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County unveils larger, high-tech shelter at new location
PONTIAC — Visitors, of the human variety, packed into the newly built Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center Oct. 4 for the grand opening of the more than 35,000-square-foot facility.Even though there → Read More
Student-athletes learn the importance of sleep, eating healthy
CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Alex Allard is an eighth-grade football and basketball player at Algonquin Middle School. He also said he stays up until 12:30 a.m. on most nights.So when John Underwood, who has → Read More
It’s a Clawson connection for mothers and sons
CLAWSON — There’s an age-old notion that Clawson is a closely-knit web connected in a way in which many residents know each other through a friend of a friend. → Read More
Dakota teacher charged with embezzlement, put on administrative leave
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A Dakota High School teacher has been placed on administrative leave and charged with embezzlement for allegedly stealing money brought in by the school\'s homecoming dance and another outing. → Read More
Oakland County deputies show women how to play defense
OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jennifer Miles, a rape aggression defense-trained instructor, showed some easy moves women can make that are surprisingly effective in deterring unwanted → Read More
Como’s facing revocation of food license for second time in a year
FERNDALE — Como’s Restaurant is on the verge of losing its food service license after the Oakland County Health Division ordered a revocation for health code violations.The agency informed Como’s in a → Read More
Arts, Beats & Eats organizers say event will be bigger and better
ROYAL OAK — A party two decades in the making will hit the streets this weekend when the 20th annual Ford Arts, Beats & Eats comes to downtown Royal Oak.Arguably the largest food, music and arts festival in → Read More
Air show excites at Selfridge
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Selfridge Air National Guard Base celebrated its 100th anniversary in style this weekend, as the base hosted an open house and air show. → Read More
USPBL looking to expand host family program
UTICA — In the game of baseball, the ultimate goal is to reach home.In a player’s career, the chief objective is to earn a spot in the majors. Along the way, home plate is crossed many times at many different → Read More
Eastpointe High students tour TV station during summer program
EASTPOINTE — The Michigan Works! Young Professionals program prepared a four-week summer broadcasting program that allowed Eastpointe High School students to have hands-on experiences in broadcasting and to tour CBS → Read More
Local teacher says he has visited every country and territory
GROSSE POINTE CITY — In the early 1970s, Rufus McGaugh set a goal to visit every country and territory on all seven continents of the world, and every state in the U.S.It was a lofty aspiration that took a lot of → Read More
Utica ushers in 200th anniversary with opening ceremony at ballpark
UTICA — On June 22, Utica kicked off its bicentennial celebration at Jimmy John’s Field with performances by local high school marching bands, remarks from local dignitaries, a short historical video, a vintage → Read More
‘I’ll put my life on the line to protect others’
FERNDALE — On the night of Friday, June 9, 32-year-old Abdulmalek Aldalaly entered a shopping center looking to get something to eat and drink after a day of fasting for Ramadan.Aldalaly, who was in the area for work, → Read More
Arts, Beats & Eats promises to be ‘off the charts’ for 20th anniversary
Bigger, better and “off the charts” is how organizers of the 20th annual Ford Arts, Beats & Eats describe the 2017 Labor Day weekend festival. → Read More
Behind the Wheel: Car honors local soldier’s memory
For Warren resident Mark Sroka, every inch of his car has significance.The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTB is covered top-to-bottom in a custom-made car wrap in memory of his late son, Christopher.“Everything on this car → Read More
Summer events return to Dodge Park
The start of June marks the beginning of some of the city of Sterling Heights’ weekly summertime events in Dodge Park, according to city officials.At a May 16 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, City Manager Mark → Read More
Campaign enters final stretch to change homeless man’s life
MADISON HEIGHTS — The windows were cracked open at Central Church the morning of April 12, and fresh air was spilling into the spacious children’s room. Inside, the ceiling was torn out and being rewired. → Read More
Police investigate fatal crash involving pedestrian on Gratiot
A Roseville Police Department investigation is taking place after a fatal crash involving a pedestrian at Gratiot Avenue and Frazho Road at approximately 10:30 p.m. April 4. → Read More
Community mourns loss of Berkley High student, best friend and son
HUNTINGTON WOODS — Dominic Geskey embodied love.He loved Matchbox cars, his family, the community, hugs, Huntington Woods police officers, his friends, calling out “Flex” when the Ford vehicle drove by, and → Read More
It starts with conversation
SOUTHFIELD — For the organizers of Know Your Muslim Neighbor, breaking down stereotypes can be done one casual conversation at a time.Residents were invited to the meeting room of the Southfield Public Library March 11 → Read More