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Jacob Herbert

C&G Staff Reporter – C & G Sports

The historical Mary Thompson House, located off of Evergreen Road, is in the midst of a restoration project headed by BTS Construction of Shelby Township. Southfield officials hope to have the project done by the end of March.

Published February 26, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield to renovate historical Mary Thompson House

SOUTHFIELD — Mary Thompson was born in Southfield in 1871 and died in Southfield at age 96 in 1967.

During a Feb. 9 Southfield Public Schools Board of Education meeting, board members unanimously approved a hybrid model that would allow students to return to half-day in-person learning on most days and half online. Southfield was one of the last districts to begin the phase-in process in Oakland County because, according to Superintendent Jennifer Green, it followed the science and data.

Published February 24, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield school board approves return to school using hybrid model

SOUTHFIELD — When Southfield Public Schools started to weigh the options of returning to school, Superintendent Jennifer Green said the decision would be based on science and science alone.

A yard sign displaying information about human rights activist Malcom X sits outside the Donald F. Fracassi Municipal Center. The sign is a part of the “Walk Through History” display, which features informational signs describing some well-known and lesser-known influential African Americans throughout Southfield and world history.

Published February 23, 2021

Southfield Sun

Black History Month celebrations take on a new life in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — While the global pandemic has changed the way many people live, it was not going to change the annual Black History Month celebration put on by the city of Southfield. It was too important.

Former Chippewa Valley star Sean Murphy-Bunting makes a play during his high school career. He recently played a key role in helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the Super Bowl.

Published February 23, 2021

Metro

From Chippewa to champion: Former Big Red wins Super Bowl ring

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Tom Brady was 24 years old when he won his first Super Bowl. But Sean Murphy-Bunting has him beat when it comes to who won a Super Bowl championship at a younger age.

Southfield residential neighborhood Northland Gardens was named one of 12 distinctive places in Michigan listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Ties to Motown stars and the J.L. Hudson Co. are part of what makes this subdivision unique.

Published February 12, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield neighborhood named one of 12 distinctive places to live in Michigan

SOUTHFIELD — Once home to legendary singer/songwriter William “Smokey” Robinson and several other Motown stars, Northland Gardens has recently been named one of 12 distinctive places in Michigan listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.

Students at Levey Middle School worked with Lawrence Technological University to learn about different STEM opportunities through the baking of a cake. Levey and the LTU STEM Center have teamed up in an effort to teach students the importance of science in everyday life.

Published February 11, 2021

Southfield Sun

LTU outreach effort teaches Levey students about STEM through baking cake

SOUTHFIELD — Levey Middle School eighth grade teacher Chrisondra Austin has had a partnership with Lawrence Technological University for roughly three years now. Over those three years, the Lawrence Tech STEM Center has conducted experiments with the students at Levey in hopes of getting them interested in pursuing a degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The Southfield Community Development Block Grant Program is asking residents and local nonprofit organizations to fill out a survey to help improve the city. The deadline to submit a response is Feb. 25.

Published February 11, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield seeking survey responses on how to improve

SOUTHFIELD — Like any good community should, Southfield city officials say they are always trying to get better.

Fall sports wrap up with several local state champions

Published February 4, 2021

Metro

Fall sports wrap up with several local state champions

METRO DETROIT — After a temporary suspension to the season due to COVID-19 concerns, the fall high school sports season in Michigan finally wrapped up in January.

Starters is one of several restaurants to receive aid from Oakland County and the city of Southfield.

Published January 30, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Southfield, county to provide aid to struggling restaurants

OAKLAND COUNTY — The bar and restaurant industries have been some of the hardest hit in the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurant owners have had to adjust hours and switch solely to carryout in order to keep business afloat.

Oakland University student Ja’Laaiyah Gordon was one of nine recent recipients of the Keeper of the Dream Award. The award honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and awards scholarships to students who best demonstrate leadership qualities through their involvement on campus and in the community.

Published January 29, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield resident earns OU’s Keeper of the Dream award

SOUTHFIELD — Ja’Laaiyah Gordon has spent her college career working to make people from all walks of life feel more comfortable.

Everyone who knew Rohn Goldman knew he was the kind of person who wanted to get to know everybody. As a longtime attendee of chamber music concerts, he made a lasting impact on everyone from performers to concertgoers.

Published January 27, 2021

Southfield Sun

Beloved Chamber Music Society of Detroit member, Southfield resident dies

SOUTHFIELD — Chamber Music Society of Detroit President Steve Wogaman describes chamber music as intimate and extremely pleasing to people who know music.

Oakland County Michigan Works has hosted two virtual career fairs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with roughly 30 employers at each one.

Published January 26, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Employers report success with online job fairs

OAKLAND COUNTY — The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of people without jobs. Whether it be furloughs or permanent layoffs, people in Oakland County and around the country are looking for work. Oakland County Michigan Works has stepped in to help.

Salvation Army Maj. Tim Meyer stands at a donation center bellringing in early December.

Published January 15, 2021

Southfield Sun

Salvation Army encourages donations outside of holiday season

SOUTHFIELD — You’ve seen them before outside the local grocery store, and chances are you’ve heard the ringing of a bell calling for donations for the less fortunate. What you’ve seen and heard is the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, an annual fundraising drive with an $8 million goal.

Roseville High girls basketball coach Andy Houghton huddles with his team during a game last season. The girls basketball season is set to get underway Jan. 16 with competition coming as early as Jan. 22.

Published January 12, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Winter sports set to return

METRO DETROIT — After having their season come to a premature end last year and having this upcoming season delayed due to COVID-19, winter sports athletes from across the state have finally received the news they have been waiting for.

Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve has come to be one of the more affected areas in Southfield due to the overpopulation of deer. The deer have destroyed the understory of the forest, making it hard for the growth of the forest to progress.

Published December 22, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield launches new Wildlife Advisory Commission

SOUTHFIELD — Deer have come to be one of the more popular wild animals to roam residential neighborhoods. While they can be nice to look at, they can also cause damage and destruction to home gardens, nature preserves and even motor vehicles.