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Brendan Losinski

Staff Writer Brendan Losinski covers Harper Woods and Northeast Detroit as well as Franklin, Bingham Farms and Beverly Hills; Birmingham Public Schools and Bloomfield Hills Schools. Brendan has worked for C & G Newspapers since 2016 and graduated from Oakland University.

Published April 23, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville nonprofit raises flag after 5-year effort to obtain flagpole

ROSEVILLE — A Roseville-based nonprofit for veterans finally was able to raise an American flag over its building thanks to the support of some local businesses.

Published April 23, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Fire departments distributing and installing smoke detectors

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE/ST. CLAIR SHORES — Several fire departments across Michigan are offering their residents the opportunity to receive up to six smoke detectors and get them installed in their homes by trained firefighters.

Published April 23, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe considering 2019-2020 budget

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council is considering a proposed budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year presented to it at its April 2 meeting by City Manager Joseph Sobota.

Published April 23, 2019

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Michigan Secretary of State prepares for Real ID regulations in 2020

MICHIGAN — On Oct. 1, 2020, everyone flying in the United States, even on domestic flights, will have to have a certain type of identification to travel.

Published April 22, 2019

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State funds pay for firefighters to install smoke detectors

Published April 19, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Auto thieves target Dodge Chargers

ROSEVILLE — Several metro Detroit communities are seeing a series of auto thefts targeting Dodge Chargers.

Published April 17, 2019

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Former state trooper convicted of involuntary manslaughter

DETROIT — Former Michigan State Trooper Mark Bessner was found guilty April 17 of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the fatal all-terrain vehicle crash that killed 15-year-old Damon Grimes on Aug. 26, 2017.

Published April 16, 2019

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Shelter dogs hit the town as part of Detroit Dogventures

DETROIT — On April 6 and 7, people from all over the Detroit area gathered in the city to have a special day with a new furry friend.

Published April 16, 2019

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Find good deals and community at the Harper Woods Spring Flea Market

HARPER WOODS — The second annual Harper Woods Spring Flea Market will return in May to offer residents a chance to head outside, meet their neighbors and try to find some new treasures.

Harper Woods will be continuing its upgrade of water meters to digital meters via a $200,000 grant from Michigan’s Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships grant program.

Published April 16, 2019

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Harper Woods to upgrade water meters using grant money

HARPER WOODS — State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced March 22 that Harper Woods will be receiving $200,000 to replace water meters in the community.

On April 9, the Roseville City Council, seen here in February, received the proposed 2019-2020 fiscal year budget for the city. The council will vote to approve the budget at its regular council meeting on Tuesday, April 23 following a public hearing.

Published April 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville considers 2019-2020 budget

ROSEVILLE — Roseville City Manager Scott Adkins presented his proposed budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year to the Roseville City Council at its regular meeting April 9.

Published April 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville explains stormwater utility fee

ROSEVILLE — With controversy surrounding stormwater utility fees in nearby communities, the city of Roseville is setting the record straight about its own fees that went into effect in January.

Published April 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville Schools to host 6th annual Dream Dash fundraiser

ROSEVILLE — Each year, Roseville Community Schools come together to support the Roseville Scholarship Foundation through its annual Joe Manfreda Dream Dash fun run.

Published April 12, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Suspect arrested after allegedly colliding with house in Eastpointe, assaulting girlfriend

EASTPOINTE — A suspect is in custody following a crash that resulted from a car chase in Eastpointe at 2 a.m. April 10.

Published April 12, 2019

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Harper Woods police seek home invasion suspects

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods public safety officers were dispatched to a residence in the 19900 block of Kenosha Street, near Beaconsfield Street and Moross Road, at 2:04 a.m. April 12 after receiving reports of a home invasion.