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Letter to the editor: July 17
This letter to the editor is in response to the article titled, “Lagoon site put in conservation easement,” that was published in the June 26, 2024, edition of The Voice. “That dog don’t hunt” is a dismissive phrase, used to mean that a particular idea or action is going to fail. The expression can also mean that a certain accusation/action is false.
Pediatric Dentistry in Rochester Hills Specializes in Adaptive Needs Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry in Rochester Hills specializes in dentistry for special needs patients and discusses tips for successful dentist visits. Finding a dentist for special needs children and adults can be difficult. The staff at Pediatric Dentistry in Rochester Hills, Michigan caters to patients with adaptive needs. Pediatric Dentistry in Rochester...
Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan talks College Football 25 rating, Tigers wanting the spotlight
All Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan wanted was an 85. In March, the senior from Texas let it be known that he was hoping for a player rating at least that high when EA Sports released its “College Football 25” video game. “The difference between an 85 and an...
Secret Tunnel & Room Found Underneath a Home in Marysville, Michigan
When I bought my house, I was told there may be secret compartments in the walls. After looking over every inch of every wall, I finally found one: way down at the bottom between the floor and the wall. I opened it up, hoping to find anything – money, valuables, maybe it was even a weed stash. But no. It was completely empty.
Quilter is Shelby Township Senior Center’s new featured artist
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Marge Iscaro has been selected as the Shelby Township Senior Center’s featured artist for the months of July and August. Her display has been set up at the Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, and will be there until the end of August. Several pieces have already been sold. The senior center is part of the activities center.
Sterling Heights invites public to take traffic-related surveys
STERLING HEIGHTS — Some new surveys and an online mapping tool can help eventually make driving, biking or walking safer in Sterling Heights, according to city officials. The city wants residents and businesses — including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, mass transit users and more — to visit a new website that has a traffic-related safety survey and more.
Incumbent Lenox Township supervisor challenged in primary
Incumbent Lenox Township Supervisor Anthony Reeder Jr. is facing opposition in the Aug. 6 primary election. Reeder, a Republican, is being challenged by Scott Clifford, a Republican and current township trustee. The winner will advance to compete with Democrat Aaron Scott Bowdich for the supervisor seat in the fall general election.
Troy lacrosse gives seniors historic ending
TROY — Troy lacrosse decided it had enough in 2024. After being pushed around in the Oakland Activities Association White last season and eliminated in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state tournament in the blink of an eye, the Colts felt some retribution was in order.
Fraser gets new full-time clerk
FRASER — Fraser has a new clerk, but its last one isn’t going anywhere. August Gitschlag was sworn in as Fraser’s new clerk at the City Council’s June 13 meeting. Cindi Greenia has stepped down to deputy clerk. Gitschlag said this arrangement helped for an easy transition.
5K for firefighters set for Family Day in New Haven
Families and firefighters will come together in New Haven on Aug. 10, when Haven Place will host its annual free Family Day event downtown. Family Day will get bigger and better this year, said Haven Place CEO Tina Nagy, with more added to traditional activities such as kids entertainment and a 5K as well as another fundraiser for firefighters.
O’Dowd reopened and Carpenter named head of med school
A $9.7 million, 15-month renovation of O’Dowd Hall was unveiled last week at Oakland University. Dr. Christopher Carpenter, the new dean of OU’s William Beaumont School of Medicine, was on hand at the ribbon cutting to reopen the renovated building that houses the medical school, offices for faculty and staff and registrar.
St.Clair Shores Pizza Palooza exceeds expectations
Bryan Owens thought the Optimist Club might be at a disadvantage holding its first-ever Pizza Palooza event during the Fourth of July weekend, but it turns out those concerns were unfounded. “I thought we would have between 500 and 700 people show up and we had that many people the...
Bond denied for Warren man who allegedly murdered his wife
A 71-year-old Warren man has been charged with first degree premeditated murder after allegedly killing his wife in their Warren home July 13. James Michael Hentges was arraigned in 37th District Court Tuesday where Judge John Chmura denied bond. Hentges pleaded not guilty and is being held in the Macomb...
Road Department: Expansion of Garfield Road in Fraser to begin next week
A $7 million plan to reconstruct and expand a one mile stretch of Garfield Road between 14 Mile and 15 Mile roads in Fraser is expected to begin next week and take two years to complete. That was the word in a road closure advisory released Monday by the Macomb...
Roseville leaning on Todario Payne’s experience at the point to battle in MAC Red
It’s every basketball coach’s dream to have an experienced point guard running his offense. Roseville coach Greg Boler is living that dream. Todario Payne is entering his fourth season running the point for the Panthers and his presence gives Roseville hopes of improving on last year’s 7-3 second-place record in the Macomb Area Conference Red Division.
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