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Published March 6, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Children relax on the dock at Camp Sancta Maria, where fathers and sons, mothers and daughters can spend a weekend at the camp together.

Published March 6, 2019

All in the family: Summer camp isn’t just for kids

Cabins, swimming in the lake, crafts and outdoor adventures are summertime traditions for some children.

Phragmites grow near the intersection of Tienken and Squirrel roads last September.

Published March 6, 2019

Invasive plants attack home values

Invasive phragmites, water hyacinth, European frogbit and red swamp crayfish — along with the fungus oak wilt and more — can damage landscapes and lower home values.

Published March 5, 2019

Feds announce effort to help states, communities combat PFAS

LANSING — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in February that it will respond to “extensive public interest” in the dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, with a multifaceted action plan.

Published March 5, 2019

DTE says it’s clear of Ground to Sky

METRO DETROIT — It was just over four years ago that DTE Energy’s Ground to Sky program was squashed under a mountain of complaints about what residents called reckless clear-cutting of trees in residential neighborhoods.

Published March 4, 2019

U.S. welcomes 50 new citizens in naturalization ceremony

MACOMB COUNTY — On March 1, the United States officially welcomed 50 new citizens from 24 countries across five continents.

Published March 4, 2019

Officials share thoughts on update to Move Over Law

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An update to the state’s Move Over Law went into effect last month with the goal of better protecting those who work on the side of the road during emergency situations.

Published March 4, 2019

Society to raise funds for Huntington’s disease research

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — For a decade, the Huntington’s Disease Society of America Michigan Chapter has been holding a special event to help raise funds toward finding a cure.

Published March 4, 2019

Local group to raise funds for domestic abuse survivors

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A local group called the Butterfly Collective will be hosting an event next month to raise funds to help survivors of domestic abuse. Proceeds from the event will benefit Turning Point, an anti-domestic violence and sexual abuse shelter in Mount Clemens.

Published March 4, 2019

Shelby resident to run Boston Marathon to raise funds for cancer institute

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township resident has committed to running the Boston Marathon this year to raise funds for cancer research. Nancy Smith plans to run as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 123rd Boston Marathon April 15.

Published March 1, 2019

Macomb County officials at odds over expenditure of forfeiture funds

MOUNT CLEMENS — Trouble is brewing in Macomb County politics as two of the area’s leading elected officials are pointing fingers at each other regarding questionable spending practices.

A privacy fence can help keep a dog from getting lost, and a dog’s collar should have a tag with contact information on it.

Published February 28, 2019

Take steps to protect your furry friend from getting lost

METRO DETROIT — Something pet owners never want to experience is a moment of fear and regret while seeing that their little furry friend has taken an unplanned trip out of the house or yard.

Published February 28, 2019

Let workshops lead the way for springtime gardening

METRO DETROIT — Shelby Township resident Ivy Schwartz’s calling is in her name.

Published February 28, 2019

Fish Fry Fridays

A local guide to metro Detroit Friday fish fry dinners

Published February 27, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 25, 2019

Shelby author publishes poetry book for the young and young at heart

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Over the years, a young Shelby Township woman collected her thoughts in a folder for herself, but little did she know that one day she would publish her emotions and thoughts for the whole world to see.

Published February 25, 2019

Utica hosts public meeting to inform, gather thoughts from residents

UTICA — The city of Utica felt a change in scenery was needed to better gather residents’ feedback and make information more accessible to residents who might not normally be comfortable or able to attend regularly scheduled city meetings at City Hall.

Published February 25, 2019

Custom car fans rev up for Autorama

METRO DETROIT — Auto enthusiasts from across the region will be rolling into Detroit’s Cobo Center during the first three days of March for this year’s Autorama, billed as “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show.”

Published February 25, 2019

Leaders share thoughts over breakfast and humor

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The status of five different communities was discussed at the annual Leaders Breakfast held by the Sterling Heights Chamber of Commerce Feb. 15 at Shelby Gardens Banquets & Events in Shelby Township.