Woodward Talk

Signs like this one, seen at the splash pad at Kensington Metropark, helped visitors know how far they should social distance while using Huron-Clinton Metroparks in 2020.

Published November 17, 2020

Huron-Clinton Metroparks see 2020 attendance surge

METRO DETROIT — With outdoors seemingly safer places to have distanced gatherings than inside, Huron-Clinton Metroparks saw attendance increase this year as metro Detroit residents looked for a place to safely get out of the house.

Published November 13, 2020

Ferndale shop sells winning ticket for record Lotto 47 jackpot

FERNDALE — A Ferndale liquor store sold a winning ticket for the record Lotto 47 jackpot earlier this month.

Home flu shots available for older adults

Published November 10, 2020

Oakland County Health Division offers at-home flu shots for seniors

OAKLAND COUNTY — Beverly Hills resident Marilyn Ferber, 87, who has been homebound, especially since the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, couldn’t fathom having to leave her house this year to receive an influenza vaccination.

Published November 10, 2020

Families alter Thanksgiving plans amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Thanksgiving has always been a big deal for Elyse Van Houzen, of Franklin, who has been hosting large turkey day celebrations for friends and family for over 25 years.

Published November 10, 2020

Women talk about how passion drives their business

METRO DETROIT — In a society constantly working to bring equality to women in the workplace, consider for a moment an alternative point of view: Women might not always be equal to men because, sometimes, they can do the job better.

Published November 10, 2020

Preserve and display military memorabilia in the home

METRO DETROIT — For veterans and their families, memorabilia represent an individual’s service and can bring back memories of one’s time in the military.

Published November 9, 2020

Oakland County Parks millage renewal passes

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the first time in the park system’s nearly 55-year history, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department asked residents to vote to increase its operating millage by about 50%.

Published November 9, 2020

Ferndale Community Foundation accepting applications for grant funding

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Community Foundation is now accepting applications to provide grant funding for groups and programs that aim to help the city of Ferndale and its residents.

Published November 9, 2020

Detroit man allegedly commits robberies at multiple 7-Elevens

METRO DETROIT — A 57-year-old Detroit man was taken into custody after he allegedly committed armed robberies at several 7-Eleven stores in Macomb and Oakland counties.

Published November 9, 2020

Cities see highest voter turnout in modern history

OAKLAND COUNTY — Cities in the Woodward Talk’s coverage area saw their highest turnout ever for a modern election.

Published November 9, 2020

Restaurants brace for cold weather, new health restrictions

FERNDALE — The cold weather is beginning to hit southeastern Michigan, and it only will continue to get more chilly in the coming months. That may have an effect on local businesses, particularly restaurants, in this COVID-19 reality.

Published November 9, 2020

Ferndale schools holds off on returning to in-person instruction

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Ferndale Public Schools will continue its current virtual format for the foreseeable future, and the Berkley School District will follow suit.

Pictured is Dakota Bread Co. co-founder Bassie Shemtov. Employers and job seekers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways.

Published November 7, 2020

Employers, job seekers feel the sting of the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — In a year that has challenged so many in profound ways, both employers and job seekers are among those who have had their lives altered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published November 6, 2020

MCC, OCC board of trustees election results

MACOMB/OAKLAND COUNTIES — The results for the Macomb Community College and Oakland Community College board of trustees races are in.

Published November 4, 2020

Republican sheriff keeps job among Democratic winners in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — The unofficial election results are in, and longtime Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard defeated Democratic challenger Vincent Gregory 54.36%, or 410,951 votes, to 45.51%, or 344,003 votes.

Published November 4, 2020

Coulter wins election in Oakland County executive race

OAKLAND COUNTY — Dave Coulter will continue as Oakland County executive, as he’s been elected by voters to a four-year term.

Published November 4, 2020

State House District 27 stays blue

OAKLAND COUNTY — The 27th District in the Michigan House of Representatives will see a new face in the form of Regina Weiss.

Published October 27, 2020

Northern Michigan real estate becomes red-hot during pandemic

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — For many Michiganders living downstate, going up north means getting away for a vacation, for an escape to greener, quieter pastures, but some families are beginning to stay past the three-day weekend and starting to call the state’s northern counties home.