People

Published May 7, 2021

Warren man, 70, becomes college graduate

WARREN/YPSILANTI — In 1974, while in speech class at Eastern Michigan University, Bennie Zizio left class to use the restroom.

Published May 7, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling centenarian celebrates birthday with country music

STERLING HEIGHTS — After a year where life has been precarious and unpredictable for many, Sterling Heights resident Anthony Leonard recently celebrated reaching the age of 103.

Farmington Public Schools recently announced that Jon Barth would take over as the district’s director of facilities.

Published May 2, 2021

Farmington Press

FPS gets new facilities director

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Jon Barth as the district’s new director of facilities recently.

Published April 29, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Local hot rod Enthusiast reflects on car history; Autorama canceled

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The 69th annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama was planned to take place at the TCF Center in Detroit April 30-May 2 and feature many vehicles and their owners, including a couple of Shelby Township residents and their vehicles, but Autorama was canceled April 20 due to COVID-19 until next year.

Published April 26, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale artist to host art show at local bank

FERNDALE — A Ferndale artist will be holding an exhibition in town at a local bank.

Published April 24, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Local lawmakers and statewide talent development officials recognize man’s recovery

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Local lawmakers and talent development officials recently celebrated a local man’s successful recovery from addiction to returning to the workforce.

Published April 22, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Award is a crowning achievement for local arborist

GROSSE POINTE CITY/PARK — As a certified arborist who serves as the forester for Grosse Pointe City and Grosse Pointe Park, Brian Colter spends his working hours monitoring, caring for and researching trees.

Published April 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley woman to celebrate her 100th birthday

BERKLEY — A Berkley woman is celebrating a personal milestone at the end of April: her 100th birthday.

Published April 21, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Scout donates thousands in items to children’s shelter for eagle project

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — A local Boy Scout’s eagle project will help children who are in crisis situations get much-needed items such as snacks, hygiene products, breakfast foods and more.

Trinity Favazza, 14, of Shelby Township, will round out her four-year term as mayor of Amphibiville at the Detroit Zoo this summer.

Published April 21, 2021

Metro

Detroit Zoo seeks youth to apply for next mayor of Amphibiville

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoological Society is now accepting applications from Michigan residents ages 7 to 12 to be the next mayor of Amphibiville, a 2-acre wetland village that houses the award-winning National Amphibian Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo.

Published April 21, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township native takes to design for CMU show

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — While applying to attend Central Michigan University and knowing she wanted to enter the world of fashion, Lauren Bark was drawn to the Threads Fashion Show.

Published April 20, 2021

Metro

‘Strike while the iron’s hot’

STERLING HEIGHTS — The forge heats up early in John Summerhill’s workshop.

Published April 19, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Donations make special wishes come true for cancer warriors

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Donations being made to a special foundation are making wishes possible for local cancer warriors to give them a reason to celebrate and forget about cancer for a while.

Published April 18, 2021

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods launches Lego League team

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods children can get creative with a new program aimed at enriching numerous educational and problem-solving skills.

Mary Beall poses for a photo shortly after being named interim city librarian in Southfield. Beall takes over for Dave Ewick, who held the position for 14 years before retiring in March.

Published April 11, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield library board appoints Mary Beall acting city librarian

SOUTHFIELD — Mary Beall has been involved with the Southfield Public Library in some capacity for over 25 years.

Published April 9, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Longtime Farms concession stand operator offered stellar service with a smile

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When Grosse Pointe Farms resident Richard “Dick” Graves Jr. took over the concession stand at Pier Park in 1980, the building was a worn-down structure that had few customers and had earned the moniker of “The Shack.”

Southfield resident Alisha Love poses with her new children’s book based on creating habits of positive daily affirmation that Love used while dealing with two complicated pregnancies.

Published April 8, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield resident turns troubling experience into children’s book

SOUTHFIELD — One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, life has been difficult for a lot of people, and Alisha Love is no different.

Published April 5, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Local youngster celebrates two years cancer free

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It was a cause worth recognizing for Max Kusza. April 1 marked two years of Kusza being cancer free. He also turns 3 on April 10.

Cadette lifts spirits of pediatric patients

Published March 26, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Cadette lifts spirits of pediatric patients

DETROIT/GROSSE POINTE WOODS/MEMPHIS — Kayla Saelens always leads with her heart. The 12-year-old Memphis resident, a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 75062, likes to help other people — especially children.

Published March 24, 2021

Madison - Park News

Donations being collected to help daughter of late fire captain

MADISON HEIGHTS — Community members have been paying tribute to Madison Heights Fire Capt. Jeff Brozich, who recently died unexpectedly, leaving behind family including a daughter who is taking care of her mother facing breast cancer.