Published August 25, 2020
METRO DETROIT — The 100 days that fill the gap between Memorial Day and Labor Day may be known as some of the most fun for teens, who spend their summer breaks travelling from one destination to the next, but for public safety experts, those 100 days signify something much different.
Read MorePublished August 25, 2020
WARREN — "She’s got her elbow on my car,” Warren resident Bob Gaines teased when his daughter, Dawn Gaines, momentarily leaned on her dad’s 1968 Ford Galaxie 500.
Read MorePublished August 25, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Addressing global damage to nature seems overwhelming, but author and researcher Doug Tallamy says that even small changes in your yard can make a difference.
Read MorePublished August 25, 2020
ROYAL OAK — “The Beats Go On,” a campaign to raise $500,000 for musicians who are suffering financial hardship due to COVID-19, will feature 200 virtual performances across 15 genres Aug. 27-Sept. 3, as well as 17 drive-in concerts in downtown Royal Oak Sept. 4-7.
Read MorePublished August 25, 2020
ROYAL OAK — As local libraries evolved to become much more than a place to check out books, COVID-19 forced them to once again evaluate their service models.
Read MorePublished August 25, 2020
CLAWSON — During the Aug. 18 Clawson City Council meeting, Clawson Police Chief Scott Sarvello introduced a bid for police body cameras for approximately $75,000.
Read MorePublished August 25, 2020
CLAWSON — Three petitions pertaining to recreational marijuana gained enough verified signatures to appear on the agenda for the Aug. 18 Clawson City Council meeting.
Read MorePublished August 25, 2020
ROYAL OAK — A female American white pelican found in May near the Port of Monroe, Michigan, with injuries to her wings and foot almost did not make it.
Read MorePublished August 24, 2020
CLAWSON — On Aug. 12, the Clawson Board of Education voted 4-3 to begin the school year 100% remotely Aug. 31, with a phased-in plan for all developmental kindergarten through 12th grade academic programs.
Read MorePublished August 24, 2020
OAKLAND COUNTY — Earlier this month, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted to add a 0.35-mill proposal to the Nov. 3 ballot to fund the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department, since the current millage is set to expire next year.
Read MorePublished August 21, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished August 21, 2020
ROYAL OAK — On Thursday, Aug. 20, Royal Oak City Commissioner Kim Gibbs died at Beaumont Hospital after approximately two weeks of being in the intensive care unit. She was 48 years old.
Read MorePublished August 11, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished August 11, 2020
ROYAL OAK — In approximately one week, Royal Oak Schools officials went from recommending hybrid models of face-to-face and virtual learning to voting to begin the school year 100% remotely.
Read MorePublished August 11, 2020
ROYAL OAK — On Aug. 5, builders and administrators offered a tour of the new Royal Oak City Hall and new Royal Oak Police Department buildings for city officials.
Read MorePublished August 11, 2020
CLAWSON — In a 3-2 vote Aug. 5, the Clawson City Council approved a contract with former City Clerk Michael Smith to serve as city manager, with provisions for Smith to also fill the vacant city clerk position.
Read MorePublished August 11, 2020
ROYAL OAK — Two friends who will enter their senior year at Royal Oak High School this fall recently launched a nonprofit endeavor called Kits 4 Kids, in which they are soliciting donations to create a school supply kit for each kindergartner in the Royal Oak Schools district.
Read MorePublished August 11, 2020
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo recently helped a young feathered friend who got separated from his parents and nest at the Rackham Golf Course located next door to the zoo in Huntington Woods.
Read MorePublished August 11, 2020
CLAWSON — On Aug. 6, the Clawson Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the district’s plans for returning to school in the fall. The discussion included input from board members, parents and staff.
Read MorePublished August 11, 2020
ROYAL OAK — On July 27, the Royal Oak City Commission approved the second and final readings of its licensing and zoning ordinances that regulate recreational marijuana in the city. It also established a fee schedule for the limited number of licenses available.
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