Features

Mark Schloff bought his 1968 Buick GS 350 while stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in July of 1982.

Published July 6, 2021

Thirty-nine years and the adventures continue

While stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in July of 1982, I was looking for a car that was not in some car lot. I bought this 1968 Buick GS 350 off of a guy from Pennsylvania who got it from his grandmother, who had it sitting in her backyard for over 10 years.

Published July 6, 2021

Troy Times

Rochester Hills man fatally shot after traffic altercation

A 55-year-old Rochester Hills man was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Shell gas station at 3990 Rochester Road after a traffic altercation turned from a verbal argument into a shooting.

Published July 2, 2021

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Ford Model T is an experience to drive, fill up

My husband Geoff and I are the owners of this beautiful 1916 Ford Model T. We reside here in St. Clair Shores, and you can see us driving all around town.

Published July 2, 2021

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Custom Ford is part of the family

In November 1987, I purchased a 1949 Ford Tudor Sedan. It was all original with 48,000 miles.

Published July 2, 2021

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Dad's beloved Hudsons now in the movies

From the time we were kids, our dad, Charles Kirk, had a collection of vintage cars.

Published July 1, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Fourth of July fireworks safety in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Crack. Boom. Bam.Plenty of that may be heard this week in Macomb Township and across the state, courtesy of fireworks.

Published July 1, 2021

Rochester Post

New signage helps Paint Creek Trail users find their way

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Trail users of all ages will notice some new signs along the Paint Creek Trail this summer.

Published July 1, 2021

Rochester Post

New signs transport downtown patrons ‘Back in the Day’

ROCHESTER — A simple walk around town now shows just how rich the community’s history is.

Published July 1, 2021

Rochester Post

Downtown Rochester to come alive this summer

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester is offering a full slate of activities the next two months, giving community members a chance to return to normalcy this summer.

Published July 1, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield welcomes residents back to in-person summer events

SOUTHFIELD — Warm weather is upon us, and that means the need to go outside and socialize is more apparent than ever.

Published July 1, 2021

Rochester Post

Festival of the Hills fireworks to make a bang Aug. 11

ROCHESTER HILLS — After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Festival of the Hills fireworks show in Rochester Hills is back, albeit a month later than normal.

Published July 1, 2021

Troy Times

Nature Center unveils new raptor house for 5 owls in center’s care

TROY — Five injured and/or sick owls being cared for at the Stage Nature Center received a new, permanent structure at the nature center June 16 with the unveiling of the new raptor house.

Published July 1, 2021

Troy Times

Scholarship helps resident pursue piloting passion

TROY — One local resident, Wyatt Lucas, 18, will now be able to pursue his passion for flying and to work toward earning his commercial pilot’s license after being awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Chapter 13 Young Eagle program in Ray Township.

Published July 1, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County Fair returns July 9-18

OAKLAND COUNTY — Families will finally be able to celebrate a true Oakland County summer, the way it’s meant to be, with the return of the annual Oakland County Fair next month.

Published July 1, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham returns to Dream Cruise — with smaller footprint

BIRMINGHAM — The City Commission decided the city will participate in this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise, after taking a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19.

Published July 1, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Group dedicates Kim Gibbs Memorial Garden

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, dozens of friends and family gathered under the gazebo in Barton Park South during a deluge of rain to dedicate the Kim Gibbs Memorial Garden.

Published July 2, 2021

Woodward Talk

Clawson resident creates ‘roadside attraction’ in backyard

CLAWSON — Since moving into his Clawson home in February, David Renneker has been adding elements to DavidLand, a “roadside attraction” located in his backyard showcasing the fanciful imaginings of the 53-year-old’s mind.

Published July 1, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Libraries slowly transition out of lockdown

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — On June 24, the Royal Oak Public Library moved into Phase 5 of its reopening plan.

Published July 1, 2021

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods to have Fourth of July parade, no fireworks

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The city of Huntington Woods will be forgoing its annual tradition of Fourth of July fireworks this year.

Published July 1, 2021

Woodward Talk

Family speaks on Huntington Woods native’s monthlong detainment in Myanmar

HUNTINGTON WOODS — On May 24, Danny Fenster boarded a plane in the country of Myanmar to head back to his native Huntington Woods to surprise his parents, Rose and Buddy.