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Published June 18, 2020

West Bloomfield Public Library resumes some services

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For residents who love their local library, life recently took a turn for the better, as the West Bloomfield Township Public Library began resuming some of its services June 8.

West Bloomfield Township Public Library Youth Services Coordinator Jill Bickford helps advertise a summer reading program at the library.

Published June 18, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield library reports increase in e-resources use during closure

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After being closed since March 14, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library began resuming some of its services June 8.

West Bloomfield resident Kush Pandya has been assisting the Alzheimer’s Association in recent months. Pandya has been working in the role of an intern for a master’s degree in public health that he is pursuing at Michigan State University.

Published June 18, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield resident fights for Alzheimer’s Association

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The fight against Alzheimer’s disease is one that goes back many years, and although there is still no cure, many people are still actively involved in trying to make a difference.

Superintendent of Oakland Schools Wanda Cook-Robinson tells residents that school will be open for in-person learning this fall at the L. Brooks Patterson Executive Office Building in Waterford June 11.

Published June 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County nurses help to reopen schools after COVID-19 shutdown

OAKLAND COUNTY — Along with new backpacks, blue jeans and crayons, don’t forget to add face masks and hand sanitizer to your shopping list.

Published June 16, 2020

Farmington Press

Gas main replacement closes stretch of Middlebelt Road through August

FARMINGTON HILLS — A gas main replacement project by Consumers Energy will close off a stretch of Middlebelt Road, between Grand River Avenue and Shiawassee Street, to drivers June 15-Aug. 28.

Published June 15, 2020

Rochester Post

Oakland County launches new COVID-19 map, data

OAKLAND COUNTY — Each day, we learn of new cases of COVID-19 throughout Michigan. But how is the virus behaving in your hometown?

Wes Porter, of St. Clair Shores, speaks about his experiences as a black man dealing with police.

Published June 12, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Residents march in solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Jordan Hill has lived in St. Clair Shores his entire life. The 20 year old acknowledges that the city is not very diverse, but he said he has seen some growth in diversity and acceptance, especially among the younger generation.

Published June 12, 2020

C&G Newspapers

$20 million in grants available for Macomb County small businesses

MACOMB COUNTY — On June 11, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Director Vicky Rad announced the beginning of a small business sustainability grant program.

Published June 11, 2020

Farmington Press

COVID-19 won’t stop Farmington Hills girl from fundraising for MS

FARMINGTON HILLS — By now, announcements of large events or gatherings being cancelled due to COVID-19 have become all too common.

An estimated 1,500 march in support of Black Lives Matter on Big Beaver Road June 5.

Published June 9, 2020

Troy Times

Peaceful crowd marches down Big Beaver to support Black Lives Matter

TROY — A crowd estimated at 1,500 marched from Athens High School south on John R Road to Big Beaver Road to Troy City Hall, then back to Athens peacefully June 5 — 9 miles roundtrip, with temperatures hovering near 90 degrees.

Published June 9, 2020

Troy Times

Outdoor pools, playgrounds reopen post-shutdown in Troy

TROY — It was a late and wonky start, but the COVID-19 pandemic has finally eased enough to allow for summer to begin.

Published June 9, 2020

Troy Times

Troy School District donates facilities to manufacture face shields for hospital

TROY — Richard Najarian, the president of Precision Global Systems — a Troy-based manufacturer of engines, powertrain components and other services for the automotive and defense industries — received an urgent request from Henry Ford Health Systems for face shields and other personal protection equipment at the end of March.

Published June 9, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield, Lathrup Village cancel summer programs

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — It was not an easy decision, according to local officials, but summer programming in both Southfield and Lathrup Village has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chief: Police see fall in calls for service, rise in medical calls during pandemic

Published June 9, 2020

Southfield Sun

Chief: Southfield police see fall in calls for service, rise in medical calls during pandemic

SOUTHFIELD — Since the Safer at Home order was announced, Chief Elvin Barren said, the Southfield Police Department has been rolling with the ever-present changes the COVID-19 pandemic has presented.

Published June 9, 2020

Rochester Post

New kayak landing coming to Innovation Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Kayakers along the Clinton River will soon have a spot to take a break, eat some lunch and charge their phones.

Published June 9, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester community marches together against systemic racism

ROCHESTER — People throughout Michigan and across the country are taking to the streets to fight for racial justice in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

Published June 9, 2020

Rochester Post

Library kicks off virtual summer reading program for youth, adults

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Hills Public Library is inviting children, teens and adults to spend their summer engaged in books with a new, expanded summer reading program available exclusively online this year.

Published June 9, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Painted rock garden pays tribute to those lost to COVID-19

DETROIT — COVID-19 has claimed thousands of lives in Michigan, and while numbers might be declining, residents are still dying daily from the virus.

Published June 9, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Summer reading program comes online

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/PARK/FARMS — Now is the time to “imagine your story.” On June 1, the Grosse Pointe Public Library, or GPPL, began taking registration for its annual summer reading program. The program runs until Aug. 14. This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story,” and everyone is encouraged to participate.

Published June 9, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Pride celebration takes on new format this year in Pointes

GROSSE POINTES — This year would have marked the fourth annual Grosse Pointe Pride March, but like so many other events, COVID-19 derailed those plans.