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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.

Published February 27, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale reduces scopes for Wanda, Geary park projects

FERNDALE — Park improvements at Wanda and Geary parks will be scaled back as they move forward later this year.

Published February 26, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale police arrest man for allegedly brandishing gun at vehicle

FERNDALE — A 21-year-old Utica man was arrested in Ferndale after he was accused of pointing a gun at a vehicle in which his ex-girlfriend was a passenger.

Published February 25, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale Pride moves to later in 2021 as city evaluates holding events

FERNDALE — Ferndale Pride, one of the biggest events held in Oakland County, once again will not be held in June this year.

Published February 24, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale public safety departments dealing with low staffing levels

FERNDALE — The public safety departments in Ferndale have been looking at labor recently, as both the Police and Fire departments have been understaffed.

Published February 23, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley partners with Families Against Narcotics for 2 addiction programs

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department and Families Against Narcotics will be partnering to bring two programs to the city to help people struggling with addiction.

Published February 22, 2021

Metro

Fire destroys Ferndale home, several pets perish in blaze

FERNDALE — A fire at a home in Ferndale in early February destroyed the home and took the lives of several pets.

Published February 22, 2021

Metro

Berkley bridal gown shop showcases frozen wedding dresses

BERKLEY — A bridal gown shop in downtown Berkley has been getting a lot of notice recently for a very cool reason.

Published February 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale Public Schools to allow in-person instruction option

FERNDALE — The students in Ferndale Public Schools now have the option to return to in-person instruction.

Published February 12, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale selected as location for DIA’s Inside|Out program

FERNDALE — Come springtime, downtown Ferndale will be one of more than two dozen communities that will host art reproductions for the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program.

Published February 11, 2021

Woodward Talk

Police say Berkley retail fraud was one of many by same suspect

BERKLEY — A suspect in a Berkley retail fraud was apprehended after getting in a vehicle crash days after the theft.

Published February 10, 2021

Woodward Talk

Teen allegedly takes joyride in SUV stolen from Berkley home

BERKLEY — A Berkley teen was arrested by local police after he allegedly stole a vehicle and took it for a joyride around the city.

Published February 10, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale’s new fire chief prioritizes community input, hiring more firefighters

FERNDALE — After a three-month hiring process, the city of Ferndale has brought in a new chief for its Fire Department.

Published February 9, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale approves mixed-use affordable housing project

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council approved a planned unit development that will bring a mixed-use affordable housing project to Nine Mile Road.

Published February 9, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale’s social districts to open more outdoor space to alcohol consumption

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is considering the establishment of social districts to support businesses in the downtown.

Published February 8, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale bars feel excited about potential social districts

FERNDALE — Ferndale bars and restaurants have been battling the economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic for the past year, but a new program aims to help increase business come springtime.