FERNDALE — Ferndale will be making some big upgrades to one of its parks starting this spring.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A federal appellate court has sided with several homeowners who filed a lawsuit against Oakland County, its former treasurer, the city of Southfield, several city officials, and others after their homes — worth far more than the taxes owed — were taken by the county without refunding them for the difference in home equity.

FERNDALE — A 64-year-old Detroit man was arrested last week for allegedly robbing a fast food restaurant earlier this month in Ferndale.

FERNDALE/ROYAL OAK — Autorama is back for another year in Detroit, and vehicles owned by residents of Ferndale and Royal Oak will be featured.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s Downtown Development Authority has begun accepting applications to install new murals in the city.

HAZEL PARK — Alissa Sullivan was getting back in her car after pet sitting for a client of her pet care company when she looked up at the power cables and saw something she didn’t expect.

BERKLEY — A St. Clair Shores woman has been arrested for allegedly embezzling many thousands of dollars from her former place of employment.

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council is full again after a new member was appointed last month.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County reports that residents produce 80,000 tons of waste yearly, around 30% of that waste being compostable. According to RRRASOC, composting is “nature’s way of recycling nutrients.”

PLEASANT RIDGE — In the fall, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission met to discuss a petition to add lighting to the dog park at Gainsboro Park.

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved a millage proposal for a Headlee override to appear before voters in May.

BERKLEY — After Natalie Price was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, the city of Berkley was tasked with appointing a resident to serve the rest of her term.

BERKLEY — Dan Terbrack has decided to step down as the mayor of the city of Berkley.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Once a month, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department steps back in time with historian Carol Bacak-Egbo’s Fireside Chats.

OAKLAND COUNTY — C & G Newspapers reporters recap the best crime briefs obtained from local police during the past year.

FERNDALE — A 29-year-old Detroit man was arrested for firing multiple shots at a woman on New Year’s Eve in Ferndale.

BERKLEY — Dan Terbrack has decided to step down as the mayor of the city of Berkley.

BERKLEY — Berkley’s Tree Board is hoping the city can achieve a tree canopy target of 40% minimum across all its neighborhoods.

PLEASANT RIDGE — A new application for a recreational marijuana facility came before the Pleasant Ridge City Commission this month.

OAKLAND COUNTY — If all goes the way some hope, there could be exciting additions coming to some communities in Oakland County.