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Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations will be performing at the Anton Art Center and Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission’s SatARTday program at Kennedy Park on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Published July 29, 2021

Music and dance SatARTday program coming to Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — The Anton Arts Center is teaming up with Eastpointe’s Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission to bring the center’s Sat- ARTday programming outdoors with its SatARTday: Music and Dance! event Aug. 14.

Published July 28, 2021

A lemonade stand can be a hit with a little planning

METRO DETROIT — Anna Mullen always wanted to have a lemonade stand. This summer, she finally did it.

Published July 28, 2021

Public skate parks carve out huge space in recreation market

METRO DETROIT — When most of us think of the standard amenities at our local municipal park, we see images of basketball courts, walking trails and swing sets. The old favorites.

Published July 28, 2021

Roseville using $14 million in American Rescue Plan funds for upgrades

ROSEVILLE — Funds that are part of the American Rescue Plan are coming to communities across the country, including Roseville.

In World War II, Henry Freeman’s brother, Howard Freeman, was killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Henry Freeman is seen here at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication last month in Clinton Township.

Published July 28, 2021

Veteran, 95, honors fallen brother

MACOMB COUNTY — When Henry Freeman attended a dedication ceremony last month in Clinton Township, it wasn’t just as a veteran. It was as a Gold Star Family member.

Published July 28, 2021

Product developed by Wayne State professor touted to be safer for marine life

METRO DETROIT — After spending weeks and months in the water, the bottom of a boat can become a slimy mess, as algae and other marine organisms coat the hull.

Published July 28, 2021

Local writers’ work being sent to moon

MACOMB COUNTY — One small step for man, maybe, but it’s a giant leap for some local authors. Two local women are part of a group of 125 writers who are sending their work to the moon, courtesy of DHL and Astrobotic.

Published July 28, 2021

Pride event scheduled for October in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to create a more welcoming environment for the LGBT+ community in the county, Macomb County Pride is planning a Pride Festival for October with a street fair, music, carnival and more.

Jason Bettin is taking over as the new principal of Roseville High School.

Published July 27, 2021

Bettin steps into role as Roseville High School principal

ROSEVILLE — Roseville High School has a new hand on the wheel as Jason Bettin takes up the role of the school’s principal.

Testimony continued in 41-B District Court in Clinton Township the week of July 12 in Eric Smith’s state case. Witnesses to testify include security business owner William Weber and former Macomb County Chief Assistant Prosecutor James Langtry.

Published July 27, 2021

Local business owner, former chief assistant prosecutor testify in Macomb County corruption case

MACOMB COUNTY — Strong loyalty to the former Macomb County prosecutor, a falsified invoice, and instructions to investigate the background of another county official was among the testimony provided in a Macomb County corruption case.

Families around the country are getting a helping hand through the federal government’s child tax credit program.

Published July 23, 2021

Child tax credit payments start going out to families

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 brought with it a variety of problems for everyone, with parents of young children being some of the most drastically affected.

Published July 23, 2021

Remediation efforts underway in wake of I-75 tanker fire

TROY — A fuel tanker that caught fire and closed down a portion of Interstate 75 between Crooks and Rochester roads the afternoon of July 12 now has local, county and state agencies working to remediate the site, repair the damage and clean up any environmental impacts left behind.

Published July 16, 2021

Eastpointe police arrest registered sex offender for alleged indecent exposure at park

EASTPOINTE — A 63-year-old Eastpointe man has been charged for allegedly exposing himself to two young girls at Kennedy Park.

Published July 15, 2021

Summer Stroll will bring entertainment, businesses and residents together in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe and the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce are presenting the Summer Stroll, an outdoor public event featuring music, entertainers, local businesses and more.

Published July 14, 2021

Two teens arrested, 2 sought in connection to auto break-ins

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department has arrested two teenagers and is searching for two more in connection to a string of car break-ins.

Last month, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution that, in part, indicates the county is a constitutional sanctuary county.

Published July 14, 2021

Approved resolution declares Macomb County a ‘constitutional sanctuary county’

MACOMB COUNTY — More than 20 people came ready to voice their opinion on a proposed resolution.

Published July 14, 2021

OU approves 4.2% tuition increase for 2021-22 school year

ROCHESTER — Oakland University students will have to reach deeper into their pockets for a college education next year.

Published July 14, 2021

Declining enrollment reported for teaching programs across the state

METRO DETOIT — From the time they were in elementary school, many people over the years have aspired to land a job as a teacher.

Published July 14, 2021

Michigan breweries rebounding after pandemic challenges

METRO DETROIT — As Michigan is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, its industries are finding their way back to business as usual.

Published July 14, 2021

The dish on downsizing

METRO DETROIT — The choice to downsize comes with a slew of benefits, including decluttering, lower mortgage payments, less maintenance and more money to save or invest.