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Catalpa Oaks honors Vincent Gregory with pavilion dedication BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — The pavilion at Catalpa Oaks County Park was dedicated to Vincent
Gregory’s memory and legacy in a dedication ceremony on Sept. 18. The former senator, who passed on Oct. 21, 2022, at the age of 74, represented Southfield for a decade in the Michigan Legisla-
ture, as a state representative from 2009-2011 and then as a senator from 2011-2019. Gregory also served as an Oakland County commissioner from 1998 to 2008 and an Oak-
land County parks commissioner from 2003 to 2008. He attended Dundee High School in 1966 and Madonna University until he was drafted to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1968 to 1970. After
his time in the Marines, he worked in the Wayne County Sheriff ’s Department from 1973 to 2003. Decades later, he returned to Madonna University and obtained a See GREGORY on page 10A
On the march Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren and Judge Shelia R. Johnson of the 46th District Court in Southfield march in a walk to raise awareness of domestic violence Oct. 1 at the Southfield municipal campus. The 2-mile walk featured the police and fire departments, 46th District Court personnel and community partners. A press conference to outline the city’s strategy to address and reduce the impact and occurrence of domestic violence was part of the event. For information about HAVEN, visit haven-oakland.org or call (248) 334-1274.
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