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AUTO SHOW RETURNS 11A JANUARY 14, 2026 • Vol. 24, No. 1
Three school districts and cities to honor MLK through service BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN & MIKE KOURY tchristensen@candgnews.com mkoury@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — The Royal Oak, Berkley and Clawson school districts, and their
The Rev. Leo Patalinghug talks to a congregation at a past event. Photo provided by Plating Grace
cities, are all continuing to share the message that Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19 is “a day on, not a day off.” The combined MLK Day celebration will be taking place See MLK on page 8A
Shrine to host well-known priest for message of faith, food, family File photo by Erin Sanchez
Clawson High School will be hosting its annual day of service event with the Berkley and Royal Oak school districts and cities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 19. A volunteer sorts through donations for those in need at last year’s MLK day of service event at Berkley High School.
ROYAL OAK — Well-known priest Leo Patalinghug will be visiting the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak to inspire people during his two-day parish mission at 7 p.m. Jan 19 and 20. The mission is free to attend. Patalinghug is an author, chef, TV show host
and priest who is known for his ability to connect food and faith with his award-winning cooking, best-selling books and unique style of spreading the message of faith. “I am an atypical priest because I am on TV cooking. I was a breakdancer, I’ve got two thirddegree black belts in the martial arts, so the next logical step is priesthood,” Patalinghug said in a See PRIEST on page 16A
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