Published May 13, 2015
METRO DETROIT — Once upon a time, there were just a few types of summer camps: sports for the jocks, Scouts for the adventurers and math camp for those who would just rather be back in the classroom.
How times have changed. Now, there’s a daytime summer escape to suit every child and any taste.
Published May 12, 2015
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MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A Fraser man was arrested on May 9 after a break-in and domestic violence incident in the 45000 block of Heatherwoode Lane.
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Published May 11, 2015 Auto safety experts are inviting parents to sit down and review the facts of properly securing small children in the back seat to avoid accident-related injuries. Published May 7, 2015 METRO DETROIT — May is Asthma Awareness Month, and local doctors and the American Lung Association are urging the approximately 25 million people in the United States who suffer from asthma to learn how to take control of the disease. Read MorePublished May 6, 2015 METRO DETROIT — Embarking on the search for a new home can be daunting, especially for first-time buyers, so C & G Newspapers asked several experts, including real estate agents and a representative from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, for guidance.
Published May 6, 2015 METRO DETROIT — Mother’s Day is just around the corner. But when a special lady in your life has given you cherished memories or sage advice to take with you through the years, isn’t every day Mother’s Day just a little bit? Read MorePublished May 5, 2015 Michigan roads are a disaster. That’s no surprise, as residents in C & G Newspapers’ coverage area have voiced their concerns about the dilapidated roads and growing potholes. Voters were asked to decide on a proposal to amend the Michigan Constitution, increasing the sales/use tax from 6 percent to 7 percent. And on May 5, 80 percent of voters turned down Proposal 1, 1,405,716 votes to 349,813 votes, according to the state of Michigan’s unofficial election results. Read MorePublished May 5, 2015 MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Two band members from Dakota High School have been selected to play with some of the top high school musicians from across Michigan. Senior Meggan Pape and junior Allison Dettloff will be participating in the Michigan Youth Arts Festival from May 7-9 at Western Michigan University. “It’s great to have two students from our school going,” Dakota band director Rob Abend said. “There’s not many schools that send anybody, let alone more than one person, especially with Allison going two years in a row.” Read MorePublished May 5, 2015 DETROIT — The Detroit Jazz Festival has been attracting some of the top jazz players in the world for years, but the 36th annual festival scored a particular coup this year with artist-in-residence Pat Metheny.
Published May 4, 2015 MACOMB COUNTY — That was approximately how many pounds of food Macomb County residents donated during the National Association of Letter Carriers and U.S. Postal Service “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive held in 2014. Macomb Food Program coordinator Linda Azar said the donations fed more than 140,000 Macomb County residents and that without the Postal Service’s food drive, “I don’t know what we would do.” Read MorePublished May 4, 2015 Warmer weather means it’s more likely for bikers to take their prized possessions for a ride on Michigan’s roads. And that means everyone on the road needs to be cautious, whether on two wheels or four. Published April 30, 2015 Michigan’s no-fault insurance law, which has existed for around four decades, could face significant changes if the state Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder pass through pending legislation, according to activists on both side of the debate. Senate Bill 248 passed the Senate April 16, and a state House version passed in a House committee April 23. A full House vote is expected to take place soon. Read MorePublished April 30, 2015 The eyes of the nation were on the U.S. Supreme Court on April 28 as it heard arguments for and against same-sex marriage. The cases were brought forth by Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. The first issue, directly involving Michigan, is whether it’s constitutional to deny same-sex couples the right to marry. The other issue is whether all states must recognize same-sex marriages conducted in other states. Read MorePublished April 29, 2015 Walking into a home without wall art would be almost as jarring as stepping inside an observatory and seeing no telescopes, or eating at a Mexican restaurant and not being served chips and salsa. People sense the ambiance when standing inside a building. And no matter what the setting is or what is taking place in that particular environment, people often expect to see aesthetically pleasing and visually stimulating art. Read MorePublished April 29, 2015 It’s so easy to honor a new graduate’s accomplishment with a gift card, a fancy tech device or even just some cash tucked into an envelope. But there are other gifts you can give that student starting a new chapter in his or her life that involve a bit more thought and creativity. Those gifts, of course, mean so much more than their monetary value. Read MorePublished April 29, 2015 METRO DETROIT — As artillery and troops traveled overseas to fight in World War II, metro Detroiters who remained at home stayed productive by making the equipment needed to defeat the Axis powers.
Published April 29, 2015 MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Before he was born, Lance McCartney was already facing drastic odds against him. He was diagnosed with trisomy 18, a condition resulting from a chromosomal abnormality, when his mother, Kathleen, was 26 weeks pregnant with him. Approximately 50 percent of babies with the condition are stillborn, and only 10 percent survive to see their first birthday. For boys, the odds of surviving to 1 year old are less than 1 percent. Read MorePublished April 29, 2015 METRO DETROIT — Not every American who fought for victory during World War II wore a uniform on foreign shores. You won’t find their tales often in history books, but rather in journals and family photo albums. The work done and sacrifices made by women during the war are heroic in their own right, though those ladies aren’t always given the full credit they’re due. Read MorePublished April 28, 2015 METRO DETROIT — The most destructive war ever fought in Europe ended on May 8, 1945. That point in time will forever be known to history as V-E Day. Upcoming EventsNewsroom tweets Tweets by C & G Newspapers journalists |