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Published July 28, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley council, DDA, school board all approve plaza construction

BERKLEY — After months of delay, the Berkley plaza project recently took a big step forward.

Published July 28, 2021

Woodward Talk

Former Ferndale student opens selfie museum in downtown

FERNDALE — An Oak Park woman is bringing a unique idea to the city of Ferndale in the form of a selfie museum.

Published July 26, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Arts, Beats & Eats moves forward, to forego ticket system

ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats, the popular four-day Labor Day festival that has been held in downtown Royal Oak since 2010, will return to the heart of the city Sept. 3-6.

The Arc of Macomb County recently launched a fundraising campaign for a special playground in Clinton Township that will allow for children of all abilities to play.

Published July 28, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fundraising begins to bring inclusive playground to Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A project is underway to bring an inclusive playground to Clinton Township.

Teen volunteers Maddalena Agrusso, left, and Allyson Cummins stuff goody bags July 16 at the Steiner Community Building in Clinton Township. The bags will be given to children at Saturday’s Gratiot Cruise.

Published July 28, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Teen volunteers assist in Gratiot Cruise prep

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Local teenagers gathered at the Steiner Community Building the morning of July 16 for volunteer activities. The building is in Clinton Township on Joy Boulevard, west of Interstate 94.

In World War II, Henry Freeman’s brother, Howard Freeman, was killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Henry Freeman is seen here at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication last month in Clinton Township.

Published July 28, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Veteran, 95, honors fallen brother

MACOMB COUNTY — When Henry Freeman attended a dedication ceremony last month in Clinton Township, it wasn’t just as a veteran. It was as a Gold Star Family member.

Published July 29, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Neighbors United aims to assist cancer patients in Chippewa schools

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — August is set to be a busy time for Neighbors United.

Tommy Vasilos and Clinton Township Kiwanis Golf Outing Chairman Ken Howe play golf July 19 at Burning Tree Golf Club in Macomb Township. About 120 golfers hit the links for the benefit outing.

Published July 31, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Kiwanis golf outing brings in estimated $20,000

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Kiwanis Club of Clinton Township hosted its 18th annual golf outing July 19 at Burning Tree Golf Club in Macomb Township.

Jason Bettin is taking over as the new principal of Roseville High School.

Published July 27, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Bettin steps into role as Roseville High School principal

ROSEVILLE — Roseville High School has a new hand on the wheel as Jason Bettin takes up the role of the school’s principal.

Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations will be performing at the Anton Art Center and Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission’s SatARTday program at Kennedy Park on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Published July 29, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Music and dance SatARTday program coming to Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — The Anton Arts Center is teaming up with Eastpointe’s Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission to bring the center’s Sat- ARTday programming outdoors with its SatARTday: Music and Dance! event Aug. 14.

Published July 28, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Primary election coming to St. Clair Shores Aug. 3

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While some states place more restrictions on voters, there are no changes to the current laws in Michigan that would affect how residents vote in the Aug. 3 primary election, according to St. Clair Shores City Clerk Mary Kotowski.

Carol Biondo stands in front of a vertical garden constructed of PVC pipes.

Published July 28, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Garden Tour showcases eco-friendly techniques, local yards

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Looking for ways to rediscover the beauty of your yard? Look for inspiration in the neighborhood during the annual Garden Tour, hosted by the St. Clair Shores Yardeners.

Published July 29, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores native who helped develop technology for COVID-19 vaccine honored

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As a child in St. Clair Shores, Jason McLellan, Ph.D., knew he wanted to help people.

Published July 28, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Looking Back: Birmingham restaurateur hosted Hoffa before disappearance

BIRMINGHAM — It’s one of metro Detroit’s most enduring mysteries, and it’s got a Birmingham connection.

Published July 28, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Candidates seek opportunity to compete in November for partial state Senate term

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — When Macomb County voters elected Republican Peter Lucido as county prosecutor last year, Lucido had to vacate his Michigan Senate seat.

Published July 28, 2021

Metro

A lemonade stand can be a hit with a little planning

METRO DETROIT — Anna Mullen always wanted to have a lemonade stand. This summer, she finally did it.

Published July 26, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby girl is finalist in national storytelling contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Recently, Kids around the country were asked to participate in a contest that required them to create a story of their own that incorporated certain popular German hand-painted animal figurines and accessories.

Published July 29, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Utica American Legion to host community picnic

UTICA — The Utica American Legion Post 351 is inviting the local community to come out and join the post at its sixth annual picnic and bike ride Aug. 7.

Published July 30, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Cyclists ride in virtual bicycle tour to help Make-A-Wish Michigan

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — More than 20 residents living in Macomb County, including several from Shelby Township, participated in the 34th annual Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour to raise money for Make-A-Wish Michigan.