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Week in Review: Community Mourns Loss of Ferndale DPW Crew Leader and More

Here's a look at some Ferndale Patch posts from the past seven days.

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


  1. Donald Gattes, 49, of Ferndale, died Sunday while leaving work. "He was truly a wonderful person," said City Manager April Lynch.

  2. "The gay community is under attack in this state," said Affirmations Executive Director David Garcia, who took the first 24-hour hunger strike shift on Monday.

  3. Torino on Nine Mile rolls out new hours and a revamped menu starting this week.

  4. John F. Kennedy School is listed as a 'focus' school, meaning it is among the 10 percent of schools with the widest achievement gaps.

  5. A look at jobs recently posted in the area. This week's listings include jobs with the City of Ferndale and Ferndale Schools.


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