Salon Sunday Features Josh James and Michael Zaporski Nov. 16 (FACC Press Release, Nov. 8, 2014) The Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission presents their second Salon Sunday on Nov. 16 from 6-7pm at Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale. Enjoy an evening of music, artistic exploration and cultural discussion featuring Josh James on saxophone and Michael Zaporski…
Woodward Businesses Targeted for Break Ins and more RO Crime (Royal Oak Police Department, Nov. 8, 2014) Weekly Update for the week of October 30, 2014 through November 6, 2014 Breaking and Entering 30301 Woodward (Michigan Pain Management), 10-31-14, 2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.: Complainant reported she arrived at the office and observed a…
Ferndale’s Read and Ride Promotes Active Learning and Living (Ferndale Schools Press Release, Nov. 8, 2014) Ferndale Schools believes in educating children academically, emotionally, socially AND physically. An active body promotes an active and dynamic mind. To promote this philosophy, parents and faculty at Roosevelt Elementary started the Read and Ride program, which promotes lifelong…
Human Trafficking Educational Events Nov. 13 and 14 (Oakland County Youth Assistance Press Release, Nov. 8, 2014) Community Forum for Parents, Students and Public Date: Thursday, November 13, 2014 Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Learn How to Keep Your Child Safe, Get Information About Resources Professional Trainings Date: Friday, November 14, 2014 Time: 8:00…
Huntington Woods Tops Pleasant Ridge with 66% Voter Turnout (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2014) Just before the Nov. 4 elections, Pleasant Ridge Mayor Kurt Metzger challenged residents to have a higher voter turnout than their neighbors in Huntington Woods. He shared this challenge with the oc115, along with years of data that showed the…
Lady Sunshine and the X Band at Southfield Library Jazz and Blues Nov. 19 (Southfield Library Press Release, Nov. 7, 2014) The Southfield Public Library will feature Lady Sunshine and The X Band at the next Jazz & Blues @ Your Library performance on Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. General admission is $5.00 or…
Medicare Changes: Hotline Help and Presentation Dates for General and LGBT Communities (AAA1-B Press Release, Nov. 7, 2014) The Area Agency on Aging 1-B’s (AAA1-B) Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is partnering with Affirmations to offer LGBT Medicare beneficiaries free information and assistance on Medicare and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage plans during open…
Traffic Signal Down in Ferndale Neighborhood Could Take a Couple Months to Replace (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2014) When a suspected drunk driver slammed into a pole at Marshall and Livernois in Ferndale at about 11:45pm on Nov. 1, the damage was severe enough to destroy all the traffic control systems at the intersection.…
Ferndale Schools Closes DLC, Modifies Alt. Ed Program (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2014) For years anxious neighbors around the Taft Building at Allen and Fielding in Ferndale have complained about fights, drugs, and even incidents of weapons used in and around the building that housed adult alternative education programs for the Ferndale School District.…
Space Baby Performs Nov. 20 in Oak Park (Dawn Sketch, Nov. 7, 2014) Space Baby will be performing on November 20th which is the “Third Thursday” of November at Sahara Restaurant and Grill (east, west, oak park) in Oak Park, MI (10 & Coolidge). Join us for a wonderful evening of entertaining music and enjoy…
Fatal Crash in Independence Township Under Investigation (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov. 7, 2014) INCIDENT: 14:31 Hrs. – Nov 5 – Independence Township – Fatal Traffic Crash Investigation / Investigator Callout – #14-175542 and 14-175580 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to a multi vehicle crash on south bound Sashabaw Road north of Stickney Road. A Dodge…
Gay Marriage Victory Reversed on Appeal (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2014) Cases in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee that had been victories for same-sex couples seeking the right to marry, have been overturned by the US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. In a 42 page decision released Thursday the court determined that…
Accident Sends Car into Comerica Bank in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, photos: Aaron Tobin, Nov. 6, 2014) A three car accident in Oak Park sent an SUV through the windows of Comerica Bank at 10 Mile and Greenfield Thursday afternoon at around 4pm. Oak Park resident Aaron Tobin stopped to take photographs and spoke…
Gun Goes Off During Search of Student at DLC, No Injuries Reported (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2014) A 17-year-old student of Digital Learning Center in Ferndale is in custody after a handgun found on the student went off during a search. Ferndale Schools Communications Director William Good released a statement, explaining “Earlier today…
Housing Director Arrested on Suspicion of Entering Apartment, Stealing Pills – UPDATED (compiled, Nov. 6, 2014) Ferndale Housing Commission Director Deborah Wilson was arrested Monday at her office in the Withington West Apartments in Ferndale. Police executed a search warrant and subsequently made the arrest. Charges have not yet been filed. Wilson is accused of…
Donate Halloween Costumes Friends of Ferndale Library for 2015 Fundraiser (press release, Nov. 5, 2014) Calling all parents, don’t throw those costumes away when Halloween is over. Contact the Friends Of The Ferndale Library and ask about a special costume drive / fundraiser for the library. Maybe your little ones dressed up as Iron Man…
Input Sought on Southfield Road Improvements, Open House Nov. 20 (Lathrup Village Press Release, Nov. 5, 2014) The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in close cooperation with the communities of Southfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills and Southfield Township, will conduct the second public information and comment meeting to present information about the ongoing Environmental…
The Votes Are In: 2014 Election Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 5, 2014) The unofficial election results are in, with good news for marijuana supporters and mixed results for most everyone else. Proposed Charter Amendments to decriminalize personal amounts of marijuana passed in Huntington Woods (with 69.8% voting yes) and Berkley (with 62.25% voting yes).…
Just 4 Kicks Fundraiser for JFK in Ferndale Nov. 8 (compiled, Nov. 5, 2014) Just 4 Kicks is JFK Parent’s second annual talent show/fundraiser. Tickets are $15 and after the parents perform there will be a DJ to help parents and supporters dance the night away. Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 8. The…
Berkley Rotary to Welcome Yad Ezra Speaker Nov. 10 (Berkley Rotary Press Release, Nov. 3, 2014) The Rotary Club of Berkley is pleased to announce its upcoming list of speakers for November. The Club meets at O’Mara’s Restaurant in downtown Berkley at the intersection of 12 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway. Guests, prospective members and…