Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Saying that parent volunteers in the district “light the way,” the Roseville school board gave its parent volunteers gift bags, which included a lamp.

Published June 22, 2021

Roseville school board thanks its parent volunteers

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools’ Board of Education took some time at its special meeting June 3 to thank the district’s many parent volunteers for the efforts they’ve put forward in the last year.

Published June 22, 2021

Hiring problems continue for local businesses

MACOMB COUNTY — Prior to March 2020, Harold Norris had no problem finding people willing to work for his pizza business.

Published June 20, 2021

Spring season brings many local champs

METRO DETROIT — With baseball, softball and girls soccer teams concluding their seasons in East Lansing June 18-19, the high school spring sports season is officially complete.

Several Macomb County agencies are reporting increases in violent crimes in 2021. Fraser has seen a big increase in crimes involving firearms.

Published June 20, 2021

Multiple agencies report increases in violent crimes in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Multiple law enforcement agencies in Macomb County are reporting increases in violent crimes since the start of 2021.

Published June 19, 2021

Restaurant owner sentenced to 14 years for murder

MOUNT CLEMENS — On June 14, Villa Restaurant co-owner Joseph Palleschi was sentenced to be imprisoned for 14 years after pleading guilty to murder.

Published June 18, 2021

Cruisin’ Gratiot returns to Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — The 2021 celebration of Cruisin’ Gratiot was back in full force up and down Gratiot Avenue during its first night, June 17.

Published June 18, 2021

Michigan Science Center launches new exhibit to make math come alive

DETROIT — Making math fun may sound impossible to some, but the Michigan Science Center is doing just that with its new MathAlive! Program.

Published June 17, 2021

Labor shortages making it tough on businesses

METRO DETROIT — Those who have recently looked to purchase a home may have noticed that the available supply isn’t exactly plentiful.

Published June 17, 2021

Fireworks shows return to metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — The summer skies will be full of color and excitement as fireworks displays return.

Published June 16, 2021

BOC supports adopting four-year terms

MACOMB COUNTY — While the Michigan Legislature still needs to vote on it, commissioners in Macomb County are mostly in support of four-year terms.

A minor was taken into police custody after flipping over his family’s vehicle while driving it through an Eastpointe neighborhood.

Published June 15, 2021

Minor arrested for rollover car crash

EASTPOINTE — An unlicensed juvenile was detained by the Eastpointe Department of Public Safety after he flipped over his family’s vehicle due to “driving in a reckless manner.”

Published June 11, 2021

Roseville library to offer summer reading challenge

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Public Library is launching its annual summer reading challenge and is inviting members of the public to consider coming back if they’ve been away.

Published June 10, 2021

Alleged airsoft gun attack leads to rollover crash

EASTPOINTE — An incident with an airsoft gun escalated into a car crash in Eastpointe that left one car flipped over and several others damaged.

Published June 10, 2021

Eastpointe police pursuit leads to man’s arrest for allegedly selling heroin

EASTPOINTE — A 29-year-old Center Line man has been charged with numerous crimes including selling heroin and fleeing from the Eastpointe police.

Published June 10, 2021

Quadriplegic DJ/songwriter’s first music video produced with local foundation’s help

METRO DETROIT — Local 22-year-old DJ and songwriter Anna Pannell, or DJ Malika, from Ypsilanti, has never let the physical limitations of being paralyzed stop her from pursuing her dreams, even when it comes to uncharted territory.

Published June 9, 2021

Eastpointe driving forward with 2021 Cruisin’ Gratiot

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe is getting in gear for Cruisin’ Gratiot, the traditional days-long celebration of Eastpointe and car culture.

Eastpointe is hosting its first ever celebration of Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19. It will coincide with a similar Juneteenth event in nearby Harper Woods happening earlier in the day. This photo is from Harper Woods’ Juneteenth celebration in 2019.

Published June 9, 2021

Eastpointe to host Juneteenth program

EASTPOINTE — A program celebrating Juneteenth will be hosted in Eastpointe featuring a showing of the film “Black Panther.”

The Eastpointe Children’s Garden Park, pictured, will benefit from a $2,500 grant provided by the Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors.

Published June 9, 2021

Eastpointe community receives grants

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe community will receive funds from two grant programs, albeit in two very different manners.

Published June 9, 2021

BOC supports adopting four-year terms

MACOMB COUNTY — While the Michigan Legislature still needs to vote on it, commissioners in Macomb County are mostly in support of four-year terms.

Published June 9, 2021

Find stress relief, satisfaction in gardening

METRO DETROIT — Remember the frenzy that took place in spring of 2020, when Michiganders rushed to their local home and garden shops to buy all sorts of goodies to make their spaces sparkle?