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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 project taking place at the end of their street. “We immediately called the numbers on the form an...

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 times and catch up on everything new. This year, a few members were able to meet at Farmington Hills M...

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’s causing the surge? At the start of the pandemic, state-mandated lockdowns closed sawmills acros...

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.” Additionally, visits were made by members of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office via a drive-by with l...

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 Pacific Islander community March 27. Co-organized by Power Detroit and Whenever We’re Needed, two loc...