’ Lives (Detroit Zoo Press Release, Sept. 22, 2015) The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is asking the community to take preventative measures to protect wild birds from window strikes, which occur when a bird collides with a window and dies. According to the Humane Society of the United States, an estimated…
Lives Lost on the Road on the Rise (Guest View by Carmine Palombo, SEMCOG, Sept. 22, 2015) As I was driving home from a meeting recently I noticed the message on the freeway that said 613 people had lost their lives in traffic crashes in Michigan so far this year. On Friday, there was the…
Ferndale/Detroit: Blumz Boss Wins Mayesh Design Star Competition (C. Proxmire, Sept 21, 2015) Jerome Raska is ready for his close up. The co-owner of Blumz by JRDesigns Floral & Event Professionals is looking forward to the limelight after being selected as one of only two Mayesh Design Stars for 2016. Mayesh is known throughout the…
SEMCOG releases statistics on 2014 vehicle-deer crashes in Southeast Michigan (SEMCOG Press Release, Sept. 21, 2015) There were 5,557 vehicle-deer crashes in Southeast Michigan in 2014, according to figures released by SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, based on crash data received from the Michigan Department of State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. “For…
Drug Testing Company Errors Impacting Oakland County Cases (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 19, 2015) Hundreds of people could be impacted by reporting errors by the company hired to do drug testing of people in the Oakland County Court system according to a report by the Detroit Free Press. Details are still emerging, but journalist John…
Free Legal Clinic at Ferndale Library Sept. 23 (event) Ferndale Youth Assistance, in conjunction with Hazel Park Youth Assistance and The Oakland County Bar Association, are holding a FREE LEGAL AID CLINIC on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Ferndale Public Library located at 222 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale,…
Ferndale: Details of the Dog Park (C. Proxmire, Sept. 15, 2015) The Dog Park at Wilson Park in Ferndale is just about complete, with the public getting an update at Monday night’s council meeting. Department of Public Works Director Loyd Cureton touted some of the park’s features, including a key fob lock system and separate…
Local Magic Love: Facing Fear is Scary (Guest View by Patty Shaw, Coventry Creations and Candle Wick Shoppe, Sept. 15, 2015) I guess that’s a no brainer, but still, when you face a fear you don’t really know till it’s all said and done if it was a good idea. There is something magical about…
Local Org. Love: Are You a Friend of the Ferndale Library? (It’s a thing. And you’re gonna want to be one.) Guest View by Kate Siebenaler, Friends of the Ferndale Library, Sept. 15, 2015) A whole bunch of smart people agree, the library is the place to be. It’s where all the world’s knowledge is…
Chazzano Founder Changes Mind on K-Cups (Guest View, Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo, Chazzano Coffee, Sept. 15, 2015) In the past, when a customer asked, “Hey Frank, what do you think about K-cups?” I would say: “K-cups are against G-d. If you have a K-cup machine or you were gifted a K-cup machine, bring it to the police…
Hilton Fall Festival in Ferndale Seeking Volunteers, Oct. 10 (press release) The Ferndale Recreation Department is hard at work taking measures to make this year’s Hilton Fall Festival its most successful yet, but the department needs help in order to make that happen. We at Ferndale Recreation are currently seeking volunteers to assist in…
Ferndale v. Berkley Football Game to Honor Police & Fire Sept. 11 (event) On Friday, September 11th, 2015 the Eagles of Ferndale High School will host the Bears of Berkley High School in a football game to honor the “First Responders” from both cities. “It is an honor to have the chance to recognize and…
Car Count Grows as Police Continue to Assess Damage by Five Vandals (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Sept. 9, 205) Many are calling for the status of our investigation of MDOP to autos that occurred Sunday morning. Once the investigations are completed, the cases will be presented to prosecutors for review and determination of what…
Experience the Future of Woodward Events Sept. 11 and 12 (event listing) The Woodward Avenue Action Association invites you to Experience the Future of Woodward a first of its kind two-day event to celebrate the past and learn about the future of the Woodward Corridor, presented by the DTE Energy Foundation. Register for 1 or…