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Published October 26, 2020

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.

Published October 26, 2020

Woodward Talk

Art galleries holding exhibitions throughout November in Ferndale, Berkley

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Beginning in November, a number of galleries in Ferndale and Berkley will be hosting art exhibits that will be open to the public.

Published October 26, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township teen transforms yard into magnificent Halloween display

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — AJ Vultaggio says that ever since he was a youngster, his parents say that all he talks about is Christmas and Halloween.

Published October 26, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township fall road projects update

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — From road widening to roundabout work, projects are abound in Macomb Township.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township hosts first ever jack-o’-lantern carving contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department is hosting a jack-o’-lantern carving contest to see who can create the most interesting design and is inviting residents to enter their carvings.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby pets compete for best pet costume contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Shelby Township is in the process of holding a Halloween pet costume contest and is inviting the community to join in to decide which pet entered in the contest has the most interesting and adorable Halloween pet costume.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby, Utica homes get spooky for Halloween decoration contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department is hosting a Halloween house decoration contest to see whose home is decorated the best.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby hosts contest searching for greatest pumpkin this Halloween

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Do you think you can create the most interesting and greatest pumpkin in all of Shelby Township and Utica? Would you like to win a prize, too? Look no further.

Local artist creates maze to break world record

Published October 23, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Local artist creates maze to break world record

ROSEVILLE — A Roseville native returned to her old stomping grounds to achieve a world record for the largest drawn maze.

Roseville City Council approves medical marijuana zoning ordinances

Published October 23, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville City Council approves medical marijuana zoning ordinances

ROSEVILLE — At its regular meeting Oct. 13, the Roseville City Council approved two zoning ordinance changes regarding the establishment of medical marijuana businesses within the city.

SERESA dispatcher named Michigan Telecommunicator of the Year

Published October 23, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

SERESA dispatcher named Michigan Telecommunicator of the Year

ROSEVILLE — A South East Regional Emergency Services Authority dispatcher recently received an award for 2020 Telecommunicator of the Year.

End of an era as decades-old barbershop closes its doors

Published October 23, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

End of an era as decades-old barbershop closes its doors in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Mayor Kip Walby said for decades, those seeking the “pulse of the city” had to look no further than Jim’s Barber Shop on a Saturday morning.

School board candidates look to make a difference

Published October 23, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores school board candidates look to make a difference

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With so many day-to-day decisions as to where and how students learn being made on a routine basis, members of local school boards have an arguably more hands-on impact on the lives of students now more than ever before.

An area political scientist believes that Macomb County has a history of swinging between Democratic and Republican candidates, and as a result, becomes a key Michigan county when presidential candidates need to persuade voters.

Published October 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Officials discuss Macomb County, presidential election

MACOMB COUNTY — What do people think about how Macomb County will fare when it comes to the presidential election?

Outreach program is statewide model for leaving behind anti-overdose kits, conducting wellness checks

Published October 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Outreach program is statewide model for leaving behind anti-overdose kits, conducting wellness checks

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County is setting a statewide trend when it comes to innovative approaches to prevent future overdoses.

Farmington Hills City Clerk Pam Smith leads an election poll worker training seminar Oct. 21, 2020.

Published October 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Another election, another record-setting turnout by voters

OAKLAND COUNTY — We saw it in the March election. We saw it again in August, and we will likely continue to see it during the upcoming Nov. 3 presidential election. Voters in 2020 are coming out in record-breaking droves to cast their ballots.