Woodward Talk

Published October 8, 2019

Ferndale High band gets big donation from Arts, Beats & Eats

ROYAL OAK/FERNDALE — On Oct. 2, Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats, presented by Flagstar Bank, announced the grand total that this year’s festival awarded to its more than 50 local charity partners — $233,049.26, a 12% increase from last year.

Published October 8, 2019

Yearlong assessment leads to recommendations to improve lives of senior residents

FERNDALE — Ferndale is looking to improve the lives of its senior population after reaching out to residents to hear about what they need and want from their city.

Published October 8, 2019

Ferndale to host drop-off recycling station with SOCRRA

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale and the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority, or SOCRRA, will be hosting a recycling drop-off station in the downtown area from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in the parking lot between the library and City Hall.

Published October 8, 2019

Ferndale Planning Commission recommends approval for marijuana zoning changes

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale continues to work toward allowing recreational marijuana businesses.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County postpones flu vaccine program

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has postponed its public flu vaccination program due to a delay in shipment from the vaccine manufacturer.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County receives national wildlife habitat honor

OAKLAND COUNTY — In a world on edge over the future of our planet’s natural resources, it’s nice to take a moment to relish what’s going right in our own little ecosystem.

Published October 2, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 2, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’

More than five decades ago, Troy resident Ted Schlenker’s aunt bought a brand-new 1963 Mercury Marauder in Van Nuys, California. The car was pink — her favorite color — so she had to have it, Schlenker explained.

Published October 2, 2019

Credit unions promote accessibility, breadth of services

METRO DETROIT — As a local alternative to big banks, some credit unions are seeing growth as the word gets out about their expanding breadth of services. Just ask Rebekah Monroe.

Published October 2, 2019

Now is a good time to prep your furnace for winter

METRO DETROIT — Don’t wait until it’s cold outside to check out your furnace.

Published October 1, 2019

Four arrested in string of thefts from automobiles in Ferndale

FERNDALE — Four men have been arrested in connection with a large number of thefts from vehicles, and automobile thefts, in Ferndale. The Ferndale Police Department announced in an Oct.

Published October 1, 2019

New fire chief wants to stay in Ferndale ‘for the rest of my career’

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Fire Department’s new chief is a familiar name, as he already has spent nearly 20 years within the city.

Published October 1, 2019

Ferndale Pride makes its largest single-year donation to charitable organizations

FERNDALE — Coming off one of its biggest events, Ferndale Pride in turn is making its largest charitable donation.

Published October 1, 2019

Berkley school millage on ballot for November election

BERKLEY — The Berkley School District will have an operating millage on the ballot in the upcoming November election.

Published October 1, 2019

Commission recommends recreational marijuana zoning changes

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is moving forward with a key part of allowing recreational marijuana businesses in its downtown.

Published September 30, 2019

Oakland County parks 2020 budget features local splash pad upgrades

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation system is always dreaming up new fun activities for residents to enjoy, like the new archery range, the upcoming off-road vehicle park and family-friendly programming.