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Published November 19, 2020

Shelby Township house wins Halloween decorating contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The winner has been named in the Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department’s new Halloween home decorating contest.

Published November 19, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Donated teddy bears comfort children during traumatic situations

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Traumatic situations such as fires, car crashes or storms can be especially frightening for a child to experience.

Published November 19, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Be a Santa to a Senior this holiday season

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — This year has been challenging for everyone, and at a time when it may be more important than ever, Home Instead Senior Care’s seasonal favorite, Be a Santa to a Senior, is returning with new ways for the community to participate in helping seniors enjoy the holidays.

Published November 19, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township author writes historical fiction series

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township resident has written several books of historical fiction based on research that he did into his own family.

Published November 19, 2020

Warren Weekly

Local business helps make Warren Garden Club’s fundraiser happen

WARREN — The Warren Garden Club’s wreath-decorating fundraiser is wrapped in tradition.

Published November 19, 2020

Warren Weekly

Center Line plans more than $700,000 in road work

CENTER LINE — Center Line residents will see orange barrels until the ground freezes this winter, and they’ll return as soon as it thaws in the spring.

Published November 19, 2020

Warren Weekly

Council considers marijuana dispensary lawsuits settlement

WARREN — After 14 months of costly litigation, a collection of lawsuits over medical marijuana dispensary licensing in Warren could be coming to an end.

Eastpointe, Roseville communities react to new COVID guidelines

Published November 18, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe, Roseville communities react to new COVID guidelines

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — On Nov. 15, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued new emergency orders enacting a three-week period delaying indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an attempt to curb rapidly rising numbers of COVID-19 infections.

Hall-Rayford wins Eastpointe school board seat as write-in candidate

Published November 18, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Hall-Rayford wins Eastpointe school board seat as write-in candidate

EASTPOINTE — Macomb County election officials have counted the write-in votes and the final member of the Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education has been selected: Mary Hall-Rayford.

Chamber awards best and brightest despite canceling yearly banquet

Published November 18, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce awards best, brightest

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Despite not being able to hold its annual banquet, the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce honored the best and brightest in the two communities by privately presenting awards to individuals and institutions.

Published November 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ at home with your favorite holiday music

METRO DETROIT — This holiday season will be different for many because of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a “Blue Christmas.”

Patrick Green, left, runs 4 miles every four hours for 48 hours to raise money and awareness for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Published November 18, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores teen runs 50 miles to raise funds for kids

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Seventeen-year-old Patrick Green used to hate running. Fast-forward three years and Green just capped off his senior cross country season with a 48-hour, 50-mile challenge that raised hundreds of dollars to help children of injured or deceased veterans achieve their college dreams.

Change of plans for students as COVID cases rise

Published November 18, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Change of plans for St. Clair Shores students as COVID cases rise

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While students at South Lake High School never returned to face-to-face learning, students at Lakeview High School and Lake Shore High School had to pivot to remote learning for a few weeks as state health authorities ordered a three week pause on many activities with cases of COVID-19 on the rise.

Published November 18, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Looking Back: The first mayor of St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Robert E. Harrison was the first mayor of the city of St. Clair Shores. He was sworn into office on Jan. 15, 1951, along with the new City Council members and other city officials at the city offices at Blossom Heath. From 1925 to 1951, St. Clair Shores had been the Village of St. Clair Shores.

Council paves way for nonprofit to hold raffle to benefit homeless

Published November 18, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores City Council paves way for nonprofit to hold raffle to benefit homeless

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An organization that helps the homeless of Detroit with meals, clothing, sleeping mats and other transitional assistance has been recognized as a nonprofit by the St. Clair Shores City Council, paving the way for it to conduct fundraisers in the city.

Residents cast votes in local races, select new judge

Published November 18, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods residents cast votes in local races, select new judge

HARPER WOODS — While much of the nation’s attention was on the presidential race, numerous local elections also were on the ballot Nov. 3, and voters in Harper Woods and Detroit cast their votes for a variety of candidates and measures.

Published November 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Veterans group celebrates Veterans Day remotely

METRO DETROIT — Recognizing Veterans Day Nov. 11 was a challenge for most people given the COVID-19 quarantine, but the Metro Detroit Veterans Coalition forged ahead with a virtual alternative to its annual parade.

Published November 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

It’s beginning to look — kinda — like Christmas

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has taken a lot of celebrations away from us this season. Will it take out the season of giving, too? Not if retailers have a say in the matter.

Published November 18, 2020

Madison - Park News

New mayor keeps tradition of raking with volunteers in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s been a crazy year, but some things stay the same, like the changing of seasons, the falling of leaves — and neighbors helping neighbors.

Published November 18, 2020

Madison - Park News

Local woman delivers groceries to cancer patients amid pandemic

MADISON HEIGHTS — Grocery shopping during a pandemic is a high-risk activity for cancer patients due to their weakened immune systems. To help them and their caregivers, a program through the nonprofit New Day Foundation for Families offers to do the shopping for them.