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Published June 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Police Chief Todd Woodcox retires

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With no immediate plans but to spend the summer with his family, Police Chief Todd Woodcox is retiring from the St. Clair Shores Police Department, where he has served since September 1992.

Published June 21, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Police looking for owner of found photo album

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A photo album is awaiting reunion with its owners after being discovered in a roadway by a concerned citizen June 7 in Shelby Township.

Chandler Park Academy High School graduate Jaylen Body was named a Gates Scholar and will receive a full-ride scholarship to Michigan Technological University.

Published June 20, 2021

Advertiser Times

Chandler Park Academy High School graduate named Gates Scholar

HARPER WOODS — A Chandler Park Academy graduate recently was awarded a prestigious scholarship from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Published June 17, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens spa hosts special day for nurses

MOUNT CLEMENS — Hanging a banner outside her Mount Clemens business just wasn’t going to cut it for Lois Lombardo.

Beaumont brings back Bike Day for children with special needs

Published June 12, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Beaumont brings back Bike Day for children with special needs

ROYAL OAK — After a one-year absence, on May 22 Beaumont Health and its partners brought back the popular Bike Day program, which provides specially adapted bikes to children with special needs at no cost to their families.

Quadriplegic DJ/songwriter’s first music video produced with local foundation’s help

Published June 10, 2021

Metro

Quadriplegic DJ/songwriter’s first music video produced with local foundation’s help

METRO DETROIT — Local 22-year-old DJ and songwriter Anna Pannell, or DJ Malika, from Ypsilanti, has never let the physical limitations of being paralyzed stop her from pursuing her dreams, even when it comes to uncharted territory.

Published June 10, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township home relocates down the road

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It was moving day. Not for a family, but for a house. Inch by inch, the home made its way, a couple hundred feet west on the south side of 23 Mile Road.

Published June 9, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Children’s book deals with babies, life and loss

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After her miscarriage, Lindsey Leask said she felt hopeless. That dark spot in her life has turned into “something better,” with the release of a new book. The 29-year-old of Macomb Township published a children’s book, “I Am a Rainbow Baby,” last month.

Published June 9, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale graduate improved himself during year away from the sport he loves

FERNDALE — Ferndale High School seniors walked across the stage at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit June 2 for their graduation ceremony.

Published June 8, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Third annual Run, Walk ’n’ Roll 5K June 19

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The bonds of sisterhood between Claire and Elizabeth Sheeren have proven unshakeable.

Report analyzes cost of living and the difficulty of meeting it in southeastern Michigan

Published June 6, 2021

Metro

Report analyzes cost of living and the difficulty of meeting it in southeastern Michigan

METRO DETROIT — Each year, the United Way for Southeastern Michigan releases a report that analyzes the state of poverty and living expenses in the southeastern Michigan area.

Published June 4, 2021

Madison - Park News

Remembering Tony Bliss, dedicated local volunteer

MADISON HEIGHTS — As the Madison Heights community mourns the unexpected passing of long-time volunteer Tony Bliss, they are also celebrating his life of service to others.

Published May 31, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

UCS alumni share experiences in Army, moving up the ranks

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Ferguson II joined the Army in August 1996 as a combat engineer just after graduating from Utica High School.

Farmington, Farmington Hills see newcomers enter key positions

Published May 29, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington, Farmington Hills see newcomers enter key positions

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — In a year that has brought sweeping changes to almost everything, some local school and city positions have also seen recent changes.

Published May 29, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak hires new city attorney

ROYAL OAK — Following the departure of longtime Royal Oak City Attorney David Gillam to serve as the administrator for his hometown of Wolverine Lake in November, the Royal Oak City Commission embarked on a national executive search to hire a replacement.

Published May 29, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser teacher discusses importance of personalized learning structures

FRASER — A longtime Fraser Public Schools teacher is using her diverse background to share statewide her vision for a more personalized learning system.

Published May 28, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Utica High School student receives $2,500 scholarship

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — A Utica High School student was chosen to receive a $2,500 scholarship May 3 from Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union.

Published May 28, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Volunteers honored for efforts in Fraser, Clinton Township

MACOMB COUNTY — As part of a countywide effort to thank outstanding local volunteers, residents from Mount Clemens, Harrison Township and Clinton Township were honored by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in a video message.

Published May 27, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Eisenhower senior receives Friends of Macomb Township scholarship

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On May 16, six Macomb Township senior high school students were chosen as scholarship winners of the Friends of Macomb Township scholarship. Each student was notified that they had been chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship toward their educational futures.

Published May 26, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights recognizes May as EDS and HSD Awareness Month

STERLING HEIGHTS — Gina Eckel is a lifelong resident of Sterling Heights, raising three kids with her husband, Brett. Her youngest, Elise, 18 months old, was diagnosed at 13 months with a rare condition that could change her life forever.