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Published October 27, 2020

Northern Michigan real estate becomes red-hot during pandemic

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — For many Michiganders living downstate, going up north means getting away for a vacation, for an escape to greener, quieter pastures, but some families are beginning to stay past the three-day weekend and starting to call the state’s northern counties home.

Joyce Floyd drops off her ballot at Southfield City Hall Oct. 23. Southfield officials are urging residents to vote early, if possible.

Published October 27, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield already breaking records ahead of Election Day

SOUTHFIELD — As the calendar moves toward November and Election Day nears, Southfield officials are urging residents to get out and vote.

Lawrence Technological University accepted a grant from “Fortnite” creator Epic Games, which the university plans to use for, in part, an Unreal Engine training program for both students and working professionals.

Published October 27, 2020

Southfield Sun

LTU teams with ‘Fortnite’ creator for campus Epic Center for Unreal Technology

SOUTHFIELD — Like it says in the name, Lawrence Technological University is making strides in the technology world.

Joyce Johnson officially became a member of the Southfield Public Library board Oct. 19.

Published October 27, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield library names Joyce Johnson to board

SOUTHFIELD — Joyce Johnson was looking forward to retirement. After 22 years teaching at different stops within Southfield Public Schools, Johnson was excited for her time off. Then Southfield Mayor Ken Siver called and everything changed.

The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department has unveiled its new programs and classes for November and December, which include, youth sports clinics, dance classes and family activities, among others. Pictured, kids play at Inglenook Park before the weather turns.

Published October 27, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield Parks and Rec launches new programs, classes

SOUTHFIELD — Whether you’re a senior just looking to get out or a young adult trying to find an opportunity for physical activity, the Southfield Parks and Recreation Department has a program for you.

Victoria McGill, left, of Royal Oak, and her 7-month-old labradoodle, Biscuit, stand beside Ellen Marshall, who coaches at Trainers Academy in Troy. Marshall wears a see-through face mask in order to help McGill lip-read.

Published October 27, 2020

Troy Times

See-through masks help local hearing-impaired woman

TROY — Victoria McGill has long visited Trainers Academy in Troy to train her pooches. Recently she took her third dog, a labradoodle named Biscuit, there for an intermediate-level class.

Published October 27, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Woman’s Club launches fundraiser to save historic clubhouse

ROYAL OAK — Since 1902, the Royal Oak Woman’s Club had gathered for fellowship, fun and fundraising at various locations until it acquired its current clubhouse, which was built in 1839 and originally served as a Baptist church, in 1923.

Published October 27, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Wild Lights returns to illuminate Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — Next month, the Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo will return for its eighth year and longest run yet.

Health experts advise getting flu vaccine to avoid ‘twindemic’

Published October 27, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Health experts advise getting flu vaccine to avoid ‘twindemic’

ROYAL OAK — Doctors at Beaumont Health are advising that people get the flu vaccine now more than ever in order to prevent the possible double whammy of an outbreak of influenza combined with COVID-19.

Published October 27, 2020

Rochester Post

Library to pilot new laptop-borrowing program

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Whether its accessing Google Classroom for school, a Zoom meeting for work or just to connect virtually with a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending more time online than ever before.

Published October 27, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Getting ready for Election Day Nov. 3

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — While many registered voters in Grosse Pointe Woods already have cast their votes through absentee ballots, others will head to the polls Nov. 3 to vote in person.

Published October 27, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Ford House aiming at spring 2021 grand opening for new buildings

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — They may not have gotten completed as soon as originally expected, but officials with the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores said a new visitor center and administration building will be worth the wait.

Three write-in candidates file for Clawson school board

Published October 26, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Three write-in candidates file for Clawson school board

CLAWSON — This month, three Clawson residents filed as write-in candidates for the Clawson Public Schools Board of Education: Matthew Ball, Angela Hamilton and BT Irwin.

Published October 26, 2020

Farmington Press

Sisters of Mercy PUD approved for senior living community

FARMINGTON HILLS — Plans to transition the Sisters of Mercy parcel, adjacent to the Costick Activities Center, into a senior living community continued forward Sept. 28 as Farmington Hills City Council members voted 4-1 to approve the planned unit development for the site.

Published October 26, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Community Library takes one step closer to normal

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Battling back against restrictions initially imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Farmington Community Library has taken one step closer to reinstating normal operations.

Published October 26, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township firefighters reflect on department's 75th anniversary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In 1974, the television program “Emergency!” made Paul Brouwer, 72, keen on becoming a firefighter.

Published October 26, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Eagle voters expected in record numbers on Election Day

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — If you’ve had just about enough of the contention and stress of this election season, the good news is we’re rounding the corner. It’s almost over.