FERNDALE – A pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision in Ferndale The incident occurred on Friday (May 2) at 7:40 p.m The Ferndale Police Department said that upon their arrival officers located the pedestrian who had suffered injuries from the incident Officials said the pedestrian was transported to a Metro Detroit hospital The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Ferndale Police Department by calling their non-emergency line at 248-541-3650 All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Click here to submit a tip online. Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Brandon Carr is a digital content producer for ClickOnDetroit and has been with WDIV Local 4 since November 2021. Brandon is the 2015 Solomon Kinloch Humanitarian award recipient for Community Service. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Careers at WDIV Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group According to the British Geological Society the country has been hit by more than 70 so far And the latest struck near a huge branch of Lidl supermarket the latest earthquake struck at 12.57am on Friday morning at a depth of 15km down with the epicentre marked as an area of Ferndale Rhondda in Wales just a short walk from the town's major Lidl branch Rhondda in Wale(Image: BGS)No damage has been reported – although it's hard to image a 0.9 earthquake would cause much damage in hindsight It comes five days after one struck at 7.37am on Sunday morning at a depth of 7km down The epicentre was Glendaruel in Argyll and Bute in Scotland just a short walk from Mechan's Grave known for being the final resting spot of Meckan who was killed in the battle fought at Crudail The exact year the man was buried there is not known the grave was opened several years ago and it was discovered that nothing was actually inside No damage was reported(Image: Getty Images)‌The area of the quake is actually a vast expanse of greenery and walking paths which means that no damage was reported and the likelihood of any happening being quite small This quake comes days after another took place near a popular beauty spot with a major road marked as the epicentre with the BGS detecting it at a depth of 7km down and measuring 1.2 on the Richter Scale which leads to the popular Silversands Beaches where tourists flock to in the height of the summer just like no damage was caused by a duo of quakes on April 20 – despite them striking in a 90-minute span in the same spot in Bute the area was struck by a small earthquake measuring 0.5 on the Richter Scale at a depth of 5km down at 8.29am another struck at 7km down measuring the same 0.5 measurement and near the famous Drumachloy farm near the Kyles of Bute beauty spot popular with hikers and walkers For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. A Ferndale man accused of rape and child molestation was sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in prison with a chance to spend the rest of his life in prison was arrested in 2023 following a sex crime investigation that found he had groomed a child he babysat for more than five years food and nicotine products in exchange for sexual contact and intercourse During his sentencing hearing in August 2024 a Whatcom County Superior Court judge ordered Blevins serve between 12 years to life in prison for rape of a child in the second degree as well as 41 months for the charge of child molestation The 12-year-to-life sentencing is considered an exceptional sentence under state law the charge comes with a standard sentencing range of 102 months to 136 months with up to a maximum sentence of life the victim’s mother said Blevins’ actions negatively impacted her family including trust issues and guilt for allowing the victim to be babysat by “a predator.” Blevins is currently incarcerated at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell Annie Todd is CDN’s criminal justice/enterprise reporter; reach her at annietodd@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext Email newstips@cascadiadaily.com or Call/Text 360-922-3092 MICH (WXYZ) — Get ready for a weekend of vibrant culture delicious food and unforgettable entertainment as the Ferndale Cinco de Mayo Festival makes its much-anticipated return two-day festival will take over East 9 Mile between Woodward and Bermuda on Saturday This year’s celebration promises even more excitement The Ferndale Cinco de Mayo Festival continues to be a free all-ages celebration of Latin culture French champagne and more are all on the menu at new downtown Ferndale spot Nine Kitchen & Bar Set to open to the public Tuesday after a week of soft service Nine takes over where Brooks Brewing was on the west side of Woodward just north of Nine Mile The entire interior has been redone with plush booths elegant lighting and a large bar in the center with cushy bar chairs American bistro." Better for date nights rather than an afternoon with the kids espresso drinks and craft cocktails with and without alcohol we're going to have a really good spicy shrimp some good flatbreads," said co-owner Damian Dabish who comes from a fast-casual restaurant background cocktail aficionados and those who don't drink at all They're definitely going for upscale with the craft cocktails buzzing around $16 and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot for $150 but one could also get a $4 Labatt or a local craft draft for a few bucks more Vegans will be eying the tacos with roasted rosemary carrots micro greens and a vegan dill sauce and the “power up” quinoa salad with chickpeas All the flatbreads and the double-patty smash burger come with a gluten-free option a wagyu Manhattan strip steak with peppercorn sauce and Cajun lemon pepper fries House wine is discounted $5 and draft beers are $2 off while specialty cocktails run $9 and La French vodka drinks are $6 More: Grey Ghost’s Ferndale burger concept debuts its name and a cute look Dabish says a weekend brunch menu is forthcoming "We've worked so hard on this project and we've been working on it for a while," he said adding that the journey started in early 2024 Starting April 29, Nine Kitchen & Bar's hours are 4-11 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 4 p.m.-midnight Thurs.