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Maria Allard

C&G Staff Reporter – Warren Weekly, Grosse Pointe Times, Sterling Heights Sentry

Staff Writer Maria Allard covers the school districts of Center Line, Fitzgerald, Van Dyke, Warren Consolidated and Warren Woods, and Macomb Community College for the Warren Weekly and Sterling Heights Sentry newspapers. She also covers the City of Grosse Pointe Woods and the Grosse Pointe Public Schools System for the Grosse Pointe Times newspaper. Allard has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Wayne State University, and she is in love with the Rolling Stones.

The adult who jumped into a Roseville Middle School fight and kicked a middle school student in the face twice has been identified and will face a felony assault charge, according to Roseville Police.

Published December 3, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Adult in Roseville Middle School fight video to face felony assault charge

ROSEVILLE — A woman seen on video punching and kicking one of two girls engaged in a fight at Roseville Middle School will be charged with felony assault. “We’ve identified the adult. We secured a warrant yesterday (Dec.Read More

Published December 3, 2021

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WCS social media threat deemed not credible

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Two days after the tragic shooting at Oxford High School, Warren Consolidated Schools was closed Dec. 2 after school officials received information about a social media threat that made reference to several schools in the district.

Gianna House nurtures new mothers, babies

Published November 22, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Gianna House nurtures new mothers, babies

EASTPOINTE — On Nov. 12, Joella Bush was on her way to pick up a young lady and her 2-month-old premature baby to bring them to Gianna House Pregnancy & Parenting Residence.

Published November 22, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Small Business Saturday encourages shopping in Roseville, Eastpointe

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — Julia Staniszewska, owner of Julia’s Treasures From The Earth, is ready for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27.

Published November 22, 2021

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Blood drives to help with donation shortage

METRO DETROIT — Wanted: blood donors. You must be in good health and feeling well, 16 years old or older (in most states) and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Published November 22, 2021

Warren Weekly

‘There is a bond that connects all veterans’

WARREN — The military veterans who once attended De La Salle Collegiate High School will forever be known for their service to the U.S.

Shoppers delighted as holiday craft shows return

Published November 18, 2021

Metro

Shoppers delighted as holiday craft shows return

METRO DETROIT — The aroma of fresh-baked cookies that fills the air as shoppers hunt for handmade Christmas crafts, delicate jewelry pieces, stocking stuffers and more has found its place again as craft show season has begun.

Roseville High football wins district championship for the first time

Published November 18, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville High football wins district championship for the first time

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville High School varsity football team has made history and, in the process, has made the district proud.

Roseville receives Michigan Clean Water grant

Published November 10, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville receives Michigan Clean Water grant

ROSEVILLE — Roseville officials are taking another step toward ensuring the city’s tap water is safe and clean for its residents.

During the plant exchange, residents could trade plants with each other at no cost.

Published November 10, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Beautification Commission plants beauty in the city

EASTPOINTE — After putting some projects on hold in 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-19, the Eastpointe Beautification Commission is getting busy again.

Published November 10, 2021

Metro

Women open up businesses after pandemic hits

METRO DETROIT — “Are you sure you want to do this?” Alexandria Joubert heard that question several times as she made plans to open her own business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published November 8, 2021

Warren Weekly

Students dish it up in culinary arts competition

WARREN — Bon appétit! It was time to feast on delicious meals when students in the culinary arts program at the Lincoln High School Career and Technology Mark A. Kedzior Center showed off their cooking skills in a competition Oct. 29.

The Eastpointe Memorial Library millage renewal passed during the general election Nov. 2. Now that the library renewal has been approved, more services will be added.

Published November 5, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe library renewal millage passes

EASTPOINTE — Voters said “yes” to their public library. During the general election Nov. 2, the Eastpointe Memorial Library millage renewal passed.

On Oct. 16, parishioners joined the Rev. Greg Rozborski in the newly finished Mary Garden at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church, in Roseville, to pray the rosary for Mercy in Action Service Day.

Published October 28, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Mercy in Action Day of Service celebrated at Roseville church

ROSEVILLE — On the late afternoon of Oct. 16, the parishioners of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church stepped outside onto the church grounds to pray the rosary after 4 p.m. Mass.

Published October 27, 2021

Warren Weekly

Local students learn about college options

WARREN — Applying to colleges can be an exciting time for students, but it also can be stressful. To help make the process run a little more smoothly, Michigan has deemed October College Month.