Discussion Continues on Future of Taft and UHS Properties in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 18, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The planning process continues for two properties in Ferndale that were purchased by Robertson Homes from Ferndale Schools in 2016 after the district closed schools as part of restructuring. The properties are the sites of…
Como’s Has First Inspection Since Re-Opening, Offers New Menu & Dance Classes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – After being shut down by the health department, Como’s Restaurant at 22812 Woodward has been back in business for about 11 weeks. Oakland County 115 News shared with the public the violations that had…
Ferndale Opens Warming Center, Gives Tips for Winter Safety (City of Ferndale, Dec. 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The City of Ferndale will provide the Kulick Community Center as a temporary shelter from the cold temperatures, which are expected to be in the single digits today and tomorrow. The center will be open to the…
Escaping Pavement and Loos Koozies at Ferndale Library Dec. 2 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI –It’s time to get loud in the Ferndale Library, again! On Fri. Dec. 2,, The Ferndale Area District Library opens their doors for an after-hours gig! First Stop Friday, the library’s bi-monthly showcase of two great local bands, is sponsored by…
Downtown Ferndale Full of Deals for Small Business Saturday Nov. 26 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – The movement to support local communities by shopping local has taken hold across the country, but few places are more committed to this effort than here in Oakland County. Downtown Ferndale is responding to this support by offering shoppers…
Ferndale Holiday Showplace Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Holiday Showplace Arts and Crafts Fair is Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9am to 3pm at the Gerry Kulick Community Center at 1201 Livernois. Admission is $1. For information on renting exhibit space call (248) 544-6767 ****** For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/…
Blumz Ladies Night Out Nov. 11 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Blumz by JRDesigns annual Ladies Night Out is only a week away! Mark your calender’s and check out the full lineup of vendors, food, entertainment and drink sponsors for this year’s event! VENDORS: Glambitious Shower Brew Soaps (Vegan) , Soutache by Anna Williams, Coming up…
Downtown Ferndale Trick or Treat Oct. 29 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – It just keeps getting bigger and better every year! Bring the kids to participate in a Trick-or-Treating event for local Ferndale elementary school-aged children and their parents, hosted by Ferndale Business Owners, with the support of the Ferndale DDA. Last year we…
Ferndale Mayor Shares Challenges and Successes at Senior Town Hall (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – “The state of our city is really really good,” said Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter as he addressed the Ferndale Seniors in the annual Mayor’s Town Hall on Wednesday. “Ferndale is on the map. This is…
Ferndale Announces Leaf Pick Up Schedule (City of Ferndale, Oct. 13, 2016) You, the residents, have spoken and we heard you loud and clear: the unpredictability of fall leaf pickup has been frustrating. That’s why we’re happy to announce a new plan that provides prescheduled pickup dates and clear instructions about how and when to…
15 Pictures from the Ferndale Hilton Fall Festival 2016 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The changing of the seasons is the perfect time for donning costumes and going on a quest for candy, hayrides, pony rides, games and other adventure. The Hilton Fall Festival is Ferndale’s version of trick or treat…
Baby Boomer’s “Growing Up in Ferndale” Book to be Unveiled at Sept 22 Event (EVENT page) I am hoping that you will find the time in your busy schedule to attend a reception for the release of my new book: Growing Up in Ferndale. The event, to be held at Affirmations (290 W. Nine Mile…
Ferndale Library to Host Series on Parent/Teacher Enrichment Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 15 (Event Page) FERNDALE, Mich. (Aug 23, 2016)– Proactive collaboration between parents and school faculty can be crucial to assisting a child’s development. The Ferndale Library will begin hosting a three-part series on Parent/Teacher enrichment on Tues., Sep. 6, starting at…
Victim Identified in Ferndale Murder-Suicide (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 22, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Police have release the name of the victim in the Sunday morning murder on W. Marshall Street in Ferndale. The victim, 39-year-old Amy Brede was reportedly strangled by Matthew Bush of Hazel Park, who police say then went to his…
Communities Come Together to Celebrate Main Street Accreditations (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 15, 2016) Holly, MI – “This shows what we can do when we all pitch in and have a common goal,” said Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson as he looked around at the thriving historic downtown of Holly. He sat at the…
Bloomfield Twp. Police Say Ferndale Man Hid Under Tree with Stolen Items (Bloomfield Township Police, April 7, 2016) Retail Fraud 1st Degree- Rite Aid, 42931 Woodward Ave Bloomfield Township, MI -On April 7th at 12:30am, Officers were dispatched to the Rite Aid at Woodward and Square Lake for a Retail Fraud that just occurred. The …
Nominate a Student or Group for Ferndale Youth Assistance Award (FYA, March 27, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Youth Assistance will be holding their Jack and Annette Aronson 2016 Youth Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. We are looking for nominations for students to receive these awards! Please read over the attached criteria and…
New York Bagel Delivery Van Left Running Stolen (Ferndale Police Department, Jan. 22, 2016) Ferndale, MI – On 01/21/06 at about 3:40 a.m., Ferndale Police responded to a report of a delivery van stolen from New York Bagel on Woodward. An employee of the store said that a white male entered the bagel shop and…
Bomb Squad Called for Suspicious Item in Ferndale Parking Lot (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Jan. 8, 2016) On 01/08/16 shortly after noon, Ferndale Police received a call from a citizen reporting a suspicious object in the parking lot near E. Breckenridge and Woodward. Officers responded and saw a tubular cardboard object with hardware attached…
Warm Day Made for Cool Time at Ferndale Ice Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 13, 2015) Ferndale, MI – A warm day made for a cool time in Downtown Ferndale as the annual Holiday Ice Festival brought people out for shopping, fun and festivities. Over 40 ice sculptures lined 9 Mile and Woodward. Most were…