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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.

Published September 2, 2021

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‘Journey’ back to the 1980s with RockStar

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — “Catching Up With Alumni” highlights the accomplishments of local high school alumni. In this issue, the spotlight falls on 1997 Cousino High School graduate Ken Lewandowski, who also attended St. John Lutheran School in Fraser from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Published August 27, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Family Center receives $25,000 grant

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods recently received a $25,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

Camp Fitz student Jovannie DeJesus made a sand lizard while at Thelma Spencer Park in Rochester Hills.

Published August 25, 2021

Warren Weekly

Students keep the summer spirit in Camp Fitz

WARREN — From spending days at the beach to immersing themselves in various activities while at their home base at Mound Park Upper Elementary School, the 65 students in this year’s Camp Fitz made the most out of their summer.

Bond refinancing saves money for Roseville Community Schools taxpayers

Published August 25, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Bond refinancing saves money for Roseville Community Schools taxpayers

ROSEVILLE — On Aug. 12, the Roseville Community Schools Board of Education announced the sale of its 2021 refunding bonds in the amount of $58,915,000.

Published August 25, 2021

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UPDATE: WCS requires masks for students, staff

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — With the Warren Consolidated Schools 2021-2022 school year beginning with a half day Aug. 31, school officials are strongly recommending students wear masks, although at press time it had not been made mandatory.

Custom-made pickup truck is built to last

Published August 24, 2021

Metro

Behind the Wheel: Custom-made pickup truck is built to last

METRO DETROIT — What started out as “a big, old, ugly truck” was transformed into a shiny, custom-built vehicle when Michael Loudermilk flexed his mechanical skills.

Published August 24, 2021

Farmington Press

VegFest brings its delicious foods to Riley Park Sept. 12

FARMINGTON — Get your taste buds ready to enjoy some healthy and delicious foods: VegMichigan will hold its annual VegFest 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Riley Park, at 33113 Grand River Ave., in downtown Farmington.

Published August 14, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Memorial Tree Program continues in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Residents have found a way to remember their loved ones through the Grosse Pointe Woods Community Tree Commission’s Memorial Tree Program.

Published August 11, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Projects to begin in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Two projects will soon begin in the city that officials hope will help determine what caused flooding at about 400 homes during the June 25-26 heavy rainfall.

Published August 11, 2021

Warren Weekly

Bond project updates, summer school continue in Fitzgerald Public Schools

WARREN — Two years after a $46.7 million bond issue passed in Fitzgerald Public Schools, crews continue to work on Series I of the scheduled projects.

Published August 11, 2021

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In step with the Rockettes

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — The first time Cori Vokal Callahan danced on the Fox Theatre stage as a member of the Rockettes, she couldn’t hold back her emotions.

Published August 10, 2021

Metro

Behind the Wheel: This classic model gets car fans charged up

METRO DETROIT — Marc Rozman's passion for vintage vehicles and customized cars began when he was 13 years old.

Published August 6, 2021

Warren Weekly

WWPS summer school programs center on academics, enrichment

WARREN — Westwood Elementary School and Warren Woods Middle School are busy with activity this summer as Warren Woods Public Schools students attend summer school.

Berkley resident David Young likes to take his “Purple Chameleon” to local car shows and cruises, including the annual Woodward Dream Cruise.

Published August 4, 2021

Metro

Behind the Wheel: This ‘Purple Chameleon’ is custom made

BERKLEY — Perhaps you have spotted David Young’s 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck cruising around town.

Published July 30, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Workshop focuses on Liggett’s place-based humanities methods

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/WOODS — Educators from metro Detroit and out of state learned a number of teaching strategies when they recently participated in a University Liggett School Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning workshop.