Features

Published July 31, 2018

Troy Times

Troy says goodbye to planning commissioner

TROY — Planning Commissioner Donald Edmunds, 81, died July 22 following complications from surgery.

Published July 31, 2018

C&G Newspapers

10th annual Rouge Cruise to celebrate river history, possibilities

METRO DETROIT — The 10th annual Rouge Cruise will be held 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 7 aboard the Diamond Belle, leaving from Detroit’s Stroh River Place.

Published July 31, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Public Art Program encourages creativity in City Hall

FARMINGTON HILLS/DETROIT — The array of resplendent and mystical, century-old houses that dot the streets of Hubbard Farms in southwest Detroit, aka Mexicantown, take on new life through one woman’s eyes.

Published July 31, 2018

Rochester Post

Park open houses feature free kayaking

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Residents young and old discovered the secrets of Lost Lake and its surrounding wetlands with kayaks and fishing nets July 29 at Lost Lake Nature Park.

Published July 31, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Annual fishing derby event features fun-filled times

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office’s Benefit for the Disabled Fishing Derby is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Dodge No. 4 State Park, on Cass Lake in Waterford.

Published July 31, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Gratiot Cruise prepares for big crowds Aug. 5

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 2018 Gratiot Cruise, which extends from 14 Mile Road to Wellington Crescent and back in Clinton Township, will run from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 5.

Published July 31, 2018

Rochester Post

Stony Creek Metropark’s Shelden Trails to get a facelift

ROCHESTER HILLS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelden Trails at Stony Creek Metropark will soon be redeveloped, according to Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority officials.

Published July 31, 2018

Woodward Talk

New craft vendor festival coming to Berkley

BERKLEY — A new arts and crafts festival is coming to Berkley and will be held outside the Community Center and Ice Arena. The Made in the Mitten Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Community Center, 2400 Robina Ave.Read More

Published July 31, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Damaging data: Experts explain truths behind the numbers

METRO DETROIT — Behind the scenes and on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic are individuals who have collectively devoted dozens of years to minimizing the effects of substance abuse.

Published July 31, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale library to buy building, land from city

FERNDALE — To complete its change to a district library, the Ferndale Area District Library is buying its building, located on East Nine Mile Road. The City Council approved the sale of the library’s building and land at 222 E.Read More

Published July 31, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Public safety chiefs discuss ramifications of millage renewals

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township police and fire personnel are crossing their fingers for successful millage renewals when voters hit the ballot box Aug. 7.

Published July 31, 2018

Royal Oak Review

‘Mr. Gleeson’ retires after 60 years with the city of Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — The life of Michael Gleeson, 81, of Royal Oak, still has more chapters to come, but his official 60-year career with the city of Royal Oak came to an end earlier this year.

Published July 31, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Artists draw on shared history of creativity

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Congregational Church has a creative congregation — many of the artists featured at public exhibitions at the church have also been members there — and it turns out that this isn’t a recent phenomenon.

Published July 31, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Woods Headlee Override Millage Proposal on ballot Aug. 7

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — As Grosse Pointe Woods voters hit the polls Aug. 7 for the primary election, they will be asked to vote on a number of ballot items, including a Headlee Override Millage Proposal for Public Safety and Public Services.

Published July 31, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Fun on the rails, and ramps, at Kyte Monroe

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Chris Fetko said he had heard talk about a skate park for years, so when he drove past Kyte Monroe Memorial Park one day and saw the ramps and rails, he was excited to see it.

Published July 31, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Senior Center celebrates grand reopening in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The growing pains have eased, and the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center threw open its doors July 25 to celebrate its grand reopening, 20 months after ground was broken on a renovation and expansion project.

Published July 31, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Adoption festival coming to St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Across the state, hundreds of children are looking for a family to call their own.

Published July 31, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Vote for just one party in this year’s primary election, St. Clair Shores clerk says

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With less than a week until the primary election, the City Clerk’s Office wants voters to remember to stick with one party when casting their ballot.

Published July 30, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Libraries prepare host of programs and clubs for August

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe Memorial Library, 15875 Oak Ave., and the Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., provide programs, clubs and games for the community every month.Read More

Published July 30, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Police, community to come together for National Night Out

ROSEVILLE — The first Tuesday in August is set aside annually for a national, community-building campaign to enhance the relationship between neighborhoods and law enforcement. This year, the National Night Out will take place from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Memorial Park, 27325 Barkman St.Read More