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Oakland County Michigan Works has hosted two virtual career fairs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with roughly 30 employers at each one.

Published January 26, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Employers report success with online job fairs

OAKLAND COUNTY — The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of people without jobs. Whether it be furloughs or permanent layoffs, people in Oakland County and around the country are looking for work. Oakland County Michigan Works has stepped in to help.

Group fitness classes, family programming return to Troy Community Center

Published January 26, 2021

Troy Times

Group fitness classes, family programming return to Troy Community Center

TROY — All Recreation Director Elaine Bo and Assistant Recreation Director Brian Goul want is to fully reopen the Troy Community Center to its members.

Published January 26, 2021

Rochester Post

Suspect wanted for string of Walgreens robberies

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies are searching for a man who may have robbed multiple drug stores across Oakland and Genesee counties.

Published January 26, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Former Grosse Pointe Shores lieutenant named as new public safety director

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores has a new public safety director, but he’s no stranger to the community.

Published January 26, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Restaurant co-owner charged with murdering wife

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The co-owner of a well-known area restaurant has been charged with allegedly killing his wife.

Published January 25, 2021

Farmington Press

FPS students, staff return to classroom after almost a year

FARMINGTON/HILLS — It’s been almost a full year since most students and staff at Farmington Public Schools saw the inside of a classroom, but all of that changed Jan. 11 when elementary school students returned to in-person learning through a hybrid a.m./p.m. model.

Published January 25, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Stolen Jeep had cremated remains of veteran, military memorabilia

FRASER — At press time, police were on the lookout for a stolen vehicle that reportedly contained numerous military-related memorabilia and the cremated remains of a lost loved one.

Published January 25, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Two new auto shows head to M1 Concourse in September

PONTIAC — Just as downtown Detroit announced the cancelation of the North American International Auto Show, Pontiac celebrates not one but two new auto events slated for this fall.

Published January 25, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Oakland County, municipalities ready for vaccine distribution

FRANKLIN/BLOOMFIELD — It may still be some time before local governments get the supplies they need to be able to administer the COVID-19 vaccine widely to the public.

Published January 25, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Two men arrested on felony murder charges in shooting deaths

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Two suspects have been arrested in association with the shooting deaths of two women at a Clinton Township apartment complex.

Published January 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Despite COVID restrictions, skiing has been a popular activity this season

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association has been trying to encourage winter outdoor enthusiasts to “know before you go” to a Michigan ski area this season.

Published January 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Eight sites tested in St. Clair Shores exceed action level for lead in water

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores officials once again alerted the community to potential lead in water from homes with lead service lines after semiannual testing found eight sites out of 62 tested where the Action Level of 15 parts per billion was exceeded.

Published January 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Crowds gather for Aqua Freeze in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Between improvements to Blossom Heath Park and cabin fever exacerbated by COVID-19 shutdowns, plenty of people from St. Clair Shores and the surrounding communities showed up on a cold weekend in January to enjoy the activities offered during the Aqua Freeze Festival.

Published January 22, 2021

Warren Weekly

Defense gets $8,000 for computer expert in triple murder case

WARREN — The attorney representing triple murder suspect Nicholas Bahri has been granted a total of $8,000 for a computer expert to help process “dumps” of evidence ahead of a planned Feb. 11 hearing.

Published January 22, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

As coronavirus effects linger, charities look ahead

STERLING HEIGHTS — A turbulent 2020 is over, but a couple of local charities continue to expect brisk demand in 2021.

Published January 22, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Lake St. Clair down a foot from year-ago levels

LAKE ST. CLAIR — After years of rising lake levels and flooding, the 2020-21 winter is beginning with Lake St. Clair at a lower level, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District.

Published January 21, 2021

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods councilwoman to remain with NAACP

HARPER WOODS — After reviewing a request by the Grosse Pointes-Harper Woods NAACP branch to expel Harper Woods City Councilwoman Cheryl Costantino from the organization, the group’s national officials have decided to deny the motion.

WB approves township COVID-19 vaccination site

Published January 21, 2021

C&G Newspapers

West Bloomfield approves township COVID-19 vaccination site

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees recently approved an inter-local agreement that allows Oakland County to administer COVID-19 vaccines at Fire Station 1, which is located on Orchard Lake Road.