Five Year Old Orion Township Boy Found Dead in Neighbor’s Pool
A 5-year-old boy with special needs died Saturday after he was found in a neighbor’s above ground pool approximately two hours after he was last seen at home.
Commerce Township Man in Custody Following Infant’s Death
The 1-year-old was unconscious and not breathing when Deputies arrived to find the mother performing CPR.
After Rescuing Baby Left in Woods, Orion Twp. Deputies Reflect
As Sgt. Zephenning rushed down the ravine, his mind was not on excitement, or relief, or hope, or sadness. It was on his training.
Video Break: Lion Cub Playing with Stick
Cathy Franklin recently captured video of the adorable cub chomping on a stick.
Holiday Shopping: Modern Natural Baby
Holiday Shopping: Modern Natural Baby (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Modern Natural Baby is located at 200 W Nine Mile Rd in Downtown Ferndale. This fun store is packed…
Detroit Zoo Welcomes Five Flamingo Chicks
Detroit Zoo Welcomes Five Flamingo Chicks Royal Oak, MI – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is tickled pink to announce the hatching of five flamingo chicks in recent weeks. The hatchlings – four greater flamingos and one Chilean flamingo – are being reared by their parents and foster parents in the Detroit Zoo’s African bird…
Franklin Woman Who Lost Daughter to Whooping Cough Wins Immunization Champion Award
Franklin Woman Who Lost Daughter to Whooping Cough Wins Immunization Champion Award (Michigan DHHS, April 23, 2018) LANSING, Mich. – Veronica McNally of Franklin has been named CDC Childhood Immunization Champion for her outstanding efforts to promote childhood immunization across Michigan by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Veronica and Sean McNally…
Franklin Woman Who Lost Daughter to Whooping Cough Wins Immunization Champion Award
Franklin Woman Who Lost Daughter to Whooping Cough Wins Immunization Champion Award (Michigan DHHS, April 23, 2018) LANSING, Mich. – Veronica McNally of Franklin has been named CDC Childhood Immunization Champion for her outstanding efforts to promote childhood immunization across Michigan by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Veronica and Sean McNally…
15 Gift Ideas from Modern Natural Baby
15 Gift Ideas from Modern Natural Baby (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Modern Natural Baby is located at 200 W Nine Mile Rd in Downtown Ferndale, and if you’re looking to shop local for families with babies and small children this store is a great option. It was hard to narrow…
Honey: A Sweet Space for Moms with Classes and Support
Honey: A Sweet Space for Moms with Classes and Support (Cheryl Weiss, June 18, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Motherhood changes a woman. From changes in your body, to changes in your brain, to changes in your priorities, and changes in your schedule, nothing is the same after you have a baby. That can be isolating,…
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Modern Natural Baby in Ferndale
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Modern Natural Baby in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 6, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Family love can be just as important as romantic love for those that celebrate on Feb. 14. For those who want to spread hearts and hugs here are 15 lovely gift ideas for parents or kids…
Angel Kisses 8th Annual Fundraiser Feb. 11
Angel Kisses 8th Annual Fundraiser Feb. 11 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Angel Kisses 8th Annual Fundraiser Feb. 11, 2017 – 4pm to 11pm The Loving Touch 22634 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 To fund Michigan-based programs that improve care available to families who experience perinatal loss, with a focus on babies delivered during the…
Diaper Drive at Various Locations in Berkley through Dec. 19
Diaper Drive at Various Locations in Berkley through Dec. 19 (City of Berkley, Dec. 4, 2016) Berkley, MI – The City of Berkley Public Safety Department is teaming up with the Berkley Mom’s Club for a diaper drive to support children and families in need in southeastern Michigan. During the season of giving, Berkley Public…
15 Things to Love at Modern Natural Baby
15 Things to Love at Modern Natural Baby (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Modern Natural Baby is a locally-owned store for parents that specializes in products that are high quality, environmentally-friendly, and made from natural materials as often as possible. They are also extra cool because they are an advertiser on…
Infant Mortality Down in Michigan Though Racial Disparities Continue
Infant Mortality Down in Michigan Though Racial Disparities Continue (MDHHS, April 10, 2016) LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today announced the recent release of the 2016-2019 Michigan Infant Mortality Reduction Plan. The Plan provides a roadmap for Michigan to continue improvements in ensuring infants thrive through their first…
Ferndale Library Hosting Early Learning Fair Feb. 27
Ferndale Library Hosting Early Learning Fair Feb. 27 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – For parents and caretakers of children five and under, the Ferndale Library is hosting an Early Learning Fair on Sat., Feb. 27. Local preschools, specialty music organizations and family service organizations will be on site offering information and answering questions from parents,…
Baby Treated for Skull Fracture, Burned Hands & Other Injuries, Child Abuse Suspected
Baby Treated for Skull Fracture, Burned Hands & Other Injuries, Child Abuse Suspected (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Jan. 16, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – INCIDENT: 17:43 hrs. – City of Pontiac –Child Abuse Investigation #16-7234 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to Royal Oak Beaumont to meet with Child Protective Services regarding a possible child abuse complaint. A…
Gay Marriage Meets the Revocation of Paternity Act
Gay Marriage Meets the Revocation of Paternity Act (Attorney Lisa Schmidt, Schmidt Law Services LLC, Sept. 1, 2015) The public face of the marriage equality movement has always been about the dignity and respect due to gay and lesbian couples. Behind the scenes, though, there are thousands of state and federal laws that are affected…
Divorce and Families pt 1 of 4: How does an Infant React to Divorce?
Divorce and Families pt 1 of 4: How does an Infant React to Divorce? (Guest Series Part 1 of 4, Lisa Schmidt, Schmidt Law Services, March 22, 2015) Sometimes a new child can push a strained relationship to the breaking point. Other times the divorce was in the works long before the child was born.…
Divorce and Families pt 1 of 4: How does an Infant React to Divorce?
Divorce and Families pt 1 of 4: How does an Infant React to Divorce? (Guest Series Part 1 of 4, Lisa Schmidt, Schmidt Law Services, March 22, 2015) Sometimes a new child can push a strained relationship to the breaking point. Other times the divorce was in the works long before the child was born.…