Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published July 14, 2020

Eastpointe home targeted for 2nd time by drive-by shooters

EASTPOINTE — For the second time in less than a month, an Eastpointe home was targeted in a drive-by shooting by unknown assailants.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Director Vicky Rad discuss the second round of pandemic-related grants July 8, this time for businesses with 50-plus employees.

Published July 13, 2020

Macomb County businesses with 50-plus employees can apply for $10,000 grants

MACOMB COUNTY — On July 8, Macomb County announced the second round of business sustainability grants, totaling $5 million for businesses with 50 or more employees.

Published July 7, 2020

Eastpointe man dies after being shot during Fourth of July party

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and a woman wounded.

Published July 7, 2020

Automation Alley teams up to boost PPE production

METRO DETROIT — “COVID-19 was a wakeup call for the global manufacturing industry,” said Tom Kelly, executive director for Automation Alley, at a June 30 press conference at the facility.

Published July 7, 2020

Museums reopen with new safety protocols due to pandemic

DETROIT — Museums and other cultural institutions in Detroit are starting to reopen, but with COVID-19 still very much a concern, these facilities are taking steps to keep guests and staff safe.

Published July 7, 2020

Pollution down, trash up amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Medical experts will tell you that, as of now, it’s hard to say how each patient will react to the COVID-19 virus. But for Mother Nature, the prognosis is good.

Jacob Kubicz, 5, bursts from the tent while playing with supervisor and Registered Behavior Tech Kathleen Murphy at the Spark Center for Autism in Farmington Hills.

Published July 7, 2020

WSU, MSU professors author autism toolkit to guide centers amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The novel coronavirus pandemic has, without a doubt, forced many sectors of Michigan’s workforce to adapt and change how they operate.

Published July 6, 2020

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

METRO DETROIT — A tumultuous period for local and national hospitals, such as Henry Ford Health System, has been learned from and is being used to advance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 6, 2020

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission applicant pool cut from thousands to 200

LANSING — On June 24, a random drawing of 200 semifinalists took place to narrow down the field of Michiganders who would like to serve on the state’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Law enforcement officials have seen an increase in fireworks-related offenses this year.

Published July 2, 2020

Eastpointe, Roseville police report increase in fireworks violations this year

EASTPOINTE — Police departments across the state respond to calls regarding the improper use of fireworks since the law changed in 2012 to allow larger and louder consumer fireworks.

Published July 2, 2020

Roseville fire chief retires, new chief sworn in

ROSEVILLE — The city of Roseville bid farewell to Fire Chief Mike Holland and celebrated the promotion of his successor, Brian Kanigowski, at the regular City Council meeting June 23.

Published July 2, 2020

Roseville Community Schools offering online options in fall

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools will be offering an online alternative for families who are uncomfortable with sending their children back into the district’s buildings due to COVID-19 health concerns.

Eastpointe was named the eighth-most affordable city in Michigan to live in by SmartAsset.

Published July 2, 2020

Eastpointe named 8th-most affordable city in Michigan

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe was recently listed as the eighth-most affordable city in Michigan to live in by data publisher SmartAsset.

Published July 2, 2020

Baby chimpanzee hand-reared by Detroit Zoo staff makes debut

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, 5-month-old chimpanzee Zane made his public debut at the Detroit Zoo’s 4-acre Great Apes of Harambee habitat, never far from his adoptive mom, Trixi, 50.

Published July 2, 2020

Voters will choose candidates for local state House race

ST. CLAIR SHORES/EASTPOINTE — Three Democrats and three Republicans have filed for the chance to represent the 18th District in the state Legislature, a position currently held by state Rep. Kevin Hertel.

Published July 2, 2020

Local credit union helps to feed children

METRO DETROIT — Lunch is on us. That was how members of Community Choice Credit Union continued its tradition of helping local school children.

Published July 1, 2020

Pediatrician group wants to see students return to school

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published July 1, 2020

Macomb County Community Mental Health receives over $3 million in grant funding

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Community Mental Health recently received additional funding as part of a national campaign aimed to transform mental health and addiction treatment services.

Published July 1, 2020

Seven on primary ballot for Macomb prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY — A field of seven candidates have filed for the chance to be considered for a position beleaguered by controversy after then-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith was charged with embezzlement by a public official and conducting a criminal enterprise.