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Published October 8, 2019

Roseville firefighters rescue kittens from drowning

ROSEVILLE — Five kittens are safe after the quick thinking of some Roseville residents and the actions of the Roseville Fire Department.

Published October 8, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Animal Control adding dog kennels at Police Department

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe Animal Control is expanding its resources by installing new kennels at the Eastpointe Police Department.

Published October 8, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Pedaling into the past

GROSSE POINTES — Enjoy the crisp autumn air while listening to tales of local lore and history during Legends of the Fall, which will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 13, rain or shine.

Published October 8, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe and Roseville to offer Halloween fun

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe and Roseville communities are getting ready for some spooky fun via local Halloween events for kids.

Published October 8, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Students rally around classmate with cancer

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When students and staff at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School learned that fifth grade student Payton Shock had been diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a form of cancer, they immediately began doing all they could to help Shock and her family emotionally.

Published October 8, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.

Published October 8, 2019

Woodward Talk

Yearlong assessment leads to recommendations to improve lives of senior residents

FERNDALE — Ferndale is looking to improve the lives of its senior population after reaching out to residents to hear about what they need and want from their city.

Published October 8, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale Planning Commission recommends approval for marijuana zoning changes

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale continues to work toward allowing recreational marijuana businesses.

Connor Osborn, 26, of Redford, is the new Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce executive director.

Published October 7, 2019

Farmington Press

Greater Farmington Area Chamber hires new executive director

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — A new executive director has been chosen by the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors to lead the chamber.

Published October 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Bob Jantz has led local fundraising efforts for more than two decades to benefit the Special Olympics. This year’s fundraiser is Oct. 12 at the Fraternal Order of Police Hall in Warren.

Published October 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oktoberfest event to raise money for Special Olympics

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/WARREN — For more than two decades, Bob Jantz has helped raise money for Special Olympics athletes in the Upper Peninsula.

Published October 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local law enforcement react to flavored vape ban

MACOMB COUNTY — On Oct. 2, a statewide ban on flavored vaping products went into effect, following a two-week compliance period that began Sept. 18.

Published October 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County postpones flu vaccine program

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has postponed its public flu vaccination program due to a delay in shipment from the vaccine manufacturer.

Published October 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County receives national wildlife habitat honor

OAKLAND COUNTY — In a world on edge over the future of our planet’s natural resources, it’s nice to take a moment to relish what’s going right in our own little ecosystem.

Published October 7, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Candidates for Birmingham commission speak out at forum

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham City Commission will face a number of decisions in the next four years, and many of them will have to do with the city’s downtown.

Published October 7, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Halloween road rally competition coming to Utica

UTICA — Get ready for some Halloween-themed competition.

Published October 7, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby bridal designer releases 2020 collection, featured in New York

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township couture bridal designer is releasing her brand-new designs to the public after debuting her dresses Oct. 6-8 in New York City.

Published October 7, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica resident, Korean War POW shares his experience

UTICA — The Korean War lasted just over three years. Raymond Shepherd spent all but a couple of months of the conflict as a prisoner of war, or POW.

Published October 4, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Student recounts ‘America’s Got Talent’ experiences with Detroit Youth Choir

When 13-year-old Tonie Larkins, of Eastpointe, auditioned for the Detroit Youth Choir four years ago, it was just to get the chance to do some of her favorite things.