Warren Weekly

Published January 26, 2022

Incident from 2012 discussed in ex-Macomb County prosecutor case

MACOMB COUNTY — In the state’s case against a pair of former county officials, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham and retired Macomb County Deputy Sheriff Matthew Conforti were called by the defense to testify at a Jan. 21 preliminary examination.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Fresh Start Foundation are bringing new salad bars to students in local schools, including in South Lake Schools, this year.

Published January 26, 2022

Salad bars help students make healthier choices

ST. CLAIR SHORES/WARREN — Local students will have the opportunity to start 2022 off on a healthier note with help from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Fresh Start Foundation, who are bringing new salad bars to students in local schools.

Published January 26, 2022

Homeowners urged to test for radon this month

METRO DETROIT — You can’t see it or smell it, but radon gas in your home can be a serious health hazard.

Published January 26, 2022

Arts grants distributed by Anton Art Center

METRO DETROIT — Nearly a dozen organizations are receiving funding for arts programs after being awarded grants through the Anton Art Center, the Region 10A Regranting Agency for the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA).

Published January 26, 2022

Board approves budget amendments update

WARREN — The Warren Woods Public Schools Board of Education received an update on the district’s finances at the Jan. 10 board meeting

Published January 26, 2022

Woman charged with murder in husband’s stabbing death

WARREN — A Warren woman accused of stabbing her husband during an argument earlier this month now faces a murder charge.

Published January 26, 2022

Warren City Council approves settlement with former diversity head

WARREN — A lawsuit filed against the city of Warren and Mayor Jim Fouts by his administration’s former diversity coordinator has been settled and signed off on by all parties.

Published January 26, 2022

Murder suspect back in Michigan for arraignment

WARREN — The woman who Warren police alleged fired the shot that killed 26-year-old Johnice Clark in June is back in Michigan and charged with murder.

Published January 26, 2022

Pandemic impacts school music, sports, theater programs

METRO DETROIT — It has been nearly two years since the world was changed by news of a worldwide pandemic. Among the many ways society was altered, the education system was perhaps forever changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with schools ushering in virtual learning.

Published January 23, 2022

Motion denied to compel county officials to produce documents

MACOMB COUNTY — A federal judge has ruled that a former Macomb County leader’s request about certain documents was flawed from the beginning.

Published January 20, 2022

Free at-home COVID test kits available under new government programs

METRO DETROIT — As the omicron variant continues to spread throughout the U.S., state health officials say testing for COVID-19 is vitally important to limit spread of the virus.

Published January 19, 2022

The Friday 5 — Jan. 28-30

Your guide for local events the weekend of Jan. 28-30, 2022

Published January 19, 2022

The Friday 5 — Jan. 21-23

Your guide for local events the weekend of Jan. 21-23, 2022

A design rendering from a presentation about Warren’s proposed downtown development was included on the cover of the city’s 2022 calendar, mailed to residents in January. Council members blasted the administration’s choice to use the image, which features a Mercedes Benz, as an affront to General Motors Co., the city’s largest corporate taxpayer.

Published January 17, 2022

Debate about Warren downtown plan boils over

WARREN — Citing a lack of “public purpose,” the absence of key development details and the potential risk to the city in a changing commercial landscape, the Warren City Council has rejected the funding mechanism for the administration’s proposed downtown plan.

Published January 17, 2022

Crime briefs of the year in Warren

WARREN — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from 2021.

Published January 17, 2022

Honoring MLK in 2022

METRO DETROIT — Here's some events in C & G's coverage area that will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17.

Published January 13, 2022

Michigan love sent to Mayfield

METRO DETROIT — Roger Harrison has a background as a forensic fire and explosion investigator, having been on site at many high-profile industrial fires and explosions.

Published January 12, 2022

Police investigate alleged threat at Lincoln High School in Warren

WARREN — A 10th grade student was taken into custody and Lincoln High School was placed on lockdown briefly during the afternoon of Jan. 12 while Warren Police investigated allegations of a threat made with a handgun.

Published January 12, 2022

Warren OKs contract extensions, wage increases for fire, police

WARREN — Local union firefighters and police officers will enter 2022 with contract extensions on the books. Sources said the amended deals will allow both departments to recruit and retain the employees that will keep them fully operational.

Activities such as snowshoeing can be a good way to get some exercise in the winter months, since it gets people outside and lets them be active in a socially distanced manner.

Published January 12, 2022

COVID can complicate those new year’s resolutions

METRO DETROIT — With the new year here, many people have made resolutions to improve their lives in 2022. A common resolution has always been getting in shape or losing weight, and that may be more true than ever due to COVID-19.