Video Interviews with Candidates for Ferndale City Council 2 Year Term
Rolanda Kelley, Laura Mikulski, Maryanne Wessels, and Dennis G. Whitttie are vying for that position.
Rolanda Kelley, Laura Mikulski, Maryanne Wessels, and Dennis G. Whitttie are vying for that position.
Fire Destroys Fitness Center/Warehouse in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2019) Oak Park, MI – A fire broke out Tuesday evening at a building that appears to house a fitness studio and a vinyl wrap warehouse. 13321 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, MI is listed as the address for Performance 80 Fitness Studio, and…
Ferndale Makes Joe Gacioch City Manager (City of Ferndale, May 2, 2019) Ferndale, MI—The City of Ferndale is pleased to announce that Interim City Manager Joseph Gacioch has been offered the position permanently after City Council unanimously voted to name him as Ferndale’s new City Manager. “Joe’s deep knowledge of Ferndale government operations and our…
Several Pull Petitions in Ferndale, Still Time to Run for Mayor or Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Since Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter announced that he would not be running for another term, the Ferndale community has been abuzz with speculation about who will be running for the Mayor’s seat and…
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference (C. Proxmire, March 21, 2019) Lansing, MI- Officials and city administrators from across the state gathered in Lansing this week for the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference. MML provides educational and networking opportunities, including classes on topics that are important to local…
Ferndale DDA Director Barry Hicks Leaving for Madison Heights Position (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 15, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale DDA Director Barry Hicks will be leaving his position as Ferndale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Director to work as the Community & Economic Development Director for Madison Heights. Hicks came to Ferndale in 2015 after…
Dave Garcia to Return as Affirmation’s Director (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 13, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Former Affirmations Executive Director Dave Garcia is returning after five years of working for Los Angeles LGBT Center in California. Garcia left affirmations early in 2014 to take the lead of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, which has six…
Inside Look at the Como’s Renovation (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – When Peas & Carrots Hospitality purchased Como’s Restaurant at the corner of 9 Mile and Woodward Avenue in Downtown Ferndale, they knew some work had to be done. Como’s had been a Ferndale staple for over 50 years before poor…
Holiday Shopping: Candle Wick Shop (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 22, 2018, orig. 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! Candle Wick Shop is located at 175 West 9 Mile Road in Downtown Ferndale.…
Detroit Mounted Police Visit Ferndale Special Needs Students (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 22, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “Horses are very gentle. They are majestic,” said Zach Rodriguez after petting the noses of horses that visited Ferndale High School on Friday. Two Detroit Police Horses and their mounted officers visited kids of all grades in…
Seating & Stage Among Proposed Changes to Ferndale’s Schiffer Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council will be considering changes to Schiffer Park at the corner of W. 9 Mile and Planavon in Downtown Ferndale, with a presentation expected at Monday night’s council meeting. According to city documents, the…
Reporter Food: Pollo a la Brasa and More at Culantro in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Peruvian fare has made its way to Downtown Ferndale with the new Peruvian polleria Culantro at 22939 Woodward Ave. It was a great place for a lunchtime meetup with a friend, though neither of…
New Owners to Keep Como’s Name and Pizza Theme (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2018) Ferndale, MI – When Como’s Restaurant on the corner of 9 Mile and Woodward in Downtown Ferndale closed down due to repeated Health Department violations last year, they weren’t able to sell their iconic neon sign in the auction. Perhaps…
Ferndale Comes Together to Spruce up City (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Over 70 volunteers spent Saturday morning working on clean-up projects throughout the City of Ferndale. They started with sign in at City Hall then made their way to parks and other areas of the city to clean up debris,…
Ferndale Comes Together to Spruce up City (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Over 70 volunteers spent Saturday morning working on clean-up projects throughout the City of Ferndale. They started with sign in at City Hall then made their way to parks and other areas of the city to clean up debris,…
Mayor Explains How Ferndale is “Benchmark for a Modern Community” in Annual Speech (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI- “What makes a city an example to other communities? Why do some communities become destinations for great progress while others stay static? It’s something that I—and all of us at the City of Ferndale—have…
Mayor Explains How Ferndale is “Benchmark for a Modern Community” in Annual Speech (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI- “What makes a city an example to other communities? Why do some communities become destinations for great progress while others stay static? It’s something that I—and all of us at the City of Ferndale—have…
Ferndale Mayor Presents Business Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale is home to many great businesses, including retail, restaurants, other services, technology and manufacturing. And each year the Mayor’s Business Council honors some of those company’s achievements. This year the awards were presented at The Corner, which is the restaurant…
Ferndale Mayor Presents Business Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale is home to many great businesses, including retail, restaurants, other services, technology and manufacturing. And each year the Mayor’s Business Council honors some of those company’s achievements. This year the awards were presented at The Corner, which is the restaurant…
Ferndale Daddy Daughter Dance Feb. 10 Ferndale, MI- “EVERY GIRL IS A WONDER WOMAN” When: Saturday, February 10, 6–8:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. where: Ferndale High School | 881 Pinecrest featuring: A live visit from Wonder Woman; DJ; printed couples photo; fl ower, goodie bag, and light refreshments details: Girls ages 2–13 |…