Southfield Sun

Published November 19, 2018

Get away from winter — but take steps to protect your home

METRO DETROIT — Whether traveling for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or getting away for the entire winter season, there is plenty that can be done to protect a home from intruders and Old Man Winter.

Published November 16, 2018

Southfield Police investigate fight, third shooting at Bar 7

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is looking into a third shooting at a local bar. According to a police report, the shooting occurred at around 10:22 p.m. Nov. 3 at Bar 7, 24528 W. 12 Mile Road.

Published November 16, 2018

Southfield small businesses stay invested in neighborhoods

SOUTHFIELD — When it comes to automobiles, it’s safe to say the Tremontis know a thing or two. What started as a small car wash in Oak Park in 1979 by John Tremonti Sr. has grown into three car washes and three auto repair shops under the Midas franchise.

Published November 16, 2018

Southfield Police launch crackdown on school bus safety

SOUTHFIELD — Following multiple recent incidents nationally of students being hit by cars while trying to board a school bus, the Southfield Police Department has launched a crackdown on school bus safety.

State Rep. Christine Greig, D-Farmington Hills; David DeVries, the husband of the late Vicki Moreau DeVries; and the late trooper’s partner, Michigan State Police Trooper Bob Muldore, celebrate Vicki Moreau DeVries’ life Nov. 14 at a press conference in Southfield.

Published November 15, 2018

Only fallen female MSP trooper honored with highway sign

SOUTHFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS — While driving along westbound Interstate 696 to southbound Interstate 275 in Farmington Hills, Trooper Vicki Moreau DeVries Memorial Highway is bound to catch one’s attention.

Published November 14, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Summer of Cruising contest winner has crafted his dream car

All summer long, C & G Newspapers asked classic car owners to submit photos of their vehicles for our Summer of Cruising online car show contest, and this year, the top vote-getter was Clinton Township resident Jerry Aiello and his 1957 Chevrolet hot rod.

Published November 14, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 16-18

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2018

Lathrup Village City Council approves trash can ordinance

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Lathrup Village City Council recently voted unanimously to change an ordinance regarding trash pickup.

John Fox, president and CEO of Beaumont Health, discusses the health system’s partnership with Universal Health Services to build a $45 million mental health facility in Dearborn Nov. 5 at the Beaumont Service Center.

Published November 13, 2018

Beaumont unveils plans for $45M mental health facility

SOUTHFIELD/DEARBORN — Beaumont Health and Pennsylvania-based Universal Health Services recently announced plans for a $45 million mental health facility in Dearborn.

Published November 13, 2018

Lathrup Village doctor charged in opioid prescription ring

LATHRUP VILLAGE — A local man allegedly operating a cash-only clinic in Lathrup Village was recently charged for conspiracy to illegally distribute prescription drugs.

Published November 13, 2018

Stop carbon monoxide poisoning with alarms, checkups

METRO DETROIT — Colorless, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide is a toxic gas known as the “silent killer.”

Published November 13, 2018

How law enforcement is changing its tune to address addiction

METRO DETROIT — It was Sept. 23, 2013. He can tell you the exact day when he felt there was “no way out,” and he knew he needed to get serious about recovery from his addiction to heroin and alcohol. “I was in treatment five different times,” said David Clayton, of Macomb Township. “I had been using for 11 years before I got sober, from the time I was 17 to 28, starting with prescription pills and marijuana and drinking, then heroin at 23.”

Published November 9, 2018

Redistricting proposal passes

LANSING — More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 9, 2018

Whitmer elected as Michigan’s next governor

LANSING — After months of campaigning and meeting with constituents, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer was voted in as Michigan’s next governor during the Nov. 6 election, beating out five other candidates, including Republican Bill Schuette.

Published November 9, 2018

I-696 lane and ramp closures to reopen by end of year

MACOMB COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Transportation said that despite cold and wet weather, the ongoing Interstate 696 project will have all lanes and ramps open by the end of December.

Published November 8, 2018

Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana

The voters have spoken, and with all 83 Michigan counties reporting, unofficial election results indicated overwhelming support for Proposal 1, the legalization of recreational marijuana statewide.

Published November 8, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 7, 2018

Sensors can make car repairs pricey

METRO DETROIT — Prepare to spend more on auto repairs after a crash if your vehicle has sensors that are becoming more prevalent in newer vehicles, according to AAA.

Published November 7, 2018

Incumbents, experienced politicians keep state seats in Macomb County

Peter Lucido may live in Shelby Township now, but he said he sees his election to the state Senate District 8 seat, which includes Shelby Township and several other townships in northern Macomb County, as well as Harrison Township, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores, as going home.

Published November 7, 2018

Jump-start your garden this winter with composting

METRO DETROIT — The gardening season doesn’t have to end just because winter is here. You can still prepare your garden for a successful growing season when the warm weather returns. It may be too cold for many plants to grow, but it’s the perfect time to produce compost for the growing season.