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…
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…
Ferndale Library Roundup: Who Needs Hogwarts? (Jeff Milo, June 3, 2014) Hello from the Ferndale Public Library. We’re happy to continue our contributions of bi-monthly recommendations for the community; particularly to anyone yearning for something fresh and exciting in their recreational reading. Monqiue Herzog is a member of our Board of Trustees. Herzog has been…
Natural Gas Leak Closes Hilton Road in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 3, 2014) An early morning gas leak caused authorities to close Hilton Road Tuesday morning. According to Fire Chief Kevin Sullivan, a call came in at 5:29 AM of natural gas bubbling up through the ground. The leak occurred on Hilton south of…
Madison Hts. Police Seek Suspects in Radio Shack Armed Robbery (Madison Hts. Police press release, June 2, 2014) The Radio Shack located at 200 West Twelve Mile in Madison Heights was robbed on June 2, 2014 at approximately noon. Three black males wearing black hoodies, faces covered with nylon masks, armed with pistols entered…
Ferndale Pride’s Gay in May Kicks Off Festival Season (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 1,2014) Ferndale Pride took place May 31, kicking off the summertime festival season with a “Gay in May” theme. The festival celebrates diversity and raises money for The Ferndale Community Foundation and Michigan AIDS Coalition. With booths for organizations and businesses, a…
2014 Rainbow Run as Colorful as Ever (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 1, 2014) The Annual Rainbow Run took place on May 31, with brightly powdered paint being flung about as participants walked and ran through the streets of Ferndale in support of various causes. The Run is hosted by the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce…
Former Hazel Park Mayor Wallace Francis Cormier Passed Away (Hopcroft Funeral Directors May 31, 2014) Wallace Francis Cormier, age 84, of Hazel Park, MI passed away May 28, 2014. He was born in Detroit, MI on July 14, 1929 to the late Alfred and Helen Cormier. Beloved husband of Doris for 61 years. Dear father…
New Charter School Enrolling at St. James School Building (Sherry A. Wells, May 31, 2014) The Frederick Douglass International Academy is now accepting enrollments for the fall, 2014 as it fills the former St. James School building at 22111 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale. It is open for preschool to sixth grade and will offer music and…
Eagle Pride Shows in FHS 2014 Commencement (compiled, May 30, 2014) Ferndale High School seniors held their commencement ceremony on May 28 at Ultimate Soccer in Pontiac. Ferndale graduates have secured over $2 million in scholarships this year. School Board Trustee Karen Twomey took photos of the event to share. Congratulations Class of 2014. For…
Pleasant Ridge Home & Garden Tour to Fund Museum Improvements June 7 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 30, 2014) In Pleasant Ridge there are beautiful homes, carefully decorated, with fantastic gardens and landscaping to match. And part of the joy of a community like Pleasant Ridge is inviting neighbors in for a peek. The Home and…
Oak Park Ballot Issue to be Settled Monday, Maybe Tuesday (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 30, 2014) After over two hours of negotiations between attorneys, it is still unclear if Oak Park is going to allow a proposed charter amendment change to go on the Aug. 5 ballot. The group Safer Oak Park collected 1,800 signatures…