5 Stories You May Have Missed This Week in Ferndale

We know you've been busy, but it's time to catch up. Here's a look at five popular stories on Ferndale Patch over the past week. Click on the title to see the full story.

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   The Fire Department's newly-formed CERT team has helped respond to downed wires and other storm damage.
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   "Had we still been dry I think we would've had multiple fires," Fire Marshal Brian Batten said of July 4. "Nothing stayed in anybody's yard."
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   Everywhere in southeast Michigan Wednesday night, fireworks, smoke and lots of pops and booms filled the air. Folks were amused and/or annoyed with the results of the new law. What did you think?
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   Check out these user-submitted photos from the severe thunderstorms that hit Ferndale on Wednesday evening, leaving more than 1,200 DTE customers without power.
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   Catch up on the local music scene, plus find out what's planned for Pig and Whiskey July 14.