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Published June 22, 2021

Royal Oak approves new parking meters, fines to double

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission voted 4-3 to approve a five-year contract with Minneapolis-based Municipal Parking Services to outfit the city with new smart parking meters and kiosks for a cost of $30,000.

Published June 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores Police Chief Todd Woodcox retires

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With no immediate plans but to spend the summer with his family, Police Chief Todd Woodcox is retiring from the St. Clair Shores Police Department, where he has served since September 1992.

Published June 22, 2021

Rochester Post

New splash pad brings smiles to Auburn Road corridor

ROCHESTER HILLS — Families can head to Rochester Hills to cool off at a new spot on a hot summer day.

Published June 22, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Stinky muck lands on Pier Park beach

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Pier Park beach users have recently encountered an unpleasant new addition to the shoreline.

Published June 22, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Cranbrook Art explores its own past with new book, exhibition

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Most people know about the prestigious museums that have existed for generations on the campus of the Cranbrook Educational Community.

Published June 21, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak’s Main Art Theatre shutters permanently after 80 years

ROYAL OAK — Earlier this month, the iconic marquee on the historic Main Art Theatre sported an abrupt goodbye message: “Landlord kicked us out. It’s been a fun ride. — Main Art Crew RIP 1941-2021.”

Published June 21, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Cranbrook, NB Adams roads closed for summer road work

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/TROY — As different as the past year has been for all of us, some things never change, like orange barrels, backups and detours causing headaches across metro Detroit.

Published June 21, 2021

Woodward Talk

Pleasant Ridge sets water infrastructure millage vote

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge City Commission approved a ballot proposal for a water infrastructure millage at its June 8 meeting.

Published June 21, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Police looking for owner of found photo album

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A photo album is awaiting reunion with its owners after being discovered in a roadway by a concerned citizen June 7 in Shelby Township.

Published June 21, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Prosecutor, activists react to Utica animal abuse case

UTICA — Utica animal activists and the Macomb County prosecutor have commented on recent developments in an animal abuse case in which a woman named Amber Sunde, 26, from Utica, allegedly threw a small dog named Lux into the Clinton River repeatedly, causing it trauma Jan. 4.

Published June 18, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Cruisin’ Gratiot returns to Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — The 2021 celebration of Cruisin’ Gratiot was back in full force up and down Gratiot Avenue during its first night, June 17.

Published June 18, 2021

Metro

Michigan Science Center launches new exhibit to make math come alive

DETROIT — Making math fun may sound impossible to some, but the Michigan Science Center is doing just that with its new MathAlive! Program.

Chandler Park Academy High School graduate Jaylen Body was named a Gates Scholar and will receive a full-ride scholarship to Michigan Technological University.

Published June 20, 2021

Advertiser Times

Chandler Park Academy High School graduate named Gates Scholar

HARPER WOODS — A Chandler Park Academy graduate recently was awarded a prestigious scholarship from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Published June 22, 2021

Warren Weekly

CENTER LINE — Center Line has its budget approved for the coming fiscal year, and they’re also getting a better idea of what the influx of cash from medical and recreational marijuana facilities doing business in the city will look like going forward.

Published June 22, 2021

Warren Weekly

Center Line celebrates Independence Festival with no issues

CENTER LINE — The 2021 Center Line Independence Festival was one for the books.

Published June 21, 2021

Madison - Park News

Officials celebrate opening of Fitness Court at Huffman Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — An outdoor exercise facility is now open at Huffman Park, with more than 30 pieces of equipment, free for all to use, and community classes led by trained ambassadors planned for the future.

Published June 17, 2021

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods cancels contract with city manager soon after his return from military service

HARPER WOODS — At a special meeting held on Zoom June 14, the Harper Woods City Council voted 4-3 not to renew the contract of City Manager Joseph Rheker.

Published June 17, 2021

Metro

Fireworks shows return to metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — The summer skies will be full of color and excitement as fireworks displays return.

Published June 17, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens spa hosts special day for nurses

MOUNT CLEMENS — Hanging a banner outside her Mount Clemens business just wasn’t going to cut it for Lois Lombardo.

Published June 19, 2021

C&G Newspapers

‘They sacrificed more than any of us’

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A couple hundred people, one of whom holds a special title in American history, recently took time to dedicate a unique monument locally.