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Published June 18, 2019

Federal judge denies effort to put term-limited councilmen on ballot

WARREN — Ten days after the Michigan Supreme Court upheld a ruling that took four term-limited Warren City Council incumbents off the ballot, a federal judge denied a request that would have instructed city elections officials to put them put back on.

Published June 17, 2019

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West Nile virus found in mosquito in Pontiac

PONTIAC — Oakland County health officials urge protection against mosquitoes after a mosquito in Pontiac tested positive for West Nile virus.

Published June 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

2019 Cruisin’ Gratiot revs up Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — Despite the threat of rain, Eastpointe’s 2019 Cruisin’ Gratiot filled Gratiot Avenue with classic cars, fun attractions and thousands of attendees.

Published June 14, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe police investigate deadly shooting

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning June 14.

Published June 14, 2019

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No medical marijuana facilities coming to Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On June 13, the township issued a press release stating that Supervisor Bob Cannon will not bring forth an ordinance to permit medical marijuana facilities within township borders. The topic has been discussed on various levels for approximately the last two years.

Published June 13, 2019

Troy Times

I-75 ramp, lane closures cancelled due to weather

TROY — Traffic lanes on southbound Interstate 75 are set to close, depending on weather, leaving one lane open from Square Lake Road to Baldwin Road.

Retired Troy nurse Sherry Hoover uses cannabis products to battle cancer — products she said she cannot obtain due to new state rules.

Published June 11, 2019

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Troy woman with cancer sues state over marijuana access

TROY — A Troy woman battling stage 4 mastocytosis leukemia has sued the state agency that regulates marijuana over rules that took effect April 1, rules that she said have dried up the supply of pot she needs to continue with her treatment.

Published June 11, 2019

Southfield Sun

Nine Mile bridge in Southfield complete after $8 million renovation

SOUTHFIELD — It has been closed for an entire year, but now residents can finally make their way over the Nine Mile Road bridge.

Published June 11, 2019

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Prosecutor releases search warrant documents in Macomb County case

MOUNT CLEMENS – Further light has been shed as to what was removed as part of two searches earlier this year.

Published June 10, 2019

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School board still to vote on school closures, grade reconfiguration

FARMS — After months of discussion, countless meetings, shared ideas and heavy emotion, the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education might be ready to vote on school closures and the grade level reconfiguration at the June 24 school board meeting.

Published June 10, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Vehicle that fled traffic stop involved in serious crash

ROSEVILLE — As of Wednesday afternoon, a 49-year-old St. Clair Shores resident was in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle that police said had fled from a traffic stop.

Defendant Tolonna Kela Boone, 37, of Detroit, stands with her defense attorney, Andrew R. Mikos, at the 44th District Court June 7.

Published June 10, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Additional charges possible in alleged shooting, fleeing in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — According to Marc Keast, assistant prosecuting attorney with the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, there are nine discs of discovery and additional charges are possible in a May 29 incident involving a shot fired and a high-speed chase.

Published June 10, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Exam to continue for man who allegedly hit teen while driving impaired

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A man from Shelby Township who faces charges of operating under the influence of drugs causing death and reckless driving causing death for a crash that claimed the life of a 15-year-old from Macomb Township Jan. 5 in Shelby Township had the first part of his preliminary examination at the 41-A District Court June 4.

Published June 7, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Suspect charged for allegedly starting multiple fires in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — On June 7, 44th District Court Magistrate Donald Chisolm arraigned 33-year-old Thomas Elliott Manes, formerly of Royal Oak, on 14 felonious charges related to suspicious fires in the northeastern section of the city dating back to 2015.

Published June 7, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Clinton River water levels higher than usual, experts say

STERLING HEIGHTS — Jerry Reis, the owner of Clinton River Canoe & Kayak in Sterling Heights, said the recent spring rains and higher water levels can make paddling along the Clinton River challenging — especially if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Robert Ihrie, attorney on behalf of the city of Eastpointe, describes the city’s course of action to bring an end to the two-year case with the Department of Justice regarding voting rights.

Published June 7, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe council approves new voting method in local elections

EASTPOINTE — On June 4, the Eastpointe City Council announced a decree to implement ranked-choice voting for City Council elections within the city, bringing an end to a United States Department of Justice case brought forward in 2017.

Published June 7, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

New water level record set on Lake St. Clair

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/DETROIT — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announced on June 4 that based on its preliminary data from May, Lake St. Clair has set a new record high monthly mean water level.

Staff Writer Brian Louwers is visiting Normandy, France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Published June 6, 2019

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D-Day dispatches from Normandy

Editor’s note: Staff Writer Brian Louwers is in Europe, visiting historic spots and attending ceremonies in France and the Netherlands marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944). Below are some dispatches and photos he’s sent in about his experiences:

Published June 5, 2019

Woodward Talk

Police say armed Ferndale man takes own life during standoff

FERNDALE — A standoff between an armed Ferndale man and police ended the morning of June 5 when police found the suspect dead.

Published June 5, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Man faces charges in alleged sword attack in Mount Clemens

MOUNT CLEMENS — A 55-year-old Detroit man is facing felony assault charges after he allegedly attacked a man with a sword at a Mount Clemens apartment complex June 4.