Woodward Talk

Published August 12, 2019

Ferndale council selects local attorney for vacant seat

FERNDALE — After former Councilwoman Melanie Piana resigned last month to run for mayor, the rest of the City Council was tasked with selecting her replacement for the next several months.

Published August 12, 2019

Demolition of 45-year-old Berkley Ice Arena begins

BERKLEY — The demolition of the Berkley Ice Arena has begun. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the first wall of the ice arena was torn down.

Published August 12, 2019

Construction of billboard has nearby Ferndale residents upset

FERNDALE — The construction of a new billboard near Interstate 696 and Hilton Road, and what some said was a lack of communication from the city, has upset residents who live close by.

Published August 12, 2019

Rizzo attorney indicted as part of corruption probe

METRO DETROIT — Attorney Jay Schwartz, who was the former business attorney for trash hauler titan Chuck Rizzo, was indicted July 2 for his role in a Macomb County corruption probe that has produced more than 20 convictions and guilty pleas.

Published August 9, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Prowler collection includes one in every size

Jerry Naumann, of Berkley, is a longtime fan of the Plymouth Prowler — so much so, that he has one in nearly every size.

Published August 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published August 7, 2019

Crowds gather to say goodbye to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

OAKLAND COUNTY — Hundreds waited in line to say their final goodbyes to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in the conference center of the building bearing his name in Waterford Aug. 6.

Published August 7, 2019

Van Pelt takes a top spot in county government

OAKLAND COUNTY — Laurie Van Pelt, the Oakland County director of management, budget and chief financial officers, was named the deputy county executive Aug. 5. She is the first woman to hold the title.

Published August 7, 2019

To catch up or get ahead, call a tutor

METRO DETROIT — Nivas Dammalapati, of Farmington Hills, said his 10-year-old daughter, Sasha, began working with a tutor nine months ago.

Published August 7, 2019

Discourage insects from bugging you this summer

METRO DETROIT — Summer is a wonderful time of year where the sun is shining, the water’s warm and cookouts might become a weekly event. Mostly everyone loves summer, and that doesn’t just include friends and family.

Published August 6, 2019

Michigan veteran one of a dozen Indianapolis survivors alive

LANSING — Of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of its sinking on July 30, 1945, during World War II, only 316 survived. Today, 12 are alive — Lansing's Richard Thelen is one of them.

A map identifying the density of phragmites across Michigan shows that southeast Michigan is more negatively affected than any other region.

Published August 6, 2019

Phragmites affect southeast Michigan more than anywhere else

METRO DETROIT — A new federal grant aims to remove invasive phragmites in southeast Michigan, notably in Macomb County, and to control their spread.

Published August 6, 2019

Medical alert forms could help Huntington Woods emergency responses

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The city of Huntington Woods is introducing a new service for residents that can help inform first responders of pertinent medical information while they are responding to an emergency.

Published August 6, 2019

MDOT project on service drive to reconfigure lanes, improve road

PLEASANT RIDGE/ROYAL OAK — The Michigan Department of Transportation recently started a million-dollar project on the eastbound Interstate 696 service drive on 10 Mile Road, near Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak.

Published August 6, 2019

Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge classic car owners reflect on vehicles, Dream Cruise

FERNDALE/PLEASANT RIDGE — The sun has risen on the month of August, which means the classic vehicles of years past will soon ride up and down Woodward Avenue once again.

Published August 5, 2019

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson dies at 80

OAKLAND COUNTY — Before dawn Aug. 3, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson passed away in his Independence Township home, surrounded by family and friends.

Published July 31, 2019

Alleged killer of Tyler Wingate arrested in Detroit

DETROIT — The suspect in the beating death of 24-year-old Berkley native Tyler Wingate in Detroit has been arrested.

Published July 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 2-4

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 31, 2019

How to pass the time when temporarily homebound

METRO DETROIT — People recovering from surgery, an injury or illness at home know they have to take it easy, rest and follow their doctor’s orders in order to heal.