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Published August 14, 2020

Lake Shore will phase in to hybrid approach for learning in fall

Lake Shore Public Schools will begin the year Sept. 8, but how many students will be in seats inside district buildings and how many will be logging onto their Chromebooks remotely still has to be determined.

Published August 13, 2020

Woodward Talk

Teen charged in Ferndale carjacking, armed robbery case

FERNDALE — A teenager has been arrested for allegedly committing a carjacking and armed robbery in the city of Ferndale.

Published August 12, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

County links Sterling Heights fuel spill to disabled truck

STERLING HEIGHTS — Macomb County officials are trying to find out who spilled fuel that ended up in the Sterling Relief Drain in Sterling Heights.

Published August 12, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

UCS students now to start the school year remotely

STERLING HEIGHTS — Whether they registered for a virtual academy or not, all Utica Community Schools students will start their lessons online and not in a classroom this September due to continued concern over the spread of COVID-19.

The Southfield City Council recently approved a plan for a golf recreation center with a lighted driving range.

Published August 11, 2020

Southfield Sun

Golf recreation center in the works ‘fore’ 10-acre plot in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — Golf aficionados will soon have a new place to tee off after a recent plan was approved by the Southfield City Council.

Published August 11, 2020

C&G Newspapers

L’anse Creuse board approves for face-to-face, virtual learning options

A special Aug. 10 board meeting of the L’Anse Creuse Public Schools Board of Education was held for the purpose of discussing its return to school plan.

Published August 11, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester Community Schools to start year with remote learning

ROCHESTER — Whether families in the Rochester Community Schools district opt for in-person learning or the virtual school option, all students in the district will start the school year learning from home.

Farmington Public Schools administrators and staff discuss the district’s tentative plans for the 2020-2021 school year at a PTA “Returning to Learning” town hall July 27.

Published August 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Schools moves forward with all remote learning to start school year

FARMINGTON/HILLS — At first, they considered a hybrid schedule to start the 2020-2021 school year, but Farmington Public Schools administrators announced Aug. 5 they will instead be moving forward with remote-only learning to start this fall.

Published August 10, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham, Bloomfield schools opt to come back fully virtual

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/BIRMINGHAM — Administrators at the Bloomfield Hills Schools and Birmingham Public Schools districts spent the summer working with leaders in the governor’s office, the county health division, Oakland Schools and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to figure out the best way to welcome students back to classrooms this fall.

Troy Schools’ “Return 2 Learn” plan allows the district to transition from a fully virtual learning platform to a hybrid option to a 100% in-seat learning program.

Published August 10, 2020

Troy Times

Troy Schools plans to offer in-person, at-home learning options

TROY — The Troy School District is giving students the option of learning in-person or virtually for the 2020-21 school year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published August 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Lake Front Park pool closes after lifeguard tests positive for COVID-19

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — One month after the Lake Front Park Aquatic Facility opened for the summer, city officials had to close it down after a pool lifeguard tested positive for COVID-19.

Published August 7, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park issues public advisory on drinking water

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park has issued a public advisory on its drinking water, although officials emphasize that nothing has changed in the water supply.

Published August 6, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield plans for half days in person, half online for K-8, online only 9-12

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The roadmap for what the upcoming school year will look like has begun to become clearer for West Bloomfield School District parents and students.

Coulter, Kowall prevail in Oakland County executive primary

Published August 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Coulter, Kowall prevail in Oakland County executive primary

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County executive candidates have been set for the Nov. 3 general election.

Published August 6, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

UCS aims for face-to-face this fall

STERLING HEIGHTS — The school district is still aiming for the typical face-to-face classroom instruction as its goal, but school officials recognize that they need to make a transitional path to remote learning involving the same teachers and classmates.

Published August 5, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township candidates set for county commissioner seat

The November general election ballot has been set for a representative to the 13th District on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.

Published August 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Vacant Mount Clemens seat secured by 34 votes

MOUNT CLEMENS — Voters have spoken, and Wanda Goodnough will fill a vacant spot on the Mount Clemens City Commission.

Published August 5, 2020

Warren Weekly

Macomb County board incumbents fall in Democratic primary in Warren, Center Line

CENTER LINE/WARREN — There’s a big shake-up coming on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.

Published August 5, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Gregory, Bouchard to face off for sheriff in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — Democrat Vincent Gregory will face incumbent Republican Michael Bouchard for the Oakland County Sheriff seat in November.

Published August 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township election results

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A total of 39.6% of voters in Harrison Township elected a clerk, a treasurer and a slew of trustee candidates that will battle again this November, while a library millage was rejected by double digits.