Explore: Wintertime Stroll in Downtown South Lyon
South Lyon is a town full of interesting features, even on a chilly day.
Cities Declare Snow Emergencies
Cities throughout Oakland County are announcing snow emergencies in anticipation of overnight snowfall
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.
Royal Oak Sharing the Warmth Passes Along Handmade Winter Wear
The items are hung on a railing coated with colorful crochet, and people are welcome to take what they need.
Blue Ice Melting, Bridge Work, and Tourist Prep in Mackinaw/St. Ignace Area
Blue Ice Melting, Bridge Work, and Tourist Prep in Mackinaw/St. Ignace Area (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 2, 2018) Mackinaw City, St. Ignace, MI – In the summertime the beaches of our peninsulas are filled with vacationers soaking up the sun and admiring the Great Lakes. But early springtime in St. Ignace and Mackinaw City is…
Blue Ice Melting, Bridge Work, and Tourist Prep in Mackinaw/St. Ignace Area
Blue Ice Melting, Bridge Work, and Tourist Prep in Mackinaw/St. Ignace Area (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 2, 2018) Mackinaw City, St. Ignace, MI – In the summertime the beaches of our peninsulas are filled with vacationers soaking up the sun and admiring the Great Lakes. But early springtime in St. Ignace and Mackinaw City is…
Ferndale Opens Warming Center, Gives Tips for Winter Safety
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…
Wintertime Furnace Maintenance Important for Safety and Efficiency
Wintertime Furnace Maintenance Important for Safety and Efficiency (LARA – MI Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Dec. 6, 2016) As the weather has turned colder, now is the best time for an inspection and tune up of your home heating system by a properly licensed mechanical contractor to make sure your system is operating…
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…
Oak Park Hosts Successful Winter Fest
Oak Park Hosts Successful Winter Fest (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 26, 2016) Oak Park, MI – The City of Oak Park stepped up it’s game for the annual Winter Fest celebration, literally. Along with the traditional Winter Fest fun, members of step teams from Oak Park Schools performed for audiences inside the Recreation Center. Families…
Rochester Rocks Fire & Ice Festival 2016
Rochester Rocks Fire & Ice Festival 2016 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 23, 2016) Rochester, MI – The Rochester Fire & Ice Festival got off to a great start this weekend, with beautiful weather and fun events for the whole family. Children loved climbing on the mountain of snow and sledding down Third Street. People strolled…
Trees, Poles and Rust Belt Railing Places to Give Free Scarves in Ferndale
Trees, Poles and Rust Belt Railing Places to Give Free Scarves in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2015) Ferndale has joined in the trend of leaving free scarves around town for people who may be cold. Whether it’s picked up by an under-dressed teenager, a homeless person, or someone walking who lost theirs – …
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.”
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.
Videos Show Ferndale’s Winter Fun
This month has been chock full of winter activities, with more still to come. The Ferndale 115 News and Keith Dalton of The Dalton Group are among those who have been documenting the fun. Check out the videos below to see some of the fabulous events we’ve experienced.
Ferndale Ice Festival Is On
The annual Ice Festival is on and the fun just keeps growing. Santa arrived this morning by firetruck, and was joined by two of his reindeer. There is a free ferris wheel, free train rides, a free hayride, ice carving demonstrations, concerts, shopping and more. Tons of fun for the whole family. Learn more at www.downtownferndale.com.
Green Tuesday: Save Money and Stay Warm this Winter Oct 11
Are you interested in saving money and staying warm this winter? Then join the Ferndale Environmental Sustainability Commission for the Green Tuesday Seminar Series on Tuesday, October 11th, from 6:30-8:00pm at the Ferndale Library (222 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale) to learn more about how to weatherize your home for the winter and save money and electricity in the process.
Just SNOW You Know…
Several news outlets are reporting dramatic snow stories. We’ll spare you the drama and give you the facts: