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Published June 23, 2020

Man allegedly involved in 2019 shooting outside lounge to return to court

FERNDALE — A man who allegedly was involved in a shooting outside a Ferndale nightclub last year will have his next court date at the end of June.

Published June 23, 2020

Police say former Durst Lumber employee allegedly embezzled more than $75,000

BERKLEY — A 21-year-old Macomb Township man has been charged with felony embezzlement from a Berkley business and faces up to 15 years in prison.

Published June 23, 2020

Berkley aiming for late summer start date on park project

BERKLEY — The development of Oxford/Merchants Park has been long-gestating for Berkley, but the city is hopeful that the project can get underway later this year.

Published June 23, 2020

Clerks prepare for elections during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — The state of Michigan is a little more than a month out from its Aug. 4 primary election, though the preparations for that day have the unusual task of also taking COVID-19 into account.

Published June 23, 2020

Ferndale, Berkley schools plan for school year in COVID-19 era

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — As the Ferndale and Berkley school districts have recently finished up their school years, administrators now must look toward how they plan to handle what schooling will look like in the fall in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published June 23, 2020

Local business owners discuss challenges in reopening during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — For more than two months, many businesses around Michigan have remained closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published June 23, 2020

Amid coronavirus delays, Ferndale hopes to complete ‘dot’ construction in fall

FERNDALE — As cities all around Michigan make efforts to reopen, Ferndale has been working on restarting its construction of The Development on Troy, a mixed-use parking structure also known as “The dot.”

Published June 23, 2020

Local chiefs discuss what they’re doing amid nationwide calls for police reform

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the last month, the United States and other countries have seen protests for Black Lives Matter, George Floyd and anti-racism, and against racial injustice and police brutality.

Published June 22, 2020

Ferndale Middle School Teacher of the Year wins 2-year vehicle lease

ERNDALE — A Teacher of the Year in the Ferndale Public Schools was awarded a multiyear vehicle lease from the Suburban Collection.

Published June 22, 2020

City of Ferndale, school district pass measures declaring intent to fight racism

FERNDALE — Amid nationwide and local protests of the death of George Floyd, police brutality and systemic racism, the city of Ferndale and its school district both recently passed resolutions dealing with racism.

Published June 19, 2020

Realtors respond to pandemic, establish extra precautions

METRO DETROIT — Buying or selling a home continues to change, adapt and look different in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.

Published June 19, 2020

Safety and socializing key to battle COVID-19 in nursing homes

METRO DETROIT — Quarantine has been tough on the youngest people in our families, as play dates and schoolwork have been dramatically changed to decelerate the spread of COVID-19.

Published June 19, 2020

Clinton River named state-designated water trail

METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River is the ninth Michigan waterway to become a state-designated water trail.

Published June 18, 2020

Officials: Waves, sunshine exacerbate alcohol’s effects on boaters

METRO DETROIT — Take a peek inside many pleasure boats heading out on the lake and you’ll begin to notice a similarity. Yes, they’ll all have life vests and happy boaters, but a majority will also include a cooler and snacks.

Superintendent of Oakland Schools Wanda Cook-Robinson tells residents that school will be open for in-person learning this fall at the L. Brooks Patterson Executive Office Building in Waterford June 11.

Published June 18, 2020

Oakland County nurses help to reopen schools after COVID-19 shutdown

OAKLAND COUNTY — Along with new backpacks, blue jeans and crayons, don’t forget to add face masks and hand sanitizer to your shopping list.

Published June 9, 2020

Churches to join together as ‘families,’ archdiocese says

METRO DETROIT — Over the next two years, all 218 parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit will unite into Families of Parishes, according to Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron.

Published June 9, 2020

No suspect information 1 month after woman shot in Ferndale

FERNDALE — At the end of April, the Ferndale Police Department responded to numerous shots being fired in a neighborhood. According to police, they received numerous 911 calls at approximately 2:15 a.m. April 30 in the 300 block of West Bennett, which is near Woodward Avenue and Eight Mile Road.

Published June 9, 2020

Man dies from injuries in crash after trying to flee from Berkley police

BERKLEY/SOUTHFIELD — Berkley police said that a 53-year-old Sterling Heights man died after crashing his vehicle into a pole while attempting to flee from them following a trespassing report.

Published June 9, 2020

Oakland County begins 12 Mile Road resurfacing

BERKLEY — On June 1, the Road Commission for Oakland County began a resurfacing project on 12 Mile Road that will stretch from Greenfield Road to Coolidge Highway. The RCOC started its $2.8 million project by closing 12 Mile between Greenfield Road and Ellwood Drive. That section will remain closed until July 1.

Published June 9, 2020

Berkley, Ferndale school districts hold virtual graduation ceremonies

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The high school seniors in the Ferndale and Berkley school districts weren’t able to have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they still got to celebrate one last week.