Holiday Shopping: Modern Natural Baby (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Modern Natural Baby is located at 200 W Nine Mile Rd in Downtown Ferndale. This fun store is packed…
Blumz Ladies Night Starts Off Holiday Shopping Season (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI- On one of the first chilly nights of the season, the inside of Blumz by JRDesigns in Downtown Ferndale was filled with the warmth and cheer for the annual Ladies Night Out event. Here on November 8, the…
Nails Spread Around Ferndale Police Station, Again (Ferndale Police, Nov. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI, On Monday evening, November 12, approximately between 8 pm and 9 pm an unidentified person strategically placed several piles of nails on roads around the Ferndale Police Department where scout cars regularly travel and the 43rd District Court. This is…
Good Neighbors Honored in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 14, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “While the climate created by national politics divides people, Ferndale comes together,” said Ferndale School Board President Jackie Hart at Tuesday night’s Citizens for Fair Ferndale Good Neighbor Awards. “Our lives are like a knot,” she said. “the harder you…
Cities Pitch Dream Development Spots in Oakland County Property Showcase (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 14, 2018) Waterford, MI- Cities in the Oakland County One Stop Ready program have streamlined development processes and learned more about how to market the spaces they have with businesses they’d like to see. The culmination of this effort is the…
The Future of Ferndale’s Kulick Center Up for Discussion (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 13, 2018) Ferndale, MI – What is the future of Ferndale’s Gerry Kulick Community Center? That’s what will be discussed by a panel of ten residents who are expected to be approved for the Kulick Center Task Force. The center, located at…
Young Ladies Learn about Business and Life from Day Trip to Cambridge Offices (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 12, 2018) Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Washington Twp, MI- When you ask some kids what they want to do when they get older, some will pipe right away up with an answer. For example, Janese James wants…
Ten Years of Go Comedy: Pj Jacokes Shares Memories, Laughs and Mentorship (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 24, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Earlier this year a city-wide scavenger hunt sent Go Comedy! patrons looking for such items as a full bag of garbage, a medium pizza and even the Mayor of Ferndale. Last summer Go Comedy! fans…
Over 200 Rally in Ferndale with “No One is Above the Law” Message Over 200 people gathered at Ferndale City Hall Thursday night to protest the Trump administration and the recent decision to remove Attorney General Jeff Sessions and appoint a replacement that has not been vetted by Congress. The move is seen by…
Local Author Debuts Kid’s Book “Even” at Launch Party in Ferndale Nov. 17 Ferndale, MI- Songwriter, writer and local businessman Andy Gutman has released a children’s book titled ‘Even.’ The 34-page story, written in a lyrical style amidst vibrant illustrations, offers a sweet lesson in the eternal love and strong bond between a father and…
Voter Turnout by City/Twp in Oakland County 2018 Election (Kurt Metzger, Crystal Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Oakland County voters came out yesterday in record numbers for a Midterm Election. The overall turnout percentage of 64.2 percent of all registered voters, compares to 48.0 percent in 2014 and 51.4 percent in 2010. Turnout…
County Commission Goes Blue for First Time in Decades (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – For the first time in decades the Oakland County Commission has more Democrats serving than Republicans. The newly elected Commissioners will take their seats on Jan. 1, and a new Chair will be appointed. There will be…
2018 Election Results and Sticker Selfies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2018) Election results are coming in! This page will be updated as information becomes available. Scroll down to see our collage of “I voted” sticker selfies. And visit Oakland County Clerk election results page for the most up to date info. The winners of…
Video Interviews with Hazel Park School Board Candidates Hazel Park, Ferndale, MI- In the Hazel Park School District there are five people running for three seats on the School Board. The district includes all of Hazel Park and a portion of Ferndale. Candidates are incumbents Laura Adkins, Beverly Hinton, and Rachel Noth. Also on…
Reporter Food: Fish & Chips, Greek Salad at Earl’s Diner (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Ferndale, MI- East Side Ferndale has a new diner, called Earl’s. Located at 1861 E 9 Mile Rd, it’s a cozy family restaurant with a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. A friend and I went for a…
Planning Begins for County’s 200th Birthday. Here’s How to Get Involved. Bloomfield , MI – The invitation is open for those who want to help Oakland County celebrate it’s 200th birthday in 2020. Historical societies and commissions, neighborhood groups, downtown organizations, local officials and administrators, school districts, and anyone with an interest in tying…
Suspect in Georgia Murder Arrested After Speeding in Pleasant Ridge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2018) Pleasant Ridge, MI- Pleasant Ridge Police arrested a murder suspect who is now awaiting extradition back to Savannah Georgia where the shooting of a 22 year old man occurred. According to Pleasant Ridge Police, “On October 21, 2018 Pleasant…
Slobbery Smiles and Wagging Tails Make Fido Does Ferndale Barktastic (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Hundreds of doggies and their human companions gathered in Downtown Ferndale Thursday for the annual Fido Does Ferndale event. Community groups and canine-related businesses lined W. 9 Mile, and local businesses handed out prizes. Over…
Cat Shelter Volunteer Encourages Crafty Homes for Outdoor Cats (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI – It costs about $20 and an hour of being crafty to help save the lives of feral and community cats, and Kimberly Wallace of the Ferndale Cat Shelter is helping people learn how. Though most known for…
Light in the Darkness: Jewish Ferndale Ceremony Honors Shooting Victims (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “In the face of adversity, we look for an opportunity to transform darkness into light,” said Rabbi Herscel Finman to the crowd of mourners who gathered on the front lawn of Jewish Ferndale for a ceremony…