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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 18, 2019

Woodward Talk

Beth Shalom synagogue to host 4th annual ‘Chanu-Con’

OAK PARK — Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park will be holding its fourth annual Chanu-Con Hanukkah festival this weekend.

Published November 18, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale council approves waste reduction and recycling master plan

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is moving forward with a waste reduction and recycling master plan for the downtown.

Published November 18, 2019

Woodward Talk

New councilwoman welcomes first child 1 day before winning election

FERNDALE — Tuesday, Nov. 5, was an exciting day for Laura Mikulski, as that night, she won a seat on the Ferndale City Council.

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

C&G Newspapers

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

C&G Newspapers

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.