-Sat. and 1-10 p.m. Sun. It's at 22925 Woodward in Ferndale. Reservations are accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (248) 965-3661 or visit ninekitchenbar.com or instagram.com/ninekitchenandbar Pedestrian Struck by Car on 8 Mile Road in Ferndale Dies from Injuries the Ferndale Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision on East Eight Mile Road near Lindsay Lane officers located a pedestrian who had sustained injuries from the accident The victim was transported to a nearby hospital Additional details will be released as they become available Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Ferndale Police Department by calling our non-emergency line at 248-541-3650 NOTE: Police and Fire Reports come directly from the agency involved and are written by the person or agency listed below the title We generally run these “as is” or with minimal editing for punctuation Those needing more information about a case are encouraged to follow up with the reporting agency or court system for the most current information This story is presented without internal advertising due to the nature of the story FERNDALE, Mich. – Police are asking witnesses to come forward after a man was shot in the groin area outside a Ferndale nightclub. Ferndale police said at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, officers were patrolling on foot in Downtown Ferndale when they heard multiple gunshots fired in an alley between 9 Mile Road and West Troy Street. Officers found a Warren man near the back entrance of the Orchid Theatre on 9 Mile Road. He had been shot once in the groin area, according to police. “Our officers responded within seconds of hearing gunfire and immediately rendered lifesaving aid to the victim,” said Deputy Chief David Spellman. “Their quick response stabilized the victim until Ferndale Fire arrived. We want to thank Ferndale Fire, the Michigan State Police, and the Hazel Park, Oak Park, and Royal Oak police departments for their assistance during the incident.” The man was transported to an area hospital and is stable. Police said he was shot by an unknown suspect who left the scene of the shooting in an unknown vehicle. Police are asking the public to help identify the people responsible. Anyone who witnessed the shooting, has video footage from the area, or has other information is asked to contact Ferndale Police Department detectives at 248-541-3650, extension 5. Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer. Voters in several communities across Metro Detroit will head to the polls Tuesday to decide on everything from school bond proposals to one measure to maintain the size of the city council in one Oakland County community Five school districts are putting bond proposals before voters — Ferndale Ferndale voters will actually decide on two measures: a $114.8 million bond proposal for Ferndale Public Schools to update its middle and high school and a separate measure to renew the city's operating millage at the amount it was originally set at in 2015 Ferndale's current millage expires at the end of 2025 and has dropped to about 4.2808 mills thanks to the Headlee Amendment a Michigan law that requires local governments to reduce millage rates if taxable property value rises faster than the rate of inflation If adopted, funds would be used to maintain public services, said Assistant City Manager James Krizan. The measure would cost the owners of a $150,000 home $816.30 in taxes, up from $642.12 in 2024, according to the city's website "It'll go to help fund the police department Public Works and City Hall staffing," Krizan said "Hopefully the plan is there should be a little bit left over that we can use to address some long standing maintenance issues on city facilities." The maintenance investments would focus on one of the city's fire stations and the Department of Public Works buildings the city will still have its original charter millage but the city will likely have to make up a $4 million funding gap we're going to continue to defer the capital projects," Krizan said After Ferndale voters rejected an initial millage proposal in November 2024 that would have increased the rate to 8.3 mills we were looking at building some new facilities They don't want us to wrap it all in the same millage it's going to be a very simplified millage It is going directly into services and maintenance of the current buildings." 30-year bond for the public school district The funds would be used for additions to the middle and high schools remodeling classrooms and athletic facilities "Our students deserve learning spaces that inspire curiosity and confidence," said Superintendent Camille Hibbler in a statement to The Detroit News "This bond proposal is about more than buildings — it’s about creating environments that prepare our students for the future and reflect the values of our community We have a unique opportunity to make this happen The city's annual debt millage would likely stay the same at 7 mills and a 1.35 mill tax would be levied to pay for the school bonds voters will decide on a charter amendment that would continue to limit the city government to four City Council members and one mayor preventing a charter revision plan adopted in 2023 that would expand the council to six members from going into effect City Council members would be elected to four-year terms every two years preventing a charter revision that would allow the three highest City Council vote-getters in the 2025 city election to hold office for four years and the fourth highest to hold office for two years is pursuing an $85 million bond proposal to add a gym to the high school remodel and furnish school buildings and athletic facilities and buy equipment for the middle school robotics teams The 4.15 mill measure would cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $207 a year in taxes The district hasn't sought a bond proposal since 1997 and engaging spaces that support student learning and growth,” said Superintendent Dale Steen in a statement on the district's website “This bond proposal outlines improvements that will enhance our schools and provide updated facilities for our students and the community.” two school districts — Redford Union and Southgate — are seeking bond proposals Redford Union School District will ask voters for $44.375 million in bonds to be paid for over 30 years District officials say the measure would not increase taxes and would be used to cover infrastructure work "Redford Union Schools would have to delay much-needed improvements and enhancements," said the district on its website emergency improvements would have to be paid for with general operating funds that would otherwise go to support educational programs for students." Southgate Community Schools is asking voters for $28 million in bonds over 25 years District officials said voters would see no net increase in taxes from the .35 mill measure and it would be used to installed air conditioning and HVAC in all school buildings update athletic facilities and do other improvements Southgate schools also is asking voters to renew for 10 years an operating millage of 18.1262 mills This would prevent a decrease caused by the Headlee Amendment Incumbent Robert DeSana is facing Curtis Kile Mount Clemens Community School District is seeking a $91.82 million bond over 20 years to preserve a century-old historic building that it calls the "gateway to community." It would also pay building repairs across the district; improve athletic facilities; create separate entrances for the high school and middle schools; and create security "vestibules" at building entrances District officials say if the measure is approved its debt millage would decrease from 11.8 mills to 10.8 mills "This bond reflects a careful balance of investing in critical improvements without placing an unnecessary financial burden on our community," said the district on its website The California Horse Racing Board did not advance