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Published February 5, 2020

Local Chick Evans Scholarship winners announced

METRO DETROIT — The Western Golf Association recently awarded 31 Michigan high school students with the Chick Evans Scholarship. The scholarship — the nation’s largest privately funded scholarship program — is a full, four-year housing and tuition scholarship.

Published January 24, 2020

Madison - Park News

Local student excels in dance competitions, classroom

HAZEL PARK — Many high school students have schedules that are packed to the brim, and it may feel to many that there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done. However, Hazel Park High School junior Kayla Alkatib seems to have danced around that problem.

Published November 20, 2019

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Simple solutions can upgrade a bland apartment to a happy home

METRO DETROIT — Moving into a new apartment is fun, but it can pose some challenges that people might not consider when moving into a home that they own.

Published September 30, 2019

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Donate bicycles to give kids new wheels

METRO DETROIT — From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, there will be a bike drive for children at 22 Henry Ford medical centers that are participating in the Free Bikes 4 Kidz bike drive.

Published September 17, 2019

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Day of inclusive family fun planned at Detroit Zoo

The Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan 2019 Step Up for Down Syndrome Family Fun Day and Buddy Walk will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at the Detroit Zoo, located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. The event’s goal is to combine family-friendly fun and the concept of inclusion for all.

Published August 30, 2019

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‘The Price Is Right’ contestant search coming to Detroit

METRO DETROIT — “The Price Is Right,” the long-running television game show, will be holding contestant auditions from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at Greektown Casino Hotel in Detroit.

Published August 7, 2019

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Discourage insects from bugging you this summer

METRO DETROIT — Summer is a wonderful time of year where the sun is shining, the water’s warm and cookouts might become a weekly event. Mostly everyone loves summer, and that doesn’t just include friends and family.

Published May 10, 2019

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to take place Saturday

MACOMB COUNTY — Residents will be able to help out the hungry soon without leaving the comfort of their homes. The nationwide Stamp out Hunger Food Drive will be coming to Macomb County May 11.

Published April 17, 2019

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Native plants can be a good starting point for new gardeners

METRO DETROIT — Looking for a way to improve your garden, help native insects and animals, and reduce water runoff while at the same time having a unique talking point? If these choices sound attractive, then planting a native garden might be the right path.

Published February 15, 2019

Warren Weekly

Witnesses recall fatal Warren classroom stabbing

WARREN — Tanaya Lewis sat silently in the courtroom, staring straight ahead and down, her legs trembling as witnesses recalled events before, during and after the moment 16-year-old Danyna Gibson was killed.

Published February 8, 2019

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Macomb Meals on Wheels needs volunteers

MACOMB COUNTY — Meals on Wheels, a program run by the Macomb Community Action Office of Senior Services, is in dire need of volunteers for the winter months.

Published August 31, 2018

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MCC observes National Suicide Prevention Month

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College will be observing National Suicide Prevention Month during the week of Sept. 10-14 at both South Campus, 14500 12 Mile Road in Warren, and Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

Published August 28, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Local mom publishes first book

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Shannon Gross is a Macomb Township resident, mother of two, and most recently a new author. In January, her book finally became published after starting the process two years ago. “I was brand new to the publishing scene,” Gross said.Read More

Published August 28, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Make-A-Wish is a dream come true for local boy

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Levi Ogles is a rambunctious little boy. The Macomb Township 8-year-old spends his time playing outside on one of his favorite things in the world, his dirt bike. “He’s just obsessed with dirt bikes,” Chris Baxter said.Read More