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Published August 25, 2021

St. Clair Shores unveils ‘Dave Coulier Way’

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The laughs started on Lange Street. That’s where Dave Coulier — the actor and comedian perhaps best known for his role as Joey Gladstone on “Full House” and “Fuller House” — and his friends first got into comedy, in the basements, backyards and halls of his hometown, St. Clair Shores.

Published August 25, 2021

Woodward Talk

Remembering Ferndale’s ‘generous, philanthropic, caring’ Jack Aronson

FERNDALE — Jack Aronson, the founder of Garden Fresh Gourmet and a philanthropist whose charitable efforts were as widely known as his salsa, died Aug. 10 after a four-year battle with cancer.

Published August 25, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Local literacy students don’t let pandemic problems slow their progress

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — It was tough for students during the 2020 school year. The COVID-19 pandemic forced lessons to move from classrooms to online, and students who stuck it out and made it work should be commended for such a unique and tremendous achievement.

Laura Wallace managed to make the dean’s list for the summer 2021 semester at Lawrence Technological University, all while working in a hospital ICU during a pandemic.

Published August 23, 2021

Metro

Student juggles school, hospital work during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Laura Wallace’s message to fellow nursing students is that, when the going gets tough, like in a pandemic, keep going.

Published August 23, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Trio of Mount Clemens siblings compete in Junior Olympics

MOUNT CLEMENS — Teah Peterson called competing alongside her two sisters earlier this month at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Humble, Texas, near Houston, a heartwarming experience.

Published August 14, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Memorial Tree Program continues in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Residents have found a way to remember their loved ones through the Grosse Pointe Woods Community Tree Commission’s Memorial Tree Program.

Troy High School teacher Ryan Werenka was named Michigan’s 2021 History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Published August 13, 2021

Troy Times

Troy High teacher named Michigan history educator of the year

TROY — It’s been a few weeks since he first heard the news, but Troy High School teacher Ryan Werenka is still surprised he earned the title of Michigan History Teacher of the Year for 2021 by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Published August 12, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak couple to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

ROYAL OAK — Joseph and Lois Golden wed in 1951 at the ages of 18 and 19, respectively, and moved into their current home in northern Royal Oak three years later.

Published August 11, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Wrist replacement life-changing for Harrison Township woman

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Nearly two decades ago, Keshia Triplett received diagnoses that would change the course of her life.

Published August 11, 2021

C&G Newspapers

In step with the Rockettes

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — The first time Cori Vokal Callahan danced on the Fox Theatre stage as a member of the Rockettes, she couldn’t hold back her emotions.

Published August 10, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Record-breaking young fencer edges out competitors to become national champ

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A couple of American fencers were among those taking home medals in the recently completed Summer Olympics in Tokyo. In just a few years, a Grosse Pointe Shores teen might be competing for a medal himself.

Published August 9, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Boys and Girls Club members host fashion show for clothing they designed

EASTPOINTE — The youths of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan took to the runway and showed off their skills July 31, with a fashion show of sports apparel they designed themselves.

Published August 9, 2021

Metro

Former C & G staff writer remembered for his talent and kindness

TROY — On the evening of Thursday, June 25, Auburn Hills resident Jim Pontzer rushed home at his wife’s request.

Nonprofit honors pair of Southfield residents

Published July 31, 2021

Southfield Sun

Nonprofit honors pair of Southfield residents

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield-based literacy nonprofit Beyond Basics recently honored two Southfield residents at its annual Coming Together for the Children spring event at the Detroit Athletic Club June 23.

Carter Koenigsknecht created Small Business City Boxes.

Published July 29, 2021

Troy Times

Teen’s venture places 2nd in national competition

TROY — Troy 13-year-old Carter Koenigsknecht has always had a special place in his heart for small businesses. He discovered a personal favorite of his, Chunk Nibbles, a few years ago at the Troy Farmers Market.

Published July 29, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores native who helped develop technology for COVID-19 vaccine honored

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As a child in St. Clair Shores, Jason McLellan, Ph.D., knew he wanted to help people.

Published July 28, 2021

Metro

Product developed by Wayne State professor touted to be safer for marine life

METRO DETROIT — After spending weeks and months in the water, the bottom of a boat can become a slimy mess, as algae and other marine organisms coat the hull.

Published July 28, 2021

Warren Weekly

Center Line City Councilman James Reid remembered

CENTER LINE — If something was happening in Center Line, James Reid was there.

Published July 28, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Local writers’ work being sent to moon

MACOMB COUNTY — One small step for man, maybe, but it’s a giant leap for some local authors. Two local women are part of a group of 125 writers who are sending their work to the moon, courtesy of DHL and Astrobotic.