two requests for race dates for summer racing at Northern California fairs during its monthly meeting in Sacramento The first request from the Alameda County Fair to conduct nine days of racing at Pleasanton that would have begun June 20 and continued through July 6 was voted down 4-1 by the five CHRB board members in attendance The request for dates came outside the CHRB's customary time frame for advance notice coming from the Humboldt County Fair to run seven dates from Aug with three CHRB board members voting in favor of a motion to deny dates it requires the support of four commissioners There is one unfilled spot on the usual seven-member CHRB and commissioner Damascus Castellanos was absent from Thursday's meeting Race dates are the first step in CHRB approval An operator must later secure license approval Sign up for BloodHorse Daily desired race dates for the Humboldt County Fair at Ferndale encouraged the fair to resubmit a race dates application at a future meeting who views Northern California racing as crucial to the state and its horsemen was the only commissioner to support the requested race dates for the Alameda County Fair Greg Ferraro sparred several times during the meeting a group headed by owner/breeders George Schmitt and John Harris and backed by their personal financial support Their organization was formed recently after CARF announced in January that it would discontinue managing racing operations Commissioners were critical of scant operating details regarding Bernal Park Racing "I think any racing organization going to try to make a go of it needs to have more meat on the bones and have spent considerably more time investigating what's available." Ferraro and commissioner Dennis Alfieri want a more detailed examination of the feasibility of racing in Northern California "I kind of like your comment you made earlier about why don't we study this for a year," Alfieri said "Why don't we take a pause and see because to me we're going to put up all the money.' Great Where were you a year ago when we had the same discussion We saw this happening a year ago with Golden State Racing The Thoroughbred Owners of California and Southern California racetracks argue that a consolidation of racing in the south has been successful this year. Benefiting from a redirect to the south of simulcast revenues generated from betting in Northern California, purses are up at Santa Anita Park this winter and spring Photo: Courtesy of Santa Anita ParkRacing at Santa Anita Park With 385 horses having relocated from the north to the south, according to the TOC, Santa Anita has been carding some races for Northern California-caliber runners. Del Mar plans to continue the practice this summer "Del Mar would very much like to continue that with this new single circuit approach that we have in the state we've been very consistent from day one upon the closure of Golden Gate Fields that we will not compete with the north," Del Mar president Josh Rubinstein told commissioners president of the board of directors for the Humboldt County Fair Association acknowledged that racing at Ferndale "might be the minor leagues but every professional sports team has it." The Humboldt County Fair was supported in letters from two influential legislators sent to the CHRB before the meeting TOC board members Andy Mathis and Ty Green two of its designated Northern California representatives gave their perspective on racing at Ferndale I've been asking the same trainers from Northern California if they would have any interest in running at a Ferndale meet I seem to get the same answer time and time again," Mathis said "People have moved; they've moved their homes They've moved their families and their businesses They would not be running at Ferndale." Humboldt County Fair plans to attract a significant portion of its horse population from Oregon if it is awarded race dates said he found it too difficult to win at Southern California tracks with his horses that formerly raced in Northern California he is instead planning to race in Washington this year although he still desires to run in Northern California "And if there's no racing in Ferndale or anything like that I'm going to be out of business," he told the CHRB during the public comment period Between $1 and $2 million in coveted simulcast revenue is at stake related to the Humboldt County Fair conducting a meet That money is considered vital for conducting its racing operations at Ferndale would help sustain recent purse increases at the state's flagship racetracks in the south KARK Foodie favorite Kevin Shalin of the Mighty Rib Food Blog is back Today he exploring all the vibrant flavors of Ferndale Market Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals – The Michigan Strategic Fund Board has approved a nearly $4 million direct state loan for a project that will turn a parking lot into a mixed-use development with residential units and commercial space The $3,950,000 loan from the Michigan Community Revitalization Program will support the Vester Flats project the four-story mixed-use development at 141 Vester Street The residential portion of the development will consist of 45 studio units 21 one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units There will be about 1,585 square feet of commercial space along with 54 parking spaces under and behind the building The project is also expected to bring water and sewer service improvements and create a pedestrian-oriented streetscape Matthew Walters is leading the Vester Flats project with a group of developers who have experience working in the public and private sectors on developments in Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids “The City of Ferndale is excited to support this mixed-use workforce housing project within our downtown corridor,” said City of Ferndale Community and Economic Development Director Roger Caruso “This will make a real impact on people who want to live It can’t go unmentioned that this project would not have come to fruition if it weren’t for the financial participation from Oakland County and the State of Michigan particularly the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.” The city of Ferndale is also supporting the project with a 15-year the privately owned lot was listed for sale in 2021 and was purchased with the intent to create a mixed-use development For information about how this is expected to impact parking in the area, zoning requirements and more details about the project, visit the city’s website. Sara Powers joined WDIV as a digital content producer in Oct. 2024 and has been covering Metro Detroit news since 2021. Ferndale Pride — which hosts an annual gay pride celebration that draws roughly 30,000 people — will no longer accept sponsorship money from Corewell Health after the hospital system became the first in the state to announce it is limiting gender-affirming care for minors "Since something was happening to harm our community, we had to take action," said Julia Music, executive director of Ferndale Pride She said Pride will return the health system's $2,500 