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Jacob Herbert

C&G Staff Reporter – C & G Sports

JVS Human services is halfway through a “Work from Home Success Group” seminar tailored to help people navigate challenging times. For more information on the new program, contact employmenthelp@jvshumanservices.org or call Gerard Baltrusaitis at (248) 967-0383.

Published November 20, 2020

Southfield nonprofit helps to promote healthy work-from-home life

SOUTHFIELD — While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the United States, many Americans have been displaced from their offices and forced to work from home. As nice as it sounds, being able to roll out of bed and work in your pajamas isn’t all it’s made out to be.

Birmingham Seaholm senior Audrey DaDamio is pictured competing in a race earlier this season. Dadamio’s time of 17 minutes, 46.07 seconds was good enough to get her a Division 1 state title Nov. 6 at Michigan International Speedway.

Published November 19, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Seaholm’s DaDamio ends high school career with state title

Audrey DaDamio is a state champion. The senior concluded her time as a cross country runner at Birmingham Seaholm by capturing a Division 1 state title Nov. 6 at Michigan International Speedway. DaDamio’s time of 17 minutes, 46.07 seconds was good enough for the top prize.Read More

Published November 13, 2020

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Country Day overcomes turnover trouble to beat Lamphere

MADISON HEIGHTS — Beverly Hills Detroit Country Day may be in the minority when it comes to football teams who can turn the football over multiple times and still find a way to win.

The intersections of 13 Mile and Southfield roads, as well as 14 Mile and Southfield roads are set to receive a new slab on concrete. Work began Nov. 2 and is expected to be completed by the end of the month.

Published November 10, 2020

Southfield Sun

Two intersections on Southfield Road to receive new concrete

SOUTHFIELD — One of the most driven-upon roads in the city of Southfield is getting a makeover.

Local sorority hands out free meals to poll workers on Election Day

Published November 10, 2020

Southfield Sun

Local sorority hands out free meals to Southfield poll workers on Election Day

SOUTHFIELD — According to Southfield Mayor Ken Siver, a total of roughly 47,000 residents voted in the 2020 election.

Local teams get set for district final round

Published November 9, 2020

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Local football teams get set for district final round

METRO DETROIT — Two weeks of the Michigan High School Athletic Association state football playoffs are in the books and the field has narrowed.

Published November 7, 2020

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Stoney Creek downs Chippewa Valley to reach district final

ROCHESTER HILLS -- When Nick Merlo took over as the Rochester Hills Stoney Creek football coach in 2018, the team won just three games in his first year. Since then, the win totals have been on the rise.

Published November 5, 2020

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Lutheran North volleyball celebrating impressive record

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Lutheran North volleyball team didn’t know if it was going to have a season this year. Now that the Mustangs are on the court, they’re taking full advantage of it. At press time, North was 22-2 overall.

Published November 2, 2020

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Second round football playoff matchups set

METRO DETROIT — With the opening round in the books, the field has narrowed and there are fewer teams with championship hopes alive.

Lawrence Technological University accepted a grant from “Fortnite” creator Epic Games, which the university plans to use for, in part, an Unreal Engine training program for both students and working professionals.

Published October 27, 2020

Southfield Sun

LTU teams with ‘Fortnite’ creator for campus Epic Center for Unreal Technology

SOUTHFIELD — Like it says in the name, Lawrence Technological University is making strides in the technology world.

Joyce Johnson officially became a member of the Southfield Public Library board Oct. 19.

Published October 27, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield library names Joyce Johnson to board

SOUTHFIELD — Joyce Johnson was looking forward to retirement. After 22 years teaching at different stops within Southfield Public Schools, Johnson was excited for her time off. Then Southfield Mayor Ken Siver called and everything changed.

Published October 27, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Shrine football succeeding despite low numbers

ROYAL OAK — From a player turnout perspective, the current season that Royal Oak Shrine football is having was not expected. Coach Oscar Olejniczak was hoping for roughly 20 kids to come out to practice when the season started.

Published October 26, 2020

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Local football teams set for playoff action

Playoff football is finally here. After a six-week regular season, teams from around the state are set to play for a shot at a state title. This year is a bit different as every team in Michigan made the playoffs instead of the usual six wins and you’re in.

Published October 21, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield resident sees song reach No. 1 on Billboard charts

SOUTHFIELD — Randy Scott always dreamed that this would happen. The Southfield resident would drive around town listening to the jazz station on Sirius XM radio and imagine that his song was playing. When he looked at the jazz charts on Billboard.com, he would always imagine his song at the top.

Amaiya Wright, right, and Gabrielle McNutt post for a photo under a teepee made of sticks at Bauervic Woods Park in Southfield. With over 350 votes, the photo was selected as the city’s 2020 Photo Prize winner.

Published October 21, 2020

Southfield Sun

Photo shot during COVID stress-relieving nature tour captures prize

SOUTHFIELD — Timothy McNutt has lived in Southfield for 20 years, and despite two decades in the city, there were still areas left undiscovered. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, McNutt was laid off from his job, and his kids were put into online schooling.