Features

Published August 7, 2019

Warren council races set with mix of familiar, new names

WARREN — One current city councilman, two former council members and a list of newcomers will appear on the ballot in November as voters prepare to select an almost entirely new-look legislative body tasked with managing Warren’s $278 million budget.

Published August 7, 2019

Warren Weekly

Buffa, Sadowski emerge from field of six for city clerk

WARREN — City Clerk Sonja Buffa and City Councilman Keith Sadowski cleared a primary election field filled with recognizable candidates Aug. 6 and will now advance to a November election matchup.

Published August 7, 2019

Warren Weekly

Fouts, Colegio advance in Warren mayor’s race

WARREN — Warren’s current mayor and the mayor pro tem will contend for the job as the city’s top administrator in November.

Published August 6, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Proposals pass in St. Clair Shores election

With 16.7% voter turnout in the Aug. 6 primary election, one resident has been eliminated in the race for City Council, while streets, police and fire will be funded by dedicated millages.

Published August 6, 2019

Farmington Press

Changes ‘magnetize’ popular Farmington Farmers Market

FARMINGTON — Fresh produce, food vendors, artisan crafts and music aren’t all that’s on offer at the Farmington Farmers Market.

Published August 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Michigan veteran one of a dozen Indianapolis survivors alive

LANSING — Of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of its sinking on July 30, 1945, during World War II, only 316 survived. Today, 12 are alive — Lansing's Richard Thelen is one of them.

Published August 6, 2019

Rochester Post

Historical Rochester Hills home looks toward the future

ROCHESTER HILLS — At 960 E. Tienken Road stands a home featured on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Stoney Creek Village Historic District.

Published August 6, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Chippewa student dies after cancer battle

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Anthony Verdezoto’s recent health journey ended in a courageous battle.

The fifth annual Friends of Macomb Township golf outing will take place Aug. 26 at Sycamore Hills Golf Club. Seen here are Friends of Macomb Township board members at last year’s outing.

Published August 6, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

‘Friends’ golf outing to tee off Aug. 26

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — An upcoming golf outing is all about bringing folks together.

Published August 6, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Small field of Fraser City Council candidates file for election

FRASER — At least one Fraser City Council seat will change this November.

Published August 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local kids reach reading milestone

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In the fall of 2015, all three branches of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library — located in Clinton and Macomb townships — used a national initiative called “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” to spur creativity and imagination in children up to age 5.

Published August 6, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield voters say no to public safety SAD

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Asked whether they would prefer a special assessment tax to maintain township services or pay for retiree benefits with budget cuts — including the elimination of public safety positions — the voters were clear: Make the cuts.

Published August 6, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham N.O.W. prop fails at the polls

BIRMINGHAM — A contentious ballot proposal for a $57.4 million bond to replace and expand the North Old Woodward parking structure was defeated with 68% of the vote Aug. 6.

Published August 6, 2019

Rochester Post

Voters choose four to vie for two Rochester Hills City Council at-large seats in November

ROCHESTER HILLS — Six candidates for Rochester Hills City Council were narrowed down to four in the Aug. 6 primary election.

Published August 6, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield voters approve public safety, safety path proposals

WESTBLOOMFIELD — Voters in West Bloomfield Township gave resounding approval for two millage proposals at the polls Aug. 6.

Published August 6, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Bench, proclamation honor Mary and late Ralph Wilson

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — It was tennis that brought Mary and Ralph Wilson together, so it only seems fitting that benches in honor of the couple will be placed near the Osius Park tennis courts.

Published August 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

New miniature golf course opens at Lake Front Park

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — It was four years in the making, and now it’s ready for tee time. On Aug. 3, a dedication of the new nine-hole miniature golf course was held at Lake Front Park, 23000 Jefferson Ave. in St Clair Shores.

Published August 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Photography book captures spirit of Movement

DETROIT — In a sea of mostly young people, some sporting club wear and brightly hued hair, Patricia Lay-Dorsey stands out when she attends the Movement Festival in Detroit each year.

Published August 6, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Support sought for Rotary Tot Lot renovations

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe is responsible for almost everything visitors see at the Grosse Pointe Rotary Tot Lot in Grosse Pointe City, but not the plastic trucks, shovels and other playthings in the sandbox.

Published August 6, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Holy Dream Cruise, Batman!

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD/PONTIAC — When Bloomfield Township resident Barry Barber takes his classic concept car — a Lincoln Futura with a 383 Chevy Hydro torque engine — on the road, he gets more than just gawkers. He gets fanatics.