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Brendan Losinski

C&G Staff Reporter – Eastsider and Advertiser Times

Staff Writer Brendan Losinski covers Eastpointe, Roseville, Harper Woods and Northeast Detroit. Brendan has worked for C & G Newspapers since 2016 and graduated from Oakland University.

Published September 28, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Teen in critical condition after apparent accidental shooting

ROSEVILLE — A 17-year-old Macomb Township resident was listed in critical condition after he suffered a gunshot wound inside a Roseville home Sept. 26.

Published September 23, 2020

Advertiser Times

Boyfriend charged after woman found dead in backyard of Harper Woods home

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety is investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in the 19100 block of Woodside Street on Sept. 20, and her boyfriend has been charged with murder.

Published September 18, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe approves purchase of police body cameras

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council has approved the purchase of a system of body cameras and upgrades to in-car cameras for the police officers of the Eastpointe Department of Public Safety.

Published September 18, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe hosts voter registration event

EASTPOINTE — A special voter registration event took place Sept. 10 at the Eastpointe Foot Locker located at Eight Mile and Kelly roads.

COVID-19 testing site opens in Roseville

Published September 18, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

COVID-19 testing site opens in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — Roseville is the home of one of several new testing sites for COVID-19 that are being organized by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Local nonprofit celebrates 30 years of helping people with mental illness

Published September 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Nonprofit celebrates 30 years of helping those with mental illness

ROSEVILLE/MOUNT CLEMENS — The Roseville- and Mount Clemens-based nonprofit Liberties is celebrating its 30th anniversary of aiding those in the community who have mental illness.

Resources available to help students who are learning from home

Published September 18, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Resources available to help students who are learning from home

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Going back to school can be stressful under normal circumstances, but with many young people remotely learning due to COVID-19, many more students and parents are looking for ways to stay on top of classes.

Students at Roseville High School, pictured, can take part in the district’s co-op program, which gives students credit for getting jobs at participating local businesses.

Published September 18, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville High co-op program gives students real-world experience

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools is hoping to get some of its high school students out into the real world and learning while earning some money through its co-op business program.

A cause of death recently was released by the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office for Priscilla Slater, pictured.

Published September 17, 2020

Advertiser Times

Medical examiner releases findings in death of Priscilla Slater

HARPER WOODS — The Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office has released its findings in the death of 38-year-old Priscilla Slater, stating that she died due to an undetermined cardiac problem and may have suffered from a seizure in her jail cell.

Detroit resident and Harper Woods High School graduate Crystal Bussell recently published her first children’s book, “The Cherry Larrys Versus Poison Berry.”

Published September 17, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods author publishes first children’s book

HARPER WOODS — Crystal Bussell has always tried to teach good life lessons to her sons, Caden and Darrian, but she is now trying to pass those lessons on to other kids by putting out her own series of children’s books.

Students of all ages at Chandler Park Academy are returning to class with masks, social distancing and other measures in place to try and keep them safe amid the threat of COVID-19.

Published September 17, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods schools resume learning

HARPER WOODS — Students in Harper Woods returned to classes Sept. 8; however, this year many are learning from home due to COVID-19.

Published September 17, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods church to offer free flu shots

HARPER WOODS — The Redeemer United Methodist Church in Harper Woods will be offering free flu shots to the public on Monday, Sept. 28.

Published September 17, 2020

Advertiser Times

First responders offer advice for National Preparedness Month

HARPER WOODS — September is the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Preparedness Month. Local first responders want to get the word out about how residents can better keep themselves and their families safe in the event of an emergency.

Published September 11, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville police investigate shooting on Superior Street

ROSEVILLE — A suspect is in custody after a shooting in the 16000 block of Superior Street in Roseville Sept. 10.

Published September 11, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods police investigate drive-by shootings

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety is investigating a series of drive-by shootings that have taken place on Woodmont, Washtenaw and Roscommon streets.