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Andy Kozlowski

C&G Staff Reporter – Madison-Park News

Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski covers Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Madison District Public Schools, Lamphere Public Schools and Hazel Park Public Schools for the Madison-Park News.

Published June 30, 2021

Madison - Park News

Trail Tunes nominated for Community Excellence Award

MADISON HEIGHTS — Back in 2019, the first outdoor mural in the city of Madison Heights drew statewide attention when the Michigan Municipal League chose it as one of the finalists for the group’s prestigious Community Excellence Award.

Published June 30, 2021

Madison - Park News

Officials reflect on new budget for Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — The new fiscal year starts July 1 in Hazel Park, and some residents may see a small increase in city taxes, depending on increases in their property’s taxable value.

Published June 28, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Group continues work with public to protect the Clinton River

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Clinton River is of vital importance to local wildlife, and humans, as well. But with summertime comes more construction and people recreating — and as a result, more adverse effects on the watershed.

Published June 28, 2021

Madison - Park News

Police searching for suspect in gas station burglary

MADISON HEIGHTS — Police are looking for a suspect who looted the cash register at a gas station and party store in Madison Heights.

Published June 25, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Recipients revealed for scholarship program

STERLING HEIGHTS — Twenty-one students have been announced as winners in the Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation’s annual scholarship program, receiving a combined $21,000. The foundation and nine sponsor partners award the funds to college-bound students and current college students who live in and around Sterling Heights.

Published June 25, 2021

Madison - Park News

New company to bring hundreds of jobs to Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — The Tri-County Commerce Center, located at the site of the former Hazel Park Raceway, will soon have another tenant, one that will bring nearly 400 high-paying jobs.

Published June 23, 2021

Madison - Park News

Budget aims to maintain service levels, quality of life in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The total millage rate will remain the same for the new budget that goes into effect in Madison Heights on July 1.

Published June 23, 2021

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park native and award-winning author to present at library

HAZEL PARK — June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and the Hazel Park Memorial District Library will be hosting an award-winning author who made a name for himself with a series of literary works featuring LGBTQ themes, inspired by his own experiences as a gay man growing up in Hazel Park.

Published June 23, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

New STEM-based charter school opening in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — A new charter school in Sterling Heights is focused on children from a wide array of backgrounds, with multilingual support and a curriculum specializing in STEM fields — science, technology, engineering and math.

Published June 22, 2021

Madison - Park News

Council members outline priorities for new fiscal year

MADISON HEIGHTS — With a balanced budget under their belts for the fiscal year that starts July 1, members of the Madison Heights City Council shared their thoughts on the result.

Published June 21, 2021

Madison - Park News

Officials celebrate opening of Fitness Court at Huffman Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — An outdoor exercise facility is now open at Huffman Park, with more than 30 pieces of equipment, free for all to use, and community classes led by trained ambassadors planned for the future.

Published June 16, 2021

Madison - Park News

Community groups aim to improve students’ mental health

MADISON HEIGHTS — Ensuring the welfare of students is a shared objective between the the Madison Heights Community Coalition and Madison Heights Youth Assistance.

Published June 16, 2021

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights DDA rolls out reduced cost liquor licenses

MADISON HEIGHTS — New and existing businesses located in Madison Heights’ downtown district can now qualify for reduced cost liquor licenses.

Published June 8, 2021

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights to hold Juneteenth celebration

MADISON HEIGHTS — The community is invited to celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S. with a special Juneteenth event in Madison Heights, the first time that the city has done so.

Published June 4, 2021

Madison - Park News

Man accused of stealing items from hydroponics store

HAZEL PARK — An Eastpointe man faces possible prison time after police say he loaded up a vehicle with stolen goods from a hydroponics store in Hazel Park.