In the Woodward Talk’s coverage area, voters on Aug. 2 will select candidates at the local, state and federal levels to represent their respective parties in the general election on Nov. 8.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council tabled decisions related to the approval of a sidewalk replacement program.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County is home to more inland lakes and registered boats than anywhere else in the state. To ensure residents’ safety this summer, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is piloting a program to increase marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes.

FERNDALE — A Canton woman is in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle in Ferndale.

ROYAL OAK/FERNDALE — As the Baldwin Theatre celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2022, the Main Stage productions in Stagecrafters’ 2022-23 season will follow a “from screen to stage” theme.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On June 22, Oakland County and school officials announced the Oakland County Schools Mental Health Grant Program, which will automatically distribute $175,000 to each school district in the county to address students’ mental health needs.

MICHIGAN — In a virtual press conference hours after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 vote, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel took questions from members of the press June 24.

METRO DETROIT — The skies above Lake St. Clair will once again roar with the sounds of jet engines this July as Selfridge Air National Guard Base hosts its air show and open house.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — An updated ordinance regarding the placement of solar panels is up for approval in Huntington Woods.

BERKLEY — Two marijuana businesses in Berkley were given approvals for licenses by the City Council.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Police departments along the Woodward Avenue corridor have announced that they will be enforcing a “rigorous” noise enforcement campaign.

BERKLEY — The comments made by a Berkley City Councilman about the LGTBQ community still linger, with many calling for his resignation.

METRO DETROIT — Bringing a pet into a home can make a huge difference to an animal, even if it is just on a temporary basis.

METRO DETROIT — Earlier this month, Michigan State Police decided to play a game of laser tag.

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners looking to spruce up their yards can add some gorgeous color to their landscapes while helping to increase the local pollinator population.

METRO DETROIT — Six C & G Newspapers staffers recently received a total of 11 Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Excellence in Journalism awards in the print Class C category — circulation over 15,000.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last month, Families Against Narcotics launched a new chapter targeted to help people with addiction in Oakland County.

PLEASANT RIDGE — A streetscape project on Pleasant Ridge’s section of Woodward Avenue has hit a bit of a snag.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Downtown Development Authority will be holding its first big Pride event this weekend.

FERNDALE — Woodward Avenue, housing and the downtown were just some of the topics addressed in Mayor Melanie Piana’s State of the City addresss June 14.