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MOUNT CLEMENS
Stars & Stripes Festival considered a success
The looming black clouds last Friday afternoon didn’t stop St. Clair Shores resident Diane Michael from planning a full day of fun at the Stars & Stripes Festival in downtown Mount Clemens.
 
MOUNT CLEMENS
No jail time for accused teacher
A former Roseville High School French teacher accused of having sex with a student while he was her aide will serve three years probation, perform 240 hours of community service and continue receiving counseling as punishment. 
 
HARRISON TOWNSHIP
Fishing hole project back on Harrison Twp. radar
The Harrison Township Board of Trustees has decided to once again move forward with a project that would turn a piece of property  — located beneath the I-94 overpass at North River Road, along the Clinton River — into a fishing hole.
 
  CLINTON TOWNSHIP
Randazzo market brings something fresh to area
If it were plopped into the middle of a bustling city or a small village in Europe, it would fit right in. But neighbors say the new Randazzo Fresh Market at Garfield Road and Metropolitan Parkway is perfect just where it is.
 
CLINTON TOWNSHIP
July approval unlikely for incinerator parcel sale

It may be a few more months before a sale can be finalized on the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority incinerator site in Clinton Township.
 
EASTPOINTE
Murder suspect convicted
A cold case is closed as far as putting the criminal behind bars, but there’s something more the victim’s family needs so they might find a little peace after more than 20 years of heartache.
 
STERLING HEIGHTS
Man fights to keep tree

Robert Belt wants to save the flowering crab apple tree in his backyard — and he’s willing to take his fight to court.
 
SHELBY TOWNSHIP
Teens arrested in crime spree
Three teens were arraigned July 1 in 41-A District Court after a weekend shooting spree that damaged vehicles in Shelby and Macomb townships, Utica and Sterling Heights.
 
SHELBY TOWNSHIP
Fundraiser for Ike student draws almost 3,000 supporters
When friends and neighbors of Eisenhower High School senior Cassie Hines organized a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to help offset the costs of her medical treatment, they’d hoped to get at least 1,000 attendees.
 
  MACOMB TOWNSHIP
New Seneca opens doors this fall for 2008-09 school year
The brand-new, massive building that sat empty for a whole year on the corner of Heydenreich and 21 Mile in Macomb Township is finally turning into a school. Chippewa Valley’s new Seneca Middle School, that is.
 
ST. CLAIR SHORES
A cut above Shores’ newest salon a hidden treasure
There’s a new business in St. Clair Shores, though it may be a tad difficult to find.
 
ST. CLAIR SHORES
New moms find rescue in St. Clair Shores
Even before Patrick and Amy Chesterton returned home with their newborn son Henry, they knew they would need a little help around the house.
 
ST. CLAIR SHORES
Disorderly conduct charge dismissed against Stahl

The disorderly conduct charges against former St. Clair Shores City Council member Erin Stahl were dismissed and a littering fine was reduced in a Ferndale court last week.
 
DETROIT
Police question man in connection with missing newborn, mother remains in critical condition
Police continue to search for the baby of a woman who arrived at Botsford Hospital July 1 after giving birth, and they are questioning the woman’s boyfriend.
 
  DETROIT
Kids help others during their ‘Summer in the City’
Instead of sleeping in and breezing through summer vacation, dozens of Detroit-area kids are waking up early each day to beautify Detroit and help kids.
 
WARREN
Board approves new chief financial officer

After interviewing more than 15 candidates for the job of district chief financial officer, the Warren Con Board of Education announced its decision at a June 25 special meeting.
 
WARREN
Omelenchuk remembered as a ‘competitor’
Family, friends and long-time Warren leaders took time last week to remember former U.S. Olympian and Warren City Council member Jeanne Omelenchuk, who died on June 26 in Lapeer.
 
WARREN
Car jumps curb, strikes child
Police said a driving accident resulted in serious injuries for a 7-year-old Warren boy on June 30, when a vehicle driven by his aunt left a parking lot and ran him down at Westview Elementary, on Warner near Stephens, west of Ryan.
 
WARREN
Warren police seize dope, guns, two suspects
Marijuana, weapons and two suspects were in Warren police custody on June 26 after what officials called another major narcotics bust linked to the city’s recent crackdown on drugs.
 
FRASER
Fraser schools seek applicant for vacant board position

Fraser Public Schools’ Board of Education is accepting applications for a vacant position after a newly elected member’s employment prevented her from taking office.
 
GROSSE POINTE FARMS
Dirty Dog chef brings natural experience to menu
Andre Neimanis grew up with a fascination beyond his years.
 
ROSEVILLE
Bank robber strikes in Roseville
Police and FBI officials are looking for a man who passed a note to a teller at a local bank at approximately 10 a.m. July 1 and walked out with an undisclosed amount of cash.
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