Residents Heard in Drayton Church Development, Apartment Idea Thwarted (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2018) Ferndale, MI – About 35 residents attended a Ferndale Planning Commission meeting on July 11 to halt efforts by Drayton Avenue Lofts LLC to convert the former Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2441 Pinecrest into a 30-unit apartment complex. The…
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2018 Candidate Interview: Jeremy Moss for State Senate District 11 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 12, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Northville, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, and Southfield, MI – Jeremy Moss is running for State Senate for the 11th District. He is on the Aug.…
MoGo Bike Share to Expand to SE Oakland Communities (MoGo, July 12, 2018) Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Oak Park and Royal Oak, MI -After more than one year of operations, MoGo announced plans to expand its service to more neighborhoods in Detroit, as well as to five different cities in the region. In addition to…
Rat Patrol, Color Guard and FernCare Among Ferndale Grant Recipients (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Rat Patrol was one of seven community projects that received grant money from the Ferndale Community Foundation this year. Checks were presented at Monday night’s City Council meeting by Foundation President (and Council member)…
2018 Candidate Interview: Andy Levin for Congress, 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 10, 2018) Berkley, Clawson, Centerline, Eastpointe, Ferndale, Fraser, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Bloomfield Township, Clinton Township, Royal Oak Township and Southfield Township, MI -Andy Levin is running…
Suspect Injured by 15 Foot Fall in Ferndale (Ferndale Police, July 10, 2018) Ferndale, MI -On the morning of July 10, 2018, a 44-year-old male resident of Sterling Heights entered a home on the 100 block of Spencer in Ferndale. The home’s female resident had previously obtained a personal protection order against this subject due…
Debra Reda Identified as Woman Found in Ferndale, Will be Remembered (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Police have released the identity of the woman whose body was found at 1521 Hilton Friday. Sixty-two year old Debra Reda will be remembered by many as the woman who would ride her child-size…
Reporter Food: Blissful Smoothie and Go South Wrap at GreenSpace & Go (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- Eating healthy on the go can be a challenge, especially if you seek out vegetarian and vegan options. But GreenSpace & Go at 32867 Woodward Ave Royal Oak MI 48073 (near 14 Mile) is…
Softball and Smiles for Boys and Girls Clubs (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – In spite of sweltering temperatures, dozens of people came out to Martin Road Park for a day of softball and bbq to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland and Macomb Counties. The Celebrity Softball Tournament featured…
Ferndale Police Say Info on Deceased Woman Not Likely to be Released (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – An investigation continues into the cause of death of a woman found behind a building at 1521 Hilton near 9 Mile Road in Ferndale. The woman’s body was found Friday at around 10:30 am. …
2018 Candidate Interview: Vanessa Moss for State Senate District 11 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 7, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Northville, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, and Southfield, MI -Vanessa Moss is running for State Senate for the 11th District. She is on the Aug. 7,…
Ferndale Police Investigating Body Found Behind Building (Ferndale Police, July 6, 2018) Ferndale, MI – On July 6, 2018 at approximately 10:30am, Ferndale emergency Dispatch was notified that a body had been located by a citizen behind 1521 Hilton. Ferndale Police were dispatched and due to the condition of the body it was apparent to…
2018 Candidate Interview: Candius Stearns for Congress, 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Berkley, Clawson, Centerline, Eastpointe, Ferndale, Fraser, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Bloomfield Township, Clinton Township, Royal Oak Township and Southfield Township, MI -Candius Stearns is running unopposed…
SMART Transit Millage Renewal on Aug. 7 Ballot (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2018) Oakland County, MI- On Aug. 7, 2018 voters in Oakland County will be asked to renew a millage that funds public transportation. This is NOT the millage for the Regional Transit Authority. This IS for a continuation of SMART services already…
Ferndale Soup Helps Fund a Small Business Dream (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Jordan Zuppke and Marina Chupac are two criminal defense lawyers with a dream. In addition to a typical office, they wanted to bring Zupac Law services on the road – to give free legal advice to people at…
Reporter Food: Pub Burger & Poutine under a Palm Tree at M-Brew (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Yesterday I had the good fortune to sit in a shady corner of a wrap around porch, sipping a fruity drink and writing with a view of a palm tree. This experience is often…
Seating & Stage Among Proposed Changes to Ferndale’s Schiffer Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council will be considering changes to Schiffer Park at the corner of W. 9 Mile and Planavon in Downtown Ferndale, with a presentation expected at Monday night’s council meeting. According to city documents, the…
2018 Candidate Interview: Ben Carr for State Rep. Dist. 27 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2018) Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, MI – Libertarian Benjamin (Ben) Carr is running for State Rep. for the 27th District. He is unopposed for the Libertarian Primary on Aug. 7, 2018.…
Reporter Food: Pollo a la Brasa and More at Culantro in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Peruvian fare has made its way to Downtown Ferndale with the new Peruvian polleria Culantro at 22939 Woodward Ave. It was a great place for a lunchtime meetup with a friend, though neither of…