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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.

Ryan Krauthamer, 14, will compete on the upcoming season of “American Ninja Warrior Junior,” which is set to air at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, on Universal Kids.

Published January 24, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield teen to appear on ‘American Ninja Warrior Junior’

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A West Bloomfield Township teen will be appearing on the upcoming season of “American Ninja Warrior Junior.”

Published January 21, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley splits on ordinances related to codes of conduct

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council split on two related ordinances that dealt with a code of conduct and ethics for city officials and employees.

Published January 21, 2020

Woodward Talk

Vote on merit system for marijuana businesses in Berkley delayed to Jan. 23

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council once again postponed making a decision on approving a merit-based criteria for evaluating businesses for a marijuana license.

Published January 21, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale talks sustainability plans for 2020

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale felt like it had a strong 2019 in terms of its actions regarding sustainability, and it’s looking forward to 2020 to see what more it can do.

Published January 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Cities laying out plans for road construction in 2020

OAKLAND COUNTY — Living in Michigan means residents live through not four, but five seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall and road construction.

Published January 21, 2020

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods puts police, fire pension millage on March ballot

HUNTINGTON WOODS — A millage proposal has been placed on the March ballot by the city of Huntington Woods to fund the Public Safety Department’s police and fire pensions.

Published January 17, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield woman plans to use ‘Wheel of Fortune’ winnings on literacy program

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A West Bloomfield woman who recently appeared on the game show “Wheel of Fortune” will use her winnings to help restart her literacy nonprofit organization.

Published January 14, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale officers injured in pursuit of suspected drunken driver

FERNDALE — Two Ferndale police officers were injured while arresting a suspected drunken driver after he had crashed his vehicle.

Published January 14, 2020

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods might regulate placement of unsolicited materials

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods is looking to control how unsolicited materials are received at homes in the city.

Published January 14, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley council postpones decision on Vinsetta Garage parking

BERKLEY — The Jan. 6 Berkley City Council meeting received much attention from residents concerning parking at the restaurant Vinsetta Garage.

Published January 10, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley woman rescued from burning home

BERKLEY — Berkley public safety officers were able to rescue a resident after her home caught on fire.

Published January 7, 2020

Woodward Talk

Pleasant Ridge artist curates new show at West Bloomfield gallery

PLEASANT RIDGE/WEST BLOOMFIELD — A new art show curated by a Pleasant Ridge resident will make its debut this weekend.

Published January 7, 2020

Woodward Talk

Lack of snow could result in savings for local departments of public works

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Southeastern Michigan has had a small amount of snow this winter, which, depending on whom one talks to, can be treated as a positive or negative.

Published January 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Students, families to spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day serving community

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — For the fourth year, the cities of Berkley and Royal Oak will partner to host their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day community service event.