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Novi native showcases her Michigan pride in debut thriller
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (725+ words) NOVI " Florida resident and Novi native Rachael Ramas is taking readers of her debut novel, "Objects in Lakes," on a thrilling adventure this summer through her home state, where it seems like there is a lake around every corner, and…...
Commission approves second reading for proposed Kroger and apartment building
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (805+ words) ROYAL OAK " A second reading of the rezoning of 2800 W. 14 Mile Road to a planned unit development was unanimously approved by the City Commission during its June 22 meeting." The plan is to build a Kroger on the site and an apartment…...
Exam begins for businessman facing stolen vehicle and forgery charges
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (386+ words) SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE " The preliminary exam for Mark Watts, president of Boys 2 Men Youth Mentoring and president of the Lathrup Village Chamber of Commerce, started on June 22. Watts is currently facing three counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor…...
Royal Oak prepares for its Pride on July 25
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (440+ words) ROYAL OAK " Pride Royal Oak will return July 25 with a lineup of well-known entertainers and fun activities." The entertainment headliners will include Alyssa Edwards, Todrick Hall, Monet X Change and Lexi Love. Supporting acts will include The Dozen Divas Show,…...
Council approves upgrades to community pools
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (328+ words) TROY " At its meeting June 15, the Troy City Council unanimously approved a contract for Aquatic Source to implement UV and filter upgrades at the Troy Community Center's pools. The center is located at 3179 Livernois Road. Its indoor aquatic area includes…...
Optimists recognize police, fire departments
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (471+ words) ST. CLAIR SHORES " On Wednesday, June 17, the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores held its annual appreciation breakfast to celebrate the St. Clair Shores police and fire departments for their hard work in keeping the community safe." This year, the…...
Michigan Works! Southfield location closes in preparation for new, centralized center
16+ hour, 59+ min ago (307+ words) SOUTHFIELD " The Oakland County Michigan Works! location in Southfield closed June 30 in preparation for a new southern Oakland County workforce development center. In early May, the Oakland County Workforce Development Board, with support from the Oakland County Executive Office, approved…...
Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration at Eastpointe City Hall
19+ hour, 30+ min ago (32+ words) C&G Newspapers Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration at Eastpointe City Hall EASTPOINTE " Eastpointe held their third annual Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration at Eastpointe City Hall...
Southfield celebrates America's 250th anniversary
19+ hour, 23+ min ago (61+ words) C&G Newspapers Southfield celebrates America's 250th anniversary SOUTHFIELD " The city of Southfield celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States with a family-friendly event. Southfield's America 250 event took place on June 24 on the front lawn of the municipal campus, located at…...
Mobile home residents need tornado safety plans
18+ hour, 59+ min ago (1036+ words) METRO DETROIT " Mobile homes are a popular and affordable way for people to become homeowners, but many mobile home owners might not be aware of the vulnerability of their homes during natural disasters such as tornadoes." "Mobile homes are a…...