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…
Empowering Parents of Different Learners Class Sept 30 (event) FERNDALE YOUTH ASSISTANCE PRESENTS: EMPOWERING PARENTS OF DIFFERENT LEARNERS FOR ACADEMIC, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL SUCCESS Presented by Judith E. Lipson, M.A., LPC DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM LOCATION: FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL, 881 PINECREST, FERNDALE MI 48220 COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION Learn when to…
RO: Crash Prompts Reader to Warn Against Distracted Driving (compiled, Sept. 6, 2015) A chain reaction of rear-endings happened on Northbound Woodward at Catalpa Friday, leaving four cars damaged but no serious injuries. A pizza delivery driver’s car was crushed. Tommy Onyx, a passenger in the vehicle at the front of the chain, photographed the…
Five Arrested for Vandalizing Over 40 Cars in South Oakland County (Compiled, Sept. 6, 2015) Click on Detroit is reporting that five men have been arrested on suspicion of vandalizing cars in South Oakland County Sunday. Ferndale Police told the news source that over 40 cars have been found with spray paint damage and windows…
Ferndale Schools Starts off Second Year of New Administration (C. Proxmire, Aug. 23, 2015) A new school year begins in the Ferndale School District, with the community swimming strongly forward in the midst of Superintendent Blake Prewitt’s second wave. Prewitt came on last year after former Superintendent Gary Meier left the district in the middle…
Interview: Dan Martin, Candidate for Ferndale City Council Re-election (video) (C. Proxmire, Sept. 2, 2015) Incumbent City Councilperson (and current Mayor Pro Tem) Dan Martin is seeking re-election to the Ferndale City Council. If re-elected this will be Martin’s third term. Martin is one of three candidates running for two seats. Raylon Leaks-May and William…
Ferndale: LGBT Parent Support Group Sept. 20 Sunday, September 20 at 4:00pm – 5:30pm Nature’s Playhouse 318 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 www.naturesplayhouse.com LGBT Parenting Support Group meetup The purpose of the group is for LGBT families to have a monthly opportunity to get together to get to know one another and to…
Do Unto Otters Author at Ferndale Library Sept. 17 (Kelly Bennett, Ferndale Area District Library) The Ferndale Area District Library is pleased to announce our special program for toddlers and children during the 2015 Michigan Reads! program. Michigan Reads! is an annual early literacy program centered around one featured book and this year it’s…
Art Opening Shares the Good Work of Paint a Miracle Program (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2015 ed.) Keith Holder was a painter and a guitar player before a stroke in 2007 took away his ability to use his right hand and left him reliant upon a wheelchair to get around. The loss could have…
Gay Marriage Meets the Revocation of Paternity Act (Attorney Lisa Schmidt, Schmidt Law Services LLC, Sept. 1, 2015) The public face of the marriage equality movement has always been about the dignity and respect due to gay and lesbian couples. Behind the scenes, though, there are thousands of state and federal laws that are affected…
Robbers Get Purse, Victim Gets Gun in Hotel Room Scuffle (Compiled, Aug. 31. 2015) The Daily Tribune tells a harrowing tale for a women staying at the Motorama Motel at the corner of 8 Mile and Woodward in Ferndale. The woman, who told police she was working in the room as a prostitute, answered the…
Introducing Hazel Park’s New Principal Dr. Carla Postell (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2015) The Hazel Park Vikings are heading strong into the 2015-16 school year with some new leaders at the helm, a new financial plan, and a resilient community of parents, teachers and students with them. In addition to the recent hiring…
Cynthia Sarris Art Opening at Level One in Ferndale Sept 11 (event listing) Friday, Sept. 11 from6-9 pm welcome the artwork of Cynthia Sarris at Level One Bank 22635 Woodward in Ferndale. Exhibit runs Sept.11- Oct. 23.
Hawk Freed From Ferndale Garage (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2015) A Cooper’s Hawk got trapped inside a Ferndale garage Thursday and was quickly set free once discovered. It’s unclear what time the hawk entered the garage, or how. Inside the garage remains of a smaller bird – blood, bone and feathers, left a…
Waterfowl Hunting Begins Sept 1, Including Experimental Teal Season (Michigan DNR Press Release, Aug 28, 2015) This year marks the second year of Michigan’s experimental early teal hunting season. The season runs Sept. 1-7. These small ducks, especially blue-winged teal, are some of the earliest duck species to migrate each fall. This statewide teal-only season…