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Published November 24, 2020

Eastpointe officials deliver Thanksgiving turkeys to residents

EASTPOINTE — Several Eastpointe officials decided to surprise residents of their community with some turkeys just in time for Thanksgiving.

Published November 24, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores schools pause in-person learning

After following orders by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to end in-person instruction for high school students for three weeks ending Dec. 9, local school districts took action to extend the “pause” to younger students, as well.

JVS Human services is halfway through a “Work from Home Success Group” seminar tailored to help people navigate challenging times. For more information on the new program, contact employmenthelp@jvshumanservices.org or call Gerard Baltrusaitis at (248) 967-0383.

Published November 20, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield nonprofit helps to promote healthy work-from-home life

SOUTHFIELD — While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the United States, many Americans have been displaced from their offices and forced to work from home. As nice as it sounds, being able to roll out of bed and work in your pajamas isn’t all it’s made out to be.

Abigail Tucker is able to participate in school activities after starting a new treatment for Crohn’s disease.

Published November 20, 2020

Troy Times

Teen’s Crohn’s treatment helps her keep playing music

TROY — School can be challenging enough for many young people, but having symptoms of Crohn’s disease can make it an even bigger struggle.

Officials reflect on election turnout, security

Published November 20, 2020

Troy Times

Troy officials reflect on election turnout, security

TROY — Many cities across the U.S. saw a sharp increase in absentee voting during the election Nov. 3, and a decrease in in-person voting — a trend that held true in Troy.

Gifts to be delivered to seniors across Farmington Hills, as part of the Adults 50 & Better Division’s Senior Secret Santa program, line the walls of the Costick Center in 2019.

Published November 20, 2020

Farmington Press

Senior Secret Santa program aims to spread joy to Hills residents

FARMINGTON HILLS — Even while remaining anonymous, people can make a senior citizen’s life brighter this holiday season.

A Suburban Collection Farmington Hills Nissan employee makes a donation to the Drive Away Hunger campaign.

Published November 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Drive Away Hunger campaign hopes to donate 1 million meals

METRO DETROIT — Food is a basic need, but for some families, it’s become their biggest challenge.

Published November 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Normandy Oaks Park slowly moving toward completion

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 31, the city of Royal Oak and Oakland County partnered to offer walk-throughs at the future site of Normandy Oaks Park, 4234 Delemere Blvd., near Crooks and Normandy roads. Several families made the stroll in Halloween costumes.

Longtime Royal Oak City Attorney David Gillam worked his last day with the city of Royal Oak Nov. 13 and was set to begin his new position as village administrator and clerk in Wolverine Lake, a 1.68-square-mile village in Commerce Township, Nov. 23.

Published November 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Longtime Royal Oak city attorney leaves to serve hometown

ROYAL OAK — Longtime Royal Oak City Attorney David Gillam, 61, is saying goodbye to the city for the third, and final, time.

Published November 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

‘Discovery of the Lincoln Time Capsule’ documentary now online

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools and WOAK, the district’s student broadcast channel, recently produced a nine minute and 32 second documentary called “Discovery of the Lincoln Time Capsule.”

Beaumont hospitals reinstate visitor restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

Published November 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Beaumont hospitals reinstate visitor restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

ROYAL OAK — Beaumont hospitals in Royal Oak, Troy, Grosse Pointe and Taylor are limiting the visitation of family and friends to protect patients, staff and the community as COVID-19 cases in the region and state continue to increase, according to a Nov. 9 Beaumont Health press release.

Twp. Parks & Rec mixing up options for holidays

Published November 20, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township Parks and Recreation mixing up options for holidays

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In light of the times, Clinton Township Parks and Recreation continues to try to offer the community events that are both fun and safe.

Published November 20, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Sand activity board to be installed at McKinley Park in 2021

FRASER — McKinley Barrier-Free Park in Fraser is set to get another addition in the spring.

Published November 20, 2020

Rochester Post

Library reverts to drive-thru, express services due to rising COVID-19 cases

ROCHESTER — After months of being open, the Rochester Hills Public Library has once again closed the majority of its building to the public due to rising cases of COVID-19.

Published November 20, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores changes building hours in response to virus spike

The city of St. Clair Shores is making changes to protect the health and safety of its employees and residents in compliance with the latest orders from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Epidemic Order.

Published November 20, 2020

Rochester Post

Neighborhood House offers support to families in need during the holidays

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The community can help spread holiday cheer by assisting local families in financial need this holiday season.

Published November 20, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Coronavirus surge limits local courts functions

MACOMB COUNTY — On Nov. 18, Macomb County Circuit Court announced it will revert back to phase one of the state court administrative office return-to-full-capacity plan.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale, Berkley trying to move on with holiday-themed events

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The month of December usually brings about several holiday events in the Ferndale and Berkley downtown districts.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ringwald Theatre to vacate Woodward Avenue space

FERNDALE — The Ringwald Theatre, a well-known entertainment venue in downtown Ferndale, will be vacating its space at the end of the month.

State rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

Published November 19, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Michigan rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

LANSING — MI COVID Alert is a new statewide COVID-19 exposure notification app that lets users know whether they might recently have been exposed to COVID-19. It uses randomly generated phone codes and low energy Bluetooth technology instead of GPS location to protect privacy.