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Kaori Marikawa, 18, gets in her practice time on the violin on Pebble Lake in Troy.

Published July 7, 2020

Violinist makes music on the water at Pebble Lake in Troy

TROY — Kaori Marikawa, 18, of Troy, attends high school in Bloomington, Indiana. An accomplished violinist, she arrived home this spring unexpectedly due to the coronavirus shutdown.

Jeff Gifford, selected as Troy’s Firefighter of the Year, enjoys training rookie firefighters to drive fire trucks.

Published July 7, 2020

Troy Times

Troy Firefighter of the Year mentors next generation of firefighters

TROY — Jeff Gifford, Troy’s Firefighter of the Year, was interested in firefighting from a young age.

Published July 7, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township veteran reflects on Korean War for 70th anniversary

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — By speaking about the Korean War, Milt Miller is doing his part to ensure it’s not forgotten. Known as the “Forgotten War,” positioned in American history between World War II and the Vietnam War, the Korean War began 70 years ago, on June 25, 1950.

Published July 7, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Wish, new camper granted to local boy

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The need to get out of the house and explore may be more prevalent than ever this summer. For 7-year-old Christopher Lutzenkirchen, of Macomb Township, that means hitting the open road in a new camper.

Published July 6, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

New CEO takes over CARE of Southeastern Michigan

FRASER — CARE of Southeastern Michigan has a new president and CEO — Susan Styf.

From left, Gertrude Defever, Michigan Rosie the Riveter President Bette Kenward and Lucille Grewe pose for a photo June 2 outside Oakmont Parkway in Clinton Township. A crowd assembled for Grewe’s 108th birthday celebration.

Published June 23, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Original Rosie the Riveter celebrated on 108th birthday

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Lucille Grewe was the center of attention June 2, surrounded by friends and family celebrating her 108th birthday.

Published June 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Community reaches out to family who lost home in fire

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/GROSSE POINTE WOODS — After a fire consumed their home earlier this month, a local family is thankful for the generosity of family and friends who are helping them recover from their loss.

Published June 22, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale Middle School Teacher of the Year wins 2-year vehicle lease

ERNDALE — A Teacher of the Year in the Ferndale Public Schools was awarded a multiyear vehicle lease from the Suburban Collection.

Published June 22, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township firefighter shares COVID-19 story

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As a Macomb Township firefighter, Joe Warne typically helps others facing medical issues and difficult circumstances.

Commerce Township resident LeDon Clayborn is pictured with his son, Drew. LeDon has organized bottle drives to help raise funds to fight paralysis.

Published June 18, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Bottle drives support local resident with paralysis

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — More than 10 years have passed since Commerce Township resident LeDon Clayborn got a life-changing phone call.

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

Macomb Township Chronicle

Longtime art teacher, coach retires

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Whenever students return to in-person schooling, a familiar face won’t return, for good reason. Gary Faszholz’s last day on the job at Macomb Lutheran North was May 29. He is retiring from teaching after 44 years working in Lutheran schools, 39 of which were at the Macomb Township school as the art teacher.

Published June 8, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville Community Schools mourns loss of Trustee Ruth Green

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools announced May 27 the passing of school board Trustee Ruth Green after a long battle with illness.

Jean Cloud was sworn in as interim Macomb County Prosecutor May 20.

Published May 22, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Jean Cloud named Macomb County Prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY — The bench of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court has named Acting Prosecutor Jean Cloud to fill the role vacated when Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith resigned at the end of March.

Published May 4, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Student continues palliative care fundraiser for second year

FARMS — One year ago, the first-ever Run, Walk ’n’ Roll 5K fundraiser to raise money for the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Pediatric Palliative Care Program in Ann Arbor was held at Grosse Pointe South High School.

Published March 24, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Six Scout troop members earn rank of Eagle

METRO DETROIT — A number of local neighborhood spots have received fresh, new looks on behalf of members of Boy Scout Troop No. 273.

Published March 20, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe mayor selected for local leaders program at Harvard

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe’s mayor, Monique Owens, will be getting some higher education in the field of municipal leadership in a program at Harvard University.

Published March 20, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Former hospital employee donates homemade surgical masks

ROSEVILLE — The COVID-19 virus has made wearing surgical masks in public a common sight. However, with so many people wearing them, many medical facilities are running short, and the medical professionals who need them most can’t get them.

Published March 20, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A situation that began with local ties has now resulted in a federal act being advanced.It was announced March 5 that the House Foreign Affairs Committee had advanced the No Passport Fees for Heroes’ Families Act.