Week in Review: Free Parking Extended, Students Arrested at DLC and More

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

Government

City Council approved an extension of free parking through March 11.

Ferndale Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Energy-Savings Grant

BetterBuildings for Michigan recently announced that its home energy incentive program is nearing completion.

Ferndale Library Board Fills Open Seat

Board selects Adrienne Gilmore to fill the seat vacated by Jim O’Donnell.

Crime

Police seeking warrant against additional student who left the school before police could arrest him. The fight reportedly started as the result of students taunting each other.

Fake Cop Arrested in Ferndale

A pair of handcuffs and a hunting knife were found in a compartment of the driver’s car door, police said.

Schools

Ferndale Elementary School Seeks Guest Readers

Annual 'Guest Reader Day' will be held at Roosevelt Primary School on March 15.

Ferndale High School 4-Year Graduation Rate Up in 2012

Graduation and dropout rates for 2012 were released by the State of Michigan this month.

Business

Garden Fresh Gourmet Named Michigan 'Manufacturer of the Year'

Ferndale-based company honored by the Michigan Food and Beverage Association and Detroit Association of Grocery Manufacturers Representatives.

Ferndale Thanks Buffalo Wild Wings for Generosity

The business has provided dinner for election inspectors on Election Day since 2008.

Arts & Entertainment

Ferndale Concert to Raise Money for Wounded Warrior Project

‘Shamrocks and Shenanigans’ will be held on Thursday, March 14 at the Loving Touch.

Happy Hour App Finds Ferndale Drink Specials

Looking for a place in town to unwind? A new app can assist you.

Upcoming events

Save the Date: Clean the Ferndale Up 2013

Second annual event scheduled for May 11, 2013.

Ferndale Rotary to Host 2nd Annual Soup and Dessert Tasting

Tickets now available for the 'Winter Warm Up' on March 7.

Community

Pet Patrol: Male Dog Found Near Ferndale

Do you know who this dog belongs to?

UPDATE: Missing Ferndale Man Has Been Found

A Missing Person Report was filed for Taurus Burns, who left home without his car, keys or phone, according to his wife Bethany Young Burns.

Ferndale center offering free, confidential testing at various times each week.

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