Candidate Forum for 27th District State House Representative June 18 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2014) The League of Women Voters Oakland Area is hosting a candidate forum on June 18 at Ferndale City Hall for candidates running for the 27th District House of Representatives position. The forum begins at 7pm. The 27th District includes…
Fire at Dearborn Axle in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2014) At about 6:30am a fire occurred at Dearborn Axle at 8 Mile and Pinecrest in Ferndale. The fire started before workers arrived for their morning shift, and the cause is still under investigation. There were no reported injuries. Workers waited on the lawn…
Ferndale Superintendent Search Down to Two (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 12, 2014) The interview process continues to see who will be the next Superintendent of Ferndale Public Schools. Six candidates were interviewed, and two have moved on to tours of the district and further interviews. The School Board selected Jennifer Martin-Green, Executive Director of Innovation…
Ferndale’s Grass Roots Garage Sale is Growing – June 21 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 12, 2014) Ferndale does not have an official City-Wide Garage Sale day, so Carey Gustafson and friends decided to create their own. Here’s the announcement: “Ferndale Garage Sale” is Saturday, June 21st! It’s a grass-roots, spread the word, “unofficial” city-wide garage…
Big Dreams for Ferndale as 3-60 Project Concepts Take Shape (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 11, 2014) Ferndale City Council got their first glimpses at the potential developments that could happen in the City’s Withington and W. Troy St. parking lots. The 360-Project aims to bring new office, residential and parking structures to build up…
Jennifer Roosenberg Leaving Ferndale Area Chamber (adapted from press release, June 11, 2014) Jennifer Roosenberg, who has been the Executive Director of the Ferndale Area Chamber for over five years, announced this morning that she has accepted a position elsewhere and will be leaving June 23. Below is the message that she sent out to…
Safety Made Fun at Ferndale Bike Rodeo (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 11, 2014) This weekend’s Ferndale Bike Rodeo brought fun and safety to the children in and around the community. Held at Geary Park, this annual event featured bicycle safety checks, a track for kids to test their skills, bicycle licensing, and free bicycle helmets…
Ferndale to Decide on E. 9 Mile Project After Higher than Expected Bids (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2014) When the bids came in at the end of the day Friday for the E. 9 Mile construction project, the numbers caught Ferndale Department heads off guard. Whey they thought would be a $1.6 million…
Art of the Cocktail Event for Downtown Ferndale Art June 19 (DDA Press Release, June 9, 2014) The Ferndale DDA continues its efforts to raise funds for public art in the district with this year’s signature event – The Art of the Cocktail, exhibiting the creative blending talents of the district’s best bartenders. Attendees will…
Meet the Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission at June 14 Event (C. Proxmire, June 9, 2014) The Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission took a break in about 2009, and now they’ve returned with an all new board and new ideas. They’re having a “Coming Out” party on June 14 at Dino’s Lounge where they hope…
Investigation Continues in Fire that Left Ferndale Family of Five Homeless (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 8, 2014) A mother and four children who had been living in Ferndale are homeless after a suspicious fire destroyed their home in the 2100 block of Hamata on May 17. Fire Marshal Brian Batten is investigating the fire, which…
Fish Out of Water Film Screening in Ferndale June 29 (video) (Spiritual Life Center in Ferndale, June 8, 2014) Please join us for Free Film, Food and Discussion of the groundbreaking documentary “Fish out of Water,” an End to the Biblical Shaming of LGBTQ people. WHEN: Sunday, June 29, 6pm WHERE: Spiritual Life Center Michigan…
Six Candidates to be Considered for FPS Superintendent Position (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2014) The process for hiring a new Superintendent for Ferndale Schools is moving along steadily as the Board of Education has sorted through 45 applications and narrowed the field down to six. The six will now be doing public interviews with…
Six Candidates to be Considered for FPS Superintendent Position (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2014) The process for hiring a new Superintendent for Ferndale Schools is moving along steadily as the Board of Education has sorted through 45 applications and narrowed the field down to six. The six will now be doing public interviews with…
Gun Violence in Oakland County Prompts Gun Lock Giveaway in 38 Communities (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2014) Putting partisan politics aside and collaborating with 38 local agencies, The Oakland County Board of Commissioners organized a fight to reduce gun violence. They unanimously voted to make June 6 Gun Safety Awareness Day. They conducted…
A Survivor Story: Why Michelle Ruth is Ready to Relay on June 14 (Michelle Ruth, Relay for Life Ferndale, June 6, 2014) Below is the story of a survivor. She is taking part in Relay for Life Ferndale, a 24 hour walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society. There is still time to…
FernCare Garage Sale & Recreation Trunk and Treasure Sales June 14 (Kate Baker, June 5, 2014) It’s now officially an annual tradition – the FernCare Garage Sale is back! The big sale in the FernCare parking lot is June 14 from 9am to 4pm. FernCare is located at 459 E 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, Michigan…
FernCare Garage Sale & Recreation Trunk and Treasure Sales June 14 (Kate Baker, June 5, 2014) It’s now officially an annual tradition – the FernCare Garage Sale is back! The big sale in the FernCare parking lot is June 14 from 9am to 4pm. FernCare is located at 459 E 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, Michigan…
Royal Oak, Madison Heights and Ferndale Team Up on Wellness Center (Judy Davids, City of Royal Oak, June 5, 2014) While climbing costs of health care continue to be a major concern nationwide, the cities of Royal Oak, Ferndale and Madison Heights are optimistic the creation of a health and wellness center for government employees…
Royal Oak, Madison Heights and Ferndale Team Up on Wellness Center (Judy Davids, City of Royal Oak, June 5, 2014) While climbing costs of health care continue to be a major concern nationwide, the cities of Royal Oak, Ferndale and Madison Heights are optimistic the creation of a health and wellness center for government employees…