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Published February 11, 2020

How to maintain a gardening hobby during the winter

METRO DETROIT — The cold of winter may be gripping Michigan, but that’s no reason that gardening enthusiasts can’t keep up their hobby or get a head start on the spring.

Published February 11, 2020

Oakland Schools to host first Game and Invention Challenge

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland Intermediate School District and the Oakland Schools Education Foundation have developed what they’re calling the “Game and Invention Challenge,” slated to take place in March. County students in grades one through 12 will have the chance to show off their creativity and tech skills to create new games or inventions.

Published February 10, 2020

Fish Fry Fridays

A local guide to metro Detroit Friday fish fry dinners

Published February 7, 2020

Town hall on I-696 contamination addresses issue of water quality

MADISON HEIGHTS — Turnout was high for a town hall meeting on the Interstate 696 contamination incident, held Feb. 3 in the auditorium at Madison High School. A recurring concern among those in attendance was whether the drinking water is safe.

Published February 6, 2020

Sentimental jewelry stolen from Madison Heights woman

MADISON HEIGHTS — Police in Madison Heights are searching for a man who allegedly approached a Madison Heights woman outside her home, stealing jewelry deeply meaningful to her — including the wedding band of her late husband.

Published February 6, 2020

The Friday 5 — Feb. 7-9

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 5, 2020

Local Chick Evans Scholarship winners announced

METRO DETROIT — The Western Golf Association recently awarded 31 Michigan high school students with the Chick Evans Scholarship. The scholarship — the nation’s largest privately funded scholarship program — is a full, four-year housing and tuition scholarship.

Published February 5, 2020

Healthy cooking is an important ingredient for fitness goals

METRO DETROIT — It’s that time of year again when people set out to become healthier individuals. Some head straight to the gym, while others take on 30-day diet challenges or try to eat better in general.

Published February 5, 2020

Walk-in closets, darker siding among 2020 trends

METRO DETROIT — Darker window siding and larger walk-in closets appear to be early home trends in 2020.

Published February 4, 2020

Local clerks highlight new absentee ballot design

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTY — Registered voters are seeing a change this year, as envelopes containing absentee ballots have a new look ahead of the March 10 election.

Published February 3, 2020

MDE urges districts to move 3rd grade MSTEP test one week earlier

METRO DETROIT — The clock may be ticking a little faster for some third grade teachers, students and parents as Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent of Education, Student and School Supports Venessa Keesler sent out two memos earlier in January “strongly urging” school districts to move the third grade Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress a week earlier.

Published January 31, 2020

‘Minecraft’ sweatshirt leads to suspect behind graffiti hate speech

MADISON HEIGHTS — Police in Madison Heights believe they have found the man who plastered a local business with racist graffiti, based on the hoodie he was wearing featuring Creeper, a character from the popular video game “Minecraft.”

Published January 31, 2020

Tests show drinking water still safe after EPS incident

MADISON HEIGHTS — The drinking water supply has not been affected by the contamination coming out of Electro-Plating Services in Madison Heights, recent tests show, confirming what officials have said all along, since communities such as Madison Heights and Hazel Park source their water from sealed municipal supplies.

Published January 31, 2020

Couple who stole from Hazel Park man caught

HAZEL PARK — A well-meaning Hazel Park man lost his truck and a lockbox containing $40,000 allegedly to a man and a woman that he allowed to stay at his house since they said they had nowhere to stay.

Published January 31, 2020

Medical marijuana site found in violation of ordinance

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council is exploring options to address the situation at Alternative RX — a medical marijuana business that plans to open in the city — after it came to light that its location is not in compliance with ordinance requirements.

President Donald Trump spoke to workers and guests at Dana Inc. in Warren on Jan. 30 during an event billed as a USMCA trade pact celebration with American workers.

Published January 30, 2020

President Trump tours Warren plant to celebrate trade deal

WARREN — The Trump train rolled into Macomb County on Jan. 30 for an afternoon whistle stop event before a vocal and welcoming crowd at a Warren auto supplier.

Published January 30, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 31-Feb. 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 29, 2020

Remembering ‘Super’ Sunday

METRO DETROIT — From Jets to Giants to Colts, when the NFL puts on its brightest lights, local athletes from the C & G coverage area have been there.

Published January 29, 2020

Another day at the ‘paw-ffice’

METRO DETROIT — The idea that only purebred dogs are allowed at dog shows is a common misconception, according to dog experts.

Published January 29, 2020

How to keep that cozy feeling post-holidays

METRO DETROIT — Once the tree, lights and garland are all packed away and sent to the basement until next year, it can leave homes feeling a little cold.

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