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Mike Koury

C&G Staff Reporter – Woodward Talk

Staff Writer Mike Koury covers Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge along with the Berkely Schools and Ferndale Schools districts for the Woodward Talk. He has worked at C & G Newspapers since October 2015 and attended Michigan State University. He has been described as “a wonderful angel” by his mother and “sleepy” by his editor.

Suburban Nissan of Farmington Hills’ “Pack the Pathfinder” event aims to fill one of its vehicles with toys to give away to children.

Published November 14, 2019

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Farmington Hills dealership wants to ‘Pack the Pathfinder’ with toys

FARMINGTON HILLS — In the spirit of holiday giving, a local car dealership wants to give away as many toys as it can to charity.

Published November 13, 2019

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Fall housing market doesn’t lean toward buyers or sellers

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t too many “for sale” signs out on the front lawns of homes this time of year, and that’s for good reason, according to regional real estate brokers.

Published November 12, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley students ready to tackle next play, ‘Kodachrome’

BERKLEY — The Berkley High School BeDrama Club’s fall play won’t take on the unusual structure one might expect.

Published November 12, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale, Berkley see notable turnouts with major elections

OAKLAND COUNTY — Thanks to several contested elections, the voter turnout for cities in the Woodward Talk’s coverage area was higher than usual.

Published November 7, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Keego Harbor rejects marijuana ballot proposal

KEEGO HARBOR — Residents in Keego Harbor voted down a ballot question that aimed to regulate the sale of marijuana.

Published November 5, 2019

Woodward Talk

Terbrack reelected mayor, Price joins incumbents on Berkley council

BERKLEY — Daniel Terbrack will continue on as mayor of Berkley. In the Nov. 5 election, Terbrack was reelected as mayor for another two years, beating challenger Robert Lathrop, according to the Oakland County Elections Division’s website.

Published November 5, 2019

Woodward Talk

Piana elected Ferndale mayor

FERNDALE — Ferndale has a new mayor, but she’s not new to the City Counc

Published November 5, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale marching band comes in 2nd at state championships

FERNDALE — Piper DeNoyer walked into Ford Field on Saturday, Nov. 2, feeling good. DeNoyer and the other members of the Ferndale High School marching band had a terrific season, and they knew they had a chance to take first place at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championships.

Published November 5, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High’s fall play leads audiences into ‘Sleepy Hollow’

FERNDALE — The students of Ferndale High School will take on a nearly 200-year-old story for the school’s fall play.

Published November 5, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale sets $15 minimum wage for city employees

FERNDALE — A recent resolution approved by the Ferndale City Council will establish a $15 per hour minimum wage for full-time and part-time employees of the city, except for seasonal workers.

Published November 4, 2019

Woodward Talk

Prosecutor’s Office declines to authorize charges in cold case

FERNDALE — The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office has declined to move forward with charges after Ferndale police arrested a suspect in a homicide case from 2010.

Published October 31, 2019

Woodward Talk

Arrest made in 2010 Ferndale homicide case

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department has made an arrest in a homicide case that dates back to 2010.

Published October 31, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Second annual breakfast to honor local veterans

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A celebratory event honoring the veterans of the West Bloomfield area will be held in the days leading up to Veterans Day.

Published October 29, 2019

Woodward Talk

Pleasant Ridge to have 1 voting precinct in 2020

PLEASANT RIDGE — Starting in 2020, the city of Pleasant Ridge will be converting to one precinct for its elections.

Published October 29, 2019

Woodward Talk

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.