Features

Published December 3, 2019

‘We started hearing shots. We started hearing screams’

FARMINGTON HILLS/GROSSE POINTE WOODS — When the group from the Grosse Pointe Woods Community Center visited the Holocaust Memorial Center Oct. 23, there was time for them to listen to a presentation from 95-year-old Holocaust survivor Mania Salinger.

Published December 3, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Holocaust Memorial Center visit is emotional, enlightening

FARMINGTON HILLS/GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Werkstattagen Nr. boxcar No. 4050 942 0784-3 used by the Nazi Party during the Holocaust is a somber reminder of the horrors inflicted on innocent people as World War II raged.

Published December 3, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

‘Belles’ will again be ringing in the holidays at Ford House

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — 1969 was the year that brought us Woodstock, the moon landing and the establishment of PBS. It was also a year in which Eleanor Ford hosted a festive holiday celebration in December for her granddaughters, Lynn and Sheila, and about 600 guests.

Published December 3, 2019

Woodward Talk

Holiday Ice Festival turning 19 in downtown Ferndale

FERNDALE — Ice sculptures, hayrides and Santa Claus all will be returning to Ferndale soon for its Holiday Ice Festival.

Published December 2, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Here comes Santa Claus, right down Woodward Ave.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Hopefully, by now you’ve just about polished off the leftovers from Thanksgiving and you’re ready to move on, as they say, to the most wonderful time of the year.

Published December 2, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Fun run raises thousands for local charities

UTICA — The season of giving is in the air, and you might find yourself looking for ways to give back. Here’s a way to consider giving back each year.

Published December 2, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

New sale, and bake sale, to support Utica library’s DVD collection

UTICA — Are you looking for a way to give back this holiday season and also have a good time? Maybe you need some goodies to use as gifts for the holidays?

Published December 2, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Pearl Harbor survivor: ‘It felt like the whole island shook’

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Russell Shields was one of the first Americans to open fire on Japanese forces in World War II.

Published November 29, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Libraries offer holiday fun in December

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — With the Christmas season in full swing, both the Eastpointe Memorial Library and the Roseville Public Library are offering some fun and helpful holiday programs.

Published November 29, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Fire Department promotes winter safety with smoke detector giveaway

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Fire Department gave out free smoke detectors Nov. 20 to get the word out about winter fire safety.

Published November 29, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren Civic Theatre celebrates Christmas with ‘Elf the Musical Jr.’

WARREN — Anyone looking to get into the Christmas spirit should head over to the Warren Community Center this weekend for the Warren Civic Theatre’s production of “Elf the Musical Jr.”

Published November 29, 2019

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park library announces December lineup

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Memorial District Library keeps busy throughout the year with regularly scheduled programs and special one-off events.

Published November 25, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Small retailers are a big deal to Oakland shoppers

OAKLAND COUNTY — Lisa Gentile lives in the heart of downtown Birmingham. Without a doubt, she said, one of her favorite things about the neighborhood is that she can step out her door and walk to her favorite local haunts.

Published November 25, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Small businesses make a big impact in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Sometime late on the night of Thanksgiving, or in the wee hours of Black Friday, shoppers will be camped in a parking lot, braving the frigid weather to try and score a deal on a big-screen TV.

For his Eagle Scout project, Matthew Mertens, of Macomb Township, constructed a Santa bench for the Macomb Township Parks and Recreation Department.

Published November 22, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Eagle Scout project benefits parks dept.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — When the Jolly Old Elf visits the Macomb Township Recreation Department Dec. 3 for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, he’ll be sitting in comfort and style, thanks to Matthew Mertens.

Published November 22, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Partying in a winter wonderland

METRO DETROIT — This is Michigan. Snow is to be expected. Of course you know that. But what you might not know is how much fun it can be to forget the flakes and keep entertaining guests outdoors into the winter months.

Published November 22, 2019

C&G Newspapers

There’s no place like home for holiday movies

METRO DETROIT — As Christmas lights twinkle, curling up on the couch with a cup of warm cocoa while watching a favorite Christmas movie is how many people get into the holiday spirit.

Published November 22, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local group looking for volunteers to pack cookies for first responders

UTICA — Woman’s Life Chapter No. 911 is looking for volunteers for a fun and rewarding task that will show holiday support to the first responders who serve local communities year-round.

A group gathered outside of Beaumont Hospital’s pediatric unit spreads holiday cheer through the hospital’s Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams program last year. The event will take place at 8 p.m. Dec. 1-25. All you need is a flashlight.

Published November 22, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Lights to make Christmas bright for young hospital patients

ROYAL OAK — Beaumont Hospital’s popular “Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams” initiative will return for a third year Dec. 1-25.

Sgt. Scott Vierk, of the Clawson Police Department, stands beside a police cruiser packed to capacity with donations of new, unwrapped toys after the inaugural Fill the Cruiser toy drive last year. Toy donations will be accepted at the Police Department through Dec. 12 this year.

Published November 22, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson to hold second annual Fill the Cruiser toy drive

CLAWSON — The Clawson Police Department and the Clawson Goodfellows recently launched their second annual Fill the Cruiser toy drive to ensure that all Clawson families have a happy holiday.