The Big Scissors Come Out and West Nine Mile Re-Opens (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2013) The orange barrels are almost gone and the ribbon has officially been cut as the West Nine Mile reconstruction project draws to a close. Among the new features are permeable asphalt parking bays, 18 new on-street parking spaces,…
Collins and Covey Debate Ferndale Marijuana Proposal (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2013) What will happen if voters approve a ballot measure to legalize marijuana for adults over age 21 possessing an ounce or less on private property? That is the debate taking place around Prop. A in Ferndale, which will be on the ballot…
Visitors Have Sweet Time Trick or Treating at Downtown Ferndale Businesses (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2013) Downtown Ferndale was full of families this weekend as dozens of children and parents took to West 9 Mile for the DDA’s Trick or Treat event. Visitors had a chance to check out the variety of stores and…
AP Classes Rule at Berkley High School (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2013) What should the business community know about Berkley Schools? That was the decision that had to be made by Superintendent Dennis McDavid as he was invited to speak at the Berkley Chamber of Commerce’s Annual State of the City Address on Oct.…
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,…
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…
FHS Hijinx & Hilarity Concert Oct. 24 (Ferndale Schools, Oct. 23, 2013) This isn’t your ordinary concert! Come experience fun, frolic and mayhem at our annual FHS Hijinx and Hilarity Concert, featuring the Ferndale High Orchestras and Choirs. Expect the unexpected! And don’t forget – there will be a costume parade for the little ones, so be sure to…
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…
Recycling Tour Times Available for SOCRRA-Area Groups (C. Proxmire, Oct. 22, 2013) SOCRRA [Southeast Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority] is getting ready for America Recycles 2013 by reaching out to area groups and inviting them to come in for tours of their Troy-based sorting facility. There they take plastic, metal, paper, and other recyclable items…
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…
City of Royal Oak News Updates (City of Royal Oak, Oct. 21, 2013) Voter Information Center: http://www.michigan.gov/vote Royal Oak participates in the State-wide QVF system and the City’s voting records are available from this system. From there you can do the following: · Determine if you are registered to vote · Find your polling location…