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Published June 14, 2019

STERLING HEIGHTS — Keith Hanson remembers what it was like to grow up in Sterling Heights and join the Parks and Recreation Department programs as a child more than four decades ago.

Published June 14, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Turning Point to host Peaceful Assembly to protest domestic violence, sexual assault

MOUNT CLEMENS — Hundreds will gather in downtown Mount Clemens on June 25 to stand up to domestic violence and sexual assault during Turning Point of Macomb’s second annual Peaceful Assembly.

Published June 14, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Local soldier receives nation’s second-highest military award

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A Macomb County soldier who served as a medic in Afghanistan had his Silver Star Medal upgraded to a Distinguished Service Cross for his heroism during active duty.

Published June 14, 2019

Madison - Park News

Special needs students learn skills at Lamphere High’s greenhouse

MADISON HEIGHTS — The greenhouse attached to Lamphere High School is finding new use as a learning space for special needs students. The Lamphere Adult Transition Program, or LATP, is a post-secondary life skills and vocational program that serves young adults ages 18-26 with a development disability or cognitive impairment who reside in the Lamphere school district and who have not received a high school diploma.

Published June 14, 2019

Madison - Park News

Milkweed allowed in Madison Heights to help sustain pollinators

MADISON HEIGHTS — The milkweed plant was once banned in the city of Madison Heights, but is now allowed following an ordinance amendment that recognizes its role in sustaining pollinator insect populations — most notably that of the monarch butterfly.

Published June 13, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

WLCS announces Eagle Scouts at all three high schools

WALLED LAKE — Each of the high schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district is celebrating students who have attained the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout.

Artist Natalia Wohletz will present a selection of her linoleum block prints at the Fine Art Fine Wine Fair this weekend in Orchard Lake.

Published June 13, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Fine Art Fine Wine returns to St. Mary’s

ORCHARD LAKE — Next weekend, there will be a little something to tantalize every palate — and palette — during the annual Fine Art Fine Wine Fair at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Preparatory.

Published June 12, 2019

Southfield Sun

Free summer concerts take over Southfield, Lathrup Village

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — Grab your lawn chairs and sunglasses — it’s summer concert season.

Published June 12, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Health officials: Oakland County measles outbreak is over

OAKLAND COUNTY — After wreaking havoc on the metro Detroit area this spring, the Michigan measles outbreak has ended, officials from the Oakland County Health Division announced recently.

The Farmington Community Band, a 90-piece symphonic band led by Maestro Damien Crutcher, performs at the annual Stars in the Park summer concert series at the Heritage Park amphitheater in 2018. This year the band will perform as the opening act of the concert series June 13.

Published June 12, 2019

Farmington Press

Stars in the Park in Farmington Hills brings new acts

FARMINGTON HILLS — Stars in the Park, the annual summer concert series hosted by the Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division, returns for another summer season filled with music and entertainment at Heritage Park.

Published June 12, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township siblings raise estimated $12,000 for homeless project

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A June 1 lemonade sale marked the ninth year that Emily Broadbridge, of Macomb Township, has been involved in National Lemonade Day.

Published June 12, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Yoga becomes a new experience outside the studio

METRO DETROIT — If you’re moving soon, don’t even think about asking Tina Iulianelli or Amy Anderson to help haul your stuff. Their cars’ trunks are filled to the brim with yoga mats, blocks and resistance bands.

Published June 12, 2019

C&G Newspapers

It’s a good time for chimney inspections

METRO DETROIT — The sun and warm days are finally upon us. But that doesn’t mean it’s not time to think about winter. According to local chimney care experts and firefighting professionals, now is the time to get your chimney inspected and thoroughly swept in order to be ready to reignite those logs once the temperatures drop again.

Published June 12, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Pollinators Committee formed to save monarch butterflies

ROCHESTER — Each year, millions of monarch butterflies migrate across the U.S., many spending their summers breeding in Michigan before traveling to the mountains of central Mexico for the winter.

Published June 11, 2019

Troy Times

New cluster plan in Troy creates 23 homes, donates 75 acres to land conservancy

TROY — The Troy City Council voted 6-0 to approve a cluster plan for 23 homes on 6 acres next to a planned 75-acre nature preserve, property formerly owned by the Troy School District June 3.

Published June 11, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township Firefighter walks 140 miles for cancer-fighting funds

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Joe Warne doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk — a rather long walk.

Published June 11, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

‘Run Drugs Out of Town’ anticipated to bring in record crowd

FRASER — As time goes on, more and more people are becoming more comfortable talking about their own battles with substance abuse, and their families show support in solidarity.

Clinton Township Senior Center Garden Club gardeners plant kale seeds May 29. The volunteers meet weekly to help the garden thrive.

Published June 11, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Senior garden club in Clinton Township is labor of love

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Words that adorn a sign at the entrance of the Clinton Township Senior Center Garden read, “We plant, water and sow; love makes it grow.”

Published June 11, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Production of ‘Annie’ pays tribute to Grosse Pointe Theatre’s family

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — When Michael Trudel takes the stage as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks in Grosse Pointe Theatre’s production of “Annie,” he’ll be giving a nod to his family.

Published June 11, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Groundbreaking marks construction of mini-golf course

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — After almost four years in the making, there will soon be a new miniature golf course at Lake Front Park for Grosse Pointe Woods residents and their guests to enjoy.