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Mike Koury

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 May 24, 2019

Ferndale police catch man allegedly stealing from vehicles

FERNDALE — A 22-year-old Warren man was arrested for allegedly looting vehicles in the city, and local authorities are asking anyone who might have had items taken from their cars to call the police.

Published May 24, 2019

Man allegedly pulls gun on 7-Eleven cashier in Ferndale

FERNDALE — Police officers from five cities helped arrest a man who allegedly committed armed robbery at a local 7-Eleven at approximately 2:20 a.m. May 21. Police arrested 24-year-old John Briggs, of Ferndale, after he allegedly pulled a gun on a cashier at 7-Eleven, 1040 W. Nine Mile Road, and stole more than $150 and Juul pods for e-cigarettes.

Published May 21, 2019

Snow day bill provides relief for school districts

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Earlier this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a House bill that gives relief to school districts that had to cancel school because of weather-related issues. Whitmer signed House Bill 4206 May 10, which forgave four snow days that forced school cancellations across Michigan after a state of emergency was declared for extremely cold temperatures.

Published May 21, 2019

Berkley taking action to clear sidewalks during construction projects

BERKLEY — A proposed ordinance amendment from the Berkley City Council takes aim at sidewalk obstructions during construction projects. The first reading of the ordinance was held at the council’s May 6 meeting and was approved 6-0. The second reading was scheduled to take place May 20, after press time.

Published May 21, 2019

Coolidge restriping project complete after month delay

BERKLEY — After a one-month delay, the Coolidge Highway restriping and lane reduction project has been completed. The project consisted of restriping Coolidge between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads to reduce the number of lanes from four to two with a new middle left-turn lane, while also adding bike lanes and additional on-street parking.

Published May 21, 2019

Ferndale Pride continues to expand for ninth year

FERNDALE — The multicolored flags that represent Pride once again will be waved and worn all around Ferndale in the beginning of June. The ninth annual Ferndale Pride will return to the city Saturday, June 1, during which thousands of people will flood the streets on West Nine Mile Road, between Woodward and Livernois avenues.

Published May 14, 2019

Council members have decisions to make ahead of filing deadline

FERNDALE — The November election is shaping up to be a big one in Ferndale, as multiple City Council terms are expiring and a new mayor will be chosen. The Nov. 5 election will see the mayorship up for grabs, as Dave Coulter announced last month that he will not seek reelection. Council seats also will be open, as the terms for Dan Martin and Raylon Leaks-May are set to expire at the end of the year, on Dec. 31.

Published May 14, 2019

Chickens now allowed on Huntington Woods properties

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The city of Huntington Woods officially passed its ordinance allowing backyard chickens, as well as the costs for a permit inspection. Approved at the City Commission’s May 7 meeting, both the new ordinance allowing the backyard chickens and a resolution stating the cost of the permit and two annual inspections passed by a 4-0 vote.

Published May 14, 2019

Ferndale artist’s book encourages children’s imaginations

FERNDALE — A Ferndale artist is using her creativity in the form of an interactive book to try and help children bring out their own. Espacia Fotiu is releasing her first children’s book — “Imagine, Draw, Erase, Repeat!” — in which kids can use her artwork to create something new from their own imaginations.

Published May 14, 2019

Huntington Woods looking to get concepts for senior housing

HUNTINGTON WOODS — For more than a year, Huntington Woods has been wanting to increase its housing options, with senior housing being the focus. The City Commission met for a study session May 9 to further discuss its options with senior housing.

Published May 14, 2019

Berkley musical foundation to host benefit concert

BERKLEY — A local musical therapy organization will host a concert to raise funds for its mission. The D-MAN Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to help people with quadriplegia, traumatic head injuries, spinal injuries and other diseases through musical therapy, is hosting a concert with its D-MAN All Stars from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Crofoot, 1 S. Saginaw St. in Pontiac.

Published May 14, 2019

Berkley looks at rules for new home builds to prevent flooding

BERKLEY — Stormwater runoff and flooding have been an issue in Berkley for some time, and the city hopes that a change to its code will help improve the lives of residents. The Berkley City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance at its May 6 meeting to establish new standards for residential grading and drainage for new home builds.

Published May 7, 2019

Huntington Woods opts out of recreational marijuana businesses

HUNTINGTON WOODS — A couple of weeks after Pleasant Ridge passed its own ordinance, Huntington Woods also is looking to bar recreational marijuana establishments from setting up shop in the city.

Published May 7, 2019

Huntington Woods on verge of allowing chickens in backyards

HUNTINGTON WOODS — A long-discussed ordinance that would allow Huntington Woods residents to keep chickens in their backyards was on the verge of passage at press time.

Published May 7, 2019

CASA celebrates 35 years with expo featuring students, guests

OAK PARK — In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts, or CASA, held a special expo that featured current students and alumni.

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Upcoming Events

May

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Rochester Hills

Avon Players to perform 'Company'

8 p.m.

Avon Players Theater

May

25

Rochester Hills

See a vintage baseball game

1 p.m.

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

May

25

Royal Oak

Puppet shows at the zoo

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Detroit Zoo

May

25

Bloomfield Hills

Ya’ssoo Greek Festival

11 a.m.-11 p.m.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church

May

25

Harrison Township

Guided hike of park wetlands

10 a.m.

Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center

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Prep Sports Scoreboard

Girls soccer
Groves	3
North Farmington	1
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Girls soccer
Clawson	2
L'Anse Creuse	0
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Girls socc
Romeo	0
Rochester Adams	2
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