OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan High School Athletic Association swim and dive state finals marked a successful end to the season for a slew of Oakland County teams Nov. 18.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks and Recreation is encouraging people to not sacrifice their health and wellness goals just because of the cold weather.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods Library is letting folks get in the holiday spirit with its Holiday Book Sale.

News & Notes from the 11/22/23 Talk

BERKLEY — Watching them on the field, it’s difficult to know whether you’re watching the Berkley Steelers or the reincarnation of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers that won four Super Bowls behind “The Steel Curtain.”

FERNDALE — As part of their yearly donation, Ferndale Pride and the Ferndale Community Foundation will be granting $24,500 to 11 local organizations.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale made history Nov. 7 as it elected its first Black mayor.

BERKLEY — For the first time in its history, Berkley will have a Black City Council member.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Overhead sign installation the weekend of Nov. 17-Nov. 19 will require closing lanes and ramps on I-96 in the Milford area as work continues on the I-96 Flex Route project in Oakland County.

News & Notes from the 11/8/23 Woodward Talk

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s holiday shopping event, Jingle & Mingle, will be returning this month for its second annual event.

FERNDALE — Ferndale Public Schools announced that Superintendent Bobbie Hayes Goodrum will be stepping down at the end of the year.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Planning Commission last month gave a recommendation of approval for a multiple-family development across several properties in the city.

OAKLAND COUNTY — It’s no secret that Oakland County has arguably the best competition for high school tennis in Michigan, and it was well represented at the top of the leaderboards when the Michigan High School Athletic Association Boys Tennis State FInals ended Oct. 21.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan will see its first high-occupancy lanes implemented this November on Interstate 75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard … at least some of the time.

FERNDALE/CLAWSON — Fire departments in Oakland County recently trained to cut into vehicles to save victims using the Jaws of Life.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Oct. 20, more than 200 people gathered for the 10th annual Regional Stormwater Summit to hear from experts and learn about a rebate program designed to encourage residents to reduce stormwater runoff on their own property.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Up to $200 million in medical debt for Oakland County residents will be erased through a new partnership with a nonprofit organization.

News & Notes from 10/11/23 Woodward Talk

FERNDALE/BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS — In the Talk’s coverage area, voters Nov. 7 will elect candidates in mayoral and city council elections.