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Published October 22, 2021

Grocery stores, food pantries feel impact of supply chain crisis

METRO DETROIT — We’ve seen it before — empty store shelves, purchase limits and skyrocketing prices — and, unfortunately, experts say these things aren’t going anywhere soon.

Theresa Sumpter, executive director of both the Detroit Pit Crew rescue and the Animal Protection and Welfare Services Veterinary Hospital in Eastpointe, said “Amazing Grace” was surrendered by a Detroit resident whose dog had an accidental litter.

Published October 17, 2021

APAWS vet hospital celebrates construction progress

EASTPOINTE — “Amazing Grace” was wrapped in a blanket and cradled in the caring arms of Detroit Pit Crew volunteers Oct. 8 during an open house celebrating the progress of construction at the Animal Protection and Welfare Services Veterinary Hospital in Eastpointe.

Published October 16, 2021

Eastpointe’s Merlo named deputy police chief

EASTPOINTE — Matthew Merlo has lived in Eastpointe for 44 years. He grew up in the city, started work with its Police Department in his early 20s and did just about every job he could do as a sworn officer.

A change of command at the Roseville Fire Department will be made official with a ceremony on Oct. 28. Battalion Chief Keith Jacobs, left, will step into the role held by outgoing Fire Chief Brian Kanigowski, right, since June 2020.

Published October 15, 2021

Change atop Roseville Fire Department becomes official Oct. 28

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Fire Department will say goodbye to one chief and welcome his replacement on Oct. 28.

Published October 14, 2021

Motor City Comic Con to make grand return Oct. 15-17

OAKLAND COUNTY — The biggest comic and pop culture convention in Michigan will be returning to the tri-county area this weekend.

Published October 14, 2021

Roseville Community Schools to begin strategic planning process

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Community Schools Board of Education and administration are in the process of beginning a three- to five-year strategic planning process that will include input from the community.

Published October 13, 2021

Coming in from the cold

METRO DETROIT — It’s tough to let go of the plants that you’ve grown to know and love over Michigan’s sweet summer months, and you don’t always have to.

Published October 13, 2021

Smaller apple crops can’t hinder the fun at local orchards, cider mills

METRO DETROIT — Fall has officially arrived, and the cooler weather is drawing many local families to apple orchards and cider mills for some outdoor entertainment.

Beloved dance teacher/choreographer remembered

Published October 13, 2021

Dancing for Denise: Beloved Eastpointe dance teacher/choreographer remembered

EASTPOINTE — The local dance community continues to feel the loss of dancer and choreographer Denise Szykula-Giordano.

Published October 8, 2021

Eastpointe voters to consider councilmembers, ballot questions

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — On Nov. 2, voters in Eastpointe will see six candidates for City Council on the ballot running for two four-year terms, as well as decide the fate of a proposed charter amendment seeking to require a primary election for the nomination of the office of mayor, and a library millage renewal request. In Roseville, all candidates running for city offices are unopposed.

Published October 8, 2021

Eastpointe library renewal millage vote Nov. 2

EASTPOINTE — When Eastpointe residents head to the polls in the general election Nov. 2, one issue they will vote on is the 2021 library millage renewal.

Published October 8, 2021

Suspect charged with first-degree murder after man found dead in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — The man who Eastpointe police said killed a 38-year-old resident in the basement of his home on Ridgecroft Avenue on his birthday has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

Published October 7, 2021

Shooting suspect surrenders to Roseville police

ROSEVILLE — A man accused of shooting his daughter’s boyfriend in Roseville surrendered to police and now faces attempted murder and weapons charges.

Published October 6, 2021

A deeper look at our wider waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing may keep us from contracting COVID-19, but it could also make many of us more likely to succumb to a different national public health crisis: obesity.