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Published October 16, 2018

RCS officials push password changes following data breach

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Community Schools district is recommending that students change their passwords following an online data breach.

Published October 16, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester Community Concert Band hits a high note

ROCHESTER — As a child, Rob Roy always wanted to be a drummer. But as a fifth-grader back in the 1950s, the choice wasn’t really his to make.

Published October 16, 2018

Southfield Sun

Local man details life as WWII Tuskegee Airman, POW

SOUTHFIELD — When Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson crash-landed in Nazi-occupied France in 1944, the German guard who captured him somehow knew everything about him.

Published October 16, 2018

Troy Times

Troy Planning Commission to church: Come back with better plans, again

TROY — Saying the plan was missing a report on the impact of lighting to adjacent homes — as well as more detailed landscaping and noise reduction plans — the Troy Planning Commission postponed for the third time consideration of a 19,167-square-foot addition to a church on Long Lake Road, east of John R Road.

Published October 16, 2018

Troy Times

Troy Public Library will close doors in January for new carpet installation

TROY — The Troy Public Library will close its doors for three weeks in January, its slowest time of year, so crews can install new carpet in the adult services area and the technology room.

Published October 16, 2018

Madison - Park News

Pets to go trick-or-treating at shelter fundraiser

MADISON HEIGHTS — Some people see their pets as furry four-legged kids. So why shouldn’t pets get to join in the fun of trick-or-treating?Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Girl Scouts renew memorial garden at Kerby

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The memory of a little girl who died too soon was honored by a group of girls who didn’t know her, but shared a bond with her.

Published October 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

SOC generator plan approved by officials

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — An emergency generator that will enable Services for Older Citizens to continue functioning even during power outages is coming soon.

Published October 16, 2018

Madison - Park News

Zombie Walk returns to Hazel Park Oct. 19

HAZEL PARK — To help families in need this holiday season, a local Girl Scout troop is resurrecting the Hazel Park Zombie Walk. Each undead participant is asked to bring three canned or nonperishable food items to the event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

School board candidates share views in forum

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Six of the seven Grosse Pointe Public School System candidates running for the three open school board seats in the Nov. 6 general election said they are not in favor of Schools of Choice.

Published October 16, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Clawson to host Halloween events

CLAWSON — The city of Clawson will continue its annual tradition of holding three Halloween events aimed to please all ages the weekend of Oct. 27-28.

Published October 16, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Spooktacular to move to Washington Avenue

ROYAL OAK — The main footprint of the 35th annual Royal Oak Spooktacular will move from Main Street to South Washington Avenue, between Fourth and Sixth streets, from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28.

Published October 16, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Ike ‘Snow Queen’ gets icy inspiration from original tale

A husband-wife team will be bringing winter early to the Eisenhower High School stage when students present “The Snow Queen” Nov. 2-3.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Frights returns to Dodge Park

George VanHoutte hopes that the lucky guests who will get his donated pumpkins at the Sterling Frights Halloween event Oct. 20 will be pleased as pie.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

RARE invites families to its annual Trick or Treat Trail

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe is brewing up some fun for Halloween with the return of its Spooktacular Trick or Treat Trail. The trail will feature at least 30 festive booths and treat stations where kids can get their Halloween goodies.Read More

Grant Oltman, a Clinton Township native and Fraser High graduate, serves as an information services technician in the U.S. Navy.

Published October 15, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High grad receives life lessons in Navy

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/FRASER — Grant Oltman, 23, is an information systems technician third class in the U.S. Navy.

Published October 15, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Halloween to take over Veterans Memorial Park Oct. 28

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Aficionados of both costumes and candy can get their fill at the Halloween Fun Fest in Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave., from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 28.

Published October 15, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Police, Red Wings team up to help local child with epilepsy

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — It may not be under the bright lights at Little Caesars Arena, but when some Detroit Red Wings hit the ice on Saturday, Oct. 20, it will be one heck of a big game, with plenty at stake.

Published October 15, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township to host its first scarecrow contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department will host its first scarecrow contest Oct. 17-26 to help decorate for Halloween. Scarecrows will be on display for the contest at the Shelby Township Municipal Campus, 52700 Van Dyke Ave., at 24 Mile Road.

Published October 15, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Utica mayor and City Council candidates discuss plans for Utica ahead of election

UTICA — The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce held a Utica candidate forum ahead of the November general election Oct. 1 in Utica’s City Council chambers.