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Farmington resident Ginny Morris was queen of her own court and passed always Dec. 1 from a stroke. She was loved by many in the community and gave tirelessly through volunteerism.

Published December 11, 2018

Farmington Press

‘The true Miss Farmington’: Community activist leaves legacy behind

FARMINGTON HILLS — Ginny Morris, 73, of Farmington, died Dec. 1 from a stroke.

Published December 11, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills resident honored for saving choking student

ROCHESTER HILLS — Cheryl Stroud, who works at Mathnasium in Rochester Hills, recently saved a student from choking on a piece of candy.

Published December 11, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Former county judge, Clinton Township supervisor remembered

MACOMB COUNTY/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Nov. 20, Judge Kenneth “Ken” Noble Sanborn died at the age of 92.

Published December 11, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Rotary’s Youth Exchange program bridges cultures and communities

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When their daughter was about 13, former Grosse Pointe City and Grosse Pointe Farms residents Cindy and Mike Carlson feared she’d forever suffer from the “me-me-me-me” mindset of only child syndrome.

Published December 10, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Flashlight program shows strong support for child patients

ROYAL OAK — For the second year, the community has gathered outside the pediatric unit at Beaumont Hospital every night in December with flashlights in hand to support the Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams program.

Published December 7, 2018

Woodward Talk

Pleasant Ridge woman wins close to $7,000 on ‘Jeopardy!’

PLEASANT RIDGE — Elizabeth Goss has been an avid watcher of the game show “Jeopardy!” for years, often watching with some of her six children.

Published December 7, 2018

Warren Weekly

CLHS coach keeps everyone on ‘track’

CENTER LINE — Former Center Line High School math teacher Joe DeFusco knows how to make things run.

Published December 7, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Woman beats odds after being taken off life support

STERLING HEIGHTS — Karl De Leeuw has been married to his wife, Michele, for 26 years. A recent medical emergency made his wedding vows even more vivid.

Published December 5, 2018

Rochester Post

Paint Creek Trail welcomes new trail manager

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — There’s a new face behind the Paint Creek Trail. The Paint Creek Trailways Commission unanimously voted to hire Melissa Ford as the trail’s new manager.

Published December 3, 2018

Warren Weekly

Lou Joseph remembered for kindness, dedication to seniors

WARREN — If you knew, served with, worked alongside or did any kind of business with Lou Joseph, he probably considered you a friend, and the feeling was probably mutual.

Published December 3, 2018

Warren Weekly

Bill to name part of Van Dyke after fallen officer moves forward

WARREN — Legislation aimed at designating a portion of Van Dyke Avenue after a Warren police officer killed in the line of duty looks to be heading to the floor of the Michigan House of Representatives for a full vote.

Published November 30, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Heraldry researcher expands to genealogy

STERLING HEIGHTS — Even at a young age, flags and emblems always caught the eye of John Lehman. “I do specifically have a memory of what got me interested in flags,” he said. “There was a book about world flags in the library of my kindergarten that I went to. When I got time to go to the library, that was the first book I’d go to.”

Published November 27, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Painter’s retrospective exhibit captures moments in time

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When she looks at her paintings, memories from those times and places flood back for Carol LaChiusa.

Published November 26, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center dedicates sign to honor its namesake

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A new, colorful sign has emerged at the entrance to River Bends Park, where the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, is located.

Published November 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Time to be a good fellow (or gal) and help fellow residents

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Goodfellows’ biggest fundraiser of the year is coming soon, and the group is in need of help to make it possible.

State Rep. Christine Greig, D-Farmington Hills; David DeVries, the husband of the late Vicki Moreau DeVries; and the late trooper’s partner, Michigan State Police Trooper Bob Muldore, celebrate Vicki Moreau DeVries’ life Nov. 14 at a press conference in Southfield.

Published November 15, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Only fallen female MSP trooper honored with highway sign

SOUTHFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS — While driving along westbound Interstate 696 to southbound Interstate 275 in Farmington Hills, Trooper Vicki Moreau DeVries Memorial Highway is bound to catch one’s attention.

Published November 9, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Couture for the Cure Foundation is a fashion-forward fundraiser

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN/TROY — Several years ago, when Erika Herron and her family, including daughter Peytyn Herron, lived in Warren, they became very good friends with the family next door.

Published November 6, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Museum leader’s imprint honored in permanent way

GROSSE POINTES/DETROIT — Some people get a watch when they retire. Bob Bury, of Grosse Pointe City, got a more lasting reward: The Detroit Historical Society named one of the Detroit Historical Museum galleries in his honor.

Published November 5, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Macomb Township woman continues to defy health odds

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The last decade has been a whirlwind for Melissa Kwiatkowski.

Published November 5, 2018

Woodward Talk

Jewish center holds vigil for victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

FERNDALE — Following the tragic shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue Oct. 27 in which 11 people were killed, a local rabbi held a vigil to honor the victims.