Kitchen Fire in Ferndale Caused by Using Torch to Thaw Pipe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 8, 2014) A homeowner on Pilgrim Street in Ferndale tried using a small torch to thaw a pipe under their kitchen sink Tuesday morning at about 9am. The choice led to a fire in the kitchen, which could have been…
Kitchen Fire in Ferndale Caused by Using Torch to Thaw Pipe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 8, 2014) A homeowner on Pilgrim Street in Ferndale tried using a small torch to thaw a pipe under their kitchen sink Tuesday morning at about 9am. The choice led to a fire in the kitchen, which could have been…
Kitchen Fire in Ferndale Caused by Using Torch to Thaw Pipe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 8, 2014) A homeowner on Pilgrim Street in Ferndale tried using a small torch to thaw a pipe under their kitchen sink Tuesday morning at about 9am. The choice led to a fire in the kitchen, which could have been…
Doggie Playdate in Ferndale to Benefit Detroit Bully Corps (Canine to Five Press Release, Jan. 7, 2014) When: Thursday, January 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Canine To Five Ferndale, 2141 Hilton Road 248-556-5675 What: Indoor Playdate, benefiting Detroit Bully Corps Who: Friendly, vaccinated dogs and their owners. We do have a small dog indoor area, and…
Ferndale Opens Warming Center Tuesday and Wednesday (City of Ferndale Press Release, Jan.7 , 2014) Southeast Michigan temperatures have now dropped to record lows, and people who have to be out in it have been warned to limit their time outdoors, wear several layers of clothing, and cover up as much as possible to avoid…
Ferndale Opens Warming Center Tuesday and Wednesday (City of Ferndale Press Release, Jan.7 , 2014) Southeast Michigan temperatures have now dropped to record lows, and people who have to be out in it have been warned to limit their time outdoors, wear several layers of clothing, and cover up as much as possible to avoid…
Ferndale Opens Warming Center Tuesday and Wednesday (City of Ferndale Press Release, Jan.7 , 2014) Southeast Michigan temperatures have now dropped to record lows, and people who have to be out in it have been warned to limit their time outdoors, wear several layers of clothing, and cover up as much as possible to avoid…
Shelters for Homeless in Oakland County (City of Oak Park, Jan. 5, 2014) The City of Oak Park released the following information via email to help those in need of shelter during the cold. For a printable pdf. go to http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1113800372963-61/OC+Warming+Centers.pdf. Please also call the Housing Resource Center at 248-928-0111 for additional specific information related…
Winter Storm Update: Schools Closed, Snow Emergencies Declared (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2014) With low temperatures and high snowfall predicted, many cities have issued snow emergencies and school districts have taken the day off Monday. The National Weather Service is predicting snowfall of 3-7 inches tonight, and temperatures dropping to about 1 degree tomorrow,…
Ferndale Blues Festival Seeking Volunteers (Monica Mills, Ferndale Blues Festival Volunteer Coordinator, Jan. 5, 2014) Venues are checking in, we are gathering info about gigs for the program and the poster is in the works. We can’t wait to connect with our Blues Volunteer Friends again. Our 9 day event will be Jan. 24 – Feb.…
Twenty Notable Michigan Books for 2014 Announced (Library of Michigan Press Release, Jan. 3, 2014) The Library of Michigan today announced the 2014 Michigan Notable Books – 20 books celebrating Michigan people, places and events. “Michigan is rich in talented writers, history, and resources,” said State Superintendent Mike Flanagan. “Our Notable Books for 2014 express…
School Closings and Snow Emergencies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 2, 2014) There has been a lot of snow in SE Michigan, prompting many districts to cancel school and cities to declare snow emergencies. In snow emergencies people must keep their vehicles off the street until the street is plowed, or they could face ticketing or…
The Rose Bowl and Parade, Through the Eyes of a Loyal Spartan (Crystal Proxmire, Jan. 1, 2014) Dedicated Spartan fan and former Michigan State student John Taylor was able to go to Pasadena, California for the 100th Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. There he watched his green-and-white-clad favorite team beat the Stanford Cardinals with…
Ferndale in 2013: The Good, the Bad, the Sad and the Wonderful (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 30, 2013) The year 2013 was a busy one in Ferndale, and for The 115. Here are the stories that touched us most as we grew from The Ferndale One-Fifteen News, to our exciting new venture The Oakland County…
George Morris and the Gypsy Chorus at The New Way Bar New Year’s Eve (video) (Jeff Milo, Dec. 30, 2013) It’s got a ring to it, doesn’t it? New Year at the New Way? The modest-sized bar just north of Cambourne, with new management taking over last May, has since been regularly hosting a revolving…
A Year of i3 Detroit Awesomeness (Guest Column by i3 President Matt Oehrlein, orig. at i3Detroit.org, republished with permission) Makers, Hackers, and Creators, We achieved so much in the last year. As 2013 comes to a close, I wanted to highlight a few things this extraordinary organization has accomplished. We had an incredible amount of…
Area Libraries Switch to New Inter-loan System (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 26, 2013) Beginning Jan. 1, the system through which patrons can check out items from libraries other than their own will be changing throughout Michigan. Those who wish to borrow items will need to stop by their home library and get either a new…
Ferndale Second Graders Take Virtual Trip to Japan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 25, 2013) Second graders from Roosevelt and Kennedy Elementary Schools in Ferndale boarded an imaginary plane bound for the far off land of Japan for a “virtual trip” Thursday. In this annual tradition, teachers and volunteers plan a day’s worth of cultural lessons…
Package Thieves Hit Ferndale Homes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 24, 2013) Several Ferndalians are reporting that packages delivered to their doorsteps have been snatched up by thieves. St. Louis, Beaufield and Leroy are among those streets where packages have come up missing. Kim Hoxworth ordered her son’s Christmas present online, only to learn that when…
New Years at Dino’s: Sun Messengers and Because I Said I Would Project (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 24, 2013) Dino’s Lounge is planning a fun and uplifting New Year’s eve celebration with music from The Sun Messengers and the social media project Because I Said I Would. Because I said I would is an international…