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Published July 31, 2021

Nonprofit honors pair of Southfield residents

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield-based literacy nonprofit Beyond Basics recently honored two Southfield residents at its annual Coming Together for the Children spring event at the Detroit Athletic Club June 23.

Carter Koenigsknecht created Small Business City Boxes.

Published July 29, 2021

Troy Times

Teen’s venture places 2nd in national competition

TROY — Troy 13-year-old Carter Koenigsknecht has always had a special place in his heart for small businesses. He discovered a personal favorite of his, Chunk Nibbles, a few years ago at the Troy Farmers Market.

Published July 29, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores native who helped develop technology for COVID-19 vaccine honored

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As a child in St. Clair Shores, Jason McLellan, Ph.D., knew he wanted to help people.

Published July 28, 2021

Metro

Product developed by Wayne State professor touted to be safer for marine life

METRO DETROIT — After spending weeks and months in the water, the bottom of a boat can become a slimy mess, as algae and other marine organisms coat the hull.

Published July 28, 2021

Warren Weekly

Center Line City Councilman James Reid remembered

CENTER LINE — If something was happening in Center Line, James Reid was there.

Published July 28, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Local writers’ work being sent to moon

MACOMB COUNTY — One small step for man, maybe, but it’s a giant leap for some local authors. Two local women are part of a group of 125 writers who are sending their work to the moon, courtesy of DHL and Astrobotic.

Jason Bettin is taking over as the new principal of Roseville High School.

Published July 27, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Bettin steps into role as Roseville High School principal

ROSEVILLE — Roseville High School has a new hand on the wheel as Jason Bettin takes up the role of the school’s principal.

Published July 27, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Fencing competitions keep family busy

ROYAL OAK — Fencing has been on the forefront of Royal Oak resident, full-time emergency room physician and three-time Olympian Ann Marsh-Senic’s mind since she was first introduced to the sport as a student at Roeper School, a private pre-K through 12th grade institution.

Published July 26, 2021

Madison - Park News

Former city manager runs marathons in all 50 states

MADISON HEIGHTS — When Jon Austin retired as city manager of Madison Heights in 2013, he had been the longest-serving person in the role at 21 years — a marathon in its own right.

Published July 26, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby girl is finalist in national storytelling contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Recently, Kids around the country were asked to participate in a contest that required them to create a story of their own that incorporated certain popular German hand-painted animal figurines and accessories.

Published July 17, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Detroit Zoo swears in new mayor of Amphibiville

ROYAL OAK — There’s a new mayor at the 2-acre wetland village at the Detroit Zoo known as Amphibiville.

John Jeffire’s latest book, “A Temple for Tomorrows,” will be released in July. The 108-page book is a collection of poems. Jeffire is a teacher at Chippewa Valley High School.

Published July 16, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Chippewa Valley High teacher releases poetry book

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — John Jeffire, of Macomb Township, will release his latest book July 16.

West Bloomfield resident Kathleen Ligocki received an honorary degree from Oakland University.

Published July 16, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield resident ‘totally shocked’ by honorary degree after career in clean technologies

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Last year, West Bloomfield resident Kathleen Ligocki received a letter that she said left her “totally shocked.”

Published July 16, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

UCS teacher publishes young adult fiction novel

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Angel Favazza, of Shelby Township, who is an Advanced Placement literature/composition and writing center teacher at Stevenson High School in the Utica Community Schools district, released her newest young adult fiction book this month.

Published July 14, 2021

Warren Weekly

Center Line’s Mary Ann Zielinski remembered

CENTER LINE — Mary Ann Zielinski’s love of the city of Center Line and her dedication to serving its residents were clear during her three decades of elected service.

Published July 14, 2021

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods resident writes, directs, stars in musical created during pandemic

BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS — Exactly one year ago, Rebecca Feber began working on a musical in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 3, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Longtime police captain retires from Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Richard Maierle always knew he wanted to be in law enforcement.And he spent plenty of time in the profession.

Published July 2, 2021

Woodward Talk

Clawson resident creates ‘roadside attraction’ in backyard

CLAWSON — Since moving into his Clawson home in February, David Renneker has been adding elements to DavidLand, a “roadside attraction” located in his backyard showcasing the fanciful imaginings of the 53-year-old’s mind.

Published July 1, 2021

Troy Times

Scholarship helps resident pursue piloting passion

TROY — One local resident, Wyatt Lucas, 18, will now be able to pursue his passion for flying and to work toward earning his commercial pilot’s license after being awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Chapter 13 Young Eagle program in Ray Township.

Published July 1, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Group dedicates Kim Gibbs Memorial Garden

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, dozens of friends and family gathered under the gazebo in Barton Park South during a deluge of rain to dedicate the Kim Gibbs Memorial Garden.