SMART Transit Services Adapting to Snow, Riders Urged to Use App
SMART is committed to operating as much service as possible during the storm. However, customers should expect delays.
Man Found Dead in Snow Next to Tire Store in Troy
Belle Tire employees arriving for work found the male subject lying next to the front entrance of the building.
Cities Declare Snow Emergencies
Cities throughout Oakland County are announcing snow emergencies in anticipation of overnight snowfall
Frozen Wedding Dresses Build on Internet Trend…
But unlike most of those people, the women at The Wedding Shoppe in Downtown Berkley actually got out their buckets and gave it a try.
Hazel Park Hosting Snowman Contest
Your snowperson does not need to be traditional-Use your imagination: A snowperson with some town spirit? Your favorite character? An animal, or winter scene.
Can You Top “Sir Salts-A-Lot”? MDOT Seek Plow Name Suggestions
Yes, Plowy McPlowface is on the list.
“The Snowy Day” Turns Heritage Park into a Storybook Trail
The new Storybook Trail at Heritage Park combines the joy of a walk in the woods, with a story that families can read along the way.
Winter Tip: How to Avoid the “Second Shovel” at Driveway
Winter Tip: How to Avoid the “Second Shovel” at Driveway (County Road Association, Dec. 5, 2017, orig. Nov. 17, 2014) Michigan – In 2014 The County Road Association of Michigan released an infographic to help Michigan residents avoid the frustration of the “second shovel,” that we’re sharing here again. “Shoveling snow once after a storm…
Plowing Snow into Road Can Mean Fine or Jail Time
Plowing Snow into Road Can Mean Fine or Jail Time (Road Commission for Oakland County, Dec. 15, 2017) Beverly Hills, MI — The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) reminds residents and business owners that it is illegal under Michigan law to shovel or plow snow or ice onto any road or highway, or to…
Resources and Info: Stuff to Know When it Snows
Stuff to Know When it Snows (C. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2015) Did you wake up to find your neighborhood covered over with a layer of sparkly white frozen precipitation and a Facebook feed full of various warnings, advisories, and complaints? Though it can be disconcerting, don’t worry. It’s called snow, and it’s something we’ve dealt…
Take Precautions During Cold Weather
“While anyone can be affected by extreme cold, infants and elderly are particularly at risk, as are people with diabetes because of impaired circulation,” said Kathy Forzley, Health Division manager/health officer. “Proper precautions need to be taken to avoid serious health problems caused by cold weather.”
Stuff to Know for the Snow
It’s snowing in Ferndale! That means time for sledding and warm fuzzy sweaters. But it also means time to be responsible neighbors. Here is what you need to know when it snows.
Our Sledding Story
On January 21, 2012, Ferndale had it’s first beautiful sunny day with snow on the ground this year. Neighbors came together at the hill at Martin Road Park for some good old fashioned sledding. Here are some pictures.
The Neighborly Way
But for those that live on the Northwest corner of town, snow days are a lot easier thanks to The Woodland Park Improvement Association (WPIA). And also to Clinton Rasch, the kind neighbor who gets up bright and early with his monster snow blower to clear the walkways of W. Oakridge, W. Drayton, W. Woodland, W. Maplehurst and part of W. Lewiston as part of a low-cost agreement with the WPIA.
Just SNOW You Know…
Several news outlets are reporting dramatic snow stories. We’ll spare you the drama and give you the facts: