Woodward Talk

Published November 21, 2018

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 19, 2018

Holiday shows set the stage for merry moments

METRO DETROIT — If your holidays are more hectic or ho-hum than happy, there’s nothing like toe-tapping seasonal tunes and timeless tales to get you in the spirit, so grab your coat and head out to one of the many festive productions brightening local stages this year.

Published November 19, 2018

Get away from winter — but take steps to protect your home

METRO DETROIT — Whether traveling for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or getting away for the entire winter season, there is plenty that can be done to protect a home from intruders and Old Man Winter.

Published November 15, 2018

Berkley High drama coordinator recounts ‘widowmaker’ heart attack that changed his life

BERKLEY — John Hopkins was walking through the halls of Berkley High School, talking about why he loves his job, his excitement for the upcoming school play, and saying quick hellos to students and teachers passing by.

Published November 15, 2018

Small businesses in Berkley, Ferndale boost local vitality

BERKLEY/FERNDALE — Local businesses comprise the heart of many towns and communities.

Published November 15, 2018

Suspect who fell 15 feet after Taser shock faces home invasion charge

FERNDALE — An alleged home invader who was shocked with a Taser and fell 15 feet from an underpass in July has been arraigned in court.

Published November 15, 2018

Cities see higher turnouts than normal for midterm election

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Nov. 6 midterm election has come and gone in Oakland County, and all cities in the Woodward Talk’s coverage area saw more than 70 percent voter turnout.

Published November 14, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Summer of Cruising contest winner has crafted his dream car

All summer long, C & G Newspapers asked classic car owners to submit photos of their vehicles for our Summer of Cruising online car show contest, and this year, the top vote-getter was Clinton Township resident Jerry Aiello and his 1957 Chevrolet hot rod.

Published November 14, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 16-18

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2018

Stop carbon monoxide poisoning with alarms, checkups

METRO DETROIT — Colorless, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide is a toxic gas known as the “silent killer.”

Published November 13, 2018

How law enforcement is changing its tune to address addiction

METRO DETROIT — It was Sept. 23, 2013. He can tell you the exact day when he felt there was “no way out,” and he knew he needed to get serious about recovery from his addiction to heroin and alcohol. “I was in treatment five different times,” said David Clayton, of Macomb Township. “I had been using for 11 years before I got sober, from the time I was 17 to 28, starting with prescription pills and marijuana and drinking, then heroin at 23.”

Published November 12, 2018

Gourmet market to fill vacancy in Huntington Woods

HUNTINGTON WOODS — After a bit of confusion, the vacant half of 10099 W. 11 Mile Road will be vacant no more. A gourmet market will take over the vacant space next to Studio Eleven salon, though another business was close to moving into the building as well.

Published November 12, 2018

Berkley students to perform ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’

BERKLEY — Berkley High’s upcoming performances of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” will take place at 7 p.m. Nov 16-17 and 3 p.m. Nov. 18 in the school’s auditorium, 2325 Catalpa Drive.

Published November 9, 2018

Redistricting proposal passes

LANSING — 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 9, 2018

Whitmer elected as Michigan’s next governor

LANSING — After months of campaigning and meeting with constituents, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer was voted in as Michigan’s next governor during the Nov. 6 election, beating out five other candidates, including Republican Bill Schuette.

Published November 9, 2018

I-696 lane and ramp closures to reopen by end of year

MACOMB COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Transportation said that despite cold and wet weather, the ongoing Interstate 696 project will have all lanes and ramps open by the end of December.

Published November 8, 2018

Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana

The voters have spoken, and with all 83 Michigan counties reporting, unofficial election results indicated overwhelming support for Proposal 1, the legalization of recreational marijuana statewide.

Published November 8, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 7, 2018

Sensors can make car repairs pricey

METRO DETROIT — Prepare to spend more on auto repairs after a crash if your vehicle has sensors that are becoming more prevalent in newer vehicles, according to AAA.

Published November 7, 2018

Incumbents, experienced politicians keep state seats in Macomb County

Peter Lucido may live in Shelby Township now, but he said he sees his election to the state Senate District 8 seat, which includes Shelby Township and several other townships in northern Macomb County, as well as Harrison Township, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores, as going home.