Timeline of Ferndale Housing Commission’s Struggles and Progress (Crystal A. Proxmire, Orig. June 28, 2015, ongoing UPDATES) After Ferndale Housing Director Deborah Wilson was arrested (and later convicted) of using her job to enter the homes of elderly and disabled residents and steal prescription medicine, a series of stories and investigations has begun to shed…
Ferndale: Intimate Concert with Celtic Folk Singer Sharon Knight Aug. 6 (event listing) San Francisco songstress Sharon Knight is coming to the Candle Wick Shoppe for an intimate in-store concert on August 6th at 7pm. This is a first for the Candle Wick Shoppe and a perfect complement to their new location. Magical Apothecary meet fantastical, musical story…
Ferndale Police Step Up to Plate for Youth Assistance w/ Money Won in National Anthem Contest (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 14, 2015) When Ferndale Detective Brendan Moore won a contest to sing the National Anthem at a Detroit Tigers Game last fall, he did not know exactly what his department would do with the $10,000…
Ferndale Library Recommends: Gabriel’s Sophisticated Summertime Suggestions Jeff Milo – Circulation Specialist It’s Summer Reading time at the Ferndale Area District Library. This is the time of year when we host fun and engaging programs for kids, teens (and grown-ups) to encourage everyone to continue reading during the summer months. Gabriel Bray, our high-school age…
Ferndale: Big Builders Camp up to Grade 5, Aug 10-14 August 10-14 Big Builders Camp for Preschool-Kindergarten 10-11:30am Lego Challenge Camp for Grades 1-5 1-3:30pm *Both classes will take place at the Ferndale High School Science Lab Each participant will discover new subjects and will build/play with (2) different models each day. This program enables…
Ferndale Housing Commission Discusses HUD Report, Sets Deadlines for Progress (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 12, 2015) With new members Dan Martin serving as President and Ann Heler serving as Vice President, the Ferndale Housing Commission is working hard to address the list of concerns brought forward by the HUD review that came out June 11.…
Royal Oak, Ferndale: Free Slurpees for 7Eleven Day Kept Local Stores Busy (C. Proxmire, July 11, 2015) Each year 7Eleven stores across the country celebrate the convenience store’s birthday with the free Slurpee giveaway. The cold sugary beverages come in multiple flavors, including new SourPatch Kids Watermelon flavored. Stores through Oakland County had lines of…
Any K is OK! Run/Walk for FernCare Aug. 30 (event listing) Any K is OK! FernCare Clinic Fun Run & Walk FernCare Free Clinic is hosting a 5K, 2K and 1/2K run and walk on Sunday, August 30, starting at 11 am. Sign up at www.runsignup.com/Race/MI/Ferndale/AnykisOK. The run/walk will be held on the east side…
Bishop Foley Student Flying High After Ferndale’s Agora Arts Group Performs in Chicago (Guest View by Jenna Thibodeau, July 9, 2015) Jenna Thibodeau will attend Bishop Foley High School in the fall and was a gymnast for 12 years before pursing aerial arts. She has been attending Agora Arts since October and hopes to become…
Pistol Whipped, Robbed and Left Unconscious: Victim Hopes Predator he Met Online is Captured (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2015) The man who hurt Henry Hoskins is described as a dark complected black man in his 20s with a star tattooed on the right side of his face. He is 5’9″ with an average build.…
Ferndale: Vester Street to become Vintage Campground for Dream Cruise Aug 14-16 (C. Proxmire, July 9, 2015) Something different is brewing (or shall we say M-Brew-ing) for the 2015 Dream Cruise. The folks at M-Brew have teamed up with local vintage camper collectors to set up camp right in the middle of Vester Street for…
Ferndale Seeking Citizens to Help Improve Voting, Democracy with Election Task Force (City of Ferndale Press Release, July 8, 2015) The Ferndale City Clerk is recruiting community members, poll workers, and elected officials to create an election task force to help guide the selection of new polling locations, brainstorm methods of improving voter turnout,…
Dollar Tree Acquires Family Dollar, Stores in HP, OP and Ferndale/RO Twp to Close (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 8, 2015) Over 330 Family Dollar Stores are expected to be sold and closed as part of the chain’s sale to Dollar Tree, including 25 in Michigan. According to a list obtained by Coupons in the News,…
Ferndale Makes Parking on Mondays Free for the Summer (City of Ferndale Press Release, July 5, 2015) The City of Ferndale and the Downtown Development Authority are pleased to announce Dog Days of Summer Free Parking Mondays, July 6 through Labor Day. Residents and visitors will enjoy totally free parking in all City lots every…
Cities Competing for MML Awards, Public Asked to Vote (MML Press Release, July 4, 2015) Sixteen projects, programs, and initiatives involving more than 20 Michigan communities are vying for the statewide Community Excellence Award (CEA)—the most prestigious Michigan Municipal League honor. The communities involved in this year’s competition are Allegan, Auburn Hills, Battle Creek,…
Drone’s Eye View of Downtown Ferndale (video and photos) (John Rozsa, Detroit Electronics, July 1, 2015) An evening in June was well-spent by quad-copter enthusiast John Rozsa. Commonly called “drones,” mini aircraft such as the one Rozsa uses hover in the air and can take beautiful shots of scenery or events. Click on the thumbnail…
Ferndale: Police Arrest Suspect in Larcenies From Unlocked Cars (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, July 1, 2015) On 07/01/15, a Ferndale Officers were patrolling on the west side of town in the area of 8 / Livernois where LFA’s have been occurring. An officer noticed a suspicious woman walking with a back pack at about…
Ferndale Housing Commission Stops Wilson Payment, Votes to Sell Dodge Charger (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 29, 2015) As former Housing Director Deborah Wilson sits in a prison cell for 1-15 years for breaking into vulnerable resident’s apartments and stealing their prescription medications, the Ferndale Housing Commission (FHC) continues to unravel the mess left she left…
Timeline of Ferndale Housing Commission’s Struggles and Progress (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 28, 2015) After Ferndale Housing Director Deborah Wilson was arrested (and later convicted) of using her job to enter the homes of elderly and disabled residents and steal prescription medicine, a series of stories and investigations has begun to shed light on multiple…
Hazel Park Couple’s Big Win Means Marriage Equality Across the Country (C. Proxmire, June 26, 2015) The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of marriage equality. In a 5-4 decision it said same sex couples have a fundamental right to marry. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in the majority opinion “No union is more…