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Published February 18, 2021

Metro

Science Center offers free admission days thanks to local businesses

DETROIT — The Michigan Science Center is welcoming in more people than ever with its free admission days.

Published February 21, 2021

Metro

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan offering services in uncertain times

METRO DETROIT — Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is providing services and resources to society’s most vulnerable, during a tumultuous period due to the ongoing pandemic.

Published February 19, 2021

Advertiser Times

U of M study gathers input from businesses coping with COVID-19

HARPER WOODS — A University of Michigan program is looking at methods for aiding local businesses during the difficulties of COVID-19 and are talking with several Harper Woods-area businesses to gather data.

Published February 18, 2021

Metro

USPBL standout signs Major League Baseball contract

METRO DETROIT — Whether it be whiffle ball in the backyard, tee ball for the city team or playing video games on the TV, baseball has been a constant in Dugan Darnell’s life for as long as he can remember.

Published February 20, 2021

Metro

Riding the wave of pandemic sales

METRO DETROIT — From a low of leaving a show after just a day to a high of months of great sales, the boating industry has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic better than other industries, likely because its product is designed to be used in the relative safety of outdoors.

Published February 22, 2021

C&G Newspapers

A whole new world for Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The 32-year-old Nature Center at Lake St. Clair Metropark has undergone a facelift thanks to a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

“Nick” Joswiak turned 101 on Feb. 15. A resident at Park Place Heritage Village in Warren, he served in the Marines during World War II.

Published February 15, 2021

Warren Weekly

World War II veteran, Warren resident, turns 101

WARREN — “Nick” Joswiak celebrated more than his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Feb. 15. It's also his 101st birthday.

Powerhouse Gym, 2585 Livernois Road, was cited for breaking COVID-19 business guidelines and was charged a $700 fine by a state agency. The owner said it was a misunderstanding, and all protocols are currently in place.

Published February 9, 2021

Troy Times

Troy gym fined $700 for COVID-19 safety violations

TROY — A local fitness center has been fined $700 by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration for allegedly breaking three COVID-19 workplace safety guidelines.

Published February 9, 2021

Troy Times

‘Play at the Village’ explores history of toys, games

TROY — As a kid, most of us owned a favorite toy, or maybe it was a favorite game played with family. Maybe your favorite toy evolved as you grew, from Lincoln Logs to Legos, Beanie Babies to Barbies.

Students at Levey Middle School worked with Lawrence Technological University to learn about different STEM opportunities through the baking of a cake. Levey and the LTU STEM Center have teamed up in an effort to teach students the importance of science in everyday life.

Published February 11, 2021

Southfield Sun

LTU outreach effort teaches Levey students about STEM through baking cake

SOUTHFIELD — Levey Middle School eighth grade teacher Chrisondra Austin has had a partnership with Lawrence Technological University for roughly three years now. Over those three years, the Lawrence Tech STEM Center has conducted experiments with the students at Levey in hopes of getting them interested in pursuing a degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Outgoing Royal Oak Public Library Director Emily Dumas, right, and interim Library Director Adrienne Breznau, left, stand inside the library, which is still closed but offering contactless pickup, Feb. 3. Dumas will become the director of the Troy Public Library Feb. 22.

Published February 10, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Royal Oak library director leaving to lead Troy Public Library

ROYAL OAK/TROY — When Royal Oak Public Library Director Emily Dumas, who has filled the role for the past two years, saw an opening to lead the Troy Public Library, she jumped on it.

Farmington Hills resident Colleen Burke has donated and spent time as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army over the last few years. The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit exceeded its $8 million fundraising goal this year.

Published February 12, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills resident recognized for work with Salvation Army

FARMINGTON HILLS — Longtime Salvation Army supporter Colleen Burke, a 32-year-old resident of Farmington Hills, was announced as a winner of the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s “Watch for Good” volunteer initiative.

Future health professionals program scores high

Published February 10, 2021

Farmington Press

Future health professionals program scores high

FARMINGTON — Since its inception in 2009, Janet Cadeau and Amy Donato have watched the Farmington Public Schools’ program for future health professionals blossom into a strong after-school activity.

Published February 9, 2021

Metro

Dreaming about — and planning for — next spring’s yard and garden

METRO DETROIT — Families once were busy running from school to dance class to basketball practice, and from family parties to hanging out with friends all weekend, but the past months have made for a change of pace that’s affecting how residents feel about the importance of their yard to their peace of mind.

Published February 10, 2021

Metro

OU announces $2,500 scholarship for Michigan frontline workers

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University is offering financial assistance to those working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published February 9, 2021

Rochester Post

Young artists invited to tap creativity for ‘Art on Auburn’ contest

ROCHESTER HILLS — Students in the Rochester area can win a chance to have their art applied directly to the surface of Auburn Road in Rochester Hills for all to see this summer.

Published February 10, 2021

Rochester Post

DDA launches ‘Foodie February’ to help support local eateries

ROCHESTER — Michigan restaurants and bars have once again reopened for indoor dining, bringing much welcome life — and business — to local eateries.

Published February 9, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

City buildings reopen to the public

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Last November, Grosse Pointe Woods city officials closed all city buildings to the public for a second time because of the increasingly high numbers of COVID-19 cases being reported.

Published February 11, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Pierce student shares her gift of song

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The legacy of Oscar Hammerstein — the librettist and lyricist of Broadway favorites “The Sound Of Music,” “Carousel,” “South Pacific” and more — is living on through a new international contest.

Published February 10, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Ewald Library Branch renovations completed

GROSSE POINTE PARK — After being closed for six months for renovations, the Ewald Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library is open for curbside service.