Oakland County Times 2019 Candidate Interview Videos
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview. *This page is frequently updated*
Every Ferndale Race Has Competition on Nov. 5 Election
No seat will be a sure win on Nov. 5 as each position for elected office in the City of Ferndale has more than one candidate.
Green Grass to Ferndale Fabulous: Award Winner Shares Sustainable Yard Tips
Her home is outfitted with solar panels, several rain barrels complete with swimming fish, a coop filled with chickens and rabbits, compost pile, and meticulously placed gardens that serve a variety of surprising purposes
Ferndale DDA Accepting Resumes for Director Position
Ferndale is most interested in individuals who prioritize collaboration and innovation, are open and respectful of all stakeholders, and who will be focused on facilitating the growth of a vibrant downtown while remaining absolutely committed to being inclusive.
Progressive & Impactful, Ferndale Elks Lodge #1588…
Ours is a progressive social club with vibrant night life, live music, karaoke, euchre tournaments, sport games screening – you name it. The Lodge is nonpolitical and non-sectarian, open to any gender, any religion, and any ethnicity.
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter Announces State Rep Run for 27th District
Coulter has decided to run for State Representative of Michigan’s 27th House District, which includes Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak Township
Piana Resigns to Run for Ferndale Mayor, Applications to Fill Vacancy Due July 29
Melanie Piana resigned from her position on City Council Monday evening so she can run for the Mayor position.
Ferndale Police Suspect Homicide in Lily Camara’s Death
If you have any information in the homicide of Lily Camara or if you know the whereabouts of her 2017 black Ford Edge, Michigan plate DQX9931…
Woman Steals Running Ferndale Police Car, Crashes It
The woman was taken into custody and is expected to be arraigned tomorrow afternoon. According to police…
Woman Steals Running Ferndale Police Car, Crashes It
The woman was taken into custody and is expected to be arraigned tomorrow afternoon. According to police…
Ferndale Police Seeking Missing Woman Lily Camara
Lily Camara, a 28-year-old resident of Ferndale, Michigan, has not been seen or heard from since July 2 at approximately 5:30 p.m
Downtown Ferndale’s Rainbow Crosswalk Installed
We chose the rainbow in support of Ferndale’s growing culture of inclusion. We are a proud collective of unique individuals and welcome more diversity as we grow…
Motorama Motel at 8 Mile and Woodward Closed, Becoming Urbane Apartments
Motorama Motel at 8 Mile and Woodward Closed, Becoming Urbane Apartments (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Eric Brown, proprietor of Urbane Apartments, announced today that the purchase of the former Motorama Motel at 100 8 Mile Road on the corner of Woodward Avenue. The motel had gotten a reputation for low…
City of Ferndale Approves Affordable Housing Study
City of Ferndale Approves Affordable Housing Study (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council voted Monday to take a data-driven approach to tackling the need for affordable housing in Ferndale, approving the hiring of Lisa Sturtevant and Associates to conduct a study and make recommendations. City Planner Jordan Twardy explained…
Downtown Ferndale Adding Rainbow Crosswalk to 9 Mile Road
Downtown Ferndale Adding Rainbow Crosswalk to 9 Mile Road (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 24, 2019) Ferndale, MI – W. Nine Mile Road is expected to be closed Monday, weather permitting, for the installation of a crosswalk unlike any the city has had before. This crosswalk will be painted in the colors of the rainbow. Rainbow…
After Active Shooter, Ferndale Community Comes Together to Cope
After Active Shooter, Ferndale Community Comes Together to Cope (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2019) Ferndale, MI – In the earliest hour of Wednesday, June 5 the SWAT Team that had taken over the perimeter of Withington West Apartments in Ferndale, and transformed the nearby parking lot into a temporary headquarters, packed up their armored…
Reporter Food: BBQ Brisket Slider at White Castle
Reporter Food: BBQ Brisket Slider at White Castle (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 16, 2019) Ferndale, Troy, Pontiac, Southfield, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Farmington Hills, MI – Its Father’s Day and those of you who know me know that White Castle is not only our favorite national sponsor, but a place that is sentimental to me…
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 14, 2019) Pontiac, MI- Delia Bixby Leddick would wait until her grandchildren got home from school on election days so she could take them with her to the polls to watch. These memories came to County Commissioner Gwen Markham of Novi’s mind when…
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination (FDA/Kroger Co, June 11, 2019) The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (48 oz), Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (16 oz), and Private Selection Frozen Blackberries (16 oz) manufactured by Townsend Farms due to possible…
Ten Years of Community Journalism: Where We Go From Here
Ten Years of Community Journalism: Where We Go From Here (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2019) Ferndale, MI – The Oakland County Times began a decade ago with the launch of The Ferndale One-Fifteen News. This online magazine came out on the first and fifteenth of each month for a couple of years before making…