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Published July 16, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Man honored for making call that led Ferndale police to missing girl

FERNDALE/STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights man was honored at a Ferndale City Council meeting for helping locate a missing 10-year-old girl from Detroit.

Army Maj. Matthew Wernert was selected to deliver the ball before the Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 3, 2015. After being nominated by his mother, he won the 2018 Better Made Snack Foods Father of the Year contest.

Published July 13, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe man wins Father of the Year contest

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man has been named the Father of the Year after being nominated by his mother in the 2018 Better Made Snack Foods Father of the Year contest.

Published July 13, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Inventor hopes fitness world will give his product a glimpse

STERLING HEIGHTS — A local entrepreneur with operations in Sterling Heights says his business is continuing to stay in shape by offering a new spin on its main fitness product.

Published July 12, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield student to volunteer in Peru

PERU — A West Bloomfield student is set to travel to Urubamba, Peru, this summer to volunteer in the local community.

From left, West Bloomfield Police Chief Michael Patton, West Bloomfield School District Board of Education Trustee Julie Beaty, Greater West Bloomfield Cable Commissioner Deb Macon, Pam Zajac, former Superintendent JoAnn Andrees and United We Walk founder Hertha Woodruff gather at Zajac’s retirement party.

Published July 12, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Longtime employee retires from West Bloomfield schools

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A woman who has dedicated her career to the West Bloomfield School District is saying goodbye after 29 years.

Published July 6, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Twins earn Eagle Scout at same time

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A pair of West Bloomfield Township twins have earned the rank of Eagle Scout — together.

Published July 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Resident rescues woman in water

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — To residents no longer dodging goose droppings in Osius Park, Grosse Pointe Shores resident Fran Bachmann and her goose-herding Dalmatian, Trace, are likely considered heroes already.

Published July 2, 2018

Troy Times

Summer is time to make music for local teen

TROY — Zachary Sinutko, 16, dreamed of making headlines.

Published July 2, 2018

Troy Times

Couple comes back to nature to tie the knot

TROY — It’s the spot where Cody Rydin and Kelsey Kuhl had their first date. It’s also the place where he proposed. And it is the place where they chose to speak their wedding vows in the first-ever wedding held at the Stage Nature Center June 30.

Published July 2, 2018

Rochester Post

‘Good Neighbor’ recognized for helping out during snowfall

ROCHESTER — The Rochester City Beautiful Commission recently presented Ray Thietten with a Good Neighbor Award.

Published June 29, 2018

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills woman encourages others to find themselves through inspirational writings

FARMINGTON HILLS — Against a black poster board, brightly colored words by Albert Einstein read: “Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” Farmington Hills resident Willo Holloway abides by those poster board words that lean against her kitchen counter, near a framed picture of Jesus.

Published June 28, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Local musician to bring marimba rhythm to concert

STERLING HEIGHTS — From a young age, Paul Demick learned the power of persistence through percussion.

Published June 27, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Local 9-year-old publishes superhero book

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In second grade, most kids may be content with playing outside or playing video games. But not Darien Belcher Jr. When he was in second grade, Darien wrote a book, including the story and drawing the illustrations.Read More

Published June 26, 2018

Rochester Post

The life and legacy of Bill Potere

ROCHESTER — A visionary, a mentor, a problem-solver, a friend. Those are just a few of the words friends and family lovingly used to describe William “Bill” Potere during a recent memorial sundial dedication in his honor.

Published June 26, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Longtime SOC supporter honored during 100th birthday celebration

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Most people only celebrate their birthday once a year, but for reaching the remarkable milestone of 100, Jean Gilbert, of Grosse Pointe City, more than earned the right to have two parties.

Published June 26, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Chamber honors Ford family’s drive to give back to community

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Their family name is synonymous with the auto industry, but as residents of the Grosse Pointes and the wider metropolitan Detroit community know, the Ford family is almost as well-known for its history of philanthropy.

Michael Sweeney, second from left, stands with sister Renee Sweeney, wife Cindy Sweeney and son Matt Sweeney, a retired Farmington Hills firefighter, at Farmington Hills City Hall April 23.

Published June 25, 2018

Farmington Press

Longtime Farmington Hills man recognized for volunteerism

FARMINGTON HILLS — Michael Sweeney was recognized recently at a Farmington Hills City Council meeting for exemplary volunteerism.

Published June 25, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township teen learns character, leadership en route to Eagle Scout designation

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Joshua Herbst, 16, of Clinton Township, will be a junior this fall at Chippewa Valley High School. But before that, he will become an Eagle Scout.

Parks and Recreation Director Greg Esler speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony in 2016. Esler recently announced that he will be stepping down from his position with the city this summer.

Published June 22, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Longtime St. Clair Shores parks and recreation director to retire in July

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A fixture in the city for the past 23 years, Parks and Recreation Director Greg Esler will retire from his position with the city at the end of July.

Published June 22, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Woods officer receives accolades from MADD

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Michigan Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving has recognized a Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety officer for his efforts in getting drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol off the road.