C&G Newspapers

Published May 22, 2018

Picking the right plants can make a shade garden a success

METRO DETROIT — Just because where you are planting your garden may be devoid of sunlight doesn’t mean it has to be without color.

Published May 22, 2018

Getting from point A to the UP and elsewhere when roadwork is everywhere

METRO DETROIT — Before you stuff your suitcase for this summer’s road trip, make sure you pack a healthy dose of patience — construction season is in high gear.

Published May 16, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Mustang SSP patrolled the highways of Georgia

Macomb Township resident Dave Popovich owns a car that encompasses two of his passions: police work and Mustangs.

Published May 16, 2018

Experts offer advice for when high winds threaten to blow away trash, recyclables

METRO DETROIT — A Friday in early May brought extremely high winds that kicked the spring season into high gear.

Published May 16, 2018

Local women make career changes in opening their own businesses

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTIES — As a teacher’s assistant for 15 years in the Berkley School District, Camilia Saleh had found satisfaction in helping children in the special education program.

SMART is reporting significant increases in ridership along corridors in which it instituted high-frequency, limited-stop bus routes known as FAST service at the outset of 2018.

Published May 15, 2018

SMART’s FAST service shows increased ridership

METRO DETROIT — SMART is reporting that its new FAST limited-stop bus service, which runs along Woodward, Michigan and Gratiot avenues, has resulted in significant increases in ridership.

Published May 14, 2018

Animal rights issues raise questions from advocacy groups

LANSING — Legislators at the state and federal levels are dedicating their time to efforts they say will protect their four-legged constituency. But some advocates question whether the outcome will help or hurt cats, dogs and other animals.

Published May 9, 2018

State approves signatures for recreational marijuana proposal

LANSING — Recreational marijuana could be legalized in Michigan later this year.

Published May 8, 2018

New state law sends signal on intersection rules

METRO DETROIT — A storm-related power outage affects more than homes — it also can make traffic lights inoperable. And this can make crossing a four-way intersection tricky unless all drivers follow the same rules.

Published May 8, 2018

Multigenerational living encourages communal family life

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to multigenerational living, Mom, Dad, the kids — and grandparents — always have a space to come home to, together.

Published May 8, 2018

It’s center stage for senior theater troupe

METRO DETROIT — Wanted: talented theater performers, costume seamstresses, makeup artists and stage prop designers to join the Heart of the Hills Players acting troupe.

Published May 2, 2018

1969 Firebird convertible is fun on four wheels

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Four years ago, Shelby Township resident Ken Savage was on the hunt for a 1960s convertible muscle car.

Published May 2, 2018

Spruce up your front porch with tips from local designers

METRO DETROIT — Enticing visitors with a cozy front porch isn’t as hard as it seems. Local designers have tips to stay with trends, create an inviting space and purchase materials for all elements.

Published May 2, 2018

Local experts discuss precautions for endangered plant species

METRO DETROIT — When you think about endangered, native plant species and how you could help with conservation efforts, you might not have to look too far.

Published April 30, 2018

Rizzo gets prison time in corruption case

METRO DETROIT — Following years of corruption that spread throughout and beyond Macomb County, Charles “Chuck” B. Rizzo was sentenced April 23 to 66 months behind bars.

Published April 28, 2018

President Trump touts bringing back auto jobs, supporting farmers in visit to metro Detroit

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — President Donald Trump believes he has made moves since he took office last year that have been beneficial to metro Detroit voters, and now he is asking them to hit the polls this year to get more Republicans in the House of Representatives and Senate.

Published April 25, 2018

Westbound Interstate 696 closures to begin April 27

ROSEVILLE — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced April 20 that the Interstate 696 construction project closures will begin at 9 p.m. April 27.

Published April 25, 2018

Get the details on auto detailing

METRO DETROIT — Sometimes the little details matter, and getting the specifics behind the best auto detailing package for your car or truck is no different.

Published April 24, 2018

International cuisines aren’t as scary as they seem

METRO DETROIT — We asked around to find out what international cuisines people were most afraid to try, and then we pressed the experts for what menu selections are best to start with for newbies.

Published April 24, 2018

Officials warn to avoid wounding oak trees to prevent oak wilt

METRO DETROIT — Officials say that oak wilt, caused by an invasive fungus spread by beetles attracted to fresh-cut sap, is exploding through Michigan, and now is the peak time to take preventative measures to save oak trees.