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In 1997, I moved to Grosse Pointe Park. Also in 1997, I began working as a copy editor at The Macomb Daily in Mount Clemens. I moved to the sports department in 1999, and I covered events ranging from the NBA Finals to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Mostly, though, I concentrated on high school sports, being there for the football playoffs and the county swim meet.
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Strawberry Fields Restaurant is the Readers' Choice pick for the best place for Mother's Day brunch in New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township.
MacDonald Public Library to host Anchor Bay Artists Prestige Show 2012 from Saturday through May 12.
Border patrol says there is "no danger to the public" as the agency continues its search for at least four people who fled border patrol officers Thursday morning in New Baltimore.
Hey New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township: We're looking for people to blog for us. If you have something to share—ideas, opinions, expertise, witticisms—let us know.
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Economeas, Phillips score goals for Huskies in 2-2 tie.
Superhero movie based on the hit comic book will open Friday at 12:01 a.m. at Chesterfield Crossing Cinema 16.
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Huskies take 6-2 triumph in MAC Silver Division match.
Children get a chance to view seven chicks hatched from eggs in an incubator as part of "Egg to Chick" program.
Have pictures of a brilliant sunset or your child's soccer game? Then upload the photos to Patch.
Lapsit storytime will take place on Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. in May.
Do you have a photo of life in New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township? Then share it on Patch!
Check out this week's varsity sports schedule for Anchor Bay High School.
Macomb County Commissioner Kathy Vosburg, Macomb County Clerk Carmella Sabaugh and the Macomb County Veterans Affairs Department will hold an outreach program on May 9 at Lempke-Blackwell VFW Post.
Here's the scoop on what's happening around New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township the week of April 30.
Leave a comment and submit a review to tell us your Readers' Choice pick for the best place for brunch in Grosse Pointe.
Leave a comment and submit a review to let us know your Readers' Choice pick for the best place for Mother's Day brunch in New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township.
Steve Vollmer pitches Lakeview to victory in the first game.
