Woodward Talk

Published December 2, 2021

Officials respond to school closings, threats to districts

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTIES — On Dec. 2, two days after a student opened fire at Oxford High School, killing four students and wounding several other students and a teacher, more than 60 schools were closed out of an “abundance of caution” due to threats made.

Published November 24, 2021

Loan experts discuss the 30-year mortgage versus shorter-term loans

METRO DETROIT — The process of preparing to purchase a home is an exciting time in the lives of many people.

The Ferndale High School Marching Band won its 10th Michigan Competing Band Association state championship Nov. 6. It was the band’s first championship since 2016.

Published November 22, 2021

Ferndale High marching band wins 10th state title

FERNDALE — Two years ago at Ford Field, the Ferndale High School Marching Band won second place at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championships.

Published November 22, 2021

Police arrest alleged gang members who targeted Berkley, Royal Oak

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 6, Berkley police arrested two individuals who allegedly were attempting to forge a check and cash it at a Berkley bank branch.

Published November 22, 2021

Berkley Steelers youth football team wins championship

BERKLEY — The Berkley Steelers youth football team defeated the Chesterfield Chargers 14-12 in the Oakland Macomb Youth Football Association championship game for the 12-13 age group.

Published November 22, 2021

Maintain your furnace with fresh filters and seasonal tuneups

METRO DETROIT — As winter approaches and the air grows chill, homeowners are turning up the heat and thinking more about furnace maintenance.

Published November 22, 2021

Ferndale, Berkley shops prepare for Small Business Saturday

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Small Business Saturday is soon approaching, and local businesses are preparing for the apex of the holiday shopping season.

Published November 20, 2021

Ferndale residents charged in abduction, sexual assault of teen

FERNDALE — A Ferndale man and woman have been charged in connection with the kidnapping of a teenage girl at gunpoint.

Published November 18, 2021

Shoppers delighted as holiday craft shows return

METRO DETROIT — The aroma of fresh-baked cookies that fills the air as shoppers hunt for handmade Christmas crafts, delicate jewelry pieces, stocking stuffers and more has found its place again as craft show season has begun.

Published November 18, 2021

Huntington Woods native home after 5-month detention in Myanmar

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Danny Fenster, the journalist from Huntington Woods who had been detained in Myanmar since May, has been released from prison.

Published November 18, 2021

Three people in serious condition following Woodward Avenue crash

FERNDALE — Three people involved in a single-vehicle crash on Eight Mile Road are in serious condition.

Published November 18, 2021

Supply chain shortages, rising costs are impacting local food pantries

METRO DETROIT — By now, every household has likely experienced the effects of supply chain and labor shortages in one way or another.

Published November 18, 2021

Ferndale police investigating reported abduction of high school student

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department said in a press release that it is investigating a possible abduction that occurred Nov. 17.

Published November 17, 2021

At 60, Warren Astronomical Society still reaching for the stars

METRO DETROIT — Looking to keep their father busy in his twilight years, Jon Blum’s adult children bought him a telescope as a retirement gift 20 years ago, when he wrapped up his career as a dermatologist.

Published November 17, 2021

Bask in the warm glow cast by holiday shows

METRO DETROIT — With most theaters now operating again, the holiday show tradition returns to stages throughout the area, warming hearts of all ages with music, dance and plays.

Published November 12, 2021

Council votes to winterize Kulick Center amid damages to building

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale recently had to make an important decision regarding the future of its community center.

Published November 11, 2021

New Berkley DDA executive director comes with heavy past

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley and its Downtown Development Authority have appointed a new executive director, one who comes with a past that has been following him for a decade.

Road Commission prepares for winter season

Published November 11, 2021

Road Commission for Oakland County prepares for winter season

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Road Commission for Oakland County is preparing for the winter season, and it’s beginning by taking on its annual review of its winter maintenance procedures.

Judge Derek Meinecke, of the 44th District Court, received a 2021 Oakland County Domestic Violence Prevention Award from the Oakland County Coordinating Council Against Domestic Violence during a virtual ceremony Nov. 1.

Published November 10, 2021

Judge serving Royal Oak, Berkley awarded domestic violence prevention honor

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — At the 44th District Court, which serves Royal Oak and Berkley, most visitors to Judge Derek Meinecke’s courtroom address the judge as “your honor.”

Published November 10, 2021

Police continue to search for missing Rochester Hills teen

ROCHESTER HILLS — Police from various agencies have joined the search for a Rochester Hills teen who went missing while visiting Michigan State University Oct. 29.