Woodward Talk

Published November 7, 2018

Jump-start your garden this winter with composting

METRO DETROIT — The gardening season doesn’t have to end just because winter is here. You can still prepare your garden for a successful growing season when the warm weather returns. It may be too cold for many plants to grow, but it’s the perfect time to produce compost for the growing season.

Published November 7, 2018

Miller narrowly wins clerk race in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Democrat Fred Miller bested Republican Lisa Sinclair during the Nov. 6 election to become the new Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds.

Published November 7, 2018

Quilt-making volunteers shroud vets in valor

METRO DETROIT — Quilts are made painstakingly, with love, for warmth and comfort. Quilts of Valor mean even more than that.

Published November 6, 2018

Berkley voters reject community center bond, pass capital improvement millage

BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS — Voters in Berkley rejected a big proposal Nov. 6 that would have seen a new community center built in the city.

Published November 6, 2018

Redistricting proposal on path to pass

More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 6, 2018

Hackel on track to win third term as Macomb County Executive

MACOMB COUNTY — With 67 percent of the vote, Mark Hackel will serve a third term as Macomb County Executive.

Published November 6, 2018

Ferndale police rule out previous suspect in case of screws dropped in parking lots

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department has ruled out a previous suspect who it believed was responsible for dropping hundreds of screws into two city parking lots.

Published November 5, 2018

Ferndale Public Schools to search for new middle school principal

FERNDALE — Ferndale Public Schools is searching for a new middle school principal.

Published November 5, 2018

Jewish center holds vigil for victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

FERNDALE — Following the tragic shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue Oct. 27 in which 11 people were killed, a local rabbi held a vigil to honor the victims.

Published November 5, 2018

Teen taken to hospital after being hit by vehicle

BERKLEY — A Ferndale teen was taken to the hospital after she was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street.

Published November 5, 2018

Ferndale marching band finishes second at state championships

FERNDALE — The Golden Eagle Marching Band of Ferndale High School finished in second place in the Flight IV division of the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship at Ford Field Nov. 3.

Published November 2, 2018

Suspect drops hundreds of screws in Ferndale police, district court parking lots

FERNDALE — Authorities are looking for a suspect who dumped hundreds of screws in the Ferndale district court and police parking lots, which damaged the tires of several vehicles.

Seven-ounce plastic jars of Baraka curry powder and hot curry powder in an Oakland County home were found to contain lead, resulting in a national recall.

Published November 1, 2018

Child’s elevated lead levels result in nationwide recall of curry powder

OAKLAND COUNTY — After a child in Oakland County was found to have elevated blood lead levels from consuming tainted curry powder over the summer, an Oakland County Health Division sanitation worker’s investigation resulted in a voluntary national recall of the curries.

Published October 31, 2018

Shore up the first line of defense for a home — the front door

METRO DETROIT — The front door is the first line of defense for a home, so how well a lock is installed and what other security features are in place can make the difference between a burglar getting into a home and staying out.

Advancements in technology are making tools that assist seniors with health issues such as poor hearing more effective, more compact and more convenient to use.

Published October 31, 2018

New tech for hearing aids, smartphone apps help seniors

METRO DETROIT — Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and those improvements trickle down into almost every facet of everyday life, including medical care for senior citizens.

Published October 31, 2018

Former Doll Hospital doctors continue legacy of Berkley business

BERKLEY — Earlier this year, a staple of downtown Berkley disappeared when the Berkley Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop shut down after 70 years of business. While the shop, opened in 1948 by Kay Parish and formerly located at 3947 W.Read More

Published October 31, 2018

Ferndale council approves budget, concept plan for Wanda Park improvements

FERNDALE — The renovation of Wanda Park, at Wanda and East Hazelhurst streets, is moving along after the Ferndale City Council approved a master plan concept and phase 1 budget. The council unanimously approved the concept and budget at its Oct.Read More

Published October 31, 2018

Youth hopes Huntington Woods will allow backyard chickens

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Surrounded by family, friends and supporters, a 12-year-old girl gave a presentation to the Huntington Woods City Commission to convince it to allow backyard chickens. Georgia Stoy stood before the commission Oct.Read More

Published October 31, 2018

Berkley residents, officials discuss economics of proposed community center

BERKLEY — Nov. 6 is a day marked on everyone’s calendars, as Michiganders will be heading to the polls to vote on candidates and issues.Read More

Published October 30, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Hearse makes for a spirited ride

The back of a hearse is a place where most of us don’t want to end up anytime soon — but with countless hearse-owners clubs around the world, there are plenty of brave souls who aren’t afraid to sit up front and take the driver’s seat.