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Published August 8, 2018

Incumbents Wittenberg, Zack move on to November election

OAKLAND COUNTY — The August primary election has come and gone, and Democratic incumbents Robert Wittenberg and Helaine Zack spoke to the Woodward Talk about their primary victories.

Published August 8, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Voters select Hollier and Papas to vie for District 2 state Senate seat

WAYNE COUNTY — In Michigan’s District 2 state Senate race, Democrat Adam Hollier was selected to run unopposed in November to complete a very short partial term for the currently vacant office, and he also was chosen to face off against Republican Lisa Papas for a four-year term that will begin after the partial term ends.

Published August 8, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Lines, lack of ballots define Clawson primary election

CLAWSON — In more than 10 years of working elections, Clawson Clerk Michael Smith said he had never experienced what he experienced during the Aug. 7 primary election.

Published August 8, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastside Drive brings classic rock sound to concert series

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe’s Music in the Plaza concert series had newcomer Eastside Drive playing hit songs during the July 25 concert behind Eastpointe City Hall. The year’s one remaining performance was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug.Read More

Published August 8, 2018

Woodward Talk

Teen artist creates design for newest Ferndale mural installation

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission has selected a new mural design that will be painted on the wall of the Cupcake Station on Nine Mile Road.Read More

Published August 8, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Epstein, Stevens take party noms for U.S. House 11

OAKLAND COUNTY/WAYNE COUNTY — Nearly 18 hours after the polls closed on election day Aug. 7, people in Michigan’s U.S. House of Representatives District 11 finally knew who would compete for the seat this fall.

Published August 8, 2018

Woodward Talk

Dream Cruise 2018 to celebrate 20 years of Mustang Alley

FERNDALE — It’s once again August in Ferndale, and that means the city’s annual Woodward Dream Cruise celebrations soon will be held. The 24th annual Ferndale Dream Cruise will be held from Thursday, Aug. 16, to Saturday, Aug.

Published August 8, 2018

Warren Weekly

Challenger Stone upsets Green in state House primary

WARREN — The second time was the charm for state House District 28 candidate Lori Stone.

Published August 8, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe and Roseville residents cast their primary ballots

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Residents in the Eastsider’s coverage area took to the polls for the Aug. 7 primary election to vote on candidates who will advance to the November general election, and an Eastpointe Community Schools operating millage ballot proposal.

Published August 8, 2018

Troy Times

Some Troy voters cast handwritten ballots

Voters in some precincts in Troy cast handwritten ballots due to the unprecedented number of voters who turned out for the Aug. 7 primary election. The voter turnout was not available at press time.

Published August 8, 2018

Troy Times

Restaurant week serves up sweet deals

Savor your meal with a deal at your favorite haunts or discover new places to dine when Troy Restaurant Week returns Aug. 19-24. The summer lineup features 20 restaurants, including two new to Troy: Eats & Crafts, and Station Square Kitchen + Bar.

Published August 8, 2018

Troy Times

Pawfficer Badges raises awareness of feline leukemia

Although Pawfficer Badges had to pass on the purrfect pawsition as head of the newly formed Troy Police Department Feline Unit due to health reasons, she is now the spokescat for the cause of feline leukemia.Read More

Voters in Clinton Township approved a pair of public safety millages, but denied a road proposal.

Published August 8, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township voters approve public safety millage renewals; deny road proposition

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Public safety support has remained a constant in Clinton Township throughout the years, and this year is no different.

Published August 8, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Stabenow, James to contest U.S. Senate seat

MICHIGAN — With 82 out of 83 counties in the state reporting, John James trumped Sandy Pensler to take the Republican nomination for U.S. senator — 54.56 percent to 45.44 percent, or 466,836 to 388,747 votes, according to unofficial election results.

Published August 8, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Levin to face Stearns in U.S. House District 9 race

METRO DETROIT — The voters in Oakland and Macomb counties have spoken.

Published August 8, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Three candidates set to face off for state House District 36 seat

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — When voters cast their ballots in November for the state House of Representatives District 36 seat, they will choose between Republican Doug Wozniak, Democrat Robert Murphy and Libertarian Benjamin Dryke, who all advanced in the Aug. 7 primary.

Published August 8, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Francis, Lucido to face off for state Senate 8th District

ST. CLAIR SHORES — According to unofficial results from the Macomb County Clerk’s Office, business owner Paul Francis will be taking on attorney and former state Rep. Peter Lucido in November in the race for the 8th District of the state Senate.

Macomb County voters selected Lisa Sinclair as the Republican nominee for the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office, while Democrat Fred Miller pulled out a narrow victory over State Sen. Steve Bieda.

Published August 8, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Miller, Sinclair emerge from large Macomb County Clerk primary field

MOUNT CLEMENS — After nearly 20 months of turmoil in the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office, county residents are closer to a new clerk being named.

Published August 8, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Gubernatorial primary sees higher Sterling voter turnout

Voter turnout was higher than normal for a gubernatorial primary election in Sterling Heights as residents went to the polls Aug. 7 to select party nominees for the upcoming November election. According to the Macomb County elections website, voter turnout in Sterling Heights was around 29.Read More

Published August 8, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Local artist donates work for township’s sculpture program

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The third installment in the Harrison Township Beautification Commission’s sculpture program was unveiled July 27 at Tucker Park. “Young and Hungry,” created by local artist Curt Winnega, depicts a mother bird and baby bird in iron.Read More