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Published October 11, 2019

Local schools participate in Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch

WARREN — “Crunch.” That was the sound that echoed in the cafeterias of five Warren Consolidated Schools buildings Oct. 10 as students participated in the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch.

Published October 11, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren OKs dispensary licenses despite controversy, lawsuits

WARREN — Legal battles and political intrigue will linger on, but a batch of up to 15 medical marijuana dispensaries are now closer to opening their doors in the city of Warren.

Published October 11, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Selfridge announces plans for 2020 air show

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Here’s to “The Next 100 Years.” Every three years, Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township hosts an air show and open house.

Published October 11, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Memorial unveiled to honor court participants lost to substance abuse

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Judi Provencher heard a knock at the door. It was a police officer coming to tell her some of the worst news of her life.

Published October 11, 2019

Madison - Park News

Local libraries to host book sale, Halloween events

MADISON HEIGHTS — A major sale is starting soon at the Madison Heights Public Library, while the Hazel Park District Library is planning some spooky programs.

Published October 11, 2019

Madison - Park News

Girl Scouts prepare second annual Hazel Park Zombie Walk

HAZEL PARK — Last year, a Girl Scouts troop raised the dead with the revival of a beloved Hazel Park tradition, the Zombie Walk.

Published October 11, 2019

Madison - Park News

Holland runs as write-in candidate for Hazel Park City Council

HAZEL PARK — Bethany Holland, a member of the Hazel Park City Council, is running for reelection as a write-in candidate due to what she said was a technical issue that occurred with the filing process.

Published October 11, 2019

Madison - Park News

GFA Pet Expo offers $100 off adoptions, low-cost microchipping

MADISON HEIGHTS — Over the years, more than 35,000 animals have been saved by Guardians for Animals and its affiliates. And each fall, the GFA Pet Expo and Adoption Event tries to find homes for as many as possible.

Published October 9, 2019

Southfield Sun

Furry friends receive drive-through blessings

SOUTHFIELD — Tacos and hamburgers aren’t the only things you can get at a drive-through anymore.

Mayor Pro Tem Ethan Baker, left, and Councilman Dave Henderson answer questions posed by moderator Karen Fabian at a League of Women Voters Troy Area forum filmed at CMN Cable TV Studios Oct. 3.

Published October 9, 2019

Troy Times

Candidates for Troy mayor, council square off

TROY — Library funding, ethics, transparency, the Troy Civic Center and development in Troy emerged as key issues at a forum for those who could hold seats on the Troy City Council.

Published October 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Experts advise asking before petting strange dogs

METRO DETROIT — Hey, we get it. Some temptations in life are too irresistible to pass up: chocolate cake, splashing in puddles, celebrity gossip rags.

Published October 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Police offer advice to protect your vehicle at home

METRO DETROIT — Larcenies from vehicles, damage to vehicles and vehicle thefts are an ongoing problem and can be heartbreaking to experience, causing feelings of violation and mistrust.

Published October 8, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Detroit Zoo welcomes new female wolf named Renner

ROYAL OAK — Zoo visitors will see a furry new face in the 2-acre Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness habitat at the Detroit Zoo.

Published October 8, 2019

Rochester Post

Downtown, farmers market welcome trick-or-treaters

ROCHESTER — Those anxious for Halloween can dress up in costume and start their celebration early in downtown Rochester.

Published October 8, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills native competes in Food Network’s ‘Haunted Gingerbread Showdown’

ROCHESTER HILLS — Donna Rorabaugh, of Rochester Hills, will appear on Food Network’s “Haunted Gingerbread Showdown” this weekend.

Published October 8, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson governmental hopefuls participate in candidate panel

CLAWSON — On Sept. 30, the League of Women Voters facilitated a forum for candidates running for mayor and City Council at Clawson City Hall.

Published October 8, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.

Published October 8, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Arts, Beats & Eats gives $233,000 back to local charities

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 2, Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats, presented by Flagstar Bank, announced the grand total that this year’s festival had awarded to its more than 50 local charity partners — $233,049.26, a 12% increase from last year.

Published October 8, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Academy celebrates 50-year anniversary

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Past and present Grosse Pointe Academy, or GPA, staff, parents and board members reminisced about the good times when they gathered Oct. 4 to celebrate the school’s 50-year anniversary.