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Published February 5, 2021

Suspects arrested after break-in at car lot

WARREN — Two men were arrested, and police said at least three suspects could still be at large, after a break-in and vehicle heist at a car lot on Van Dyke Avenue early on Feb. 1.

Published February 4, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Suspect drives into building during alleged bank robbery

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police are grateful there are no injuries to report following a destructive attempt at a bank robbery on Telegraph Road Feb. 2.

Published February 4, 2021

C&G Newspapers

MDOT meeting details M-59 reconstruction project

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Over four miles of M-59 in eastern Macomb County are set to be reconstructed.

Published February 3, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Suspect charged as police continue investigating Clawson homicide

CLAWSON — A multi-jurisdictional law enforcement team of detectives, as well as the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, is currently investigating the city of Clawson’s first homicide since 2004.

Published February 3, 2021

Rochester Post

Oakland Township plans prescribed burns in local parks

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — It may seem like Oakland Township officials are playing with fire this spring, but according to township Natural Areas Stewardship Manager Ben VanderWeide, the upcoming park blazes are quite intentional.

Police said a passenger in a car driven by this woman fired at another vehicle on Mound Road Jan. 29.

Published February 1, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Passenger fires gun at another vehicle on Mound

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police are looking for a man who reportedly shot at another vehicle along Mound Road in Sterling Heights Jan. 29.

Starters is one of several restaurants to receive aid from Oakland County and the city of Southfield.

Published January 30, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Southfield, county to provide aid to struggling restaurants

OAKLAND COUNTY — The bar and restaurant industries have been some of the hardest hit in the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurant owners have had to adjust hours and switch solely to carryout in order to keep business afloat.

Published January 29, 2021

Warren Weekly

Robberies investigated at Dollar Tree, 7-Eleven in Warren

WARREN — Police believe the man who displayed a handgun and took cash from a register at the Dollar Tree store at 11 Mile and Schoenherr roads on Jan. 22 may have also committed a robbery at a 7-Eleven on 12 Mile Road early the next morning.

The Holocaust Memorial Center is hosting an online event and opening a new exhibit to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan. 27. Pictured, Liz Pingtella, event associate for the Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, stands in front of the entrance to the “Deadly Medicine” exhibit.

Published January 28, 2021

Farmington Press

Holocaust Memorial Center to host new exhibit: ‘Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race’

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus will host an online program and will open a featured exhibit to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan. 27.

Published January 27, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

New Grosse Pointe Shores public safety director sworn in

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — It’s official — Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Lt. Ken Werenski is now Public Safety Director Ken Werenski.

Published January 27, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Eric Smith pleads guilty to obstruction of justice

MACOMB COUNTY — Eric Smith now has a felony conviction on his record.

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 cancellation 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.