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Local news for Berkley, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

8 hrs ago | Ferndale Pleasant Ridge Mirror

Spending reports due Friday, but some Southfield candidates tip hand

Candidates for local elective offices are expected to file their first major campaign finance reports Friday, but there's already indication that at least some local hopefuls are planning low-key campaigns.

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI, Charles Robinson, Southfield, MI, Lathrup Village, MI

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Hometown Life

Berkley officers' fast response credited for arrest of break-in suspect

A 30-year-old Berkley woman who arrived at her neighbors' home shortly after midnight July 19 to feed their fish while they were away on vacation thought something looked fishy when she found the doors wide ...

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Related Topix: TV, Electronics

Tue Jul 22, 2008

Detroit News

Liquor licenses instilling new life in Birmingham

Elie's Mediterranean Grill and Bar had always done a brisk lunch business with its plates of tasty chicken shwarma.

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Related Topix: Birmingham, MI, Farmington Hills, MI, Troy, MI, Ferndale, MI

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Hometown Life

Robinson touts land banks, collaboration

Charles Robinson says his union leadership experience will be helpful if elected county commissioner.

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Related Topix: Detroit, MI, Detroit Metro, Oakland County, MI, Lathrup Village, MI

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Hometown Life

Nwagwu says experience can help county

Kyrian Nwagwu says he's the only candidate for 21st District Oakland County commissioner currently holding elective office.

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI, Lathrup Village, MI, Southfield, MI

Wed Jul 16, 2008

The Daily Tribune

Veterans raising money to relight memorial flame at fairgrounds

U.S. veterans are trying to raise $250,000 to relight the flame of a war veterans memorial at the Michigan State Fairgrounds.

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Related Topix: Detroit, MI, Detroit Metro, Life, Veteran Affairs, Ferndale, MI

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Hometown Life

Buy Michigan-made and - grown food products

I don't often read forwarded bulk e-mails, but I received one from my sister-in-law the other day with the subject line "Helping Michigan" and I was curious.

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Related Topix: Ferndale, MI, Agriculture, Science, Holly, MI, Mackinac Island, MI, St. Ignace, MI

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Detroit Free Press

4-sided pillar to showcase auto history

At a glass factory in Wixom, glaziers are creating Woodward Avenue's first tribute -- a polished pillar of auto-history scenes that in August will rise 30 feet from the Woodward median near 9 Mile in Ferndale.

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Related Topix: Novi, MI, Pontiac, MI, Wixom, MI, Ferndale, MI, Royal Oak, MI

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Hometown Life

Commission hopefuls spar on foreclosures, privatization

Tough economic times have spread to one of America's wealthiest counties, and 21st District Oakland County Commission candidates are touting what they would do to help the county and its residents.

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Related Topix: Oakland, MI, Genesee County, MI, Flint, MI, Detroit Metro, Charles Robinson

Tue Jul 08, 2008

The Detroit News

Good rental deals plentiful up north

Each summer, guests at The Hideaway House in Ludington sign a register to memorialize their vacations relaxing along the shores of Lake Michigan.

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Related Topix: Ludington, MI, Erie, MI, Petoskey, MI, Traverse City, MI

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Hometown Life

Roadwork impacts businesses

Now that summer and road construction are just heating up, John Kloka perhaps sums up the whole orange-barrel mess in two words.

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Related Topix: Clawson, MI, Ferndale, MI

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Hometown Life

Group to promote new Berkley community center

Momentum is building in Berkley for a new community center. A citizens group, Friends of Berkley Parks and Recreation, was formed in June to promote a new community center, said Alan Kideckel, chair of the ...

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Related Topix: Huntington Woods, MI, Troy, MI

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Detroit Free Press

Law for better accessibility is battering budgets

Glen Ashlock enjoys riding his hand-cycle with his family on the paved paths that wind through Kensington Metropark in Milford.

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Related Topix: Milford, MI, Law, Employment / Labor Law, Sterling Heights, MI, Madison Heights, MI

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Hometown Life

City expected to sign deal for Detroit water

When it comes to drinking water, Southfield and Detroit are about to be joined at the faucet for at least the next 30 years.

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Related Topix: Detroit Metro, Southfield, MI, Detroit, MI, Beverly Hills, MI

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Westland Observer

Berkley parents to review new health class materials

Berkley school district parents may review the proposed curriculum for a new abstinence-based health class that will be required for students in grades 10 through 12.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Oak Park, MI

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Westland Observer

Retirement prompts reorganization at Berkley City Hall

Berkley residents will see familiar faces in new places when they visit City Hall starting July 1. Mary Hughes, executive assistant to the city manager, will be the new city clerk, and Finance Director David ...

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Mon Jun 23, 2008

Hometown Life

Berkley honors former resident

The city of Berkley recently recognized former resident Jim Head for his many years of volunteer service.

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Related Topix: Oak Park, MI, Ferndale, MI

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Detroit Free Press

Art hits the streets in Royal Oak

His hand-made bowls and teapots are on display in only a few galleries in Michigan, so artist Miles Stearn, 32, of Berkley depends on art festivals for his living.

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Related Topix: Pontiac, MI, Birmingham, MI

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Detroit Free Press

People making news

The law firm of Miller Canfield announced that Jeffrey J. Hewitt has joined the firm as an associate in the Windsor office.

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Related Topix: Southfield, MI, Detroit, MI, Detroit Metro

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Hometown Life

Residents: Cruise noise is accelerating

By Megan Pennefather * MIRROR STAFF WRITER * June 15, 2008 Officially, this year's 14th annual Woodward Dream Cruise is Aug.

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Related Topix: Royal Oak, MI

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