Six Candidates to be Considered for FPS Superintendent Position (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2014) The process for hiring a new Superintendent for Ferndale Schools is moving along steadily as the Board of Education has sorted through 45 applications and narrowed the field down to six. The six will now be doing public interviews with…
Gun Violence in Oakland County Prompts Gun Lock Giveaway in 38 Communities (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2014) Putting partisan politics aside and collaborating with 38 local agencies, The Oakland County Board of Commissioners organized a fight to reduce gun violence. They unanimously voted to make June 6 Gun Safety Awareness Day. They conducted…
A Survivor Story: Why Michelle Ruth is Ready to Relay on June 14 (Michelle Ruth, Relay for Life Ferndale, June 6, 2014) Below is the story of a survivor. She is taking part in Relay for Life Ferndale, a 24 hour walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society. There is still time to…
FernCare Garage Sale & Recreation Trunk and Treasure Sales June 14 (Kate Baker, June 5, 2014) It’s now officially an annual tradition – the FernCare Garage Sale is back! The big sale in the FernCare parking lot is June 14 from 9am to 4pm. FernCare is located at 459 E 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, Michigan…
FernCare Garage Sale & Recreation Trunk and Treasure Sales June 14 (Kate Baker, June 5, 2014) It’s now officially an annual tradition – the FernCare Garage Sale is back! The big sale in the FernCare parking lot is June 14 from 9am to 4pm. FernCare is located at 459 E 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, Michigan…
Royal Oak, Madison Heights and Ferndale Team Up on Wellness Center (Judy Davids, City of Royal Oak, June 5, 2014) While climbing costs of health care continue to be a major concern nationwide, the cities of Royal Oak, Ferndale and Madison Heights are optimistic the creation of a health and wellness center for government employees…
Royal Oak, Madison Heights and Ferndale Team Up on Wellness Center (Judy Davids, City of Royal Oak, June 5, 2014) While climbing costs of health care continue to be a major concern nationwide, the cities of Royal Oak, Ferndale and Madison Heights are optimistic the creation of a health and wellness center for government employees…
Another Radio Shack Robbed, This One in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 5, 2014) The Royal Oak Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of the Radio Shack at 29160 Woodward Avenue on June 4 at about 6:30pm. The Radio Shack in Madison Heights was robbed on June 2. According to a Lt. David…
Ferndale Bike Rodeo June 7 (compiled, June 5, 2014) The Ferndale Bike Rodeo will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 10AM to 2 PM at Geary Park. All kids will be properly fitted with new helmets. (must bring bike to receive helmet). Be sure to bring your bike and join your friends for a…
Ferndale Bike Rodeo June 7 (compiled, June 5, 2014) The Ferndale Bike Rodeo will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 10AM to 2 PM at Geary Park. All kids will be properly fitted with new helmets. (must bring bike to receive helmet). Be sure to bring your bike and join your friends for a…
Second Graders Help Ferndale’s Arbor Day Forest Grow (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2014) “Why are trees so important?” It’s the simple question that sparked the interest and imagination of the second graders of Ms. Bruner and Ms.Hayden’s classes from Roosevelt School at the 12th annual Tree City USA Arbor Day Tree Planting at Ferndale’s Oppenheimer…
Motor City Pride June 7-8 at Hart Plaza in Detroit (Press Release, June 4, 2014) The Motor City Pride Festival and Parade celebrates its 43rd anniversary Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2014. Held at Detroit’s beautiful Hart Plaza, the annual event attracts thousands of attendees to the live music, DJs, vendors and food.…
Motor City Pride June 7-8 at Hart Plaza in Detroit (Press Release, June 4, 2014) The Motor City Pride Festival and Parade celebrates its 43rd anniversary Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2014. Held at Detroit’s beautiful Hart Plaza, the annual event attracts thousands of attendees to the live music, DJs, vendors and food.…
White Lake Twp. Police Open House June 15 (press release, June 4, 2014) From noon to 4pm on Sunday, June 15 residents of White Lake are invited to the Police Department’s annual open house. There will be a dunk tank, tours of the station, rides in patrol cars, snacks and the chance to see a…
Grammy-Winning Sound Engineer Steve King Passes Away (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2014) “I’ve never known a gentler, kinder soul. I’ve never known someone as passionate about their craft. You have left us far too soon, but I can’t help but think of all the love and goodness you left imprinted on the Earth. I…
Grammy-Winning Sound Engineer Steve King Passes Away (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2014) “I’ve never known a gentler, kinder soul. I’ve never known someone as passionate about their craft. You have left us far too soon, but I can’t help but think of all the love and goodness you left imprinted on the Earth. I…
ART – FISH – FUN in Pontiac June 14 (POW Press Release, June 4, 2014) Pure Oakland Water (POW) and Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash are holding a Father’s Day weekend festival at Beaudette Park in Pontiac on Saturday June 14th called “Art-Fish-Fun”. This very family-friendly event is free, open to the public,…
Berkley Students Get Special Shakespeare Performance (Berkley Schools Press Release, June 4, 2014) On Friday, May 30, The Michigan Shakespeare Festival visited Berkley High School to perform Romeo & Juliet for 9th grade students in the BHS Auditorium. The 90 minute performance held true to Shakespearean times with minimal props, set and costumes. Students, who…
Suicide Reported at Pontiac Hotel (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., June 4, 2014) FROM DAY SHIFT: 06-03-14 THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 06-04-14 INCIDENT: 11:10 hrs. – City of Pontiac Adult Suicide #14-083272 SUMMARY: Deputies and STAR EMS responded to the 3000 block of Center Point Parkway (Court Yard Marriott) on a report of a deceased person in room…
Oak Park and Petitioners Negotiate, Marijuana to go on Aug. 5 Ballot (Video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 3, 2014) After days of negotiations and thousands spent on attorney costs, the City of Oak Park agreed to put a pro-marijuana proposal on the Aug. 5 ballot. If passed, the proposal would change the City’s Charter and…