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Southfield residents raise concerns over emergency access driveway Southfield Public Schools officials said they’ve consulted with the Southfield Fire Department and the Police Department before deciding on Green Valley Street as the only viable access point. Photo by Deb Jacques Advertisement SOUTHFIELD — On the evening of Aug. 14, 2020, the residents of Green Valley Street opened their mailboxes. Inside was a letter from the Southfield Planning Department that talked about a construction ...

Farmington Class of 1946 still as close as ever Wayne Nowels, left, Sally Dix, center, and Arthur Orofino, right, share a laugh at Farmington Hills Manor. Orofino is the organizer for all get-togethers, the most recent one on March 22. Photo by Deb Jacques FARMINGTON — Though the class size has dwindled over the years, the bond of the Farmington High School Class of 1946 has never wavered. To this day, the remaining members still try to get together at least once a year to reminisce on old ti...

Homebuyers, renovators battle ‘unprecedented’ lumber costs Lumber, pictured here in the yard of Dillman & Upton in Rochester, has seen costs skyrocket across the country over the past year. Photo by Deb Jacques Now, the latest product to become scarce amid COVID-19 is lumber. Lumber costs are at an all-time high, spiking over 180% since last April, according to Random Lengths — which provides reports of market activity, prices and other analyses for the wood products industry. But what...

Local youngster celebrates two years cancer free Max is pictured with his father, Mitch. For his upcoming birthday, Max wants an airplane. Photo by Deb Jacques MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It was a cause worth recognizing for Max Kusza. April 1 marked two years of Kusza being cancer free. He also turns 3 on April 10. In marking the two-year anniversary, special signage was proudly displayed on the front lawn of the family’s Macomb Township home that read “Heroes come in all sizes! Super Max.” Add...

Stop Asian Hate solidarity march speaks out against racism Maria Vue, of Madison Heights, holds a “Stop Asian Hate” sign during a solidarity protest in downtown Royal Oak March 27. Photo by Deb Jacques Unhyo Yi, of Detroit, speaks during a Stop Asian Hate event in downtown Royal Oak March 27. Photo by Deb Jacques Advertisement ROYAL OAK — Several dozen protesters and activists joined together in downtown Royal Oak to fight racism against Asian Americans and support the Asian American Pac...

City officials comment on rusted landmark To players of Niantic’s geolocation games, the vehicle husk is known as the “Dinosaur Crane.” However, other people have identified the equipment as either a power cable shovel or a dragline excavator. Photo by Deb Jacques Advertisement STERLING HEIGHTS — Like a workhorse put out to pasture, the husk of what used to be a construction vehicle stands along a narrow path in the Clinton River Trail System, just north of Dodge Park’s bridge over t...

Fitness goes hybrid too Fitness instructor Lois Costello connects with clients from her SilverSneekers class virtually, prior to it starting. Photo by Deb Jacques METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, gyms and fitness studios have had to get creative to sculpt their clients’ work-from-home physiques from a distance. At the beginning of the health crisis, months-long mandated gym closures forced owners to turn to virtual fitness to keep their businesses afloat. But as the rate ...

Southfield seeks residents’ responses on how to improve local park Those interested in giving input on the park plans should email Samantha Hall at sam@projects-people.com. Photo by Deb Jacques Advertisement SOUTHFIELD — Before conducting a major city project, Southfield officials make it a point to get feedback from residents. With the Community Development Block Grant program, the city asked residents how they would like to see the community as a whole improve. Now they’re asking for in...

Thousands vaccinated across St. Clair Shores during clinics Covenant medical assistant Roshonda Woods vaccinates Peter Accardo, 89, of St. Clair Shores at St. Lucy Church Feb. 26. Photo by Deb Jacques Beverly Borr, of Farmington, and her friend, Barbara Williams, of Farmington Hills, wait after receiving their vaccination to make sure they don’t experience any side effects. The friends came to St. Clair Shores for their vaccination because they could not get an appointment closer to home. Pho...

Berkley bridal gown shop showcases frozen wedding dresses Michelle McFarland and Shawn Vilk pose for a picture by one of The Wedding Shoppe’s frozen bridal gowns that stands outside the business on Coolidge Highway in Berkley. Photo by Deb Jacques A look inside one of the frozen dresses shows it has collected some snow since it was first displayed outside. Photo by Deb Jacques BERKLEY — A bridal gown shop in downtown Berkley has been getting a lot of notice recently for a very cool reaso...