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Published January 19, 2021

Eastpointe police looking for suspect in animal abuse incident

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police are searching for a man seen on home security video beating a dog with a broomstick Jan. 17.

Published January 18, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Woman’s Club hosts MLK Day donation drive

ROYAL OAK — From noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, the Royal Oak Woman’s Club facilitated its first of two donation drives to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Published January 16, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield MLK Task Force to host peace parade and virtual program

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Task Force will host the Driving for Justice Peace Parade followed by a virtual commemorative program Jan. 18.

Salvation Army Maj. Tim Meyer stands at a donation center bellringing in early December.

Published January 15, 2021

Southfield Sun

Salvation Army encourages donations outside of holiday season

SOUTHFIELD — You’ve seen them before outside the local grocery store, and chances are you’ve heard the ringing of a bell calling for donations for the less fortunate. What you’ve seen and heard is the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, an annual fundraising drive with an $8 million goal.

Lawrence Technological University announced the addition of a new physician assistant studies master’s program. Pending approval, the program is expected to start in fall 2022.

Published January 14, 2021

Southfield Sun

LTU to launch new physician assistant program

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will be adding a two-year master’s degree program in physician assistant studies, the school announced in a release.

Published January 13, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

The Royal Oak Public Library continues to offer curbside pickup service for patrons at its 11 Mile Road entrance.

Published January 14, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak library expands services, continues curbside pickup

ROYAL OAK — Since the Royal Oak Public Library shuttered its doors March 13, Director Emily Dumas and her staff have been busy implementing an expanded offering of virtual services and programs in addition to providing contactless pickup.

Artist and graphic designer Tim Gralewski, right, and his daughter, Olivia Gralewski, 11, stand with the Rochester Hills-based artist’s artwork in downtown Royal Oak Aug. 12.

Published January 12, 2021

Royal Oak Review

The Beats Go On raises over $400,000 for local musicians

ROYAL OAK — After COVID-19 decimated the incomes of the gig-based music community, Arts, Beats & Eats formed a fundraising initiative called The Beats Go On that benefited nearly 450 local musicians.

Royal Oak-themed clay mosaic installed in new City Hall

Published January 12, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak-themed clay mosaic installed in new City Hall

ROYAL OAK — The two-weekend installation of a 5-by-8-foot ceramic mosaic featuring prominent figures from Royal Oak’s history and well-known staples around town concluded during the first week of December.

Published January 16, 2021

Troy Times

Troy People Concerned provides a lifeline during tough times

TROY — The coronavirus has taken a sledgehammer to the U.S. economy, leaving many in a precarious position where money is tight and options are limited.

Published January 13, 2021

Southfield Sun

Professor to discuss race relations, social justice

TROY — Last summer saw protests across the country that called attention to police brutality against minorities, highlighting the injustice that people of color have faced for generations.

Benjamin Moore, Pantone release colors of the year

Published January 12, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Benjamin Moore, Pantone release colors of the year

METRO DETROIT — For many people, 2021 is a welcome transition away from the unprecedented global turmoil in 2020. Both the Pantone Color Institute and Benjamin Moore Paints annually release a color of the year, and their selections for 2021 reflect a desire for optimism, grounding and soothing.

Published January 12, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Telehealth numbers rise drastically during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced not only hospitals and medical practices to reassess how care is delivered, but also patients.

City councils prepare to hear broadband task force presentation

Published January 16, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington-area councils prepare to hear broadband task force presentation

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Priorities for the Farmington and Farmington Hills city councils may have shifted last year with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, but now that a full assessment has been compiled by the Broadband Task Force’s consultant, both council bodies are gearing up to re-examine the feasibility of bringing citywide broadband to each community.

Groves-Walker American Legion Post 346 Cmdr. Marya Davis, center, accepts a check for $20,000 from Oakland County presented by County Executive David Coulter, District 21 Oakland County Commissioner Janet Jackson, far right, and others.

Published January 15, 2021

Farmington Press

American Legion receives $20,000 grant from Oakland County

FARMINGTON — After months of financial hardship brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Farmington’s Groves-Walker American Legion Post 346, as well as 27 other veterans service organizations, received some much needed financial relief from the county.

Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Bobbie Goodrum was selected by the Board of Education Jan. 5 as the district’s interim superintendent.

Published January 14, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Board of Education selects interim superintendent

FARMINGTON/HILLS — The Farmington Public Schools Board of Education approved the appointment, in a 6-0 vote, of a new interim superintendent to serve for the reminder of the school year, starting Jan. 23, following Superintendent Robert Herrera’s resignation.

Published January 13, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County officials state goals for municipalities in 2021

OAKLAND COUNTY — It’s fair to say that 2020 was a year many people would like to move on from, and with the arrival of a new year comes new goals and ambitions.

Published January 12, 2021

Woodward Talk

Marijuana business applicants not selected by Berkley file suit against city

BERKLEY — Berkley is in the midst of a lawsuit involving how the municipality went about scoring businesses that had applied to operate a marijuana establishment in the city.

Published January 12, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Hollywood’s Kristen Bell promotes Oakland County’s mask campaign

OAKLAND COUNTY — For those set on heading out in public with the idea of forgoing a mask, award-winning actress Kristen Bell has a message: Let it go.