Warren Weekly

Published November 11, 2025

Warren City Council approves ordinance for workforce housing project

WARREN — The Warren City Council recently voted to move forward with a project that will create two new rental homes and an ordinance that will allow for more in the future.

Published November 11, 2025

Behind the Wheel: Learn history to a ‘T’ with Eastpointe’s antique 1921 fire truck

DETROIT — Anyone who visits the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum in Detroit will see an important piece of Eastpointe history.

Published November 10, 2025

Warren police unveil new electric trikes

WARREN — The Warren Police Department recently unveiled a new method of transportation — one police said that will not only assist in patrol but will help the department engage with the community.

Published November 7, 2025

Warren names deputy commissioner, lead detective

WARREN — Mayor Lori Stone recently appointed two officers to leadership positions in the Warren Police Department.

Published November 7, 2025

Peck Elementary School tackling chronic absenteeism

CENTER LINE — Chronic absenteeism in schools has been an issue since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Published November 7, 2025

Center Line withdraws from ICE program after ‘pushback’

CENTER LINE — The city of Center Line has withdrawn from a federally-funded public safety training program following pushback from residents.

Published November 7, 2025

De La Salle wins back-to-back soccer titles

GRAND LEDGE/WARREN — Warren De La Salle Collegiate won the Division 2 boys soccer state championship on Nov. 1 at Grand Ledge High School with a 2-0 victory over Hudsonville Unity Christian.

Published November 7, 2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the big screen

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s a romantic comedy or a story that brings feelings of nostalgia, most people have a favorite holiday movie they watch every year that puts them in the Christmas spirit.

Published November 7, 2025

Rocking around the Christmas tree at Twinkle Town

WARREN — Talk about a “Winter Wonderland.” On Nov. 6, Gardner White hosted its fourth annual “Twinkle Town” at its flagship store in Warren to ring in the holiday season.

A charter amendment that would let Warren's mayor make interim appointments failed by less than 100 votes on Nov. 4.

Published November 6, 2025

Charter amendment fails by 1% of votes

WARREN — A proposed charter amendment that would allow the mayor to make interim appointments has failed by less than 100 votes.

WARREN — On Nov. 4, Warren residents overwhelmingly voted to renew a millage to continue to support police and fire services in the city. Voters approved the city’s police and fire millage with 12,809 votes, by a margin 65.66%. The renewal will continue to fund public safety services over the next five years without raising taxes. The renewal will continue at the existing rate of 4.6176 mils. The levy supports staffing, equipment, training and emergency response for Warren’s police, fire and medical services. Warren Fire Commissioner Skip McAdams said the passage of the millage, to him, represents stability, among other things. “The millage represents stability in that we know that we aren’t facing drastic changes that I need to look at where we can make cuts,” he said. “So assuming, as much as we can assume, that the economy remains stable nationally and statewide, that we’re looking at stable funding for both police and fire.” McAdams said he prepares his budget in December, so he’s already in the planning stages for the next fiscal year. Having the millage passed helps give him an idea of what he needs to request, he said. Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins said the renewal of the millage will allow the department to continue to invest in four things: the training of police officers, technologies to help the department leverage additional efficiencies, professional development of command officers, and programming such as Operation Cycle Break, an initiative started by the department to combat domestic violence. “This continued investment will allow us to continue to invest in all those areas that we identified as priorities that will make us even more efficient, make us more effective and will allow us to provide even a higher level of service to this community,” Hawkins said. Warren Mayor Lori Stone said the passage of the millage represents the importance of public safety. “We continue to invest in facilities, vehicles and equipment, training, personnel, and we are so glad that the community recognizes the importance of investment and that they’re coming to the table, and they’ve chosen to continue dedicated funding for police and fire,” Stone said. All three officials agreed the city’s emergency response departments help draw more residents and businesses to the city. “I think the residents appreciate the level of service they get from the city, and I think that’s one of the actual draws to the city, our reputation as a safe city, as a city that if you dial 911, you get a response from police and fire,” McAdams said. “That’s a draw for a business looking to relocate to Warren, and a business looking to stay in Warren, let alone the residents that know if they call, we come now, not in 20 minutes, not in an hour, not in three hours, we’re coming in minutes.” McAdams and Hawkins agreed that the city’s quality of response comes down to the people who serve. “At the end of the day, it comes down to the men and women in the ranks. They do the real work of providing those services to the residents,” McAdams said. “We as administrators are tasked with leading, guiding and directing, but it’s really the men and women of the department that make the difference in the community. Without them, our job would be far, far more difficult.” In a text message, Joe Schehr, president of the Warren Professional Firefighters Local 1383, said they were grateful for the support of the residents. “We’re honored to be entrusted with protecting the lives and property of the residents of Warren, and we remain committed to providing excellence in emergency response, compassion in care and pride in public service,” he said. Warren City Council Secretary Mindy Moore, who has been a staunch supporter of the city’s emergency services, said she was happy to see the millage pass. “We are so very happy that the majority of the Warren residents support our first responders, and we’ll be able to keep that funding in place to continue offering the excellent service we do,” Moore said. Councilman Jonathan Lafferty said the passage of the millage — especially given what he said was an influence from outside forces trying to create opposition to the millage — shows how important public safety is to the residents. “If you really break it down, there is nothing more important than public safety for a city, for a business to invest, for potential residents to choose to settle down in our city,” Lafferty said. “The economics all the way around tie in to a safe and clean city to live in, and the people that recognize the importance of that showed up to vote and invested in not only the safety and security of the city, but the future of the city.” Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

Published November 6, 2025

Officials applaud renewal of police and fire millage

WARREN — On Nov. 4, Warren residents overwhelmingly voted to renew a millage to continue to support police and fire services in the city. Voters approved the city’s police and fire millage with 12,809 votes, by a margin 65.66%. The renewal will continue to fund public safety services over the next five years without raising taxes.

Published November 5, 2025

The Friday Five — Nov. 6-9

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Nov. 6-9.

Published October 30, 2025

Creativity, haunts and dolls, oh my!

WARREN — Two Warren residents take pride in their handmade Halloween display pieces, which they’ve been creating for a number of years.

Published October 30, 2025

Behind the Wheel: Take a ride with the F-Hole Wreckers

METRO DETROIT — The F-Hole Wreckers prove that sometimes all you need are rockabilly tunes and a vintage hearse.

Published October 29, 2025

The Friday Five — Oct. 30-Nov. 2

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 30-Nov. 2.

Published October 28, 2025

Celebrating half a century at Bur-Lers Variety Store

WARREN — Walking into Bur-Lers Variety Store on Nine Mile Road in Warren is like browsing at a five-and-dime shop with your grandparents as a kid.

Published October 28, 2025

Volunteers offer assistance and friendly conversation to lonely seniors

METRO DETROIT — As they retire, experience age-related health conditions and even lose loved ones, some older adults may find themselves experiencing loneliness — possibly for the first time.

Published October 28, 2025

Treat Dreams ready for food hall reimagining in 2026

FERNDALE — A longtime Ferndale business will be turning into a food hall next year. Treat Dreams, located at 22965 Woodward Ave., will be allowing more small food shops to open up under its roof through its transition into a food hall.

Published October 27, 2025

OAA and MAC prep football regular season results

METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football regular season has come to an end. Teams all over metro Detroit are celebrating division titles and preparing for district tournaments that kick off this weekend.

Published October 27, 2025

State funds secured for public safety, education in House District 14

HAZEL PARK/WARREN — The cities of Hazel Park and Warren will both receive state funding for public safety investments as part of a combined $3.4 million for Michigan House District 14. Local school districts will see an increase in funding as well.

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