Woodward Talk

Published April 10, 2021

Oakland County Michigan Works! hosts free yearlong financial fitness series

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Michigan Works! annual weeklong Money Smart week programming, in partnership with the Federal Reserve, just got longer — by 51 weeks, to be exact.

Published April 10, 2021

Berkley invites community to rename Oxford/Merchants Park

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is holding a contest for a new name for Oxford/Merchants Park.

Published April 9, 2021

Pleasant Ridge sets goals, objectives for 2021 fiscal year

PLEASANT RIDGE — Pleasant Ridge has a laundry list of goals, which includes topics ranging from municipal infrastructure to continuing its parks and recreation efforts, that it hopes to complete in its next fiscal year.

Published April 8, 2021

Farmington Class of 1946 still as close as ever

FARMINGTON — Though the class size has dwindled over the years, the bond of the Farmington High School Class of 1946 has never wavered.

Published April 8, 2021

Ferndale, Detroit take next step in partnership to improve intersection

FERNDALE — The Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue intersection bordering the cities of Ferndale and Detroit could see major changes in the coming year.

Published April 7, 2021

New program to help with rent, utilities for those struggling in the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 changed everything for everyone, but shutdowns have affected some residents more than others.

Published April 7, 2021

Berkley Public Safety Department starting K-9 program

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department soon will be bringing a K-9 unit to the city, and is asking the community to invest in its new division.

Published April 7, 2021

Homebuyers, renovators battle ‘unprecedented’ lumber costs

METRO DETROIT — First it was toilet paper and paper towels, then cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer. Now, the latest product to become scarce amid COVID-19 is lumber.

Published April 7, 2021

Local doctor pleads for vigilance as COVID cases climb

METRO DETROIT — A year ago, when metro Detroit was just getting used to the COVID-19 virus being an everyday risk, we had just a small amount of information and a lot of worries.

Published April 7, 2021

Finding new interests during shutdowns

METRO DETROIT — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, musician Mike McCabe was on his way to his job playing piano for vacationers aboard the Carnival Cruise Line.

Published April 6, 2021

Crash involving 18-wheeler injures 4 in Ferndale

FERNDALE — Local authorities have responded to the scene of a serious crash in Ferndale involving an 18-wheeler.

Published April 6, 2021

Oakland University ranked third-safest college campus in U.S.

ROCHESTER — Oakland University ranks among the safest colleges in the nation, according to a recent study by CollegeMagazine.com.

Published April 6, 2021

OU plans in-person classes, events for fall

ROCHESTER — Oakland University students can expect to return to classrooms and their dorms this fall, according to OU officials.

Published April 6, 2021

Council moves to regulate short-term rentals

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council approved regulatory standards pertaining to short-term rentals at its March 22 meeting.

The Oakland County Community College automobile servicing program received national accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation. The program had to meet a five-step accreditation process.

Published April 6, 2021

OCC Auto Service program receives national accreditation

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland Community College automobile service program has achieved national accreditation by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation.

Published April 5, 2021

Ferndale schools declines to offer full-time return option

FERNDALE — Many school districts in Michigan had to make a decision by March 22 whether or not to offer a full-time, in-person option for students.

The Michigan State Police is putting more than 1,250 calming bags in all of its patrol vehicles to help during interactions with people on the autism spectrum.

Published April 4, 2021

State police outfit vehicles with calming kits to help people with autism

METRO DETROIT — April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Michigan State Police is joining with other law enforcement agencies to not only raise awareness about autism, but also include new calming bags in their patrol vehicles.

Published April 1, 2021

Officials encourage continued vigilance as COVID cases surge

METRO DETROIT — An increase in coronavirus cases across Michigan are causing medical practitioners to again stress the importance of mask wearing and social distancing.

Published March 31, 2021

Woman killed in crash on Gratiot in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that occurred March 28 on Gratiot Avenue.

Warren Mayor Jim Fouts and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel announced a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site that will begin operation in Warren on April 8, in the parking structure next to City Hall on Van Dyke Avenue, north of 12 Mile Road.

Published March 31, 2021

Macomb County adds COVID-19 vaccination sites in Warren

WARREN — Eligible people who live or work in southern Macomb County now have increased accessibility to COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment in Warren.