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Published July 1, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Clerk, trustee races to be dwindled in primary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 4, a Democratic clerk candidate will be decided, while the trustee race will be narrowed to eight total candidates.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Five candidates look to fill single spot on city commission

MOUNT CLEMENS — By the time a spot on the Mount Clemens City Commission is filled, it will be almost one year since it became vacated.

COVID-19 causes spike in local pet adoptions

Published July 1, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

COVID-19 causes spike in local pet adoptions

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For all the heartbreak and upheaval that has come from COVID-19, some positives have also come as a result of the pandemic.

Roundabout completed at Maple/Middlebelt intersection

Published July 1, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Roundabout completed at Maple/Middlebelt intersection

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Life may now be easier for some motorists, after the Road Commission for Oakland County opened the Maple Road and Middlebelt Road roundabout in West Bloomfield.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

The details behind Mount Clemens library bond proposal

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens Public Library opened in 1969, and since then, some say its infrastructure hasn’t changed much. For the Aug. 4 primary, voters in Mount Clemens will decide on a new bond proposal for the Mount Clemens Public Library.

Pictured are Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society President Gina Gregory, left, and GWBHS Office and Activities Coordinator Cory Taylor. The GWBHS is accepting stories of local residents’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 1, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

GWBHS collects stories of residents’ pandemic experiences

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For more than four decades, the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society has been a part of collecting history.

Orchard Lake Fine Art Show returns, with COVID precautions

Published July 1, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Orchard Lake Fine Art Show returns, with COVID precautions

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Now in its 18th year, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show will stay on schedule despite the pandemic, with a variety of cautionary measures in place.

Published July 1, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Seven on primary ballot for Macomb prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY — A field of seven candidates have filed for the chance to be considered for a position beleaguered by controversy after then-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith was charged with embezzlement by a public official and conducting a criminal enterprise.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Voters to decide on 10-year Harrison Township Library millage

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 4, Harrison Township residents will decide to approve or reject a Harrison Township Public Library millage.

Published July 1, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Places of worship adjust to pandemic

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Like the rest of society, places of worship are also adapting to a “new normal” brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 1, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park library announces virtual lesson on Native American culture

HAZEL PARK — With health guidelines still advising against large gatherings at this time, the Hazel Park Memorial District Library has shifted its community programming to a virtual format.

Published July 1, 2020

Madison - Park News

County parks navigate pandemic while planning for future

MADISON HEIGHTS — While the Red Oaks Waterpark is closed for the 2020 season due to COVID-19, Oakland County officials are encouraging residents to go out and explore the other county properties, of which there are several in the city of Madison Heights.

Published July 1, 2020

Madison - Park News

Local food pantry continues to collect donations, help those in need

MADISON HEIGHTS — As COVID-19 continues to ravage the nation, a group of volunteers in Madison Heights have united to provide a service collecting and distributing goods for those in need.

Published July 1, 2020

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights begins work on second outdoors mural

MADISON HEIGHTS — The spectacularly colorful mural adorning all four walls of the Jaycee shelter building at Civic Center Park was a huge boon for Madison Heights, garnering statewide attention that made the local Arts Board a finalist in the Michigan Municipal League’s statewide Community Excellence Awards in 2019.

Published July 1, 2020

Madison - Park News

Shelters continue to seek families for homeless animals

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — These are turbulent times, and different people cope in different ways. For some, this has meant adding a furry new friend to the family. The animal shelters in Madison Heights and Hazel Park have been trying to meet this need, diligently looking after the animals in their care and looking for the right homes.

Published July 1, 2020

Madison - Park News

New accessible playscape complete at Wildwood Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — Wildwood Park is now upgraded with accessible play structures, accessible tables and an accessible park entrance, making it a welcoming destination for residents and visitors of all ability levels.

Published July 1, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Supervisor pulls resolution to open all township businesses

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon pulled a business-related resolution he initially intended to include on the June 29 Board of Trustees agenda.

Published June 30, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Woodward Dream Cruise canceled for first time

BIRMINGHAM — The board of the Woodward Dream Cruise voted June 30 to scrap the massive event planned for Saturday, Aug. 15.

Published June 29, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Number of COVID-19 cases on the rise in the Grosse Pointes

GROSSE POINTES — Local officials are urging residents to make sure they’re still taking safety precautions, such as washing hands and wearing masks in public places, after a recent uptick of cases of COVID-19 in the Grosse Pointes.

De La Salle Collegiate High School Major Gift Officer Greg Esler, left, stands with Brother Ken Kalinowski. The school is attempting to raise $500,000 by June 30 through an online fundraiser called Bridge The Gap, to help raise money for student tuition assistance.

Published June 26, 2020

Warren Weekly

De La Salle aims to raise $500k with online fundraiser

WARREN — Each year, De La Salle Collegiate High School holds three fundraisers: the Christian Brothers’ Dinner, the Christian Brothers' Auxiliary of De La Salle Collegiate Fashion Show, and the annual classic golf outing.