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FERNDALE
South Oakland Shelter
goes MIA in Ferndale
It was one of the city’s biggest news stories throughout 2009, but now one question is lingering in the minds of some Ferndale residents: What ever happened to SOS?
 
ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats kicks off in Royal Oak
WARREN — Council-changing proposal to appear on November ballot
UTICA — Police arrest incest suspect
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP — Ferndale woman, 47, found dead in lake
 
WARREN — New park on Nine Mile approved
HAZEL PARK — CVS, Tim Hortons to rise from Days Hotel’s ashes
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Walk/run aims to ‘Stamp Out Cancer’
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Old tyme fun comes to township
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Township plans weekend of events for Wall that Heals
 
 
SPORTS
Lalas reflects on World Cup
 
Catholic League boys soccer looks tougher than ever
Realignment and the addition of two newcomers — Macomb Lutheran North and Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood — have created new opportunities and league rivalries for boys soccer teams in the Catholic League.
HARRISON TWP. — New coach takes over optimistic L’Anse Creuse soccer
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Lakers soccer could be great, if things fall in place
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Lakeview girls golf team on its way
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C & G EXTRA
Lakeshore YMCA gym
 

What to do after the bell
Even as parents get their kids ready to head back to school, they may be considering what to do with their kids after school.

A matter of taste
> Local malls prepare for back-to-school shopping
> Nutrition in schools vital to a child’s education
• Experts suggest simple ways people can help improve water quality
• Distracted driving a concern on the road
• Families cool down close to home at local splash parks
• Residents visit local dog parks to show their furry friends a good time
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HOMES
Lack of financing hinders home improvements
 

Lack of financing hinders home improvements
After signs of increased home improvement activity this past spring surfaced, local contractors were optimistic that business was starting to look up.
•Experts offer tips on kid-, pet-proofing your home
• Staging makes homes more appealing to buyers, dwellers
• Home prices, sales remain steady
• Bring a lackluster lawn back to life
• Whose market is it, anyway? Depends on the situation, say Realtors
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