Ferndale and Oak Park Police Searching for Robbery Suspect (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Dept., Nov. 20, 2013) NOTE: Correct suspect name spelling: Tarus Richardson Ferndale Police and Oak Park Police are combining investigative efforts to locate one of three suspects who is still at large. He is wanted in connection with a violent, Home…
End of Prohibition Celebration to Support Ferndale Goodfellows Dec.7 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 20, 2013) Every year bars and restaurants in Downtown Ferndale join a group of dedicated residents in celebrating the anniversary of the end of prohibition. With 1930s style gangsters and flapper girls hanging out at favorite hotspots, the group collects donations for…
Snyder Signs Bill Brought Forward by Ferndale Fire Marshal (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 19, 2013) Ferndale Fire Marshal Brian Batten is usually more worried about saving lives and preventing disaster than engaging in political battles. But when he saw the need for a change in the way fire prevention and suppression systems are inspected in…
Salmon in the Classroom Comes to Ferndale’s Kennedy School (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 19, 2013) The sixth graders in Greg Williamson’s class at Kennedy School in Ferndale have some company in their classroom this year as they get to raise nearly 200 fish until they are large enough to be set free. The Salmon in…
Affirmation’s Executive Director Announces Departure (Affirmations Press Release, Nov. 19, 2013) Antonio David Garcia, Executive Director of Affirmations, has announced his resignation, effective February 1, 2014, in order to allow time for the Center to transition to new leadership. Dave advised the Board of Directors at its monthly board meeting that: “I have been fighting…
A Super Saturday in Downtown Ferndale (Ferndale DDA, Nov. 18, 2013) Downtown Ferndale will be jamming this Saturday, November 23 with its first annual Holiday Hoof Obstacle Run, One-Eyed Betty’s FestivALE and its annual traditionally non-traditional Woodward Avenue Tree Lighting. With three great events and 300+ businesses ready for the holidays, it will definitely be…
First Stop Friday at Ferndale Library Continues Dec. 6 (FPL Press Release, Nov. 18, 2013) Amy Saari and Bobby McManus to Play Friday, December 6, 7pm Ferndale Public Library 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220 248-546-2504 Free All Ages https://www.facebook.com/events/484839361629856/ The Ferndale Public Library’s monthly rock-centric concert series, First Stop Friday, is going…
First Stop Friday at Ferndale Library Continues Dec. 6 (FPL Press Release, Nov. 18, 2013) Amy Saari and Bobby McManus to Play Friday, December 6, 7pm Ferndale Public Library 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220 248-546-2504 Free All Ages https://www.facebook.com/events/484839361629856/ The Ferndale Public Library’s monthly rock-centric concert series, First Stop Friday, is going…
First Stop Friday at Ferndale Library Continues Dec. 6 (FPL Press Release, Nov. 18, 2013) Amy Saari and Bobby McManus to Play Friday, December 6, 7pm Ferndale Public Library 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220 248-546-2504 Free All Ages https://www.facebook.com/events/484839361629856/ The Ferndale Public Library’s monthly rock-centric concert series, First Stop Friday, is going…
Ferndale Police Report: 711 Robbed as Part of Crime Spree (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Dept., Nov. 18, 2013) An armed robbery occurred at the 7-11 convenience store located at 1040 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale on 11/18/2013 at approximately 3:00am. Two black male suspects entered the store, one was armed with a pistol. The suspects…
Woodward Rapid Transit Public Meetings in Several Cities in December (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2013) The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) is hosting a series of community meetings so people can learn more about the potential for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along Woodward Avenue. Information that will be presented includes: ~Proposed Alignments: What…
Ferndale Woman Killed in Crash in Rochester Hills (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Nov. 17, 2013) FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2013 CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS The Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting Deputies from the Rochester Hills Substation with the investigation of a fatal injury crash that occurred at approximately 6:50pm this evening on Dequindre south of Avon.…
Ferndale Woman Killed in Crash in Rochester Hills (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Nov. 17, 2013) FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2013 CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS The Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting Deputies from the Rochester Hills Substation with the investigation of a fatal injury crash that occurred at approximately 6:50pm this evening on Dequindre south of Avon.…
Ferndale Woman Killed in Crash in Rochester Hills (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Nov. 17, 2013) FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2013 CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS The Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting Deputies from the Rochester Hills Substation with the investigation of a fatal injury crash that occurred at approximately 6:50pm this evening on Dequindre south of Avon.…
Ferndale Woman Killed in Crash in Rochester Hills (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Nov. 17, 2013) FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2013 CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS The Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting Deputies from the Rochester Hills Substation with the investigation of a fatal injury crash that occurred at approximately 6:50pm this evening on Dequindre south of Avon.…
Cissell Case Moves Forward, Sheriff Says “Not Political” (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 16, 2013) After successfully turning in enough petitions to get a marijuana legislation bill placed on the ballot in Ferndale, and announcing his run for State House of Representatives for the 27th District, Andrew Cissell attracted a lot of attention, including the eyes…
Cissell Case Moves Forward, Sheriff Says “Not Political” (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 16, 2013) After successfully turning in enough petitions to get a marijuana legislation bill placed on the ballot in Ferndale, and announcing his run for State House of Representatives for the 27th District, Andrew Cissell attracted a lot of attention, including the eyes…
Cissell Case Moves Forward, Sheriff Says “Not Political” (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 16, 2013) After successfully turning in enough petitions to get a marijuana legislation bill placed on the ballot in Ferndale, and announcing his run for State House of Representatives for the 27th District, Andrew Cissell attracted a lot of attention, including the eyes…
New Testing Standard for Teachers Announced (Michigan Dept. of Education Press Release, Nov. 15, 2013) Better prepared and effective teachers will be available for Michigan students with the advent of a more rigorous teacher certification exam this year. “We want the best and brightest teachers in Michigan classrooms,” said State Superintendent Mike Flanagan. “Increasing the…
Holiday Howl and Merry Meow Raises Over $2,000 for Rescues (Crystal A. Proxmire, with Photography by Bernie Laframboise, Nov. 13, 2013) A merry and howling good time was had by all at the Holiday Howl and Merry Meow fundraiser at the Rust Belt Market on Nov. 9. The event raised over $2,000 to help animal rescue…