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Published September 25, 2020

Harper Woods man charged in fatal I-94 hit and run

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Martin Dwayne Smith, 51, of Harper Woods, was arraigned Sept. 25 in front of Judge Joseph Oster of 40th District Court in St. Clair Shores on one count of failure to stop at the scene of an accident, when at fault, resulting in death, a 15-year felony, and failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in serious impairment or death, a 5-year felony. He was given a bond of $25,000 or 10% and will next be in court for a probable cause hearing Oct. 9.

Published September 25, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Former Macomb County clerk wanted on bench warrant

MOUNT CLEMENS — Former Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger once again has a warrant out for her arrest.

Published September 23, 2020

Advertiser Times

Boyfriend charged after woman found dead in backyard of Harper Woods home

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety is investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in the 19100 block of Woodside Street on Sept. 20, and her boyfriend has been charged with murder.

Published September 22, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Some parents leave distance learning in favor of homeschooling

METRO DETROIT — Some parents who never would have considered taking their kids out of the classroom are parting ways with local school systems in favor of homeschooling this year.

Southfield resident Willie Bell is pictured at his home Sept. 17. Bell’s nonprofit organization, Family Assistance for Renaissance Men, will hold a COVID-19 testing and health education fair Oct. 3 at the Silver Garden events center.

Published September 22, 2020

Southfield Sun

COVID survivor to hold testing and health education fair

SOUTHFIELD — Willie Bell loves to help people. The Southfield resident is the founder and CEO of Family Assistance for Renaissance Men, a nonprofit organization that helps fathers and children.

Rochester Hills resident Curtis Newell loads milk into a car at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology Sept. 18. Southfield Public Schools has helped organize free food and milk distributions for community members.

Published September 22, 2020

Southfield Sun

School district partners to distribute free cases of produce, dairy to residents

SOUTHFIELD — When Southfield Public Schools was offered an opportunity to distribute free food to community members earlier this year, Aaron Marshall, who is the student support coordinator and retention specialist for the district, said, “The initial thing was, ‘Get a couple hundred boxes to see how it goes.’”

Published September 22, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

GPPSS Superintendent announces retirement

GROSSE POINTES — After five years at the helm, Grosse Pointe Public School System Superintendent Gary Niehaus is retiring.

Sommers Schwartz attorney Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller discusses the law firm’s next steps in pursuing a civil lawsuit against the former teacher and the associated school districts.

Published September 21, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Public Schools teacher accused of sexual misconduct

FARMINGTON HILLS/LIVONIA — A Farmington Public Schools teacher was put on paid administrative leave Aug. 25 after allegations of sexual misconduct came to light from former students in the Clarenceville School District, in Livonia, from when the teacher was employed there.

Published September 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Annual Men’s Health event moves online, drive-thru

METRO DETROIT — If the COVID-19 crisis has taught us anything, it’s that our health is never something to take for granted.

Published September 21, 2020

Warren Weekly

Police: Warren protests result in minor incidents, no damage or arrests

WARREN — Things got heated between two groups of demonstrators set up across Hoover Road from one another on Sept. 19, but Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer said the day ended with no arrests, no injuries and no property damage.

Published September 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Second suspect arrested in relation to Clinton Township killings

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 16, Henry Jermaine Johnson, 36, was arraigned at 41-B District Court on two felony counts of homicide relating to the 2013 killings of Tina Geiger and her daughter, Krissy Geiger.

Regina to host virtual The Verve Pipe concert

Published September 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Regina to host virtual The Verve Pipe concert

WARREN — On Oct. 16, Regina High School will host a virtual concert with alternative rock band The Verve Pipe, beginning at 7 p.m. Anyone who purchases a ticket will receive an access code with a link to the concert.

Published September 18, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Miller, county officials summarize Sterling drain work

STERLING HEIGHTS — When it rains, it pours — and when that happens, Candice Miller said, it’s her department’s job to make sure it drains, too.

Published September 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

New program offers tuition-free classes to essential workers

LANSING — Michigan employees considered essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring will now have the opportunity to enroll in college classes at no cost.

Published September 18, 2020

Warren Weekly

Macomb County man charged in crash that killed girl

WARREN — A Chesterfield Township man has been charged with second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving causing death following a Warren Police Department investigation into a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl on July 25.

Published September 18, 2020

Warren Weekly

Fouts on November ballot term limit proposal: ‘It’s about me’

WARREN — It’s official. Warren voters will get to choose on Nov. 3 whether they want the city’s mayors to serve up to five four-year terms or just three, like all other city elected officials.

Published September 18, 2020

Farmington Press

Bicyclist fatally struck by Ford Explorer in Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — A Thursday evening bike-car crash has resulted in a man’s death.

A cause of death recently was released by the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office for Priscilla Slater, pictured.

Published September 17, 2020

Advertiser Times

Medical examiner releases findings in death of Priscilla Slater

HARPER WOODS — The Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office has released its findings in the death of 38-year-old Priscilla Slater, stating that she died due to an undetermined cardiac problem and may have suffered from a seizure in her jail cell.

Published September 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

When school, life go online, cyber danger increases

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard recently said online predators are a “new reality” facing children.

Local experts weigh in on ‘one of the leading causes of disability’

Published September 17, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

‘Stroke deserves more attention’

WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to Dr. Alex Chebl, who is the director of the division of vascular neurology for Henry Ford Health System and the director of Henry Ford Hospital’s comprehensive stroke center, “stroke is the most important disease known to mankind.”