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Published March 10, 2021

Local author describes ‘Leaf and Flame’ as genre bridging

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Veronica Dale said her newest novel comes at a time when people are looking not only for award-winning entertainment, but also for inspiration to help them get through dark times.

Published March 10, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby UPS driver goes 25 years without an accident

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — It can be quite hard to imagine going 25 years without an accident on busy roads — in all kinds of weather — while driving a large commercial vehicle, but it does actually happen, and most recently it happened for a UPS employee in Shelby Township.

Published March 8, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville children’s author pens second ‘Princess Zaria’ book

ROSEVILLE — When Roseville author Cheryl Lynn Pope published a children’s book in 2009 titled “The Adventures of Princess Zaria: The Quest for the Three Precious Gems,” she had no idea how the book was going to take off.

Published March 8, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

‘I have experienced that a life after addiction is possible’

STERLING HEIGHTS — Before COVID-19, another illness was ravaging the country, and it never left. Prescription opioid addiction, and also alcohol misuse, are all-too-common struggles in the United States.

Emily Dumas began her new role as the Troy Public Library Director Feb. 22. Dumas previously directed the Royal Oak Public Library.

Published February 26, 2021

Troy Times

Former Troy resident takes lead at library

TROY — Newly hired Troy Public Library Director Emily Dumas, who began her role Feb. 22, said the transition was a bit of a homecoming for her.

Eastpointe gets new assistant city manager

Published February 23, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe gets new assistant city manager

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is welcoming a new assistant city manager, Mariah Walton.

Howie Airriess, who died Jan. 24 at the age of 73, shakes hands with a police officer while sitting in a Corvette driven by his longtime friend and fellow Clawson Lion, Clive Brown, during a Clawson Fourth of July parade on Main Street.

Published February 22, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Clawson remembers Howie Airriess

CLAWSON — The “little city with a big heart” likely will not forget Howie Airriess, who made a big impact on the 2.2-square-mile city of Clawson, Michigan.

William Breeding, of Eastpointe, pictured, is trying to get the word out about a Salvation Army program that helped him get back on his feet.

Published February 19, 2021

Metro

Eastpointe man aided by Salvation Army program

EASTPOINTE/WARREN — Eastpointe resident Willian Breeding was homeless, out of a job and unsure what to do about his future. A Salvation Army program changed all of that.

Published February 18, 2021

Metro

USPBL standout signs Major League Baseball contract

METRO DETROIT — Whether it be whiffle ball in the backyard, tee ball for the city team or playing video games on the TV, baseball has been a constant in Dugan Darnell’s life for as long as he can remember.

Farmington Hills resident Colleen Burke has donated and spent time as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army over the last few years. The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit exceeded its $8 million fundraising goal this year.

Published February 12, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills resident recognized for work with Salvation Army

FARMINGTON HILLS — Longtime Salvation Army supporter Colleen Burke, a 32-year-old resident of Farmington Hills, was announced as a winner of the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s “Watch for Good” volunteer initiative.

Published February 11, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Pierce student shares her gift of song

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The legacy of Oscar Hammerstein — the librettist and lyricist of Broadway favorites “The Sound Of Music,” “Carousel,” “South Pacific” and more — is living on through a new international contest.

Published February 10, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Retiring library director honored with new building endowment

BIRMINGHAM — Last month, Director Doug Koschik retired from the Baldwin Public Library after 30 years of service. But he’s certainly not gone for good.

Published February 10, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling native plays in Marine Band at Biden’s inauguration

STERLING HEIGHTS — The inauguration of a new president is always a historic event. Lending to the air of pageantry and patriotism is the U.S. Marine Band — an elite group of musicians who perform for the commander in chief and in hundreds of public performances each year. And one of its members hails from Sterling Heights.

Published February 9, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

‘Just go wherever the wind or road takes you’

STERLING HEIGHTS — At a time when many are cooped up inside due to the pandemic, hitting the open road astride a motorcycle is an exciting and socially distant way to explore the world — and bikers like Franz Hoffer can’t wait for spring to arrive so they can ride again.

Published January 30, 2021

Farmington Press

Greater Farmington Area Chamber gets new president

FARMINGTON/HILLS — The Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Emily Karlichek as its president of the board of directors.

Published January 29, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City and Park honor outgoing public safety director

GROSSE POINTE CITY/PARK — This month, Stephen Poloni embarked on a new career, leaving the world of law enforcement to become the city manager of Grosse Pointe Shores, where he started Jan. 26.

Oakland University student Ja’Laaiyah Gordon was one of nine recent recipients of the Keeper of the Dream Award. The award honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and awards scholarships to students who best demonstrate leadership qualities through their involvement on campus and in the community.

Published January 29, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield resident earns OU’s Keeper of the Dream award

SOUTHFIELD — Ja’Laaiyah Gordon has spent her college career working to make people from all walks of life feel more comfortable.

Former Troy High School students Finsam Samson and Yujie Wang were selected to have their proposed DNA experiment transported to the International Space Station.

Published January 29, 2021

Troy Times

Genetics project of Troy High grads sent to the international space station

TROY — A science experiment created by two former Troy High School students has been sent to the International Space Station with the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in November.

Shelby author releases newest book in romance series

Published January 28, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby author releases newest book in romance series

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township resident and author released the 12th book of her romance series Jan 18.

Everyone who knew Rohn Goldman knew he was the kind of person who wanted to get to know everybody. As a longtime attendee of chamber music concerts, he made a lasting impact on everyone from performers to concertgoers.

Published January 27, 2021

Southfield Sun

Beloved Chamber Music Society of Detroit member, Southfield resident dies

SOUTHFIELD — Chamber Music Society of Detroit President Steve Wogaman describes chamber music as intimate and extremely pleasing to people who know music.