Ferndale Library Art Exhibit Reception Celebrating Animals Aug. 28 (FPL Press Release, Aug. 24, 2014) Works from local artists celebrating various forms of fauna or animal-themed imagery including photography, painting, drawing, relief prints and sculpture. On display Aug 25 – Oct 11 (Community Room / Vestibule / Corridor). There will be an Artists’ Reception held at…
Ferndale Library Art Exhibit Reception Celebrating Animals Aug. 28 (FPL Press Release, Aug. 24, 2014) Works from local artists celebrating various forms of fauna or animal-themed imagery including photography, painting, drawing, relief prints and sculpture. On display Aug 25 – Oct 11 (Community Room / Vestibule / Corridor). There will be an Artists’ Reception held at…
MDOT Study Shows Economic Benefits of Bicycling (MDOT Press Release, Aug. 22, 2014) The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a new report, “Community and Economic Benefits of Bicycling in Michigan.” This report is Phase I of a two-phase project that explains the economic benefit bicycling has on Michigan’s local and statewide economies. The…
MDOT Study Shows Economic Benefits of Bicycling (MDOT Press Release, Aug. 22, 2014) The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a new report, “Community and Economic Benefits of Bicycling in Michigan.” This report is Phase I of a two-phase project that explains the economic benefit bicycling has on Michigan’s local and statewide economies. The…
Youth Assistance Mentor Honored at Governor’s Service Awards Ceremony (Oakland County Youth Assistance, Aug. 22, 2014) Gov. Rick Snyder recently presented the Governor’s Service Awards to individuals and organizations in conjunction with the 2014 Governor’s Service Awards titled “An Evening with the Stars” held at the Gem Theatre in Detroit. The Mentor of the Year…
Youth Assistance Mentor Honored at Governor’s Service Awards Ceremony (Oakland County Youth Assistance, Aug. 22, 2014) Gov. Rick Snyder recently presented the Governor’s Service Awards to individuals and organizations in conjunction with the 2014 Governor’s Service Awards titled “An Evening with the Stars” held at the Gem Theatre in Detroit. The Mentor of the Year…
Medical Examiner Determines Death of Man Pushed at Concert is Homicide (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department plus Editor Notes, Aug. 22, 2014) The Oakland County Medical Examiner ruled today that the death of Mr. Robert Kobe at the DTE Music Theatre in Independence Township a Homicide. Kobe suffered a serious blow to the head when he…
Learn to Meditate at Ferndale Library – Free Class August 27 (FPL Press Release, Aug. 22, 2014) Let go of your stress at the Ferndale Public Library’s free meditation class on Aug. 27. Isha Foundation, an international non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating human potential, brings a simple, yet powerful 15-minute practice to the library for…
Clawson Schools Buildings Damaged by Flood (Clawson Public Schools Press Release, Aug. 22, 2014) The Clawson School District has insurance that will cover most of the damage which occurred in the August 11, 2014 flood. According to Superintendent Monique Beels, “We are working closely with our insurance company to assess the damage and replace classroom…
Arguments Heard in Same-Sex Marriage Case (ACLU Press Release, Aug. 22, 2014) A federal judge in Detroit heard arguments Thursday in the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan lawsuit challenging Michigan’s refusal to recognize the legal marriages of 300 same-sex couples who were wed in March after a federal judge struck down the state’s ban…
Arguments Heard in Same-Sex Marriage Case (ACLU Press Release, Aug. 22, 2014) A federal judge in Detroit heard arguments Thursday in the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan lawsuit challenging Michigan’s refusal to recognize the legal marriages of 300 same-sex couples who were wed in March after a federal judge struck down the state’s ban…
More Resources for After the Flood (Cheryl Weiss , Aug. 22, 2014) I’m going to list what I found out at the Southfield multi agency resource center here, in no particular order. Please share with your friends and neighbors. If you need furnace repair and/or your hot water heater repaired/replaced from the flood, the Michigan…
More Resources for After the Flood (Cheryl Weiss , Aug. 22, 2014) I’m going to list what I found out at the Southfield multi agency resource center here, in no particular order. Please share with your friends and neighbors. If you need furnace repair and/or your hot water heater repaired/replaced from the flood, the Michigan…
Man with Gun Threatens Women in Ferndale Library Parking Lot (Ferndale Police, Aug. 21, 2014) Ferndale Police arrested a man with a gun after receiving reports that he used the gun to threaten three women in the parking lot of the Ferndale Library (which is next to the police station). According to three victims the…
Throw Back Thursday: Guest Columns Through the Years (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 21, 2014) Since the oc115 first launched in June 2009 as the Ferndale 115 News, we’ve had the pleasure of presenting many insightful guest columns that people could learn from. As we begin a new push to find work worthy of sharing, here…
How it Feels to Help a Neighbor (Pastor Jim Pool, Renaissance Vineyard Church, Aug. 20, 2014) EDITOR’S NOTE: Renaissance Vineyard Church is hosting a Volunteer and Cleaning Supply organizing effort. Information is at the end of this article. We asked Pastor Jim Pool to talk about what a clean up volunteering experience was like. Here…
How it Feels to Help a Neighbor (Pastor Jim Pool, Renaissance Vineyard Church, Aug. 20, 2014) EDITOR’S NOTE: Renaissance Vineyard Church is hosting a Volunteer and Cleaning Supply organizing effort. Information is at the end of this article. We asked Pastor Jim Pool to talk about what a clean up volunteering experience was like. Here…
2014 Pagan Pride Festival Celebrates the Divine in Nature (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug.20, 2014) Pagan Pride Detroit held their annual Pagan Pride Festival on Aug. 9, attracting hundreds of people from various faiths to the peacefully wooded landscape of Green Acres Park in Hazel Park. The event was a celebration of nature, and the…
Trash Troubles: City by City Updates (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 19, 2014) As the trash from flooded homes piles up on curbs, in processing facilities, and in landfills, the most immediate problem facing municipalities is what to do with all that sewer-water-soaked stuff. Residents and city leaders worry over the potential health effects. “ My…
Madison Heights Contends Illegal Dumping by SOCRRA (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 19, 2014) The City of Madison Heights put a halt to what they call illegal dumping at a SOCRRA transfer station located in their City. The following press release gives details of their claim: “On Monday, August 18th, City personnel observed that several…