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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 November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale resident allegedly records women undressing

FERNDALE — A Ferndale resident has been arrested and charged with allegedly recording five people undressing in a restroom.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Man waving pepper spray device at police brings traffic to halt

BERKLEY — Berkley police arrested a Southfield man after he allegedly pulled a pepper spray gun on an officer.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale, Berkley trying to move on with holiday-themed events

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The month of December usually brings about several holiday events in the Ferndale and Berkley downtown districts.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

‘Dot’ on verge of opening after years of development

FERNDALE — The Development on Troy, called “The dot,” is closer than ever to officially opening, though it needs to pass one big hurdle to do so.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ringwald Theatre to vacate Woodward Avenue space

FERNDALE — The Ringwald Theatre, a well-known entertainment venue in downtown Ferndale, will be vacating its space at the end of the month.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley council approves tax abatement, brownfield resolutions for La Salette School development

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved two resolutions related to the project at the former Our Lady of La Salette School at its Nov. 16 meeting.

Published November 13, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale shop sells winning ticket for record Lotto 47 jackpot

FERNDALE — A Ferndale liquor store sold a winning ticket for the record Lotto 47 jackpot earlier this month.

Published November 9, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale Community Foundation accepting applications for grant funding

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Community Foundation is now accepting applications to provide grant funding for groups and programs that aim to help the city of Ferndale and its residents.

Published November 9, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Detroit man allegedly commits robberies at multiple 7-Elevens

METRO DETROIT — A 57-year-old Detroit man was taken into custody after he allegedly committed armed robberies at several 7-Eleven stores in Macomb and Oakland counties.

Published November 9, 2020

Woodward Talk

Cities see highest voter turnout in modern history

OAKLAND COUNTY — Cities in the Woodward Talk’s coverage area saw their highest turnout ever for a modern election.

Published November 9, 2020

Woodward Talk

Restaurants brace for cold weather, new health restrictions

FERNDALE — The cold weather is beginning to hit southeastern Michigan, and it only will continue to get more chilly in the coming months. That may have an effect on local businesses, particularly restaurants, in this COVID-19 reality.

Published November 9, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale schools holds off on returning to in-person instruction

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Ferndale Public Schools will continue its current virtual format for the foreseeable future, and the Berkley School District will follow suit.