Woodward Talk

Published October 29, 2019

Ferndale educators learn proactive responses to active shooters

FERNDALE — Teachers and administrators from Ferndale Public Schools last week trained at Ferndale High School to use kits to treat life-threatening injuries and learned new techniques to respond to active shooters or other dangerous situations.

Published October 29, 2019

Ferndale amends ordinances to allow recreational marijuana businesses

FERNDALE — Ferndale has approved ordinance language to allow recreational marijuana businesses.

Published October 29, 2019

Ferndale marching band readies ASL-infused performance for state championships

FERNDALE — On Nov. 2, the Ferndale High School marching band will perform at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championships at Ford Field.

Published October 28, 2019

Woman hit by vehicle in downtown Ferndale

FERNDALE — A woman was in stable condition after being hit by a vehicle on Woodward Avenue near downtown Ferndale at 7:21 p.m. Oct. 26.

Published October 28, 2019

Winners ‘pic’ked in annual parks photo contest

OAKLAND COUNTY — The only thing that the Oakland County Parks system has more of than fun things to do is great views.

Published October 28, 2019

Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”

Published October 25, 2019

Oakland County cracks down on underage vaping

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you look at a map of all the spots in Oakland County where e-cigarettes, vape juice and other vaping paraphernalia are sold, you notice something interesting. Those spots tend to be clustered around schools.

Published October 25, 2019

Authorities reviewing case after student allegedly brings gun to school

ROYAL OAK TOWNSHIP — Authorities were called to the Tri-County Educational Center on Garden Lane in Royal Oak Township Oct. 15 after a student allegedly was found in possession of a firearm.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Ferndale, Berkley voters to elect mayors, council members

In the Talk’s coverage area, voters Nov. 5 will elect candidates for local offices and decide on three proposals.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”

Published October 22, 2019

Men allegedly steal bikes immediately after release from custody

BERKLEY — Two men were arrested by Berkley police within an hour of being released from custody for allegedly committing a previous offense.

Published October 22, 2019

Ferndale becomes 3rd Michigan city to ban ‘conversion therapy’

FERNDALE — Ferndale has become the third city in the state of Michigan to ban the scientifically discredited practice of so-called conversion therapy.

Published October 22, 2019

Ferndale, Berkley to host Halloween-themed events for children

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Halloween is right around the corner, and the cities of Ferndale and Berkley have events planned that residents can enjoy.

Published October 22, 2019

Ferndale schools looking at bond proposal in March

FERNDALE — In March 2020, there likely will be a bond proposal from Ferndale Public Schools for voters to consider on the ballot.

Published October 18, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 25-27

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 16, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.