sponsorship Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has pulled its sponsorship "There's a lot of people waiting to hear from their higher-ups which has been difficult," Music said.A longtime sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan had been providing $3,000 plus another $500 for art supplies to fund the event's children's area "They just said that they don't have money for these events," she said In wake of that action, Corewell said it will no longer allow minors seeking gender-affirming care to start new hormone treatment regimens; minor patients already receiving hormone therapy will be allowed to continue their treatments More: Corewell becomes first Michigan health system to limit gender-affirming care for minors Trump's order is being challenged in federal court Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has said that limiting gender-affirming treatment to minors may be a violation of the state's anti-discrimination laws If you are providing healthcare in compliance with Michigan law the Ruth Ellis Center (a Detroit nonprofit that provides services for transgender young people) Affirmations (Ferndale-based LGBTQ community center) and others sent an open letter to Corewell's board of directors and executives imploring the health system to reinstate gender-affirming treatment for minors "We respectfully urge you to reconsider your course of action and to evaluate the ethical principle of 'do no harm' in the context of sustaining vital treatment for the young people in your care," the letter said "It is not hyperbole to posit that if health care for transgender people can be denied across the country without due process we could see similarly contrived assaults on the bodily autonomy of women and girls or any other matter at the intersection of health care and individual rights." “Trans people are the brave people that started pride; our festival stands on the side of trans people," Music said in a prepared statement "With last week’s announcement and multiple reports to LGBTQ advocacy agencies about Corewell Health refusing gender affirming care to trans individuals we can not take this situation lightly." Contact Georgea Kovanis: gkovanis@freepress.com Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the name of the sponsor that pulled its funding for Ferndale Pride The Free Press had been given incorrect information Now, the team has announced the spot will be called Little Ghost, and is giving people a peek at what the location will look like. Little Ghost is set to open in a nearly 1,000-square-foot space at 22305 Woodward Avenue this summer. This is the first fast-casual dining concept from Four Man Ladder Hospitality, the restaurant group behind Grey Ghost, Second Best and Basan. Little Ghost will feature a scratch-made menu that includes the popular Grey Ghost burger, along with a chicken sandwich and signature sides. “We’re really excited to bring this new project to life,” says chef and co-owner Joe Giacomino. “The Grey Ghost burger has built quite a loyal following - we’re thrilled to be able to offer it in a playful new way in Oakland County.” Once Little Ghost opens, it will operate daily and offer local delivery and catering services. It will cater to takeout customers, and the team envisions Little Ghost as being the first location of many. Construction is underway, and an opening date will be released in the future. A new concept planned for Ferndale from the owners of Grey Ghost now has a name Little Ghost is the new fast-casual concept from Four Man Ladder Hospitality — the team behind Grey Ghost according to a Monday morning news release The Oakland County location marks the team’s first foray outside of greater Detroit and its first into the fast-casual dining scene scratch-made menu and a highlight will be the popular Grey Ghost cheeseburger Chefs Joe Giacomino and John Vermiglio lead Four Man Ladder Hospitality along with partners Will Lee and Michael Gray "We’re really excited to bring this new project to life," says chef and co-owner Joe Giacomino "The Grey Ghost burger has built quite a loyal following — we’re thrilled to be able to offer it in a playful new way in Oakland County." the hospitality group announced they’d acquired a building Ferndale at 22305 Woodward Ave the restaurant expects to offer local delivery and catering The Ferndale location could be the first of many additional restaurants Grey Ghost, the group’s first restaurant, opened in 2016 in the Brush Park neighborhood with a menu that offers craft cocktails and eclectic meat-centric dishes. In 2017, Grey Ghost landed on the No. 2 spot of the Detroit Free Press Best New Restaurant list. It's a corner pub of sorts across the street from its sister restaurant at 42 E There's a full beer and cocktail menu along with snacks and bites Related: Basan, steps from Little Caesars Arena, landed at No. 4 spot on the 2023 Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Best New Restaurant list. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@freepress.com. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press Watch today's top stories and most popular videos which provide you with features like past/future radar and customizable layers Trust us to help you plan the best day possible with the most accurate weather forecast available We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview Ferndale police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man outside a local nightclub early Sunday morning Ferndale police officers on foot patrol at about 12:30 a.m in the downtown area heard multiple gunshots fired in the Woodward alley between Nine Mile Road and West Troy Street Officers went to investigate and found a man from Warren with a single gunshot wound in his groin area near the rear entrance of the Orchid Theatre on Nine Mile Police rendered aid until medics arrived and took the victim to a hospital where he is listed in stable condition the man was shot by an unknown suspect in a vehicle that fled before police officers arrived "Our officers responded within seconds of hearing gunfire and immediately rendered lifesaving aid to the victim," Ferndale Deputy Police Chief David Spellman said in a statement "Their quick response stabilized the victim until Ferndale firefighters arrived." Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect should call the Ferndale Police Department at (248) 541-3650 ext The incident is among the most recent shootings in Metro Detroit Last week, an Oak Park man was charged in the fatal shooting of a DoorDash delivery driver last month Earlier this month an innocent bystander who was bringing home groceries was killed after an argument escalated to gunfire on Detroit's east side Last month a teen allegedly shot a 19-year-old Taylor man in the hand during a fight in a parking lot outside of Southland Mall One of the first big restaurant stories of 2025 popular Detroit restaurant Grey Ghost announced it would open a small more casual burger outpost in the heart of downtown Ferndale this year Little Ghost is a 1,000-square-foot fast-casual restaurant that will sell Grey Ghost’s popular cheeseburger plus a chicken sandwich and side dishes like fries and more pink space is built for speed and efficiency for a mostly carryout experience It’s the first fast-casual concept for Four Man Ladder Hospitality "We’re really excited to bring this new project to life," said chef and co-owner Joe Giacomino in a press release announcing the name The team of Four Man Ladder see the Ferndale Little Ghost as just the first of a few locations Once ready at 22305 Woodward just south of Nine Mile Little Ghost will be open daily for carryout (WXYZ) — Police are investigating after a man was shot near a Ferndale nightclub early Sunday morning Ferndale Police Officers were conducting a foot patrol in downtown Ferndale when they heard multiple gunshots in the Woodward alley The officers found the man near the rear entrance of Orchid Theatre The man had been shot once in the groin; he was transported to the hospital Investigators say the man was shot by an unknown suspect who pulled up in an unknown vehicle before fleeing the scene Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Ferndale Police Department Detectives at 248-541-3650 “Our officers responded within seconds of hearing gunfire and immediately rendered lifesaving aid to the victim,” said Deputy Chief David Spellman “Their quick response stabilized the victim until Ferndale Fire arrived.We want to thank Ferndale Fire and Royal Oak police departments for their assistance during the incident.” FERNDALE, Mich. – People will be able to get the popular Grey Ghost burger at a new fast-casual dining spot opening in Metro Detroit this summer. Four Man Ladder Hospitality, the team behind Grey Ghost, Second Best and Basan, announced that its first fast-casual restaurant will open in Ferndale sometime in the summer of 2025. The restaurant, which has yet to be named, comes after the group recently acquired a nearly 1,000-square-foot building at 22305 Woodward Avenue, according to a release. It will cater to takeout customers and focus on a small menu that spotlights the team’s burger, chicken sandwich and sides. “Over the past nine years, our beloved Grey Ghost burger has developed a loyal following,” says chef and co-owner John Vermiglio. “Its simple preparation and exceptional ingredients resonate with our guests, and we’re excited to translate that same spirit into a quick-service format. Alongside this fan favorite, we’ll introduce fresh new menu items, all crafted with the same commitment to quality.” The team says they envision this as their first location, with more to follow. The restaurant is set to operate daily and offer local delivery and catering services. More details about the menu, the restaurant name and the grand opening date will be shared at a later time. Four Man Ladder is led by chefs Joe Giacomino and John Vermiglio, beverage director Will Lee and director of operations Michael Gray. (WXYZ) — We're getting new information and a first look at renderings for Grey Ghost's fast-casual concept coming to Ferndale this summer the new spot in Ferndale will be called Little Ghost the group announced plans to open the fast-casual restaurant at 22305 Woodward Ave The plan is to focus on Grey Ghost's famous burger We're told the project will primarily cater to takeout customers and they envision this as the first of many locations that will be open daily "We’re really excited to bring this new project to life," chef and co-owner Joe Giacomino said in a statement "The Grey Ghost burger has built quite a loyal following - we’re thrilled to be able to offer it in a playful new way in Oakland County." Construction is currently underway and a grand opening is planned for early this summer FERNDALE, Mich. – On a Saturday morning, the gymnasium at Ferndale High School is packed with students but it has nothing to do with a game. Discussions on heart screenings is a topic mostly reserved for adults however there’s a push to make sure teens know their heart status following reports of students dying from sudden cardiac arrest. Leo DiPilato, 13, is like most active eighth grade students. “I play basketball, tennis, soccer -- I’m in traveling soccer,” he said. So, when his mother suggested he’d get his heart checked he was dismissive at first. “I didn’t really want to do it,” DiPilato said. It’s not exactly how most teenagers want to spend their weekend mornings. Yet, it’s the very thing that could prevent sudden cardiac arrest due to abnormal heart structure or abnormal rhythms. “When kids don’t have symptoms regarding their heart or something that’s not feeling right, they don’t have a way of getting cardiology testing such as an EKG or photo-focused echocardiogram because insurance doesn’t cover it,” said Jen Shea, manager of the Student Heart Check Program at Corewell Health. Corewell Health is offering help in detecting young people who are at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. It’s also teaching teens how to do CPR. This year’s student heart check is held in memory of a former track athlete. “In 2013, we had a kid Mario Campbell who passed away -- we have a hallway named after him downstairs -- and he passed away from a heart ailment,” said Juan Rickman, director of climate and culture and athletic director for Ferndale Public Schools. The program targets ages 13 to 18 years old. In DiPilato’s case, a cardiologist confirms his health screenings look good. Now, he plans to get his heart screened every year. The next heart check will be Feb. 1 at West Bloomfield High School which will be part of a nationwide movement for kids to get their hearts screened. Corewell Health reports specialists have carried out more than 21,000 heart checks for students since the program began in 2007. Copyright 2024 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Shawnte Passmore joined WDIV in August 2024 after working at KOVR in Sacramento, California, WFSB in Hartford, Connecticut and KMTV in Omaha, Nebraska. which hosts an annual gay pride celebration in downtown Ferndale that draws roughly 30,000 people will again accept sponsorship money from Corewell Health Pride rescinded Corewell's sponsorship when the health system announced earlier this month it would limit new gender-affirming hormone treatments for minor patients Corewell has since reversed its stance and has resumed new treatments More: Corewell reverses decision on starting treatments for trans minors More than 40 advocacy and civil rights organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and Equality Michigan sent an open letter to Corewell's board of directors and executives imploring the hospital system to reinstate the treatments it’s clear that the programs have been restored," Julia Music "We are going to allow Corewell to participate as sponsors in the festival." co-lead pastor of the Renaissance Vineyard Church joined the show to share more about what inspired him and his wife to start a comedy club in the church’s basement Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts The pandemic was a lonely time for a lot of people Social isolation quickly became social distancing the separation caused a lot