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🌱 Patch AM: Why are nearby cities, including Ferndale, ditching Flock cameras now?

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Monday October 12th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Ferndale! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. β˜€οΈ

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  • Why are nearby cities, including Ferndale, ditching Flock cameras now?

Also on today's calendar: Purdon Studio Theatre Stop Kiss and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy and warm with a shower, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌢 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Madison Heights Ends Flock Camera Usage (oaklandcounty115.com) β€” Madison Heights has decided to shut off and drop its Flock Safety license plate cameras after privacy and data‑sharing concerns, following a similar move by Ferndale in 2025. For Ferndale residents, this shows a broader regional shift away from automated license plate readers as neighboring communities reassess how much surveillance technology they want on local roads.
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  • Hi, Does anyone know this young kitty?
    He is very talkative trying to get into my house. He goes from my front porch to my back deck. I fed him and put an insulated box on the back deck… (Nextdoor East Ferndale)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" β€” Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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