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Oakland County, Michigan

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Yesterday

FOX 2 DetroitYesterday

Ferndale students had lookalike guns at high school: police

PatchYesterday

Ferndale Students Bring Fake Guns To Class: Officials

CBS NewsYesterday

Lockdown lifted at Ferndale middle and high schools

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FOX 2 DetroitYesterday

Lockdown lifted at Ferndale schools after fake guns found

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Yesterday

Ferndale High School, Middle School placed on lockdown due to fake weapons

FOX 2 DetroitYesterday

Ferndale students with guns that looked real spark school lockdown

NFHS NetworkYesterday

Ferndale Uni. vs Ypsilanti Prep - Girls Varsity Basketball 02/08/2027 | Watch Live & On Demand

Saturday, November 7

MaxPrepsNov 7

Ferndale High School (MI) Basketball

Friday, November 6

Oakland County 115Nov 6

Showing Up: Lakeshore Legal Aid

Showing Up is a special series by Oakland County Times celebrating the groups and nonprofits that bring Oakland County together. Every day...

NFHS NetworkNov 6

Ferndale Uni. vs Novi Christian - Girls Varsity Basketball 12/14/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

Thursday, November 5

PatchNov 5

Polar Vortex About To Go 'Haywire': What That Means For Temps In MI

Wednesday, November 4

Oakland County 115Nov 4

Voter Turnout Strong in Cities and Townships Across Oakland County

Almost every community – city and township – showed an increase in turnout.

FOX 2 DetroitNov 4

In Michigan Senate race, El-Sayed's lead narrows

Tuesday, November 3

FOX 2 DetroitNov 3

Michigan election: Benson leading in governor's race

Oakland County 115Nov 3

2026 Election Results

Voters across Oakland County headed to the polls (or to their mailboxes or drop boxes) to cast their ballots in local, state, and federal...

CBS NewsNov 3

Jeremy Moss wins in Michigan's 11th Congressional District, CBS News projects

Monday, November 2

PatchNov 2

3 Dogs Attack, Injure Oakland County Woman On Halloween: Police

Oakland County 115Nov 2

Ferndale Music Teacher Charissa Duncanson Honored in Nashville 

“My biggest goal is for my students to know that they each bring unique gifts to our classroom and that their contributions matter.”

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Nov 2

2026 Ferndale General Election Results

Oakland County 115Nov 2

Jingle and Mingle Brings Holiday Shopping and Fun to Downtown Ferndale Nov. 14-15

The two-day event features the Underground Holiday Market, with more than 70 vendors offering unique gifts, handmade creations, and other...

Sunday, November 1

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews and Ballot Proposals

Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to [email protected] for more info.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Video Interviews with Candidates for Circuit Court Judge: Victoria King and Lisa Marie Neilson

The candidates for this non-partisan position are:  Victoria King, and Lisa Marie Neilson.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Video Interviews with Candidates for Probate Court Judge: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark

The candidates for this non-partisan position are: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews: Oakland Community College OCC Trustee

In the race for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee there are seven people running for two seats

NFHS NetworkNov 1

University High School vs. Pershing High School

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Proposals on the Ballot Across Oakland County 

In addition to choosing candidates for federal, state, county and local offices, voters across Oakland County have ballot proposals to...

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interview: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community College Trustee

Robin McGregor is among the candidates running for Oakland County College Trustee. 

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Oakland County Dog License Renewals Begin Nov. 1 

Dog owners must provide a current rabies vaccination certificate when purchasing or renewing a license.

Friday, October 30

NFHS NetworkOct 30

North Farmington High School vs. Ferndale High School

Monday, October 26

Oakland County 115Oct 26

Hazel Park Councilmember Luke Londo Resigns, City Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and registered voters residing in the City of Hazel Park.

Oakland County 115Oct 26

Nonprofits Serving Ferndale Can Apply for Community Foundation Grants

Applications are due on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Saturday, October 24

MaxPrepsOct 24

Ferndale Soccer Schedule

Thursday, October 22

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Oct 22

Police, security increased at Ferndale schools after threatening messages found in restroom

Wednesday, October 21

Oakland County 115Oct 21

MiGen Expands Services for LGBTQ+ Older Adults with New Corktown Location

The new Corktown location is another step toward that goal, providing a welcoming space where LGBTQ+ older adults and caregivers can find...

The Detroit NewsOct 21

Ferndale district ups security after threats found in school restroom

Tuesday, October 20

Oakland County 115Oct 20

Oakland County Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Reaches 1,000th Candidate Interview Milestone

More than a decade later, the project has grown to include candidates from communities throughout Oakland County and beyond.

C & G NewspapersOct 20

Ferndale voters to decide on charter amendments, school district millage

Sunday, October 18

CBS NewsOct 18

Ferndale runner captures third consecutive Detroit Free Press Marathon title

Saturday, October 17

The Detroit NewsOct 17

People rally in Ferndale against Trump, for voting in the midterms

Friday, October 16

Oakland County 115Oct 16

The Start of Art: How Artists at DIY and Funky Ferndale Fairs Found Their Inspiration

"Ferndale is definitely our crowd," Sarah said.

Thursday, October 15

NFHS NetworkOct 15

Center Line High School vs. Ferndale High School

Monday, October 12

MLive.comOct 12

Popular Ferndale burger joint expanding to second Metro Detroit location

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