FERNDALE — Ferndale’s road improvements will continue this spring with the city’s 2024 pavement improvement program.

FERNDALE — A new library director has begun his tenure at the Ferndale Area District Library. Jordan Wright, a longtime employee of the library, was hired as the Ferndale Area District Library’s new director and began work Jan. 22.

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge City Commission approved a contract for a public art framework plan to help establish public art in the city.

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved funding to continue its road rehabilitation project for multiple residential streets.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s new assistant city manager is excited to get to work in the city.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Some cities in the Woodward Talk’s coverage area have decreased their number of polling precincts.

FERNDALE — The majority of the Woodward Avenue streetscape project has been completed since the fall, but some incomplete elements have led to parking issues on the street.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently filed a lawsuit against businesses with local ties.

DETROIT/HUNTINGTON WOODS — A local author is inviting the public to join him for a book signing to celebrate and explore the history of Detroit.

FERNDALE — Back in October, it was announced that Bobbie Hayes Goodrum was stepping down as superintendent of Ferndale Public Schools.

FERNDALE — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments recently announced that it will award more than $2 million in funding for projects across five cities, including Ferndale.

BERKLEY — The first woman mayor in Berkley’s history has died.

OAKLAND COUNTY — School districts in Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak will be coming together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual “A Day On, Not a Day Off” event.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here's some of the notable items given to reporters by local police.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design announced on Dec. 17 that they will host their 15th annual Charity Recliner Promotion to help make a difference in the lives of afflicted individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.

News & Notes from the 12/20/23 Woodward Talk

PLEASANT RIDGE — At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission received a presentation about a community survey with resident feedback on a host of city issues.

FERNDALE — Three men were arrested this month for allegedly impersonating police officers during an August home invasion.

OAKLAND COUNTY — An increase in thieves breaking into multimillion-dollar homes across northern Oakland County and stealing valuables has prompted Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard to create a new task force targeting what he believes is a transnational crime ring.

News & Notes from the 12/6/23 Woodward Talk