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Published November 12, 2019

Troy teen rallies neighborhood to clean up path across Beach Road bridge

TROY — Brody Rukenbrod, 13, of Troy, noticed it was hard for his grandmother, Judy Farnell, to walk across a bridge along Beach Road, north of Wattles Road, from her home in order to visit them at their home.

From the left, Legislator of the Year Sen. Paul Wojno, D-Warren; Rising Star Danielle DiAmico; Heart of a Champion Donna Adams; and Librarian of the Year Cathleen Russ are honored at the Michigan Library Association 2019 Awards Oct. 17 in Novi.

Published November 12, 2019

Troy Times

Troy Library Director Cathy Russ named top librarian in the state

TROY — Cathleen Russ, director of the Troy Public Library, said she resisted getting her librarian credentials for a long time.

Published November 12, 2019

Troy Times

Troy man hikes through 300 miles of Pure Michigan to Mackinaw City

TROY — Troy resident Peter Manos, 62, and his wife, Lori, dropped off their son, Dylan, at Loyola University Chicago Aug. 21, and the house seemed empty — so empty that Peter decided to take a walk.

Published November 12, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Local team first U.S. pair to compete in World Para Dance Sport Championships

ROYAL OAK/WEST BLOOMFIELD — When Andrew Downs, 23, of Royal Oak, witnessed his first Dance Mobility class at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in West Bloomfield, he thought, “I can do that.”

Published November 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Women helping women in business

METRO DETROIT — It’s always difficult to start a business, but women can face different challenges than men when they’re trying to get their company off the ground, whether it be access to funding or access to networking, training and other opportunities.

Published November 4, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township man’s car competes for spot in Hot Wheels Garage of Legends

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township man and his custom Dream Roadster were among 18 other regional Hot Wheels Legends Tour winners headed to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for a chance to win a spot in the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends Nov. 5.

Published November 1, 2019

Warren Weekly

Veteran recalls near-death experiences

WARREN — Just as America’s involvement in the Pacific theater was coming to an end in World War II, Roy Scites’ service was only beginning.

Published October 31, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Local World War II veteran proud of her service

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Gertrude Johnson is one of a select few. Not only is she one of around only 400,000 World War II veterans still living, she’s a member of an even smaller group — living female World War II veterans.

Published October 31, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Local Marine from World War II laid to rest

MOUNT CLEMENS/HOLLY — They didn’t personally know him, but over 50 people paid their final respects to a Marine killed in World War II.

Published October 30, 2019

Troy Times

Neighbors rally behind those displaced by fire in Troy

TROY — As the residents displaced after a fire ripped through their four-unit condominium Aug. 19 sort through their belongings, deal with insurance issues and adjust to their temporary homes, neighbors in the complex are showing their support.

Published October 29, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Chamber honors community members

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 22, the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce held its 2019 Community Awards at the Hyatt Place, Royal Oak.

Published October 28, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township boy inspired many during his 11 years of life

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township family is holding memories of their son close, as they said goodbye to him Oct. 10 at just 11 years old.

Brian Parker, from Sterling Heights, receives the 19th Survival Coin from the Sterling Heights Fire Department.

Published October 25, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Survival Coin recipient, neighbors honored in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sometimes, help is closer than it seems, and a neighbor becomes a good Samaritan.

Published October 25, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville Beautification Commission gives out 2019 Beautification Awards

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Beautification Commission honored a dozen recipients with Beautification Awards at the Roseville City Council meeting Oct. 22.

Published October 25, 2019

Warren Weekly

Kidney passes from father to son

WARREN — Those who grew up with and worked with Bobby Sulek for decades thought they knew what kind of a guy he was. Those feelings were affirmed and then some when he unselfishly stepped up to literally offer a piece of himself to save his ailing son.

Published October 22, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe child’s charity to collect items for kids in need

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce is working with a very special partner during its 27th annual Deck the Halls Charity Auction.

Published October 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Retired Ford House President and CEO Kathleen Mullins dies

GROSSE POINTES — She may have only lived and worked in the Grosse Pointes for 10 years, but Kathleen Stiso Mullins left an impact that will be felt for generations.

Published October 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

South student remembered after fatal collision

GROSSE POINTE CITY/GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe Public School System community is mourning the loss of a Grosse Pointe South High School student who died a few days after being struck by a car while riding a bicycle Oct. 10.

Athens High School junior Grant Vande Kerkhoff helps out at varsity football practice the afternoon of Oct. 2.

Published October 16, 2019

Troy Times

Sidelined Athens football player stays in the game

TROY — Athens High School junior Grant Vande Kerkhoff has played sports since he was 5 years old.

Published October 15, 2019

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods residents can ‘Buy Nothing’ using old belongings

HARPER WOODS — One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and several Harper Woods residents are taking that old adage to heart thanks to a new group online.