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Published June 3, 2019

Amid rainstorm, thousands celebrate Ferndale Pride

FERNDALE — Though heavy rainfall threatened the festivities, the ninth annual Ferndale Pride took place as scheduled in the heart of downtown Ferndale on Saturday, June 1.

Published June 3, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township police chief chosen for Administrator of the Year Award

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide recently was chosen as Administrator of the Year by the Police Officers Association of Michigan. POAM is an organization that provides labor-related services for law enforcement officers. It is Michigan’s largest police labor union. This was the first time that Shelide had been nominated for this award.

Published June 3, 2019

Warren Weekly

Cruise, Center Line fest make for big weekend on Van Dyke

CENTER LINE/WARREN — Why should Woodward Avenue and its neighboring communities get to have all the summertime car cruise and festival fun? On June 8, 10 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue will be the epicenter of the very first Cruisin’ 53 Center Line-Warren Car Cruise.

Published May 31, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Scout constructs wheelchair-accessible picnic tables

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s something many people take for granted — going into a park for a picnic and having a seat at whatever picnic table is available. But for those in a wheelchair, it may not be that easy.Read More

Published May 31, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Opioid seminar aimed at preventing hotel overdose deaths

STERLING HEIGHTS — Anti-drug activist Mark Kilgore knows the statistics prove that opioid abuse and overdose deaths have skyrocketed over the past two decades in Michigan. In 1999, the state had 99 opioid overdose deaths; in 2016, there were 1,731, he said.

Published May 30, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Apple Island added to National Register of Historic Places

ORCHARD LAKE — Michigan is the land of lakes, best known for the five Great Lakes that flank its borders. But it’s also home to countless others.

Published May 30, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Turning Point says farewell to longtime CPO

MOUNT CLEMENS — One of Turning Point Macomb’s longest dedicated soldiers has retired. Debbie McPeek, who had worked as chief program officer since 2005, started with Turning Point in Mount Clemens as a resident advocate on the crisis line in 1988.

Published May 30, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Sheriff’s Office launches boating season with safety in mind

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Memorial Day weekend kicked off the unofficial start of summer in Michigan, which means it’s the start of the busy boating season on Lake St. Clair. Coinciding with that was National Safe Boating Week, recognized May 19-25, which served as a reminder of how to stay safe on the water all summer long.

Published May 30, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Elm Lane residents fighting to save their street

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Years of harsh weather and the current record-high lake levels have merged to create a perfect storm for residents on Elm Lane. The private road off Jefferson Avenue in Harrison Township’s southeast side is slowly falling into the adjacent canal. The seawall there is no longer doing its job, and a large section of the safety guardrail is already in the water.

Published May 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: 1974 Javelin embodies owner’s affinity for American Motors

It’s been decades since a car rolled off the line at the now-defunct American Motors Corp., but for longtime AMC enthusiast Tim Stolarski, of Macomb Township, the brand is still alive and well — at least in his own driveway.

Published May 29, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield Public Library to restore hours June 3

SOUTHFIELD — For the better part of a decade, the Southfield Public Library has been operating under restricted hours. All that will change next month.

Published May 29, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield, Lathrup Village gather to hear from veterans on Memorial Day

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — It’s a long weekend filled with barbecues, parades and road trips, but this year, attendees of Southfield and Lathrup Village’s Memorial Day ceremony were asked to remember the true meaning of the holiday.

Published May 29, 2019

Troy Times

Antics of Detroit city founders revealed

TROY — The facts we think we know about Antoine Cadillac, noted as the founder of Detroit, may not be the facts after all.

Troy Fire Department Lt. Patrick Durham, selected as the Troy Firefighter of the Year, serves at Station 4, where he was part of a team that helped with the construction plans for the new station.

Published May 29, 2019

Troy Times

Troy Firefighter of the Year brings mechanical know-how to FD

TROY — Troy Fire Station 4’s Lt. Patrick Durham was chosen by his peers as the 2019 Troy Firefighter of the Year.

Published May 29, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Uncover the thrill of the grill in rare and well-done form

METRO DETROIT — Warm up to cooking outdoors with these tips from folks who know their way around the grill grates.

Published May 29, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Charitable runs/walks can be a kickstart to fitness

METRO DETROIT — Los Angeles-based celebrity fitness trainer Alex Fine will be competing in a 50-mile ultramarathon to raise money for HAVEN of Oakland County.

Linda Legris, of Florida, looks at pet wind chimes at a prior Art on the Grand.

Published May 28, 2019

Farmington Press

Art on the Grand: An art-focused art fair

FARMINGTON HILLS — Art on the Grand, the annual art fair co-hosted by Farmington Hills’ Cultural Arts Division and the Farmington Downtown Development Authority, returns for its 10-year anniversary this June.

Published May 28, 2019

Farmington Press

Honor guard, accreditation work distinguish Farmington Officer of the Year

FARMINGTON — At a ceremony where over 50 awards were presented, Officer Matt Miracle walked away with the night’s highest honor: 2018 Public Safety Officer of the Year.

Bob Young, the author of “That’s What It’s All About: Life Lessons from the Hokey Pokey,” poses with his newly released book at his home in Farmington Hills May 16.

Published May 28, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills man writes self-help book based on ‘The Hokey Pokey’

FARMINGTON HILLS — What started as a simple joke with his friend about the song “The Hokey Pokey” quickly became a profound revelation prompting Farmington Hills resident Bob Young, the chief data architect for Superior Analytics, to write a self-help book about overcoming fear, healing relationships, facing obstacles, seizing opportunities and more.

Published May 28, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Summer fun in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Summertime for the Macomb Township Parks and Recreation Department is highlighted by 11 free events and activities, designed to keep families and neighbors busy.