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Reported scammer claims to be from county Health Division

Published February 28, 2020

Reported scammer claims to be from Oakland County Health Division

OAKLAND COUNTY — Law enforcement officials in Oakland County want to spread the word to seniors and their loved ones that a new phone scam appears to be making the rounds, this time with the caller impersonating agents from the Oakland County Health Division.

Published February 28, 2020

Resources available for mothers suffering from postpartum depression

METRO DETROIT — While having a new baby can be one of the happiest times in a person’s life, many new mothers suffer in often unseen ways as a result of postpartum depression.

Published February 26, 2020

The Friday 5 — Feb. 28-March 1

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 25, 2020

Work on I-75 from 13 Mile to Coolidge will start soon

OAKLAND COUNTY — Work to move the lanes of north- and southbound traffic to the newly constructed northbound lanes of Interstate 75 is scheduled to start at the end of February as the continuation of segment two of the I-75 modernization project swings into spring.

Published February 25, 2020

Two (or three or more) can play that game

METRO DETROIT — Board games are a staple of family basement rec rooms everywhere. But they’re so much more.

Published February 25, 2020

The seeds of success with tomatoes

WARREN — For many, the thought of heirloom tomatoes conjures up sunny memories about a grandparent’s garden and the fantastic flavors found ripe on the vine.

Published February 25, 2020

When metro Detroit went dry

METRO DETROIT — Let’s turn the calendar back 100 years to Jan. 17, 1920. Jazz music is about to take over and it’s time for Americans to say goodbye to their favorite spirits as drinking publicly becomes illegal. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of when Prohibition began in the U.S.

Published February 24, 2020

Ferndale to replace West Troy water main during ‘dot’ construction

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council unanimously approved at its Feb. 10 meeting a project to replace the water main on West Troy Street while construction on “The dot” continues.

Published February 24, 2020

Berkley resident looking to raise $10,000 to run in Boston Marathon

BERKLEY — A Berkley resident is hoping to raise at least $10,000 not only for a Down syndrome charity, but to help him run in the Boston Marathon.

Published February 24, 2020

Ferndale resident bringing motorcycles to Autorama

FERNDALE — Randy Hayward is a big motorcycle guy, holding a collection of 19 bikes, and he’s planning on bringing four of them to the upcoming Detroit Autorama.

Published February 24, 2020

MDE urges districts to move third grade MSTEP test 1 week earlier

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The clock may be ticking a little faster for some third grade teachers, students and parents as Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent of Education, Student and School Supports Venessa Keesler sent out two memos earlier in January “strongly urging” school districts to move up the third grade Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress a week earlier than planned.

Published February 24, 2020

Printing errors to blame for returned absentee ballots, SOS says

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan’s absentee ballots were recently designed with different colors and features to help voters differentiate the pieces — the envelope the ballot comes in and the envelope meant to hold the ballot on its way back to the local clerk’s office.

Published February 21, 2020

Police say Ferndale woman hit by vehicle is expected to recover

FERNDALE — A Ferndale woman was sent to the hospital after she was hit by a vehicle on Woodward Avenue Feb. 18.

Published February 21, 2020

Berkley woman, former U of D Jesuit employee, remembered as 'caring' and ‘loving’ person

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — On Feb. 14, Berkley resident Mary Lackamp was traveling with two friends, husband and wife Bob Weed and Michelle Mooney, on their way home from a University of Detroit Jesuit High School basketball game.

Published February 19, 2020

The Friday 5 — Feb. 21-23

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 19, 2020

Get inspiration from the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show

METRO DETROIT — Spring is quickly approaching, and if you’re looking to start a few fun projects to spruce up your cottage or lakefront home, you’ll want to head out to the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show.

Published February 19, 2020

Felines, nothing more than felines

METRO DETROIT — A furry face, a sudden pounce, an inexplicable fascination with mundane things — there are as many reasons to love cat videos as there are cats.

Published February 18, 2020

Two men hit, killed by vehicles on I-696

FERNDALE — Two people were killed in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 11, after a crash on Interstate 696.

Published February 18, 2020

Voters in Ferndale school district to decide $125 million bond proposal

FERNDALE — There is less than a month until the March 10 primary election, and a notable local issue will be on the ballot for Ferndale Public Schools.

Published February 18, 2020

Ferndale council approves $1 million for ‘dot’ after portion wasn’t budgeted

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council unanimously approved spending up to $1 million to fund a previously unpriced portion of the fourth floor of The Development on Troy, also known as “The dot,” Feb. 10.

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