Features

Published April 12, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Firefighters to host Easter egg hunt April 20

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It’s back! The Harrison Township Fire Department’s popular Easter egg hunt is returning after a year’s hiatus. Local little ones will get the chance to fill their Easter baskets on the L’Anse Creuse High School football field on April 20.

Four dogs and at least one cat died as the result of a house fire on Toepfer Road between Federal Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard April 11.

Published April 11, 2019

Warren Weekly

Four dogs, cat perish in Warren house fire

WARREN — Despite what was by all accounts an incredible team effort by Warren’s first responders, four dogs and at least one cat were overcome by smoke and perished in a residential fire April 11.

Published April 10, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield recognizes Black Maternal Health Week

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield recently dedicated a week in April to focus on the health of black mothers and their children.

Published April 10, 2019

Southfield Sun

Former white nationalist talks about conversion at Holocaust Memorial Center

FARMINGTON HILLS — A college kid attending weekly Shabbat dinners doesn’t seem that out of the ordinary. Until you learn he’s a white nationalist.

Published April 10, 2019

Troy Times

Boys and Girls Club of Troy names Youth of the Year

TROY — Emi McGonegal was selected as the 2019 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club of Troy.

Noah and Tortie hang out with a child in their foster family, awaiting their planned visit to Paws at the Mall at Oakland Mall.

Published April 10, 2019

Troy Times

Pets to seek ‘fur-ever’ homes at Oakland Mall adoption event

TROY — Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will “paws” at Oakland Mall in hopes of finding their forever families.

Published April 10, 2019

Troy Times

Jazz it up at the Troy library

TROY — Bassist Rob Crozier described the sound of the Rob Crozier Jazz Ensemble as an “eclectic blend of modern jazz and world music.”

Published April 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Fourth Fur Ball to benefit four-legged pals

FARMINGTON HILLS/NOVI — When you’ve conquered the competitive world of professional bowling, you need to find a new mountain to scale.

Published April 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Home is where the party is

METRO DETROIT — It’s a warm Saturday as the summer sun begins to set over the lush backyard. The bride and groom have recited their wedding vows, the tiered cake has been cut, and the reception is just getting started.

Published April 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Slow and steady is how to start the race

METRO DETROIT — On any given weekday, it’s not an uncommon sight to look out a window at the C & G Newspapers building and see a tall, slender woman in bright and cheery athletic gear stride by. Brooke England-Wagenknecht is a veteran graphic designer in C & G’s art department who spends her days juggling time in front of the computer with motherhood. Sometimes, she needs to literally and figuratively run away from it all.

Published April 10, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester celebrates literacy with Authors in April

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Four authors will come to the Rochester area this month as part of a 35-year-old program aimed at creating lifelong learners.

Published April 9, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Board OKs grant matches to improve multiple parks in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Weeks after the Michigan House of Representatives passed an appropriations bill that would affect George George Park and the Clinton River Spillway, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees approved three more grant resolutions.

Published April 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

State shuts down local auto repair facilities, suspends dealerships

Published April 9, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Community Kite Day returns to Clinton Township May 4

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — When it comes to the annual Community Kite Day event in Clinton Township, Gerrie Brown always speaks about it with excitement.

Published April 9, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Residents warned to watch out for oak wilt

GROSSE POINTES — As if homeowners didn’t have enough to worry about with emerald ash borer and Dutch elm disease, now they need to also be vigilant about the deadly tree disease oak wilt.

Published April 9, 2019

Woodward Talk

Easter events coming to Ferndale, Berkley

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Ferndale and Berkley will have their fair share of Easter-related events in the month of April. Ferndale’s long-held Easter event is its annual Eggstravaganza egg hunt, which will be held Saturday, April 13, at various parks within the city. Parents do not have to register for the free event.

Published April 9, 2019

Woodward Talk

Conversation on recreational marijuana businesses continues in Berkley

BERKLEY — In an April 1 work session discussion, the Berkley City Council decided to continue its ongoing conversation to potentially allow marijuana businesses into town. At the conclusion of the work session, the majority of the council wanted to continue the conversation about allowing marijuana businesses in Berkley as it relates to both recreational and medical businesses.

Published April 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

New off-road vehicle park coming to Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — For thrill-seekers, there’s no better feeling than taking the high road. And then the low road. And some gnarly mounds and mud holes.