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Published October 23, 2020

Last Call Bar shooting suspect found guilty on all charges

EASTPOINTE — Lenny Whitfield, 48, the suspect in the shootings that took place at the Last Call Bar in Eastpointe Oct. 12, 2019, was found guilty last week on all 11 charges against him, including murder in the first degree.

Published October 23, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights anticipates Mound reconstruction next summer

STERLING HEIGHTS — Commuters may find it a temporary hill to climb, but city and regional leaders are excited and optimistic about the approaching reconstruction of Mound Road and its long-term impact on the region.

Published October 22, 2020

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day

MADISON HEIGHTS — The mayor and council of Madison Heights unanimously approved a resolution earlier this month ending the city’s observation of Columbus Day, and instead observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which honors the history of the native people who first lived in this country.

Published October 22, 2020

Advertiser Times

Man shot in Eastland Center parking lot

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods Department of Public Safety officers are investigating a shooting at Eastland Center Oct. 21.

Published October 21, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Altercation at basketball court ends with fatal shooting

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place Oct. 20 at Basketball City on Eastland Street, near Groesbeck Highway and 12 Mile Road.

Over 40 years later, police still seek answers to homicide case

Published October 21, 2020

Troy Times

Over 40 years later, Troy police still seek answers to homicide case

TROY — Troy police are taking a fresh look at an unsolved murder mystery that’s more than four decades old, and they are seeking the public’s help to uncover new clues or information.

Published October 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

State launches new weekly data on COVID-19 school outbreaks

METRO DETROIT — As students begin to transition to in-person learning, Michigan families can now see if there are COVID-19 outbreaks within their schools, colleges and universities.

Published October 20, 2020

Rochester Post

$2 million federal grant to further study widening Adams

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Road Commission for Oakland County has been awarded a $2 million grant to help complete an environmental impact statement on the future proposed widening of Adams Road in Rochester Hills.

Published October 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

School board votes to censure trustee

GROSSE POINTES — Grosse Pointe Public School System Board Of Education President Margaret Weertz called it “a sad day in Grosse Pointe Public Schools.”

Police are investigating whether any crimes took place when Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski reportedly handcuffed counter demonstrator while rallying in support of President Donald Trump.

Published October 19, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Police investigate after Warren councilman allegedly handcuffed Trump rally protester

EASTPOINTE/WARREN — Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski has reportedly been involved in an incident with an apparent counter demonstrator while rallying in support of President Donald Trump.

Published October 19, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Man alleged to have cut pregnant ex-girlfriend in police station parking lot arrested in West Virginia

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — When a pregnant woman went to the Clinton Township Police Department building Oct. 9 in relation to a personal protection order against her ex-boyfriend, he allegedly followed her there and assaulted her in the parking lot, according to police.

Roseville councilman charged with drug offenses

Published October 16, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville councilman charged with drug offenses

ROSEVILLE — Charges were filed Oct. 13 against Roseville City Councilman Charles Frontera in relation to a police action that took place at his home Feb. 20.

Published October 16, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Man arrested after allegedly abducting woman in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — A suspect is in custody and has been charged with carjacking and unlawful imprisonment following a tense confrontation with Eastpointe police officers.

Published October 16, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Shots fired in Roseville road rage incident

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville police are investigating a road rage incident Oct. 13 that left a pregnant woman with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Published October 16, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield School District evaluates blended learning model

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Nearly two months have passed since the West Bloomfield School District began its Classroom to Cloud Return to Learn Plan, which was in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 16, 2020

Warren Weekly

Evidence found, probe ongoing in Warren ‘hate crime’ case

WARREN — Police confirmed that they recovered a weapon allegedly used in a series of “hate crimes” in Warren that targeted a Black family in September, while the investigation reportedly remained ongoing with additional charges possible.

Published October 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Reward offered to find vehicle that fatally hit pedestrian in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is searching for a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian in Shelby Township and fled the scene at approximately 10:20 p.m. Oct. 1.

Published October 15, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Warren motorcyclist, 19, dies after colliding with truck in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — An investigation into the death of a local motorcyclist is ongoing.

Published October 15, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores Halloween in the Park proceeds with limited tickets

Adding to the fall fun in St. Clair Shores, the Parks and Recreation Department and Activities Committee have announced there will be a Halloween in the Park trick-or-treating event for children Oct. 25.

Published October 13, 2020

Warren Weekly

West Bloomfield suspect charged in triple murder

Describing the triple murder suspect now in custody as a “barbarian, child killer,” Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer said an extensive investigation aided by available technology led decteives to a “monster” motivated by drugs and money.