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Published October 7, 2020

Farmington-area voters to decide state, county, local races

In the Farmington Press’ coverage area, voters will see a variety of races to decide upon during the Nov. 3 election — from choosing a representative for the United States Congress and a candidate to represent voters in the Michigan House of Representatives, to several Oakland County seats, a district judge and Farmington Public School District Board of Education members.

Farmington council extends outdoor dining rules through April 2021

Published October 7, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington council extends outdoor dining rules through April 2021

FARMINGTON — If you’ve enjoyed dining outside at one of Farmington’s many restaurant pop-up patios, then you’re in luck. Farmington City Council members unanimously voted to extend the relaxed zoning requirements that originally allowed those patios to be erected.

Voters to decide national, state and local seats, school board

Published October 7, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser, Clinton Township voters to decide national, state and local seats, school board

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the Fraser-Clinton Chronicle’s coverage area, voters will decide one U.S. congressional race, one state representative race, one county commissioner race, several local township races, and one school board race Nov. 3.

November 2020 candidates weigh in on top goals

Published October 7, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

November 2020 candidates weigh in on top goals for Eastpointe, Roseville

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — As Tuesday, Nov. 3, approaches, voters in Eastpointe and Roseville are preparing to cast their ballots in races both local and national. Local contests include 38th District Court Judge, an Eastpointe City Council seat and Roseville school board seats.

Voters to decide government leaders, school board members and a proposal

Published October 7, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores voters to decide government leaders, school board members and a proposal

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In the Sentinel’s coverage area, voters will pick leaders at the federal, state and county levels, as well as decide three school board races and a ballot proposal in the general election Nov. 3.

Clawson school board seeks write-in candidates

Published October 7, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Clawson school board seeks write-in candidates

CLAWSON — With the election less than a month away, the Clawson Board of Education does not have enough candidates officially running for office.

Royal Oak introduces amendments to marijuana licensing ordinance

Published October 7, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak introduces amendments to marijuana licensing ordinance

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 28, the Royal Oak City Commission voted 5-1 to approve the first reading of two amendments to its recreational marijuana licensing ordinance, which it initially adopted July 27, in an effort to provide a more open playing field.

Royal Oak Schools seeks operating millage approval

Published October 7, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Schools seeks operating millage approval

ROYAL OAK — A Royal Oak Schools operating millage proposal will appear on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election.

Clerks see record requests for absentee ballots

Published October 7, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Clerks see record requests for absentee ballots in Royal Oak, Clawson

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — Local clerks have seen an increase of up to three times the amount of requests for absentee ballots from the last presidential election in 2016 to this presidential election.

Multiple contests, Royal Oak Schools operating millage to appear on ballot

Published October 7, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Multiple contests, Royal Oak Schools operating millage to appear on ballot

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — In the Royal Oak Review’s coverage area, voters will decide on a myriad of national, state, county and local races, from the president of the United States to local school boards, as well as several state and local proposals.

Published October 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Car buff is in the driver’s seat

BERKLEY — Each time Randy Booden steps on the gas pedal of his red 1969 Plymouth GTX, it draws attention.

Coping strategies offered for seniors during pandemic

Published October 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Coping strategies offered for seniors during pandemic

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As part of its “Living Well at CMPL” series, the Clinton-Macomb Public Library hosted a Zoom presentation Sept. 23 regarding mental health during COVID-19.

Published October 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Economists say Oakland County primed for economic recovery from COVID-19

OAKLAND COUNTY — At the epicenter of Michigan’s first wave of COVID-19 in southeast Michigan in March, Oakland County’s economy took hit after hit.

Local veteran shares job success story, encourages others to reach out

Published October 6, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield veteran shares job success story, encourages others to reach out

SOUTHFIELD — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many people lost their jobs or have been furloughed, and Michael Kuta is no exception.

Published October 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Sellers’ market is ‘scorching hot’

METRO DETROIT — According to local real estate agents, the housing market this time of year has never been hotter for those interested in putting their homes up for sale.

Published October 6, 2020

Rochester Post

Voters to decide local races, millages in Nov. 3 election

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Readers in the Post’s coverage area will head to the polls Nov. 3 to vote for candidates in several races.

Published October 6, 2020

Rochester Post

Early absentee ballot voting begins in Michigan

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Election clerks across the state have opened their offices for early voting in preparation for the Nov. 3 election.

Published October 6, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Voters to choose national, state candidates

In the Grosse Pointe Times’ coverage area, voters will choose a president, U.S. senator, congressional representative, state representatives and county commissioner.