Woodward Talk

Published June 18, 2019

Police looking for man who looked under bathroom stall at Ferndale bar

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department is looking for tips from the public about an incident in which a man peeked into a stall in a women’s restroom and then was seen masturbating in the same restroom.

Published June 18, 2019

Plants can add privacy, beauty to yards

METRO DETROIT — Having wonderful, friendly neighbors is always nice, but it’s also good to have a little privacy on your yard. Many communities have homes that are close together, and that can take away the feeling of serenity and tranquility in the property. Plants, such as trees, bushes and flowers, can be used to add not only beauty to a yard, but also some privacy in both the front and backyards.

Published June 18, 2019

Pink hair don’t care

METRO DETROIT — These days, to rock vivid hair color, you don’t have to be an Instagram baddie or a punk rocker. You just need the courage and a little time.

Published June 18, 2019

Ferndale business owner pleads guilty to racketeering, embezzlement

FERNDALE — The owner of a Ferndale estate sales business pleaded guilty to a racketeering scheme that defrauded people out of thousands of dollars. Center Line resident Ronald Robling, 48, pleaded guilty to 14 charges May 31 before Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Rae Lee Chabot for embezzling money from 16 clients of his estate sales company, R and S Resale.

Published June 18, 2019

Tasting room at Como’s wins close approval from Ferndale council

FERNDALE — In a 3-2 vote, the Ferndale City Council approved a liquor license for a company to open a tasting room inside Como’s Restaurant. At its June 10 meeting, the council approved an off-premise spirit tasting room for Traverse City Whiskey Co. inside a space that previously was operated by Como’s, 22812 Woodward Ave.

Published June 18, 2019

Ferndale police detail encounters with Detroit serial killer suspect

FERNDALE — After Detroit police arrested a man who might be a suspected serial killer, Ferndale police decided to release information pertaining to their previous run-ins with the person of interest.

Published June 18, 2019

Local graduate receives full-ride scholarship for college

FERNDALE — Grace Rost already thought June 3 was going to be a big day for her, as she was preparing to graduate from Ferndale High School that night. What Rost didn’t know that day was that she would be receiving a life-altering gift: a full-ride scholarship for college.

Published June 18, 2019

Bar trivia serves up competition with a twist

METRO DETROIT — At 6:45 p.m. on a sunny, warm Thursday in June, Augie’s Bar and Grill in Madison Heights is close to empty. It’s just too nice outside. But by 6:55 p.m., the dining room is full. Thursday at Augie’s means it’s time for some bar trivia — two hours’ worth of questions read off by a host, while players on teams write down their answers and turn them in for points. Each correct answer is worth a certain number of points, and the highest-scoring team wins.

Published June 17, 2019

West Nile virus found in mosquito in Pontiac

PONTIAC — Oakland County health officials urge protection against mosquitoes after a mosquito in Pontiac tested positive for West Nile virus.

Published June 12, 2019

Health officials: Oakland County measles outbreak is over

OAKLAND COUNTY — After wreaking havoc on the metro Detroit area this spring, the Michigan measles outbreak has ended, officials from the Oakland County Health Division announced recently.

Published June 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 14-16

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 12, 2019

Yoga becomes a new experience outside the studio

METRO DETROIT — If you’re moving soon, don’t even think about asking Tina Iulianelli or Amy Anderson to help haul your stuff. Their cars’ trunks are filled to the brim with yoga mats, blocks and resistance bands.

Published June 12, 2019

It’s a good time for chimney inspections

METRO DETROIT — The sun and warm days are finally upon us. But that doesn’t mean it’s not time to think about winter. According to local chimney care experts and firefighting professionals, now is the time to get your chimney inspected and thoroughly swept in order to be ready to reignite those logs once the temperatures drop again.

Retired Troy nurse Sherry Hoover uses cannabis products to battle cancer — products she said she cannot obtain due to new state rules.

Published June 11, 2019

Troy woman with cancer sues state over marijuana access

TROY — A Troy woman battling stage 4 mastocytosis leukemia has sued the state agency that regulates marijuana over rules that took effect April 1, rules that she said have dried up the supply of pot she needs to continue with her treatment.

Published June 11, 2019

Berkley DDA receives accreditation from National Main Street Program

BERKLEY — The Berkley Downtown Development Authority had reason to be happy on Monday, June 3, as it was presented with a certificate of accreditation as a National Main Street Program. The Berkley DDA was presented with the accreditation by Main Street Oakland County at the most recent City Council meeting.

Published June 11, 2019

Whitmer, Moss rally in Ferndale to expand LGBTQ civil rights

FERNDALE — At a town hall meeting on Monday, June 3, in Ferndale, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reaffirmed her commitment to the LGBTQ community a day before she and other lawmakers announced legislation to expand LGBTQ civil rights in the state.

Published June 11, 2019

Axle Brewing’s Livernois Tap to close

FERNDALE — After operating for two years, a drinking staple of Ferndale will be closing its doors. Axle Brewing Co. announced on its Facebook page that it will be shutting down the Livernois Tap restaurant, 567 Livernois Ave., at the end of the month, with its final day scheduled for June 30.

Published June 11, 2019

Berkley’s summer event series to bring concert to park

BERKLEY — Berkley’s slate of summer events is scheduled to kick off this week, and events will continue into August. The Berkley Parks and Recreation Department’s annual SummerFest event series will begin Thursday, June 13, with seven events over the next three months.

Published June 11, 2019

Beloved local bartender honored at Charles H. Wright Museum

DETROIT — To those who knew him, Jerome Adams, of Eastpointe, was the kind of man who was always there with a smile to give and a hand to lend … and if that hand included one of his refreshing cocktails, it was all the better.

Published June 10, 2019

Past competitors discuss Jeopardy James’ winning streak, shocking loss

FERNDALE/TROY/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After winning 32 consecutive times on the TV game show “Jeopardy!,” James Holzhauer finally lost on his 33rd episode that aired on Monday, June 3.