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Published September 20, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Man restores 1970 ’Cuda that he bought as a teen

In the summer of 1970, just before his 15th birthday, Macomb Township resident Robert Sumpter spotted a brand-new, Army green 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in “Motor Trend” magazine, and it was love at first sight.

Published September 18, 2019

The Friday 5 — Sept. 20-22

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published September 18, 2019

All lanes of I-75 to close this weekend from I-696 to Square Lake Road

TROY — All lanes of north- and southbound Interstate 75 will close from 11 p.m. Sept. 20 to 5 a.m. Sept. 23 between Interstate 696 and the business loop of Square Lake Road.

Published September 18, 2019

Drivers stuck in traffic have options beyond radio

METRO DETROIT — When bumper-to-bumper traffic adds another 20 or 30 minutes to your daily commute, you might need something a little more potent than Billboard’s Top 40 hits.

Published September 18, 2019

Smart tech is taking over the real estate industry

METRO DETROIT — When homebuyers are looking for a new place to settle in, they’re looking beyond the stainless steel appliances that were the centerpiece of homeownership 10 years ago. Today, consumers want to walk into a home already curated with smart technology.

Published September 17, 2019

Day of inclusive family fun planned at Detroit Zoo

The Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan 2019 Step Up for Down Syndrome Family Fun Day and Buddy Walk will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at the Detroit Zoo, located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. The event’s goal is to combine family-friendly fun and the concept of inclusion for all.

Published September 17, 2019

Shelter spreads awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

METRO DETROIT — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and organizations that aid those who are suffering or have suffered unsafe and unhealthy home environments are reaching out to educate more people about the realities of abuse.

While not everyone agrees with the term “no-kill” shelter, as it may be misleading, statistics do show the initative has encouraged shelters to seek alternatives to euthanasia when shelters are at capacity.

Published September 17, 2019

Michigan shelters achieve controversial ‘no-kill’ status

METRO DETROIT — For pets in the state of Michigan, there’s good news.

Published September 17, 2019

Local doctor looks back on nine years of free men’s health screenings

BIRMINGHAM — Dr. Michael Lutz is a urologist. He has, unfortunately, seen lots of cases of prostate cancer in his day.

Published September 16, 2019

Shelby Township to find out who makes the best scarecrow

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Scarecrow Contest has returned, and its organizers are looking for the best-looking and most creative scarecrows.

Published September 16, 2019

Shelby Township gardeners host biennial flower show

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club recently hosted its biennial flower show at the Shelby Township Library, and it was full of creativity, blooms and bright colors.

Published September 16, 2019

Pastor shares 9/11 story in Utica

UTICA — When Bill Wrede saw a gaping hole in the north tower of the World Trade Center, he knew it had to have been a major aircraft.

Published September 16, 2019

Shelby Township man to bring body of endangered rhino he shot to Michigan

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township resident was recently approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to import to Michigan a critically endangered black rhino that he shot in Africa.

Published September 16, 2019

Fork and Cork Festival to return to Utica for 2nd year

UTICA — The Fork and Cork Festival will return to downtown Utica Sept. 20-22 for a second year of good times and good music.

Published September 16, 2019

MCC observes National Suicide Prevention Month

MACOMB COUNTY —The dozens of pairs of shoes on display at Macomb Community College’s South Campus in Warren the week of Sept. 8 came with a somber story.

Published September 13, 2019

National Guard Bureau proposes beddown at Selfridge

MACOMB COUNTY — Around two dozen residents attended a public meeting regarding a possible beddown involving the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Published September 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — Sept. 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published September 11, 2019

Detroit Lions fans remain faithful through the years

METRO DETROIT — You can say the Detroit Lions haven’t won a Super Bowl; you can say the Lions haven’t won a division title since 1993; you can even say the Lions have made the playoffs just three times since 2000.

Published September 11, 2019

Continue to adjust dorm décor after moving in

METRO DETROIT — Thousands of students recently took part in move-in days at Oakland University in Rochester Hills Aug. 30 and Sept. 1, and they might want to keep working on their organization, equipment and décor until they have it just right for their needs.