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Published August 21, 2020

Michigan State Fair goes virtual this year

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State Fair is usually an end-of-summer tradition packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits and much more. This year’s fair, presented by Ram Trucks, is still on.

Published August 20, 2020

Poynter resigns as Harper Woods mayor, Kindle chosen as replacement

HARPER WOODS — After 23 years as the mayor of Harper Woods, Kenneth Poynter has resigned from his position.

Tenor saxophonist David McMurray’s latest musical project, the band Black Light Collective, will perform live during this year’s virtual Detroit Jazz Festival.

Published August 20, 2020

Detroit Jazz Festival hopes to raise the bar on virtual performances

DETROIT — If your idea of live music during the COVID-19 pandemic is someone strumming an acoustic guitar in front of a GoPro camera, be prepared to have that image upended by the Detroit Jazz Festival.

Published August 20, 2020

Two Harper Woods officers fired as a result of Priscilla Slater investigation

HARPER WOODS — On Aug. 19, the city of Harper Woods released a statement saying that the investigation into the death of Harper Woods resident Priscilla Slater, 38, while she was in police custody has resulted in the immediate termination of two members of the Harper Woods Department of Public Safety.

Harper Woods residents cast their ballots Aug. 4 in the Michigan primary election.

Published August 20, 2020

Harper Woods residents cast votes in Aug. 4 primary

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods residents made their voices heard in the Aug. 4 primary election, selecting their choices from each political party to run in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election.

Published August 11, 2020

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.

Published August 10, 2020

State opioid overdose rates increase during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Stress and isolation are being identified as triggers as statistics show substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Wayne State University Police Department recently established the National De-escalation Training Center on its campus in Detroit. Its goal is to better train officers to identify, approach and resolve situations nonviolently.

Published August 7, 2020

Wayne State establishes center for de-escalation training in law enforcement

DETROIT — Several law enforcement departments are in talks with the Wayne State University Police Department following its establishment as the regional headquarters for the National De-escalation Training Center.

Published August 7, 2020

Girl Scouts implement new STEM-focused badges and activities

METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and math in their Scouts through new programs and the addition of 24 new badges.

Published August 7, 2020

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.

Becky Skates, of Royal Oak, dropped off many bags of plastic for recycling at the SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center after making an appointment July 24.

Published July 28, 2020

SOCRRA re-opens recycling drop-off center, by appointment only

METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2020

Beat the summer heat

METRO DETROIT — Seemingly endless weeks of hot, steamy weather along with a few intense storms have dramatically increased the use of air conditioning, and at times, cut power altogether this summer.

Published July 28, 2020

Animal adoptions face new hurdles during pandemic

HARPER WOODS/GROSSE POINTES — For the Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society, 2020 should have been a banner year.

Published July 24, 2020

Experts warn seniors to be wary of scammers

METRO DETROIT — Senior citizens are a favorite target for many scammers, and they have plenty to watch out for both from criminals and from unscrupulous businesses who seek to take advantage of them.

Published July 23, 2020

Harper Woods officers respond to shots at local inn

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods police officers responded to reports of shots fired at the Parkcrest Inn July 19.

Kelvin Wheeler Jr., an academic coach at Triumph Middle School and assistant football coach at Harper Woods High School, was fatally shot in Detroit July 8.

Published July 23, 2020

Community mourns Harper Woods educator

HARPER WOODS — The local community is mourning the loss of Kelvin Wheeler Jr., who was killed July 8.

Published July 23, 2020

The Helm resuming classes with extra health measures in place

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Helm at the Boll Life Center is welcoming back senior citizens from the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods to take part in programs after suspending operations at its Grosse Pointe Farms center due to the COVID-19 quarantine.

Published July 23, 2020

Harper Woods council upgrades security for city buildings

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods City Council voted unanimously at its meeting July 13 to approve plans to improve safety and security measures in city buildings.

Harper Woods city officials are considering revoking the business license of the Parkcrest Inn due to a high volume of crime reported at the business.

Published July 23, 2020

Officials debate future of Parkcrest Inn in Harper Woods

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods City Council is debating revoking the business license of the Parkcrest Inn after recommendations by the city’s director of public safety at the July 13 City Council meeting.

Published July 23, 2020

Experts brace for problems as eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends

METRO DETROIT — On April 1, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was to last until June when it was extended to last until July 15.