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The vaccine will be available for residents in the 1B category as defined by the Macomb County Health Department. Eligible residents include those age 65 years and older — seniors are required to provide their Medicare Part B card or insurance card and a driver’s license; frontline essential workers who live or work in Macomb County, including police officers, first responders, frontline state and federal workers, jail and prison staff; pre-K-12 school personnel and government employees living or working in Macomb County and childcare providers.

Published February 24, 2021

St. Clair Shores to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics

The city of St. Clair Shores, in partnership with McLaren Health Care and Walgreens, will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 26-28 at the St. Clair Shores Senior Center, 20000 Stephens St.

A yard sign displaying information about human rights activist Malcom X sits outside the Donald F. Fracassi Municipal Center. The sign is a part of the “Walk Through History” display, which features informational signs describing some well-known and lesser-known influential African Americans throughout Southfield and world history.

Published February 23, 2021

Southfield Sun

Black History Month celebrations take on a new life in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — While the global pandemic has changed the way many people live, it was not going to change the annual Black History Month celebration put on by the city of Southfield. It was too important.

The historical Mary Thompson House, located off of Evergreen Road, is in the midst of a restoration project headed by BTS Construction of Shelby Township. Southfield officials hope to have the project done by the end of March.

Published February 26, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield to renovate historical Mary Thompson House

SOUTHFIELD — Mary Thompson was born in Southfield in 1871 and died in Southfield at age 96 in 1967.

Disability Network Oakland and Macomb’s Center for Independent Living is located at 709 John R Road in Troy.

Published February 23, 2021

Metro

Disability Network pens letter requesting vaccine priority for disabled Michiganders

METRO DETROIT — A letter of appeal requesting that disabled Michiganders, and their caregivers, be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine has been sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ offices.

Emily Dumas began her new role as the Troy Public Library Director Feb. 22. Dumas previously directed the Royal Oak Public Library.

Published February 26, 2021

Troy Times

Former Troy resident takes lead at library

TROY — Newly hired Troy Public Library Director Emily Dumas, who began her role Feb. 22, said the transition was a bit of a homecoming for her.

Published February 23, 2021

Metro

Home aquariums get popular amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and people are confined to the comfort of their own homes, many are looking for new hobbies and things to do.

Published February 23, 2021

Metro

Restaurants get creative to find, afford basic supplies

METRO DETROIT — Deni Smiljanovski, the owner of Lazybones barbecue restaurant in Roseville, remembers what it was like this time last year to keep his cooler stocked and his customers fed.

Published February 23, 2021

Rochester Post

New online map helps visitors explore Oakland Township parks

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission is encouraging people to head outdoors with a new online tool.

Published February 24, 2021

Rochester Post

Oakland Township preps for new trailhead at north end of Paint Creek Trail

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Trail users will soon have a new place to access the northern end of the Paint Creek Trail.

Published February 23, 2021

Metro

Grosse Pointe Park residents, officials speak out after KKK flag placed in home window

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A Ku Klux Klan flag displayed in the window of a Grosse Pointe Park home has sparked outrage in the community.

Published February 26, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Park officials, businesses partner to ‘Sustain Grosse Pointe Park’

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on individuals and businesses, but a group of Grosse Pointe Park leaders and business owners is trying to help some of those who have suffered during this unprecedented time.

Published February 23, 2021

Metro

Rally attracts hundreds to Grosse Pointe Park to declare, ‘Hate has no home in Grosse Pointe’

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Hundreds of local residents took to the streets in Grosse Pointe Park the afternoon of Feb. 21 to show support for a Black Grosse Pointe Park family after a neighbor put a Ku Klux Klan flag in a side window facing the family’s home.

FH Special Services reflects on 2020, looks to 2021

Published February 25, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills Special Services reflects on 2020, looks to 2021

FARMINGTON HILLS — Though the pandemic shut down much of the fun in 2020, the Farmington Hills Special Services Department was able to provide some much-needed relief.

Royal Oak City Commissioner Sharlan Douglas, a Royal Oak Civic Foundation trustee, prepares to make the first donation to the foundation’s Fight Local Hunger fundraising campaign. Donors have until March 1 to contribute to the fundraiser.

Published February 23, 2021

Royal Oak Review

New Royal Oak Civic Foundation focuses on hunger needs

ROYAL OAK — The newly formed Royal Oak Civic Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, launched the week of Feb. 5 with an inaugural fundraiser to benefit three organizations: Blessings in a Backpack, the Open Hands Food Pantry and the Salvation Army.

Published February 24, 2021

Metro

Third segment of I-75 modernization project begins

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Feb. 11, the Michigan Department of Transportation and Oakland Corridor Partners presented the plan for the third and final segment of the Interstate 75 modernization project in Oakland County, scheduled to start Feb. 26.

Published February 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Local organizations host virtual conference on marijuana

MACOMB COUNTY — Over 600 education and business professionals from around the state virtually gathered to “clear the smoke” about legalized marijuana.

Published February 24, 2021

C&G Newspapers

For Black History Month, CMPL focuses on art

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Creative contributions from Black artists from the 19th century through the present day were recently on full display virtually.

Published February 24, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Fish fry Fridays return to local churches

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Lenten fish fry Fridays were one of the first activities impacted when the COVID-19 pandemic began almost a year ago.

Published February 24, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Utica firefighter receives dream promotion to lieutenant

UTICA — A Utica firefighter was honored to receive a promotion Feb. 12 after almost 13 years with the Utica Fire Department.

Published February 24, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Metroparks seeking public input on proposed grant projects at Stony Creek

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is seeking public input on proposed projects at Stony Creek Metropark that are being submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Grants program.