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Published August 16, 2019

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A group dedicated to preserving the history of West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake and Keego Harbor is now celebrating a historical milestone of its own, marking 45 years since the group first formed.

Published August 12, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica man uses his plane to rescue dachshunds

UTICA — A Utica man was recognized July 25 as a 2019 Change Agent for flying his plane to save at-risk dogs in addition to helping a Sterling Heights dog rescue receive a $2,000 donation.

Published August 12, 2019

C&G Newspapers

V-J Day remembered 74 years later

WARREN — Aug. 15, 1945, is forever known as V-J Day, the day of victory for Allied forces over Japan in World War II.

Published August 9, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Survival Coin recipients recall experiences

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights resident Michele De Leeuw will turn 59 years old in December, but this month is a time for celebrating life.

Published August 9, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens cheer team wins title

MOUNT CLEMENS — They are the champions! Members of the Division 5 Champion Force-Mount Clemens Elite Cheer Team earned the national champion title at the 2019 NYAA Cheer Nationals in Orlando last month.

Published August 7, 2019

Southfield Sun

Elvin Barren sworn in as Southfield’s police chief

SOUTHFIELD — Chief Elvin Barren was all smiles as he was sworn in as Southfield’s seventh police chief.

Published August 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Van Pelt takes a top spot in county government

OAKLAND COUNTY — Laurie Van Pelt, the Oakland County director of management, budget and chief financial officers, was named the deputy county executive Aug. 5. She is the first woman to hold the title.

Published August 6, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Chippewa student dies after cancer battle

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Anthony Verdezoto’s recent health journey ended in a courageous battle.

Published August 6, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Bench, proclamation honor Mary and late Ralph Wilson

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — It was tennis that brought Mary and Ralph Wilson together, so it only seems fitting that benches in honor of the couple will be placed near the Osius Park tennis courts.

Published August 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Photography book captures spirit of Movement

DETROIT — In a sea of mostly young people, some sporting club wear and brightly hued hair, Patricia Lay-Dorsey stands out when she attends the Movement Festival in Detroit each year.

Published August 5, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson dies at 80

OAKLAND COUNTY — Before dawn Aug. 3, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson passed away in his Independence Township home, surrounded by family and friends.

Published August 2, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Shipwreck survivor recounts crash on Andrea Doria anniversary

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Germaine D’Onofrio was a 19-year-old girl headed home to Detroit after visiting family in Italy when she stepped onto the ocean liner Andrea Doria in Naples.

Don Sommer brings his 1930 Packard Phaeton to the Packard Proving Grounds for the 2013 Cars R Stars show.

Published July 30, 2019

Troy Times

Troy community says goodbye to Don Sommer, a founder of vintage car shows

TROY — Longtime Troy resident Don Sommer, described as a “first-class gentleman,” loved cars. He passed away July 15.

Published July 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Brownell student carries on Superwoman Fund’s legacy

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Brownell Middle School student Grace Curtis remembers the first time she met Maryam Whelan.

Published July 23, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms lifeguard honored for rescuing struggling kayaker

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — They don’t call them “lifeguards” for nothing. One of Grosse Pointe Farms’ young lifeguards was recently honored for saving the life of a stranded kayaker.

Published July 19, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling resident ready to JET to Japan, teach English

STERLING HEIGHTS — From a young age, Sarah Howell knew she was adept at languages, such as the time she picked up German from her mom’s friend. So when Howell attended Stevenson High School and saw her friends attending Japanese class, she decided to do it too, as a challenge.

Published July 19, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Fifty years later, Stevenson alumni share memories

STERLING HEIGHTS — While recalling his memories of being part of the Stevenson High School Class of 1969, Len Gavin said that his graduation year was a good one.

City officials recently named Detroit Police Department Deputy Chief Elvin Barren as Southfield’s new police chief. Barren is scheduled to start his new position July 29.

Published July 16, 2019

Southfield Sun

Elvin Barren named Southfield’s top cop

SOUTHFIELD — After a yearlong search, Southfield has named Elvin Barren as its new police chief.

Published July 16, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Sea Scouts sail into a new home in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A group of young metro Detroit sailors have found a new home base in Grosse Pointe Farms, just in time for the Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac race.

Published July 15, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Patient, 88, commemorates rehab center stay with cute poem

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An 88-year-old local man commemorated his visit to Shelby — A Beaumont Affiliated Health & Rehabilitation Center recently with a cute poem, and a lot of people liked it on social media.