C&G Newspapers

Published October 25, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates share platforms on public schools, health care

METRO DETROIT — In the final stretch leading up to the Nov. 6 general election, the six candidates running for governor have laid out their plans for the people of Michigan, including funding for public education and health care, and how to keep schools safe, if elected.

Published October 23, 2018

Get a grip on the road this winter with good tires, brakes

METRO DETROIT — Icy roads and slippery conditions this upcoming winter will mean that you’ll need to rely on your vehicle’s tires and brakes to come to a stop. And vehicle service specialists are giving tips on how to maximize your traction.

Published October 23, 2018

Extend your garden season into the fall with different species

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club hosted a presentation, “The Late Show,” on the topic of how to extend your garden into the fall with different types of species Oct. 11 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township.

Published October 23, 2018

Ditch the masks and tour a real haunted space this fall

METRO DETROIT — Detroit is about three and a quarter centuries old, with countless landmark buildings standing — almost untouched — for a majority of that tenure.

Published October 19, 2018

Behind the Wheel: 1991 Ford SkyRanger convertible is a rare find

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On any given day, it’s fairly common to spot a Ford Ranger on the road, but when it comes to the Ford SkyRanger — a unique variation from the early ’90s — a sighting is nearly impossible.

Published October 18, 2018

Candidates for governor reveal platforms for auto issues

METRO DETROIT — Between the taxpayer cost for road repairs and the increases in auto insurance rates, driving is expensive for many Michiganders. But the state’s gubernatorial candidates who will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot say their plans could change things for the better.

Published October 17, 2018

Set the stage to sell your home

METRO DETROIT — Ditch that dish rack and put away the family photos before you show your home to sell, a number of local experts agree.

Published October 17, 2018

Pros dish on hearty fall flavors to savor by the spoonful

METRO DETROIT — When Sarah Yi thinks of fall, family and flavors readily come to mind, along with robust soups at her family gatherings. In particular, kimchi jjigae, a Korean soup that brings back the memories.

Published October 12, 2018

New MCSO conductor makes melodies and music

METRO DETROIT — Monsters and music will join together Oct. 28 when the Motor City Symphony Orchestra performs its Halloween-themed concert, “Classically Spooky,” at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Published October 10, 2018

A fresh cut at the ‘barkershop’

METRO DETROIT — Grooming trends for dogs change a bit for colder months, with longer cuts, special tools and even outfits that are as helpful as they are fashionable.

Published October 10, 2018

Bringing Halloween to the home

METRO DETROIT — Whether throwing a classy Halloween dinner party or transforming your garage into a haunted attraction, local experts have ideas to enhance any vision.

Published October 9, 2018

Deer are coming to a highway near you

METRO DETROIT — Fall is the time for deer to frolic, and drivers need to be ready if one frolics near their car.

Published October 9, 2018

Cannabis policy firm releases tax revenue analysis prior to upcoming ballot proposal

LANSING — A new economic analysis of the potential impact of recreational marijuana on the Michigan tax revenue market is drawing praise by proponents and ire from opposition.

Published October 9, 2018

Fashion flair highlights fall season for clothing and hair

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to the fall fashions of 2018, the hues of hot pink, navy and onyx are setting the styles. Also fashionable this season are animal prints and floral prints, according to Sarah Kreisler, owner of Village Palm, located at 17131 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe City.

Published October 3, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Road Runners run in the family

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For Clinton Township resident Michael Belcarz, the Plymouth Road Runner is a car that has stood the test of time for three generations.

Published October 3, 2018

Credit unions highlight measures to keep financial data safe

METRO DETROIT — Financial institutions store more valuables than money; they also store valuable financial data.

Published October 3, 2018

Protect the ones you love from the day they’re born

METRO DETROIT — It may seem like the list of must-haves for baby is already long, but local health experts say there’s something that shouldn’t be neglected when parents bring home a baby: safety.

Published September 26, 2018

Tick tock, get your appetite on a clock

METRO DETROIT — The concept of intermittent fasting is that when you pack all of your calories into a smaller period of time each day, you tend to consume fewer of them.

Published September 26, 2018

Check for potential problems and head off large water bills

METRO DETROIT — Leak-proofing a home is generally not something gnawing at homeowners’ minds — until something happens, like an unexpectedly large water bill.