Woodward Talk

Published January 22, 2019

Berkley Public Safety Department to start Citizens Police Academy

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department wants to reach its community better and is hoping to do so through its new Citizens Police Academy. Berkley’s Citizens Police Academy will start its first six-week course Feb. 6, in which participants will be taught about the city’s police, medical and fire operations.

Published January 22, 2019

Huntington Woods selects commissioner to fill vacant seat

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods City Commission has filled the vacancy on its board. At a special meeting Jan. 16, the commission unanimously appointed Michelle Elder to fill the vacant seat left after former member Allison Iversen resigned in December. Her term is set to expire at the end of the year.

Published January 22, 2019

Ferndale police arrest break-in suspects while responding to unrelated call

FERNDALE — Two teens were arrested Jan. 15 after being caught allegedly trying to steal appliances from a home in Ferndale.

Published January 22, 2019

Ferndale artist to have first exhibition at library

FERNDALE — A local artist whose work has a focus on nature will have his first solo exhibition at the Ferndale Area District Library. The library will be featuring 20 pieces of Anthony Brass’ art that was created in the past year at his home in Ferndale. The exhibition will start on Sunday, Jan. 27, and there also will be a reception where people can meet Brass at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24.

Published January 22, 2019

Ferndale, Baker College in negotiations on potential downtown campus, parking deck

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale has entered into an exclusive negotiating rights agreement with Baker College for the institution to purchase property in the downtown area.

Published January 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 16, 2019

Take action to remove radon from your home

METRO DETROIT — It may be impossible to smell or see, but that doesn’t mean radon won’t do a lot of damage. Formed during the breakdown of uranium, radon is a chemically inert radioactive gas found in nearly all soils and rocks.

Published January 16, 2019

Chili cook-off experts reveal what it takes to make a winning bowl

METRO DETROIT — What does it take to make the perfect chili? Is it the spice? Could be. Even the experts aren’t sure. Michelle Weiss, the marketing and events coordinator for the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority, organizes the DDA’s annual chili cook-off. Creating “a chili they can be proud of” is the magic ingredient in a cook-off contender, she said.

Published January 16, 2019

Stonefly search on tap throughout Rouge communities

METRO DETROIT — Sally Petrella, volunteer monitoring program manager for the Friends of the Rouge, knows the reaction all too well.

Published January 16, 2019

Michigan adopts new fireworks legislation

LANSING — On Dec. 29, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder approved a package of bills aimed at giving more local communities more control to regulate the use and sale of fireworks. The package included House Bill 5940, which was written by state Rep. John Chirkun, D-Roseville.

Published January 15, 2019

Stonefly search to help shed light on river health

METRO DETROIT — Those who aren’t afraid to make a splash in local waterways can help the Clinton River Watershed Council search for stonefly larvae next weekend. “It’s a great event that allows volunteers to get out and about in the watershed in the middle of winter … and stay connected with the river during these winter months,” CRWC ecologist Eric Diesing said.

Published January 15, 2019

Suspect claiming to be city inspector steals from Bobcat Bonnie’s employees

FERNDALE — A man claiming to be a city inspector made his way into Bobcat Bonnie’s and stole money from employees of the restaurant. The theft occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m. Jan. 4 at the 240 W. Nine Mile Road location.

Published January 15, 2019

Berkley to get grant for Oxford/Merchants Park upgrade

BERKLEY — The Berkley Parks and Recreation Department has been hoping to improve Oxford/Merchants Park for several years, and a new grant is set to help make that happen.

Published January 15, 2019

Employee allegedly leaves apology note for embezzling $3,000 from Ferndale Pizza Hut

FERNDALE — A Detroit man who allegedly embezzled more than $3,000 from the Ferndale Pizza Hut in 2017 was apprehended at the end of last year. Michael Love-White, 34, was charged with embezzlement by agent greater than $1,000, less than $20,000, for allegedly taking $3,287.09 from a Pizza Hut where he was employed at the time.

Published January 15, 2019

Ferndale city manager leaving for University of Detroit Mercy position

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council soon will be on the hunt for a new city manager. It was announced Jan. 10 that April Lynch, Ferndale’s city manager for the last seven years, will be moving on to a new job as associate vice president for human resources at the University of Detroit Mercy. Her last day with the city will be Feb. 28.

Published January 15, 2019

Coolidge Highway to undergo major lane restriping

BERKLEY — Coolidge Highway is on its way to seeing a major change in a few months. The Berkley City Council unanimously passed a resolution at its Jan. 7 meeting supporting an evaluation for a lane reduction on the major roadway, from four lanes to two with a middle left-turn lane, bike lanes and additional parking, between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads.

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Published January 11, 2019

Anderson Middle School girl allegedly stabs student with scissors

BERKLEY — A 13-year-old boy was stabbed with a pair of scissors in an incident at Anderson Middle School Jan. 8, according to the Berkley Public Safety Department.

Published January 9, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 9, 2019

Experts, charities can help organize your home for the new year

METRO DETROIT — The holidays have come and gone, and with the new year upon us, folks may be wondering how to get their homes organized in 2019. Gary Dion, the owner of Closets by Design — which in addition to organizing closets also organizes garages, home offices, laundries, pantries and hobby rooms — said that redesigning storage space is key.