Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013, Orig. 8/5/2013 Issue 2136 – Between The Lines) The mural on the side of Luca’s Coney Island features a big purple whale and says “Pontiac is for Lovers.” If you ask 29-year-old city council candidate Mike McGuinness and 27-year-old library board candidate Ronnie Karpinski,…
Revival: Pontiac Candidates Banking On Redemption (Crystal Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013, Orig. 8/5/2013 Issue 2136 – Between The Lines) The mural on the side of Luca’s Coney Island features a big purple whale and says “Pontiac is for Lovers.” If you ask 29-year-old city council candidate Mike McGuinness and 27-year-old library board candidate Ronnie Karpinski,…
Random Acts of Kindness Honor Memory of Ferndalian’s Mom (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 25, 2013) For the past four years, the anniversary of her mother’s death was a somber reminder of loss for Holly Schultz. Facebook posts and a memory album would only leave her – and the people around her – with the blues.…
Royal Oak Re-branding Revealed (City of Royal Oak Press Release, Oct. 25, 2013) Action and culture, new urban and authentic, inclusive and progressive. These are the characteristics that define the City of Royal Oak, and its new brand. The updated brand consists of a new logo, tagline, and departmental icons to tie everything together. The…
Taste of Ferndale Brings Community Foundation Support (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2013) The “social event of the year” took place Oct. 23 with dozens of Ferndalians and friends gathering at The Loving Touch for Taste of Ferndale. The annual event raises money for the Ferndale Community Foundation. Food from several local businesses was featured,…
Taste of Ferndale Brings Community Foundation Support (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2013) The “social event of the year” took place Oct. 23 with dozens of Ferndalians and friends gathering at The Loving Touch for Taste of Ferndale. The annual event raises money for the Ferndale Community Foundation. Food from several local businesses was featured,…
Taste of Ferndale Brings Community Foundation Support (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2013) The “social event of the year” took place Oct. 23 with dozens of Ferndalians and friends gathering at The Loving Touch for Taste of Ferndale. The annual event raises money for the Ferndale Community Foundation. Food from several local businesses was featured,…
Taste of Ferndale Brings Community Foundation Support (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2013) The “social event of the year” took place Oct. 23 with dozens of Ferndalians and friends gathering at The Loving Touch for Taste of Ferndale. The annual event raises money for the Ferndale Community Foundation. Food from several local businesses was featured,…
Ferndale Encourages Safe Trick or Treating During Halloween Holiday (City of Ferndale press release, Oct. 24, 2013) It’s that time of year again, where the leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping, and ghosts, goblins, and Spongebob Square Pants come knocking on your door asking for treats. The City of Ferndale will not regulate trick…
Angels Night Fun Fest in Pontiac (C. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2013) The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department is hosting their annual Angel’s Night Fun Fest in Pontiac for area kids on Oct. 30. The fun goes from 5pm-7pm at the Howard Dell Community Center. There will be treats, hayrides, games, music, a rock climbing wall and…
Miss Representation Screening at Ferndale High School- Monday, Oct. 28 (Citizens for Fair Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 21, 2013) Last year, CFF coordinated carpooling to a screening of Miss Representation at Oakland University. We also donated two copies of the film to the Ferndale Public Library. Ferndale High School and Ferndale Youth Assistance are sponsoring…
Oakland Township Hunter Lost and Found (Oakland Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Oct 21, 2013) INCIDENT: 12:41 hrs, 10-17-13 – Oakland Township Lost Hunter #13-160684 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of Lake George Rd. and Predmore Rd. to search a wooded area for a hunter lost in the woods. The hunter called 911 and stated that…
Ferndale Police Report: Drunk Driver Hits Police Car and Flees (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Oct.21, 2013) Ferndale Police arrested a woman Sunday night after she ran a red light and crashed into a police car on 8 Mile road. After the crash, the woman fled the scene. She was caught shortly after. Andreana SEAY,…
Ferndale Police Report: Drunk Driver Hits Police Car and Flees (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Oct.21, 2013) Ferndale Police arrested a woman Sunday night after she ran a red light and crashed into a police car on 8 Mile road. After the crash, the woman fled the scene. She was caught shortly after. Andreana SEAY,…
Ferndale Police Report: Drunk Driver Hits Police Car and Flees (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Oct.21, 2013) Ferndale Police arrested a woman Sunday night after she ran a red light and crashed into a police car on 8 Mile road. After the crash, the woman fled the scene. She was caught shortly after. Andreana SEAY,…
Ferndale Police Report: Drunk Driver Hits Police Car and Flees (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Oct.21, 2013) Ferndale Police arrested a woman Sunday night after she ran a red light and crashed into a police car on 8 Mile road. After the crash, the woman fled the scene. She was caught shortly after. Andreana SEAY,…
Ferndale Library Board Candidates Have their Say (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2013) Beyond the limelight of this year’s four-way Mayor’s race, is a ballot of unopposed candidates who have no campaigning to do in order to get elected. The Library Board of Trustees positions fall into this category. Yet because it is not often…
“J-Rock” and “Shaq” Wanted for Questioning in Pontiac Shooting (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. Press Release, Oct. 20, 2013) INCIDENT: Oct. 19, 02:52 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Assault w/ Gun #13-161616 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for a report of shooting victim. Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with the victim who had…
Holiday Howl & Merry Meow in Ferndale Nov. 9 (Jean Peplinski, Oct. 20, 2013) Tickets are now available for a spectacular new holiday event is coming to downtown Ferndale! Guests at the Holiday Howl & Merry Meow will enjoy free appetizers, treats and drink samples, live cocktail music from the amazing Roland Remington, make-and-take ornaments…
Fido Does Ferndale Shows Power of Puppy Love (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2013) There are many things that bring a community together, and Ferndale has gotten good at catering to them. Like dogs for instance. Each year the Ferndale DDA, led by volunteer Andrea Johns, hosts Fido Does Ferndale. Fido Does Ferndale brings…