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Published June 23, 2021

Ridgedale Players return with ‘Freaky Friday’ production

TROY — What started as a dream for Ridgedale Players staff to resume live theater last fall finally became a reality on opening day June 9 with the theater’s production of Disney’s “Freaky Friday.”

Outdoor Shakespeare to return to Starr Jaycee Park

Published June 24, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Outdoor Shakespeare to return to Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Shakespeare Royal Oak has resurrected the classic comedy by William Shakespeare, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the same show that opened its premiere season in August 2001.

Published June 23, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak group completes Kim Gibbs Memorial Garden

ROYAL OAK — After the sudden and untimely death of Royal Oak City Commissioner Kim Gibbs, her friends wanted to do something to honor her memory.

A rendering shows the proposed 12 Mile Road interchange project at Interstate 75, which will convert the interchange from a partial cloverleaf to a diverging diamond interchange.

Published June 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

I-75 project to redo 12 Mile Road interchange

OAKLAND COUNTY — Beginning in March 2022, the 12 Mile Road interchange at Interstate 75 will undergo a complete overhaul, part of Segment 3 of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s I-75 modernization project.

The Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Department rolls out free music and movies three Wednesdays in July in the park at the Civic Center.

Published June 23, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township brings seasonal fun

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — From music and movies to a playground program, more will happen this summer in Clinton Township thanks to eased restrictions related to the pandemic.

Clinton Township now owns approximately 6.3 acres of vacant property along the Clinton River Spillway. The parcel is located along the north side of the spillway, just east of Harper Avenue and north of Metropolitan Parkway.

Published June 24, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton River Spillway parcel sold to township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On June 2, it was announced that the Clinton River Spillway parcel was sold to Clinton Township.

Published June 24, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township obtains second police K-9

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A second police K-9 will be added to the Clinton Township Police Department.

Published June 24, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township recreation plans for summer fun

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Unlike last year at this time, plans are a go for summer activities in Macomb Township.

Published June 23, 2021

Rochester Post

Summer reading program kicks off

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — School is out for summer, but that doesn’t mean that all reading should come to a halt.

Royal Oak approves new parking meters, fines to double

Published June 22, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak approves new parking meters, fines to double

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission voted 4-3 to approve a five-year contract with Minneapolis-based Municipal Parking Services to outfit the city with new smart parking meters and kiosks for a cost of $30,000.

Eastpointe library provides new program for early readers via text messages

Published June 23, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe library provides new program for early readers via text messages

EASTPOINTE — Parents looking to give their children a head start with literacy have a new tool at their disposal thanks to a program that the Eastpointe Memorial Library is participating in.

Published June 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores Police Chief Todd Woodcox retires

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With no immediate plans but to spend the summer with his family, Police Chief Todd Woodcox is retiring from the St. Clair Shores Police Department, where he has served since September 1992.

Published June 22, 2021

Rochester Post

New splash pad brings smiles to Auburn Road corridor

ROCHESTER HILLS — Families can head to Rochester Hills to cool off at a new spot on a hot summer day.

‘Lit Walk by the Lake’ returns with hybrid event

Published June 23, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

‘Lit Walk by the Lake’ returns with hybrid event in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In 2019, authors and patrons came together in an event to bring the written word outdoors during the first St. Clair Shores Lit Walk.

Published June 26, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

GPPSS students wear their hearts on their sleeves

GROSSE POINTES — The elementary school students in the Grosse Pointe Public School System opened their hearts again this year to help the American Heart Association.

Published June 25, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Kucyks focused on community service during time in Grosse Pointe Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — When United States Air Force veteran Doug Kucyk ran for and won a seat on the Grosse Pointe Shores City Council in 2015, his slogan was, “I served my country. Now I want to serve you.”

Published June 23, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

The Fishfly Café lands with new offerings at Pier Park

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Hungry Pier Park visitors now have dining options during the week, as well as the choices they have on the weekends from different food trucks.

Published June 25, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Kerby water main replacement to start soon

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — In advance of a major restoration project along Kerby Road from Kercheval Avenue to Mack Avenue this summer, underground water main work will be taking place.