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Published July 24, 2018

Shelby, Utica voters to choose candidates for county clerk, other state and county races

In the Shelby-Utica News’ coverage area, voters in the Aug. 7 primary election will choose candidates in a number of federal, state and county government races, and voters will decide on a proposal to renew the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation millage.

Published July 24, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Review voters to decide candidates, two charter amendments

In the Royal Oak Review’s coverage area, voters will decide political party candidates and two charter amendments in the Aug. 7 primary election. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected.

Published July 24, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Clawson mom of quadruplets celebrates 100 years

CLAWSON — As nearly 80 people filed into the Knights of Columbus hall for Julia Ullman earlier this month, she said she felt a little overwhelmed. Guests were coming to celebrate a milestone birthday for a remarkable 100-year-old Clawson mother, wife, neighbor and parishioner. But Ullman looks back at her century of memories as just another “normal life.”

Published July 24, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Museum to present car show, new exhibits

ROYAL OAK — Volunteers at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum have been busy curating its seventh annual car show and signature Woodward Memories and Automotive Concept Art exhibits, which will run Aug. 3-Sept. 15.

Published July 24, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Eagle voters to decide party nominees ahead of November midterms

In the Aug. 7 primary election, voters across the Eagle’s coverage area will select candidates vying for seats in the U.S. Senate, the state House of Representatives and the Oakland County Commission. Nine candidates are also seeking their party’s nomination for governor of Michigan.

Published July 24, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Library food truck fundraiser coincides with movie, concert

FRANKLIN — The Friends of the Franklin Public Library are inviting two of the area’s favorite food trucks for a fundraiser at the village’s combined Music on the Green summer finale and Movies on the Green kickoff Aug. 1.

Published July 23, 2018

Advertiser Times

Advertiser Times voters to choose candidates in Aug. 7 primary

In the Advertiser Times’ coverage area, voters will choose candidates who will face off in the November general election for offices including governor and senator.

Published July 23, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Utica approves glow run for September

UTICA — The city of Utica recently approved the return of the annual Race in These Shoes Glow Run during the July 10 City Council meeting. The glow run will take place at Jimmy John’s Field in downtown Utica for the second year.

Published July 23, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Libraries bring residents together to create plan for healthier living

HARPER WOODS — Libraries in Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointe communities will be hosting meetings organized by Healthy Grosse Pointe and Healthy Harper Woods to formulate community plans for healthier living.

Published July 23, 2018

Advertiser Times

Belle Isle road renamed in honor of Metro Detroit Youth Day founder

DETROIT — Dignitaries, friends and family gathered on Belle Isle July 6 to honor Ed Deeb, the founder of Metro Detroit Youth Day, and witness the unveiling of a new sign renaming a street on the island as “Edward Deeb Avenue.”

A new effort is apparently underway to undo a 2016 change that would permit Warren’s mayors, including Mayor Jim Fouts, to serve a total of five four-year terms. All other city officials remain eligible to serve three four year terms in any specific office. The term limits were originally adopted overwhelmingly by Warren voters in 1998.

Published July 20, 2018

Warren Weekly

Sources: Effort afoot to limit Warren mayoral terms

WARREN — In 1998, 78 percent of Warren voters approved limiting all city elected officials to three four-year terms of office. Two years ago, 52.7 percent of the city’s electorate approved a charter amendment affording only Warren’s mayors five terms instead of three.

Published July 20, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Journal voters to decide county positions, emergency service millages

In the Journal’s coverage area, voters will decide multiple races and two ballot proposals Aug. 7. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected.

Published July 20, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens to celebrate its history in fashion

MOUNT CLEMENS — The public is invited to take a new look at the history of Mount Clemens this bicentennial year during a vintage fashion show and tea program at the Emerald Theatre on July 28.

Published July 19, 2018

Advertiser Times

League of Women Voters hosts forum for state representative candidates

HARPER WOODS — Eight candidates in the primary races for the office of state representative in District 1 and District 2 gathered at the Wayne County Community College Mary Ellen Stempfle Center in Harper Woods July 18 to participate in a candidate forum.

Published July 19, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Beacon voters prep for primary choices

In the Beacon’s coverage area, voters will make their picks for governor and state and national offices, as well as county commission and a Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation tax.

Published July 19, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield man’s app identifies dog breeds

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Does it have a fuzzy coat or short hair? Long tail or short? Identifying breeds of dogs can be difficult, which is why a local man has just launched a mobile application for all dog lovers. Elderied McKinney launched his first-ever mobile app, DoggZam, at the beginning of the month.

Published July 18, 2018

Troy Times

Program offers info on taxing matters

TROY — Troy resident and tax expert Tom Hill wants to share ideas on how to save money on your tax bill while there’s still time.

The band Bugs Beddow delivers rock and soul to the crowd at Boulan Park July 12.

Published July 18, 2018

Troy Times

Open-air concerts come back to Boulan Park

TROY — Is your idea of a perfect summer night live music in an outdoor venue?

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and head to Boulan Park to grab a bite to eat and hear music tuned to a wide range of tastes at the Troy Summer Sensation Concert Series.

Published July 18, 2018

Southfield Sun

New Rhythm and Rhymes festival to debut

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — Outdoor concerts are a summertime staple, and there are plenty to find in the Southfield and Lathrup Village area this year. Starting at 1 p.m.Read More