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Published August 14, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Behind the Wheel: Car buff knows how to Dodge ’em

No matter which Dodge model Chris Vitale drives, he is consistently at the right speed.

Published August 14, 2020

Woodward Talk

Local voter turnout slightly increases, holds steady from 2018

OAKLAND COUNTY — The August primary has never been the election night to get much attention, but over the past four years voter turnout has steadily increased in Oakland County.

Published August 14, 2020

Farmington Press

Council, businesses, residents discuss Founders Festival future

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Since the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce announced June 29 it was relinquishing its role as owner and operator of the Greater Farmington Area Founders Festival, the festival’s future has been all but certain.

Published August 13, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Virtual raffle offers 50 breakfast packages as prizes

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Grab the family and gather around the computer to see if you can win an entire breakfast package that will be delivered straight to the winner’s door.

Lathrup Village to place revised road bond proposal on November ballot

Published August 11, 2020

Southfield Sun

Lathrup Village to place revised road bond proposal on November ballot

LATHRUP VILLAGE — After an original bond proposal to fix the city’s streets was struck down last year, city officials went back to the drawing board.

Voters and poll workers wear personal protective equipment during the Aug. 4 primary election inside Southfield City Hall.

Published August 11, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield, Lathrup residents cast votes in primary

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — Whether through an absentee ballot or in person, Southfield and Lathrup Village residents made their voices heard during the Aug. 4 primary election.

Published August 11, 2020

Southfield Sun

Medical marijuana grow facility approved for Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — A building near the intersection of Eight Mile and Telegraph roads will soon be turned into a medical marijuana grow facility.

Published August 11, 2020

Troy Times

Troy gardens will bloom again in 2021

TROY — Jeanne Reynolds, of Troy, likes to grow a variety of organic vegetables in her plot at the Troy Community Garden at Troy Farm, on South Boulevard.

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

Published August 11, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.

Published August 11, 2020

C&G Newspapers

L’anse Creuse board approves for face-to-face, virtual learning options

A special Aug. 10 board meeting of the L’Anse Creuse Public Schools Board of Education was held for the purpose of discussing its return to school plan.

Published August 11, 2020

Rochester Post

East leg of Dequindre/Auburn intersection to close Aug. 12 through early Sept.

ROCHESTER HILLS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The east leg of the Dequindre Road/Auburn Road intersection will be closed Aug. 12 through early September for construction.

Published August 11, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Pandemic sets artist on a ‘mazing’ path

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Some people have spent the COVID-19 pandemic searching for toilet paper and disinfecting wipes. Some have been baking banana bread on a regular basis. Michelle Boggess is trying to break a Guinness World Record.

The Farmington Community Library main branch is offering curbside pickup.

Published August 11, 2020

Farmington Press

Hills mayor, council discuss possible transition to elected library board

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Controversy has once again found its way to the Farmington Community Library.

Local rapper Matt Cloonan stands next to the “Welcome to Farmington” sign on Farmington City Hall’s grounds.

Published August 11, 2020

Farmington Press

‘King of Farmington’ clears the air: He’s king of both cities

FARMINGTON/HILLS — When Farmington Hills resident and local rapper Matt Cloonan, known by his rap moniker Clooner, uploaded the music video for his single “King of Farmington” July 20, he wasn’t expecting to be propelled into the spotlight as much as he has been.

The Groves-Walker American Legion Post 346, at 31775 Grand River Ave., is in jeopardy of losing its building due to financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published August 11, 2020

Farmington Press

Pandemic puts American Legion in jeopardy of losing building

FARMINGTON — The latest on the list of those hard hit financially by COVID-19 is the Groves-Walker American Legion Post 346.

Royal Oak High School students Nadia Weller, left, and Danya Sahib, right, hold up donations of school supplies that they are collecting to create individual kits for each of the more than 500 kindergartners in the Royal Oak Schools district.

Published August 11, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Teens create ‘Kits 4 Kids’ to help Royal Oak kindergarteners

ROYAL OAK — Two friends who will enter their senior year at Royal Oak High School this fall recently launched a nonprofit endeavor called Kits 4 Kids, in which they are soliciting donations to create a school supply kit for each kindergartner in the Royal Oak Schools district.

Published August 11, 2020

Woodward Talk

Cities prepare for cruisers despite Dream Cruise’s cancellation

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Cities in the Woodward Avenue corridor usually spend this time of year getting ready for the annual Dream Cruise.

Published August 11, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Wild turkey vulture gets assist from the Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo recently helped a young feathered friend who got separated from his parents and nest at the Rackham Golf Course located next door to the zoo in Huntington Woods.

Published August 11, 2020

Woodward Talk

Local parks focusing on outdoor activities for residents

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — At the beginning of June and in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland County Health Division announced that it was rescinding an emergency health order that had closed down all outdoor playground equipment for children in the county.

Royal Oak finalizes recreational marijuana legislation

Published August 11, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak finalizes recreational marijuana legislation

ROYAL OAK — On July 27, the Royal Oak City Commission approved the second and final readings of its licensing and zoning ordinances that regulate recreational marijuana in the city. It also established a fee schedule for the limited number of licenses available.