Shelby - Utica News

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 14, 2021

Samaritas Fielding Hope event raises funds for Michigan families, children, refugees and seniors

UTICA — Samaritas hosted its outdoor Fielding Hope event Sept. 30, a celebration of its 87 years of impact throughout Michigan, to raise funds for Michigan families, children, refugees and seniors at Jimmy John’s Field in Utica.

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 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.

Published October 13, 2021

UCS staff members join Microsoft Innovative Educator program at highest level

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Two Utica Community Schools Instructional Technology Coaches have joined the top level of the Microsoft Innovative Educator program.

Published October 8, 2021

Community, charity collect and donate bikes to those in need

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A local nonprofit and the local community recently worked together to collect unwanted bicycles to donate to children in need. Now they will be fixing them up and distributing them to those children.

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.

Published October 6, 2021

Like the weather, fall has slightly cooled housing market

METRO DETROIT — Bidding wars, appraisal guarantees, cash-only offers.

Published October 6, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Studebaker returns home

STERLING HEIGHTS — Bryan Smith never thought he’d see his 1954 Studebaker again.

Published October 5, 2021

UCS high schools to perform at annual Band-A-Rama

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — All four Utica Community Schools Marching Bands will be coming together to perform in the annual Bandarama at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Swinehart Field, located at 47255 Shelby Road in Shelby Township.

Published October 5, 2021

City and students team up for Paint the Tunnel Day

UTICA — The city of Utica held a Paint the Tunnel Day Sept. 18, where Utica Community Schools students and teachers joined together to whitewash and paint the Davis Street Tunnel in downtown Utica.

Published October 4, 2021

Historic Packard Proving Grounds fall open house returns for 16th year

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Historic Packard Proving Grounds will be hosting its annual Fall Open House and Cruise-in Car Show once again from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 17, rain or shine, in Shelby Township.

Published September 28, 2021

No tricks, all treats: Halloween events in 2021

METRO DETROIT — The Halloween activities are piling up like raked leaves on a crisp fall day. Here's a smattering from the C & G coverage area for October and beyond.

Published September 24, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Owner has a long history with his Corvette

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Bert Bernardi was 23 years old when he purchased his dream car: a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.

Published September 23, 2021

Live web camera shows construction of Shelby’s new water storage facility

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Work is moving along on Shelby Township’s new 3.5 million gallon water reservoir, and residents can watch the construction live on the township’s website.

Published September 22, 2021

MCC again named veteran-friendly school

MACOMB COUNTY — For the sixth consecutive year, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, or MVAA, has named Macomb Community College as a certified veteran-friendly school.

Published September 22, 2021

Take small steps now to be prepared when disaster strikes

METRO DETROIT — Fire, flood and storm damage could strike at any time. The difference between disaster and making it through could hinge on how much one is prepared for the worst.