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MADISON HEIGHTS — The food service industry continues to struggle with labor shortages, supply chain problems, and patrons who are wary to visit during the pandemic.

Remembering Tony Bliss, dedicated local volunteer Tony Bliss Advertisement MADISON HEIGHTS — As the Madison Heights community mourns the unexpected passing of long-time volunteer Tony Bliss, they are also celebrating his life of service to others. According to his son, Madison Heights City Councilman Mark Bliss, Tony Bliss died of a sudden heart attack May 19. “He had just gotten over COVID the month prior, so the belief is that the ‘after-COVID’ complications likely played a role, as h...

During the Madison Heights Memorial Day memorial service in 2019, Norm Maudlin, senior vice commander of VFW District V, escorts Gold Star Mother Jean Linville in the laying of the wreaths. This year’s memorial service will be held at Madison Heights City Hall May 29. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes Date announced for memorial service in Madison Heights Memorial Day parade canceled due to pandemic Advertisement MADISON HEIGHTS — The Memorial Day parade will not take place this year in the...

By MIKE COOK Associated Press Apr 26, 2021 —AP Photo/Craig Lassig   Pittsburgh Pirates Bryan Reynolds hits a double in front of Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver during the first inning, Sunday, in Minneapolis. Craig Lassig  Pittsburgh Pirates Phillip Evans, right, celebrates with designated hitter Todd Frazier after scoring on a hit by teammate Colin Moran against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP P...

Three decades after Sen. John Heinz was killed in a fiery plane crash in suburban Philadelphia, friends and colleagues remember the legacy of a senator they say was ahead of his time.

The city of Madison Heights will be installing its own Fitness Court, like this one in San Francisco, at Huffman Park this summer. The outdoor exercise facilities are designed and partially funded by the National Fitness Campaign. The Madison Heights one will be cosponsored by Priority Health. Photo provided by National Fitness Campaign ‘Fitness Court’ coming to Huffman Park Advertisement MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights plans to install an outdoor exercise facility this sum...

Sen. John Heinz remembered 30 years after tragic death DEB ERDLEY, Tribune-Review FacebookTwitterEmail PITTSBURGH (AP) — Henry John Heinz III was a man in his prime. The 52-year-old U.S. senator and heir to the H.J. Heinz food empire had everything going for him April 4, 1991, the morning he climbed aboard a small, twin-propeller plane in Williamsport. The short flight to Philadelphia was for him to attend a pair of hearings and a constituent meeting during the congressional Easter break. In ...

Human Relations Equity Commission adds new voting positions Advertisement MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Human Relations Equity Commission will now have more voting members and be allowed to host nonpartisan events following a change authorized by the Madison Heights City Council at its meeting March 22. The change was proposed by Emily Rohrbach, a member of the City Council and its liaison on the HREC. She wanted to amend the HREC’s founding resolution so that the number of voting m...

Henry John Heinz III was a man in his prime. The 52-year-old U.S. senator and heir to the H.J. Heinz food empire had everything going for him April 4, 1991, the morning he climbed aboard a small, twin-propeller plane in Williamsport. The short flight to Philadelphia was for him to attend a pair of hearings and a constituent meeting during the congressional Easter break. In his 20 years in Congress — five in the House and 15 in the Senate — Heinz had an impressive portfolio as one of a dwind...

Plans announced for playscape at Madison Heights Public Library Playscape follows other environmental initiatives, such as tree plantings Advertisement MADISON HEIGHTS — Big changes are planned for the property around the Madison Heights Public Library, thanks to a new grant that the city has received from a national nonprofit. The “Play Everywhere” grant was awarded to Madison Heights by KABOOM!, a group that describes its mission as ending “play space inequity.” The grant was awarde...