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A settlement in a lawsuit between a medical marijuana facilities license applicant, the city of Warren and members of the city’s Medical Marihuana Review Committee was reached before Judge Carl Marlinga in Macomb County Circuit Court on Sept. 17. The deal required the committee to hold a public meeting in the auditorium of the Warren Community Center at 4 p.m. Sept. 20.

Published September 19, 2019

Deal allows Warren to move forward with medical marijuana licenses

WARREN — Legal wrangling over medical marijuana facilities licensing in Warren continues to take twists and turns, but it now looks like a batch of up to 15 applications could soon go to the full City Council for consideration.

Published September 18, 2019

Troy Times

Troy nurse volunteers to help those in hurricane’s way

TROY — Debbie Bricely, 61, recently was mobilized to help people affected by Hurricane Dorian as a member of the National Disaster Medical System Disaster Medical Assistance Team.

Published September 18, 2019

Troy Times

Dogs support ‘vulnerable’ witnesses in Troy court

TROY — Walking into a courtroom to testify and face cross-examination can be daunting.

Macomb Lutheran North senior Leyna Gatti recited former President George W. Bush’s 9/11 address to the nation as part of the 11th annual Patriot Walk. The remembrance is a collaboration between North and St. Peter Macomb.

Published September 18, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township schools commemorate 9/11

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The theme of the day was simple: “We still remember.”

Published September 18, 2019

Royal Oak Review

City signs 10-year contract with Royal Oak Leprechauns

ROYAL OAK — On Aug. 20, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved a 10-year contract with the Royal Oak Leprechauns, an amateur collegiate summer baseball team, to play in Memorial Park.

Published September 18, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Drivers stuck in traffic have options beyond radio

METRO DETROIT — When bumper-to-bumper traffic adds another 20 or 30 minutes to your daily commute, you might need something a little more potent than Billboard’s Top 40 hits.

Published September 18, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Smart tech is taking over the real estate industry

METRO DETROIT — When homebuyers are looking for a new place to settle in, they’re looking beyond the stainless steel appliances that were the centerpiece of homeownership 10 years ago. Today, consumers want to walk into a home already curated with smart technology.

Published September 18, 2019

Rochester Post

Fleece & Thank You to attempt to break Guinness world record Sept. 21

ROCHESTER HILLS — Fleece & Thank You will attempt to break the Guinness world record for the most people making “no-sew” fleece blankets simultaneously at one event and is requesting the help of the public.

Published September 17, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson Historical Museum welcomes new curator

Museum to hold Sept. 22 open house for 100th anniversary

Published September 17, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Day of inclusive family fun planned at Detroit Zoo

The Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan 2019 Step Up for Down Syndrome Family Fun Day and Buddy Walk will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at the Detroit Zoo, located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. The event’s goal is to combine family-friendly fun and the concept of inclusion for all.

Published September 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Beautiful blooms to decorate Grosse Pointe Club during flower show

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Colorful, creative floral designs and more will be the order of the day for the Garden Club of Michigan’s 2019 flower show, By the Lake, when it comes to the Grosse Pointe Club in Grosse Pointe Farms.

The public can enjoy a free visit to a museum as part of Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day promotion. Participating institutions include the Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society Museum in Eastpointe, pictured.

Published September 17, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Museum Day to offer the public a free day of culture, history

EASTPOINTE — People can expand their minds or broaden their horizons for free on Saturday, Sept. 21, thanks to Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day program.

The public can take part in several artistic or craft projects, including painting cement shamrocks like those pictured, at the Shamrock Day program Saturday, Sept. 21, hosted by the Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission.

Published September 17, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe to host first Shamrock Day celebration

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe area residents are invited to a new event that organizers are hoping will become a local tradition.

Published September 17, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Shelter spreads awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

METRO DETROIT — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and organizations that aid those who are suffering or have suffered unsafe and unhealthy home environments are reaching out to educate more people about the realities of abuse.

Published September 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

‘Mamma Mia!’ makes its way to Grosse Pointe

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Family isn’t just the subject of the musical “Mamma Mia!” — it’s true for Grosse Pointe Theatre’s cast and crew as well.

Sterling Heights’ Sterling Insurance Group recently donated $10,000 to Roseville Charity Vets Returning Home, a nonprofit that supports struggling veterans. In addition to a recent monetary donation, several employees of the Sterling Insurance Group volunteer at the Vets Returning Home nonprofit.

Published September 17, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Sterling Heights business makes big donation to Roseville nonprofit

ROSEVILLE — Roseville nonprofit Vets Returning Home recently received a $10,000 donation from Sterling Insurance Group, of Sterling Heights, to help veterans in crisis.

Published September 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Liggett student named Distinguished Young Woman of Michigan

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — During the Distinguished Young Woman of Michigan 2020 competition in July, Maria Fields used the talent portion to address bullying.

Published September 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Concours d’Elegance car show has a license to thrill

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The 12th annual Grosse Pointe Concours d’Elegance will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 29 at Pier Park in Grosse Pointe Farms.