Ferndale Group Encourages People to Take Implicit Bias Test (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2018) Ferndale, MI – A Ferndale Group dedicated to fairness and equality is introducing the community to a test that can help people uncover unconscious biases. The Ferndale Inclusion Network, which has its roots in Citizens for Fair Ferndale, has been…
Ferndale Group Encourages People to Take Implicit Bias Test (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2018) Ferndale, MI – A Ferndale Group dedicated to fairness and equality is introducing the community to a test that can help people uncover unconscious biases. The Ferndale Inclusion Network, which has its roots in Citizens for Fair Ferndale, has been…
Ferndale Group Encourages People to Take Implicit Bias Test (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2018) Ferndale, MI – A Ferndale Group dedicated to fairness and equality is introducing the community to a test that can help people uncover unconscious biases. The Ferndale Inclusion Network, which has its roots in Citizens for Fair Ferndale, has been…
Video Shows Driver of Van Stopping Suspect in Ferndale Police Chase (Ferndale Police, June 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – On Friday, 06/09/17 at about 9:30 p.m. Ferndale police arrested a man who fled in a vehicle, and was caught after a citizen ran head on into the suspect in order to stop him. The arrested…
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter Gives State of City Address (City of Ferndale, April 18, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter gave a State of the City Address Tuesday night addressing a room full of residents and members of the business community at the Rust Belt Market. Congressman Sandy Levin, State Representative Robert Wittenberg…
Royal Oak and Ferndale Officials to Vote on Immigration Stances (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 12, 2017) UPDATE – Both Royal Oak and Ferndale approved their respective proposals at their Monday night meetings. Royal Oak and Ferndale, MI – Officials in Royal Oak and Ferndale are expected to vote Monday evening on measures that show support…
Ferndale Voters Have Write-In Options for Library and School Boards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Looking at the ballot for Ferndale Public Library Board of Trustees, voters may notice there are six names running for seven seats. Mary Riegle has registered with the Clerk’s Office to be an official write-in candidate…
Ferndale Comes Together to Talk about Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 12, 2016) Ferndale, MI – At a time of social tension around divisive national politics and grief over recent fatal shootings of black men by police, and fatal shootings of police officers in the line of duty, many are finding it a challenge to…
Ferndale Celebrates Good Neighbors (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – When Alyssa Atkinson was presented with her Good Neighbor = Strong Community Award, the presented talked about one Atkinson’s strongest traits, her vulnerability. “Being a volunteer means two things, one is showing up, showing up and putting yourself out there,” said Councilperson…
After 41 Years of Volunteering, Ferndale Wresting Coach John Olson Retiring (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 19, 2016) Ferndale, MI – After four decades of helping young people develop the strength and discipline of wresting, Ferndale Wrestling Coach John Olson is retiring. Olson started in Hazel Park, a city with a strong wrestling heritage. Olson’s brother…
Data Expert Shares Ethnic and Racial Trends in Ferndale (Kurt Metzger, April 7, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The mission of Citizens for a Fair Ferndale is to foster a community that is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all residents and visitors regardless of sexual orientation, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or…
The Future of Ferndale Discussed at Master Plan Open House (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The city of Ferndale put all their ideas on the table, literally, for the Master Plan Open House on Feb. 6. The event, held at the Rust Belt Market, welcomed residents and visitors to share their…
Jackie Hart Joins Ferndale School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2016) Ferndale, MI – In a unanimous decision the Ferndale School Board has appointed Jackie Hart to serve as the next board trustee, filling the seat left vacant when Raylon Leaks-May was elected to Ferndale City Council. Hart wrote in her application “Even though…
Race in Community Project Asks: What Does Diversity in Ferndale Mean? (Guest View by Kathleen LaTosch, Dec. 1, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Everyone says diversity is good for us. Business leaders expound upon the economic benefits of having a diverse workforce – the creativity, the increased problem-solving ability. Liberals say it’s “the right thing to…
Ferndale Elks Honor City Employees and Citizen of the Year (Crystal A. Proxmire, Photos: Kara Sokol, City of Ferndale, Nov. 12, 2015) There are many people who make a community great, including the men and women who work for the City itself. Each year the Ferndale Elks Club hosts an event to honor those…
CFF’s Ferndale Candidate Forum Video and Live Blog Thread (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 26, 2015) On Oct. 24 candidates for Ferndale City Council joined Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter for a candidate forum hosted by Citizens for Fair Ferndale. Oakland County 115 reporter Crystal Proxmire posted live updates from the forum. And Keith Dalton of…
Ferndale: What’s on Your Ballot? (Compilation of Election Stories) (oc115 Staff, Oct. 21, 2015) Election Day is Nov. 3, 2015 and Ferndale voters have some choices to make. There are votes for council, a ballot question, and a non-homestead millage renewal to be considered by those who live in the Ferndale School District. For City…
CFF Hosting Ferndale Candidate Forum Oct. 24 (EVENT page) On Saturday, October 24, 2015, Citizens for a Fair Ferndale (CFF) will hold a City Council Candidate and Mayoral Forum at the Ferndale Library at 1:00 pm. The event will also be recorded and submitted to WFRN for airing until Election Day, and will be available…
“No Air, Not Fair,” Ferndale Housing Residents and Advocates Chant (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2015 Assistant City Manager Joe Gacioch seemed surprised when a group of senior citizens and activists came into City Hall on Tuesday with signs chanting “No air, not fair.” The group was a blend of folks from Detroit Eviction…
2015 Ferndale Good Neighbor Awards (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 20, 2015) Ferndale is full of good neighbors, and the annual Citizens for Fair Ferndale Good Neighbor Awards recognized several of them Tuesday night. Award winners came from all corners of the city, and were honored for the many things that make the Ferndale…