of problems that may now be associated with disconnection Today on The Metro, we spoke with co-lead pastor of the Renaissance Vineyard Church in Ferndale Drew Fralick. He and his wife started a comedy club in the basement of the church to help build positive, in-person connections within the community after the pandemic, while creating a space for local comedians to try out new material. Called the Joke Gym, the space also hosts addiction recovery meetings every other Friday Hear more stories from The Metro on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2025. “Would you homeschool your kids and why?” Join the conversation by calling 313-577-1019 or leaving us an Open Mic message on the WDET app to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand WDET is a community service of Wayne State University CONTACT Membership Sponsorship Studio Rentals Technical Support Pitch Us a Story Help/FAQ Other Inquiries Shows Podcasts Schedule Listen Live Contests & Giveaways SUPPORT WDET Membership Leadership Circle Car Donations Business Sponsorship Broadcast Partners Program More » INSIDE WDET About Staff Jobs & Internships Public File FCC Applications Little Ghost will also serve a quinoa burger and chicken sandwiches On Monday, April 7, Four Man Ladder — also behind Basan and Second Best — revealed details Little Ghost should open this summer inside a 1,000-square-foot space in Ferndale at 22305 Woodward Avenue and a special veggie burger offering made from a quinoa patty the rep says they’re considering other metro Detroit locales for future locations They see Ferndale as a great starting point as many of their customers live in southern Oakland County The announcement comes as another local restaurant group, the folks behind Freya, opened Dirty Shake, a corner bar where the burger stars It’s not unusual for groups to go more casual hoping to expand their brand and introduce lower price points to customers A rep from Four Man Ladder tells Eater they began considering opening a burger-centric restaurant about four years ago as the Ghost Burger had built a strong fanbase since Grey Ghost opened nine years ago: “We’re excited to give it its own showcase while bringing it out to more people in a new way and market,” the rep writes Grey Ghost won’t be impacted by Little Ghost look forward to making the burger more accessible to more people on a regular basis.” A revised policy restricting cell phone usage at Ferndale High School has resulted in students being more focused according to teachers and the students themselves Ferndale School Board passed an updated Students and Telecommunication Devices Policy in late August after a summer of discussions restricting cell phone use in all elementary and middle schools and only allowing the devices to be used at lunch for high school students Along with that came the district’s commitment to enforcement cell phones must be turned off and in a backpack If a teacher sees a phone in a student’s hand or even if it falls out of a student’s pocket it’s confiscated and brought to the front office English teacher Carson Dunkley said previously during breaks in classes students overwhelmingly would have their faces in their phones “I feel like not only are they developing socially but academically as well because they’re present for the lesson … ” he said Office staff said there have been between 11 and 40 phones confiscated every day so far out of a high school population of roughly 1,350.  Ferndale’s tightening of cell phone use comes as the State Superintendent Chris Reykdal advised districts to develop “uniform school-wide policies that limit cell phone access during instructional time” to create “consistent expectations for students Superintendent Kristi Dominguez said at the Aug 27 school board meeting that the district does not want to be in a “battle” with students — “it’s growing together and learning together,” she said Dominguez sent an email to parents in August outlining the new expectations and stating that parents who need to reach their child can always do so through the school office The district will handle students who need devices for health reasons on a case-by-case basis “The intention is a culture shift,” Dominguez said at the school board meeting.  whether students in the high school could have their phones out was mostly up to the teacher’s discretion But teachers and students say that wasn’t effective in keeping students off their phones Math teacher Meghan Galligan said students would feel “social pressure” to answer texts from students in classes where phones were allowed Galligan said she predicts grades are going to improve and Dunkley said he could see this policy reducing bullying and improving student mental health Ferndale High School students who spoke to Cascadia Daily News said the cell phone restrictions have generally been positive for them like I’m willing to talk to strangers because they’re not looking at their phones I’m not looking at my phone,” senior Adomas Baader said Senior Isabella Brionez said she’s felt anxious the last couple of years about being photographed or filmed at school — social media accounts about Ferndale students sleeping or even photos of their shoes under the bathroom stalls have posted photos of students without their permission over the last few years.    “I was paranoid constantly that I was going to end up on social media,” Brionez said “… [The cell phone ban] has really helped relieve my anxiety this year.”   Ferndale High School Principal Ravinder Dhillon said the school is seeing far fewer discipline problems related to social media harassing each other on social media,” she said but it’s far less because students don’t have access to their phones.”   It may even impact students’ habits outside of school: Senior Amelie McKeon said she feels like she’s not as often instinctively reaching for her phone when she feels awkward in public Baader joked that he’s nervous to pull his phone out on the weekends in case he gets in trouble The current ban isn’t perfect: Students said there is a need for some exceptions in classes where they used to use their phones to record audio or videos Director of Communications Celina Rodriguez said the district will be sending surveys out to students to evaluate the policy as the year progresses Dhillon said the juniors and seniors are struggling most with the transition [the phone] became their teddy bear,” Dhillon said we were just happy that kids were at school and if it helped ease anxiety to be on their phones during advisory [period] or so forth more students are greeting her or making eye contact with her in the hallways and she thinks this is going to benefit all of them for life after high school Board President Kevin Erickson said in a statement to CDN that he’s excited that Ferndale is a “leader” in this work and hopes that students can form more “tangible connections” with their peers and teachers.  “In just the short time that these changes have been in place the positive response that the students have shown in encouraging each other to ‘give it a try’ and that ‘it’s a good thing’ has been outstanding,” Erickson said Spanish teacher Erek Rensink said the support of the school board and administration has been a game changer it’s like a total breath of fresh air and something that was just so Charlotte Alden is CDN’s general assignment/enterprise reporter; reach her at charlottealden@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext It’s been a dramatic few days for Perth residents with a bushfire scare in Ferndale and wild winds sweeping across the city but conditions have now eased and the immediate threat has passed a fast-moving bushfire in Ferndale escalated to an emergency warning just before 5am forcing residents to evacuate as flames and embers came dangerously close to homes worked through the morning to contain the 22-hectare blaze the fire was brought under control by late morning crews spent the day reinforcing containment lines and mopping up the area although motorists are still urged to slow down and drive with care especially along Nicholson Road where reduced speed limits remain in place Strong winds battered parts of the Perth Metropolitan area with gusts reaching up to 94 kilometres per hour at Gooseberry Hill and 91 kilometres per hour at Perth Airport The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) confirmed that the Damaging Winds Advice has now been downgraded and the threat is reduced There is no longer any risk to the community responded to around 34 calls for help—mostly for fallen trees and damage to buildings Residents are still urged to check for any damage around their homes and stay clear of downed powerlines is encouraged to contact the SES on 132 500 for temporary repairs No further updates will be issued for this incident but information remains available at emergency.wa.gov.au or via the Emergency WA app Get your Local Examiner Digital Edition straight to your InboxName*Email* Are You a Human FERNDALE, Mich. – Amid the controversial DEI pushback, a major pride festival said it’s not seeing the same support from businesses as in the past. Ferndale Pride is known for jumpstarting pride season in Metro Detroit. The free event relies on generous sponsorship, but says the dollars aren’t trickling in like they used to. Now, questions loom on whether the celebrations will see changes this year. The countdown to Ferndale Pride is approximately 100 days away, yet sponsors remain radio silence. “We’ve had some sponsors come back and say, you know, we’re just not doing it this year,” said Julia Music, an executive director of Ferndale Pride. “We don’t have funding for that kind of thing anymore, even after 10 years of sponsorship and then some simply just not respond at all.” The reception is troubling considering how sponsors cover the expenses needed to run the festivities, organizers said. Music told Local 4 the group normally secures naming rights and a stage sponsor by Jan. 1. As February winds down, she believes companies may be holding back. The current snapshot comes as the Trump administration cracks down on DEI policies and programs from corporate America into the classroom. During the president’s inaugural address, he revealed the U.S. would only recognize two genders: male and female. “Once upon a time, people, people just like the people who come to this bar, were arrested for being in bars and being open. It all started with Stonewall [Inn],” said Toly Ashkenazi, managing partner and owner of SOHO and 215 W. “So, I think festivals like this really are important for visibility and representation, and especially to this community.” The riot at Stonewall Inn marks a critical turning point for LGBTQ civil rights following a police raid at the New York City business. The painful historical reminder prompted SOHO and 215 W to donate $6,000 to this year’s event, doubling their normal donations. But Ferndale Pride said it needs more businesses to step up as it may have to consider scaling back. “Will I make the cuts? Yes,” Music said. “Do I want to? Absolutely not.” Hunter Wills dropped in a tie-breaking layup with 25 seconds to play and Ferndale boys basketball survived Blaine’s upset bid in a 58-55 victory in Northwest Conference play Thursday held a 41-38 lead entering the fourth quarter the Borderites tied the game at 43-43 with seven minutes remaining when Jacob Dolmer drove down the baseline and passed behind the arc to Josiah Weeda Weeda finished with 13 points while Dulio Kanagie led the Borderites with a team-high 14 points Ferndale’s Mantaj Singh and Blaine’s Landon Brown traded 3-pointers to keep the game tied at 46-46 Gallery: Ferndale holds off Blaine’s comeback bid Both teams continued to trade baskets until Wills made a layup to give the Golden Eagles a 57-55 lead with 25 seconds left Blaine had two timeouts and two attempts to inbound the ball at halfcourt Blaine turned the ball over and was forced to foul Ferndale’s players Jonah Brillowsky went to the free-throw line and sank the first one Kanagie rebounded it and hit Landon Melton on the outlet who could not find an open look and passed to Kai Kerwin with 3 seconds remaining Kerwin hauled the ball up and fired it off the backboard Melton finished with 13 points and two 3-pointers Ferndale (9-9) will travel to Mount Baker at 7:15 p.m Blaine (3-15) is still searching for its first conference win of the season and will host Mount Vernon at 7:15 p.m Nick Zeller-Singh is CDN's sports reporter; reach him at nickzellersingh@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext Ferndale resident Steven Schemstad will be competing against roughly 200 athletes at the 2024 Scottish Highland Games Master World Championships Oct 4–6 at Clay County Fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs The Scottish Highland Games is an event that combines traditional Highland Games The 55-year-old Schemstad is the current North American champion in the Masters 50–59 age division “I honestly don’t know how I got good,” Schemstad said great hand-eye coordination and do a lot of powerlifting and Olympic lifts.” Schemstad is the current champion in all nine events he believes he has become a natural at the sport because of his previous experience in track and field He threw shot put and discus in high school and went to state nearly every year Schemstad coached throwing at Mount Baker High School “One of the coaches wanted me to come over to his house and teach him how to do shot put,” Schemstad said I went to his house and he showed me about the Highland Games.” he has competed for 11 years across the country Schemstad’s first competition was at the Skagit Highland Games over a decade ago when he entered as a novice.  “There were about 15 of us and nobody was within 15 feet of my throws,” Schemstad said “People were wondering how I was doing all that stuff I don’t know how I became a natural at it but it pissed people off because I broke a bunch of records with no experience.” Schemstad has participated in several events each year he traveled to Arizona for his first Scottish Highland Games Master World Championships and finished third he loved the atmosphere and knew he needed to return “I love the camaraderie with the people I compete with,” Schemstad said “You go there and everybody knows you and welcomes you like family helps you out and supports you when you are down Schemstad has competed four times so far in 2024 He won the McMillin Shake off the Dust Exhibition with nine points the Victoria International Heavy Events Challenge with 10 points in May the Bellingham Scottish Gathering with 18 points in June and the Skagit Valley Highland Games with nine points in July.  