Woodward Talk

Published August 14, 2020

Local voter turnout slightly increases, holds steady from 2018

OAKLAND COUNTY — The August primary has never been the election night to get much attention, but over the past four years voter turnout has steadily increased in Oakland County.

Published August 13, 2020

Teen charged in Ferndale carjacking, armed robbery case

FERNDALE — A teenager has been arrested for allegedly committing a carjacking and armed robbery in the city of Ferndale.

Published August 11, 2020

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.

Published August 11, 2020

Cities prepare for cruisers despite Dream Cruise’s cancellation

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Cities in the Woodward Avenue corridor usually spend this time of year getting ready for the annual Dream Cruise.

Published August 11, 2020

Suspect arrested in drive-by shooting of Ferndale home

FERNDALE — Ferndale police arrested a woman for allegedly firing gunshots at a home on Almont Street, north of Nine Mile Road, Aug. 5.

Published August 11, 2020

Local parks focusing on outdoor activities for residents

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — At the beginning of June and in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland County Health Division announced that it was rescinding an emergency health order that had closed down all outdoor playground equipment for children in the county.

Published August 11, 2020

Huntington Woods seeking input on anti-racism plan

HUNTINGTON WOODS — After previously condemning acts of racial injustice and police brutality in June, the city of Huntington Woods announced that it would be developing an anti-racism plan.

Published August 11, 2020

Ferndale looks to approve affordable housing plan in August

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council received at its July 27 meeting an update on its Community Affordability and Inclusive Housing Action Plan.

Published August 11, 2020

MoGo sees positives, negatives in expansion during pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last year it was announced that MoGo, the bike sharing service in Detroit, would be expanding to the cities of Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak and Oak Park.

Published August 11, 2020

Downtown gateway mural welcomes visitors to Berkley

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is adorned with murals around its downtown, but its newest one, commissioned last year, specifically was created to act as a gateway for residents and visitors alike.

Published August 11, 2020

Ferndale, Berkley school districts will move to online instruction

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — With only a couple of weeks until the new school year is scheduled to begin, the Ferndale and Berkley school districts both announced that they will be starting the year primarily conducting virtual educations.

Published August 10, 2020

State opioid overdose rates increase during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Stress and isolation are being identified as triggers as statistics show substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published August 7, 2020

Girl Scouts implement new STEM-focused badges and activities

METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and math in their Scouts through new programs and the addition of 24 new badges.

Published August 7, 2020

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.

Published August 6, 2020

Coulter, Kowall prevail in Oakland County executive primary

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County executive candidates have been set for the Nov. 3 general election.

Published August 5, 2020

Gregory, Bouchard to face off for sheriff in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — Democrat Vincent Gregory will face incumbent Republican Michael Bouchard for the Oakland County Sheriff seat in November.

Published August 5, 2020

Police investigate drive-by shooting in Ferndale

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting on Almont Street.

Becky Skates, of Royal Oak, dropped off many bags of plastic for recycling at the SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center after making an appointment July 24.

Published July 28, 2020

SOCRRA re-opens recycling drop-off center, by appointment only

METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2020

Beat the summer heat

METRO DETROIT — Seemingly endless weeks of hot, steamy weather along with a few intense storms have dramatically increased the use of air conditioning, and at times, cut power altogether this summer.

Published July 27, 2020

Clerks brace for primary amid pandemic

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The August primary election is coming next week, and neither rain nor sleet nor treacherous virus will stop residents from deciding the issues and races important to them.