Woodward Talk

Published September 17, 2018

Oakland County board allocates funding for literacy council

OAKLAND COUNTY — Since 1984, the Oakland Literacy Council has been helping adult residents learn basic English language skills they need to thrive personally and in the workforce.

Published September 17, 2018

Humane Society, Oakland County look to empty the shelters, fill the coffers

METRO DETROIT — Animal lovers, mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 6-7, when the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and the Michigan Humane Society will host events in Milford, Pontiac and Detroit to benefit homeless pets.

Published September 17, 2018

Bidder named for I-75 P3 agreement

METRO DETROIT — It took about a year, but the Michigan Department of Transportation finally believes it has found the right private partner to complete — and expedite — the Interstate 75 modernization project.

Published September 14, 2018

Hep A confirmed at Renaissance Festival

METRO DETROIT/HOLLY — The huzzahs were halted briefly last week when the Oakland County Health Division was notified of a confirmed case of hepatitis A at the Michigan Renaissance Festival.

Published September 14, 2018

Oak Park man allegedly steals tricycle, vodka

BERKLEY — An Oak Park man was apprehended by local police after allegedly stealing an electric tricycle from outside a bar, then taking the tricycle to steal alcohol from a liquor store.Read More

Pictured earlier this summer in a training exercise, U.S. Coast Guard members are traveling to assist with rescue operations from Hurricane Florence.

Published September 13, 2018

Local Coast Guard members travel to assist with Hurricane Florence rescues

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit sent help to the eastern seaboard to help with search and rescue operations in the wake of Hurricane Florence, which made landfall Sept. 14.

Published September 12, 2018

Experts tout early childhood programs for public schools

METRO DETROIT — Across metro Detroit, child care options available to public school families are getting some major upgrades with transitional pre-kindergarten instruction at various levels in one comprehensive facility — and, in some cases, year-round schedules.Read More

Published September 12, 2018

Designers mix vintage, modern in historic Detroit mansion

DETROIT — From hand-carved woodwork and moldings to a built-in pipe organ, the Charles T. Fisher Mansion in Detroit’s Boston Edison District is an example of the gracious homes once occupied by the city’s auto barons.

Published September 11, 2018

Ferndale church finds anti-Semitic flyer posted on doors

FERNDALE — After an anti-Semitic flyer was found on the doors of a local church, the church and local police have been working to make sure something like that doesn’t happen again. At around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept.Read More

Published September 11, 2018

City, police chief see positives in independent review of FPD

FERNDALE — Back in April, the city of Ferndale announced plans for an independent firm to review the Police Department’s procedures and policies.Read More

Published September 11, 2018

Ferndale man’s 20-foot sunflower shines on neighborhood block

FERNDALE — If you happen to be walking in Ferndale at the intersection of Paxton and Academy streets, your attention might be grabbed by the sight of a towering plant in the yard of one man’s home.Read More

Published September 11, 2018

Make the grade on school bus safety

METRO DETROIT — Properly stopping and driving carefully around school buses is a lesson too important to fail.

Published September 10, 2018

SOCRRA introduces tool to teach users what is recyclable

OAKLAND COUNTY — Since many of us were in grade school, recycling has been pounded into our brains as one of the most important steps we can take to preserve our environment.

Published September 7, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Restoration gives new life to uncommon vehicles

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights resident Don Filipski said he has always gravitated toward “odd or unusual little cars,” so it’s no surprise that his garage holds two such vehicles — a 1957 Cushman Truckster and a 1959 King Midget.

Published September 5, 2018

Horseback riding can renew physical, mental strength for kids

METRO DETROIT — Variety, the Children’s Charity of Detroit, has offered its 4-H Handicap Horseback Riding Program for children with cognitive and physical challenges for 40 years.

Published September 5, 2018

Oversized florals, gem tones define fall décor

METRO DETROIT — As the dog days of summer signal the season’s last hurrah, design experts are preparing to usher in autumn with new and existing trends.

Published September 4, 2018

Dual art fairs to make way back to downtown Ferndale Sept. 21-23

FERNDALE — All different facets and kinds of art will be on display in Ferndale with both the Funky Ferndale Art Fair and the DIY Street Fair returning to the downtown area. Both fairs will be held at Nine Mile Road and Woodward Avenue Sept 21-23.

Published September 4, 2018

Ferndale moves to hire interim police chief as new head of department

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department has been without a permanent chief of police since April, but that will be changing soon, and the city didn’t go far to find a replacement. City Manager April Lynch asked the City Council at its Aug.Read More

Published September 4, 2018

Ferndale teachers train to use new active shooter trauma kits

FERNDALE — To have another tactic to help in active shooter situations at schools, Ferndale police have purchased more than 200 kits to help treat serious or life-threatening injuries.Read More

Published September 4, 2018

Community meeting discusses skate park design elements

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is moving forward with its skate park plans, and a meeting was called with community members to gather ideas on what the park could feature. A large group of residents and skaters came to B. Nektar Meadery in Ferndale on Wednesday, Aug.Read More