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Week in Review: Catch Up on the News You Missed
Check out lighthearted fare and breaking news from Berkley and Huntington Woods.
Leslie Ellis, Patch Staff
Leslie Ellis, Patch Staff
- Huntington Woods-Berkley, MI
Email leslie.ellis@patch.com
Phone 248-303-4434
My family was a news family - we got the daily paper and discussed the nightly news over dinner. On the weekend, CBS News Sunday morning was part of our breakfast routine and we spent the first part of the day reading and swapping sections of the newspaper. With all that information floating around in our heads, you'd think one of us would have been able to beat my Dad at Trivial Pursuit. But, we never did - even when we teamed up against him! My first internship was in high school with the Rochester Eccentric newspaper. But I really caught the news bug at Michigan State University, where I studied history and journalism. I found a way to combine both subjects with jobs at The State News and the Lansing State Journal. Journalism, after all, has been called "the first rough draft of history." As luck would have it, I landed my first professional job near home at The Oakland Press and from there moved to The Detroit News. Despite its ups and downs, journalism has been a rewarding career that has allowed me to learn something new every day, meet fascinating people, be creative and serve the community!
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Runner Thanks Berkley Officers Who Saved His Life
"I was in the right place at the right time," says Art Garcia of Dearborn Heights, who suffered a heart attack after crossing the finish line during a Berkley Days race earlier this month.
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Runner Owes his Life to Royal Oak Nurse, Berkley Officers
'I was in the right place at the right time,' says Dearborn Heights man who suffered a heart attack after crossing the finish line during a Berkley Days race.
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K-12 Funding Announcement No Victory, Berkley School District Officials Say
Smaller-than-anticipated cuts may save some teachers' jobs and keep elementary class sizes from ballooning, but officials say the plan undermines locally elected boards of education.
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Police Blotter: Convertible Top Slashed, Flagpole Broken, Bikes Taken
Residents are urged to secure their belongings and speak up if they notice something out of the ordinary.
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Viewfinder: Prom in the Park
Berkley High School students show off their finery before the big dance at the Atheneum Suite Hotel in Detroit.
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Tee Up for Tri-Community Coalition Golf Outing
"Swinging for Scholarships and More" will be held June 6 at Links of Novi.
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Reading Nook: National Bike Month
Berkley Public Library suggests titles to help kids and grown-ups get in on the healthful fun of cycling.
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Michigan Secretary of State to Waive Late Fees
Statewide computer problem prevents branch offices from processing business transactions.
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House Hunt: For Sale, Lease in Berkley, Huntington Woods
Looking to move? Here are some homes available in the area.
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Get Out: Bike, Dance or Listen to Tunes
Weekend events will keep residents of all ages busy.
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Huntington Woods Approves 2011-2012 Budget
Despite a hit to state revenue-sharing funds, the city's finances remain stable thanks to years of planning and lots of hard work and shared sacrifices, officials say.
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Moms Talk: How Do You Teach Kids About Money?
Post a comment to share your thoughts on how to raise financially savvy children.
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Video: Berkley High School A Cappella Choir Members Perform
The group, which recently received an "excellent" ranking at the State Choral Festival, will be part of the spring concert May 25 at the BHS auditorium.
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Berkley OKs 'Backup' Fire Agreement With Pleasant Ridge
The cities want to ensure services that are currently provided by the Ferndale Fire Department would not be disrupted as they explore a possible public safety collaboration.
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Berkley City Council Approves 2011-2012 Budget
Balanced budget comes with hard work, tough choices and some good news.
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Preview: Berkley City Council Meeting
Proposed 2011-2012 budget, fire agreement with Pleasant Ridge are on Monday's night's agenda.
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Local Parents Rally Against K-12 Cuts in Lansing
Berkley School District moms at Thursday's demonstration say they'll continue to advocate against plans to reduce school funding.
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Photos: Taste of Berkley
Organizers for the event, which will benefit Berkley-Huntington Woods Youth Assistance, say turnout exceeded expectations.
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Berkley Days Schedule
The annual festival runs through Sunday at Community Park and the Berkley Ice Arena.
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