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Published May 17, 2019

Musical acts take the stage for 67th annual Memorial Day parade

ST. CLAIR SHORES — There’ll be dancing in the streets when this year’s St. Clair Shores Memorial Day parade hits Jefferson Avenue with musical acts galore.

Published May 17, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Carry the Load honors veterans, first responders with walk through metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — The 3,900-mile Midwest route traveling from Minneapolis to Dallas made its way through metro Detroit, stopping in Harrison Township, St. Clair Shores, Grosse Pointe Farms, Detroit and Allen Park May 10.

Published May 17, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Looking Back: St. Clair Shores’ ‘duck’ boat

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Norm Goeschel is pictured in a DUKW boat in front of one of the St. Clair Shores fire stations in about 1958.

Published May 17, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Second annual food truck rally for West Bloomfield Youth Assistance to return June 7

WEST BLOOMFIELD — This time last year, West Bloomfield Youth Assistance hosted its first food truck rally fundraiser, but it was really more of a trial run to show the community that a large-scale foodie-friendly festival could be done.

Kids enjoy the rides at last year’s fair.

Published May 17, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

48th St. Mary’s Polish Country Fair to kick off summer

ORCHARD LAKE — The 48th annual St. Mary’s Polish Country Fair, a popular Memorial Day weekend family tradition, will be held Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27.

Published May 17, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: ’57 Chevy-obsessed

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is the quintessential American classic car, but for Ryan Gertner, of Rochester Hills, it’s more than just an icon — it’s an obsession.

Published May 17, 2019

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights Public Library announces summer lineup

MADISON HEIGHTS — To prevent the “brain drain” that can happen to children on summer break, the Madison Heights Public Library is planning a variety of events for the coming months, including a space-themed reading program that will reward them with prizes.

Published May 17, 2019

Madison - Park News

Women to discuss art careers at upcoming event

MADISON HEIGHTS — Working in the arts is the dream for many creatively inclined people, but it can also be a daunting path to follow. Still, it can be done, and during an upcoming presentation at Madison High, three women will discuss how they broke into the industry — and the challenges and triumphs that came with it.

Published May 17, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Social walking/running club enthusiastically enters fourth year

MOUNT CLEMENS/CLINTON TOWNSHIP/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — “We are a social group with a running problem.” Those are the words of Jason Davidson, one of the organizers of the Macomb County-centric group City Sneakers — a walking/running club bred from participants’ longing to find support, motivation, encouragement, accountability and friendship in others who share the same lifestyle hobbies.

Published May 15, 2019

Southfield Sun

Path, new soccer fields coming to Catalpa Oaks in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — A footpath that residents forged themselves will soon be made into a full-fledged walking path.

Published May 15, 2019

Troy Times

Memorial Day speaker to focus on sacrifices

TROY — The family of retired U.S. Army Col. James E. Prescott moved around a lot during his 30 years of active duty.

Tanya and Amelia Nordhaus are planning a bike-a-thon fundraiser for multiple sclerosis support and research.

Published May 15, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills 7-year-old’s bike-a-thon to raise money for MS

FARMINGTON HILLS — Ever since she was born, Amelia Nordhaus, now 7, of Farmington Hills, has been around people who have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis — including her mother, Tanya Nordhaus.

Published May 15, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Fox Elementary's Smith named Teacher of the Year

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Linda Smith, a music teacher at Fox Elementary School in Macomb Township, was recently named the Macomb Intermediate School District Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Published May 15, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Summer recreation programs galore to keep Clinton Township residents busy

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Staff at Clinton Township Parks and Recreation are chomping at the bit to deliver another summer of fun for children, and even adults, of all ages.

Published May 15, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

New 41-B District Court judge talks about his next legal foray

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Judge Jacob Femminineo Jr. was officially sworn in May 1 as the newest judge in 41-B District Court in Clinton Township.

Published May 15, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local woman speaks out about scam that took her mom’s life savings

METRO DETROIT — Throughout her life, Warren resident Barbara Young was a saver. She was determined to have enough money to hire help and live out her days in her own home, and Young’s children estimate that she saved somewhere around $100,000. But when she passed away a few years ago, that savings was gone.

Published May 15, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Rain barrels, rain gardens prevent stormwater runoff

METRO DETROIT — This year’s wet spring is making it hard to discount the effects of rain on local yards and gardens. For those looking out on a backyard that now includes more ponds than puddles, however, there is hope. Diverting the rain into a rain barrel for future use or establishing a rain garden to attract and filter the stormwater are great ways to eliminate backyard flooding and keep storm sewers from overflowing.

Published May 15, 2019

Rochester Post

Historical park improvements continue

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — As part of ongoing efforts to restore a historical farm, broken concrete will be replaced at Cranberry Lake Farm’s former dairy barn for a display of farm implements. In addition, a picnic area is under development near a stone barbecue built in the 1930s.

Published May 15, 2019

Rochester Post

Stoney Creek High educator named Michigan’s Teacher of the Year

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — For Cara Lougheed, teaching isn’t just a profession — it’s always been a part of who she is. She’s so good at what she does that the Michigan Department of Education recently named the Stoney Creek High School teacher the 2019-20 Teacher of the Year for the state of Michigan.

Published May 14, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Variety of artwork displayed in ‘Under Construction’

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Artists are always honing their skills and trying to become better at their craft, so “Under Construction: Artists at Work” seems like a fitting title for the latest exhibition at Grosse Pointe Congregational Church in Grosse Pointe Farms.