The scoring for overall place winners is based on the one point method The competitor with the fewest points at the end wins the championship.  Since Schemstad does not win cash prizes at these events The full-time pipefitter and welder also builds the implements for the competitions he competes in When Schemstad is not working or competing he is training for the Highland Games at least three times a week He also is helping build a fan base for the sport in Skagit and Whatcom counties “Me and my buddy help train a gym in Mount Vernon called Northwest Barbell,” Schemstad said “They had 15 people sign up for Skagit Games and we helped them train twice a week I don’t want to see it die and I don’t think it will.” Schemstad will be training for another week before he aims to win each event and capture his first world title CDN Game of the Week: Oak Harbor at Ferndale Oak Harbor and Ferndale will battle for the fourth-place spot in the Northwest Conference and remain two games back from the top teams Oak Harbor has split its last four games and is averaging 6.4 runs per game are allowing 5.8 runs per game — the third lowest in the conference Ferndale is one of six teams in the conference averaging over 10 runs per game (10.4) but has allowed 9.9 runs per game as well The Golden Eagles have lost two straight games by a combined score of 26-7 Oak Harbor player to watch: Senior utility Loto Tupu Tupu is a utility infielder who was a second-team all-conference pick last season — the only Oak Harbor player to make the list Tupu is a threat at the plate while being able to play multiple positions to help the Wildcats’ defense Ferndale player to watch: Senior catcher Kaelin Blakley She is one of a few seniors on a young Ferndale squad looking to improve each game strong arm and leadership make her a dangerous threat to opposing squads A long-standing Ferndale hot spot well known for breakfast and daily brunch will wrap up its final days of service this weekend The Emory at 22700 Woodward Avenue is closing after service on Sunday and 17 years in business Its closure was announced in early December via social media posts Gracing the east side of Woodward Avenue south of 9 Mile the Emory was also known for its menu of small plates and sliders and the place for wine and craft cocktails More: Detroit Sandwich Week starts Thursday: What to know According to an early December Facebook post the owners wrote of seeing the city and its staff grow while witnessing "guests’ first dates and many other moments that we’re honored to have shared." There was no reason given for closing and the post ended with: "And at the end of 2024 we’ll be writing the last chapter of The Emory." An employee who answered the phone on Friday confirmed the closure Reactions on Instagram lamented that the closing was "the end of an era."  Patrons shared fond memories and expressed how sad they were about the closing told C&G Newspapers that the decision to close the restaurant was a big one."Every restaurant and I would say 17 years is well beyond that normal lifespan,” he told the weekly newspaper you probably have to reinvent yourself drastically just to keep things fresh and I felt that we did what we did there for a long time and I didn’t want to have to reinvent it myself." "There was nothing necessarily wrong with it," he said "but the location is ready and needs something else and that’s something that someone else would do better than I would.” Johnston owns the space and will lease it out.Johnston also owns Woodward Avenue Brewers (WAB) across Troy Street from the Emory and music venue The Loving Touch Messages sent by the Free Press to Johnston  The Emory's final day of service is Sunday and the restaurant's hours will be 10-10 p.m a post-secondary school for adults with special needs has opened a third location of its Gather + Grounds coffee shop Gather + Grounds debuted Thursday within Treat Dreams ice cream shop at 22965 Woodward in Ferndale There are other Gather + Grounds locations in Center Line and Richmond where RSA students are able to gain confidence job skills and experience working with the public “We will gather the community together to support the most underserved population that lives among us,” said Mark Prentiss in a media alert announcing the opening Gather + Grounds Ferndale is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m The RSA Foundation also expanded to offer their young adult students job training and employment opportunities at Haney’s Family Restaurant More: Roseville fried chicken restaurant is unlike the others. Its mission is more than food “We are thrilled to expand our reach and provide even more opportunities for young adults with disabilities,” said Prentiss “By integrating our mission into Haney’s Family Restaurant and Treat Dreams we are creating real-world training experiences that will have a lasting impact on both our participants and the communities we serve.” Learn more at rsafoundation-mi.org The yet-to-be named restaurant will also serve chicken sandwiches The team behind Grey Ghost is opening a new restaurant built around its legendary burger a popular mainstay since the iconic Brush Park dining establishment debuted in 2016 Four Man Ladder Hospitality, the group that operates Grey Ghost — as well as Basan and Second Best Bar has acquired a nearly 1,000-square-foot building at 22305 Woodward Avenue in Ferndale The yet-to-be-named casual spot has a summer target opening date according to a news release shared on Monday The focus here will be on small, scratch-made menu items, starring the famous Grey Ghost burger — made up of two griddled patties layered with gooey slices of American cheese, shredded lettuce, special sauce, and onions (yolky fried egg and bacon optional). A rep says they’re still finalizing details, but they’re working with Fairway Packing in Fraser on a custom burger blend The menu will also include a chicken sandwich and sides designed with efficiency and takeout in mind Construction on the new space is expected to begin later this month and Four Man Ladder Hospitality hopes that the Ferndale launch will open the door to more fast-casual locations in the future our beloved Grey Ghost burger has developed a loyal following,” chef and co-owner John Vermiglio says in the release “Its simple preparation and exceptional ingredients resonate with our guests and we’re excited to translate that same spirit into a quick-service format all crafted with the same commitment to quality.” red brick building on the corner of Forest at Second Avenue in the Cass Corridor West Village’s meat-centric destination Marrow recently opened a casual butcher shop and cafe in Birmingham