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Published February 21, 2019

Suspects charged in connection to Grosse Pointe Woods vehicle break-ins

WOODS — Four local men are facing a number of charges after they allegedly broke into several vehicles recently in Grosse Pointe Woods and neighboring communities.

Published February 20, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren officer on leave amid investigation into texts with teen

WARREN — A Warren Police Department patrol officer is on paid administrative leave pending a formal hearing and a potential disciplinary decision from police administration following an investigation into his alleged “inappropriate” text messages with a 17-year-old girl.

Timothy Zajaros Jr., from Farmington, is a Los Angeles producer of the soon-to-be-released “Arctic,” set to premiere Feb. 22 at The Maple Theater in Bloomfield Township.

Published February 19, 2019

Farmington Press

Local producer to premiere ‘Arctic’ at The Maple

FARMINGTON — Timothy Zajaros Jr. worked to perfect his craft for some time to get to where he is now: at the top.

Zajaros — whose name may be familiar in the Farmington community — grew up in the city and is a Los Angeles producer, with works such as Netflix’s “Mudbound,” “Mom and Dad,” and the soon-to-be-released “Arctic” under his belt.

Published February 18, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Beaumont Hospital announces tenants of Woodward Corners development

ROYAL OAK — On Feb. 14, Beaumont Hospital held an event in the unfinished location of the future Wahlburgers restaurant at 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue to announce the names of businesses coming to Woodward Corners.

Published February 18, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Senior housing proposed for 14 and Telegraph

BINGHAM FARMS — Developers aim to construct senior housing on 9 acres of vacant land at the southeast corner of 14 Mile and Telegraph roads.

Published February 15, 2019

Warren Weekly

Witnesses recall fatal Warren classroom stabbing

WARREN — Tanaya Lewis sat silently in the courtroom, staring straight ahead and down, her legs trembling as witnesses recalled events before, during and after the moment 16-year-old Danyna Gibson was killed.

Students enter Henry Ford II High School before the school’s 7:20 a.m. start time Feb. 13.

Published February 15, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

UCS to explore feasibility of changing school start times

Mike Austerman, who lives in the Stevenson High School region of the Utica Community Schools district, is father to a high school graduate and a current high school junior. He described how tired his kids have been under Stevenson’s start time of 7:20 a.m.

Published February 14, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Macomb Animal Control copes with rescued dogs

STERLING HEIGHTS — Macomb County officials asked the public on Valentine’s Day to help man’s best friend after 53 dogs were reportedly rescued from a hoarding situation at a Sterling Heights property.

Published February 14, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Train strikes propane truck in Mount Clemens

MOUNT CLEMENS — No one was injured after a train traveling in the area of Hubbard Street and Eldridge Street in Mount Clemens struck a parked propane truck at around 10:41 a.m. Feb. 14, according to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.

Published February 14, 2019

Warren Weekly

Suspect arrested, vehicle recovered after fatal hit-and-run in Warren

WARREN — A 24-year-old man was in police custody Feb. 14, a day after he was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a hit-and-run collision that took the life of Randy Menendez on Super Bowl Sunday.

Published February 13, 2019

Southfield Sun

City to address Sapphire apartments after residents allege poor living conditions

SOUTHFIELD — Next month, the city will face off against The Sapphire apartments after numerous residents have complained of the living conditions there.

Published February 12, 2019

Troy Times

Working out questions on marijuana and the workplace

TROY — A majority of Michigan voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana for those ages 21 and older, but what will that mean in the workplace?

No injuries to occupants or first responders were reported after a morning fire on Ritter Street Feb. 11. Investigators said the fire was accidental.

Published February 12, 2019

Warren Weekly

Fire damages home on Ritter in Center Line

CENTER LINE — Investigators believe a residential fire that apparently started in the basement of a home on Ritter Street, near 10 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue, on Feb. 11 was most likely caused by discarded smoking materials.

Published February 12, 2019

Southfield Sun

Mayor: Sex doll brothels are not happening in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — Numerous rumors swirled last week claiming that the city had received a proposal for a sex doll brothel.

Published February 11, 2019

C&G Newspapers

State lawmakers make water their priority

LANSING — Michigan legislators can, for the most part, agree on a few things. Making sure residents have safe, accessible water is likely one of them.

Published February 11, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Family files lawsuit against police, St. Clair Shores, for November shooting

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The city of St. Clair Shores, the St. Clair Shores Police Department and five police officers are being sued by the family of Theoddeus Gray, who was shot and killed Nov. 4 outside Lakeland Manor, 26211 Harper Ave.

Published February 11, 2019

Warren Weekly

Trial begins for teen accused of rape at Lincoln High School

MOUNT CLEMENS — Jury selection continued through a morning session Feb. 7 as the trial of a Warren teen accused of raping another student at Lincoln High School got underway in Macomb County Circuit Court.

Published February 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Lake Shore Road accident claims life of St. Clair Shores woman

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — An 88-year-old St. Clair Shores woman died as a result of her injuries from a crash in the 500 block of Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores on Friday night.

Published February 8, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Macomb Meals on Wheels needs volunteers

MACOMB COUNTY — Meals on Wheels, a program run by the Macomb Community Action Office of Senior Services, is in dire need of volunteers for the winter months.