Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published January 26, 2021

Virtual playdates bring connection during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — With many schools and activities closed due to COVID-19, kids nowadays are missing out on much more than face-to-face instruction.

Published January 26, 2021

The Stars and Stripes in all its Old Glory

METRO DETROIT — For many Americans, especially military veterans, the U.S. flag waving in the breeze brings a sense of pride, honor and patriotism.

Published January 26, 2021

Schools round up, catch up and ramp up for fall enrollment

METRO DETROIT — Along with proms and graduation ceremonies, another time-honored school tradition will likely be muddled by COVID-19.

Published January 26, 2021

Our lips are sealed — and filled

METRO DETROIT — For many of us, the time we’ve spent cooped up working from home and steering clear of social gatherings has been — well, a pain.

Dr. Kathy Rollinger recently was named the 2020 Family Physician of the Year by the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians.

Published January 26, 2021

Roseville native named Family Physician of the Year

ROSEVILLE — Dr. Kathy Rollinger has been practicing medicine in southeast Michigan for her entire career and has saved and changed untold lives during that time.

Published January 26, 2021

Restaurant co-owner charged with murdering wife

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The co-owner of a well-known area restaurant has been charged with allegedly killing his wife.

Published January 25, 2021

Two new auto shows head to M1 Concourse in September

PONTIAC — Just as downtown Detroit announced the cancelation of the North American International Auto Show, Pontiac celebrates not one but two new auto events slated for this fall.

Published January 25, 2021

Eastpointe, Roseville police share crime stats for 2020

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — With 2020 finally at a close, both the Eastpointe and Roseville police departments are looking back on the past year and giving residents a status update regarding crime statistics in the communities.

Published January 24, 2021

HVAC companies donate sterilizing air system to Vets Returning Home

ROSEVILLE — Vets Returning Home in Roseville has been helping homeless veterans for the last seven years, but the last year has been the most challenging of all.

Published January 23, 2021

Despite COVID restrictions, skiing has been a popular activity this season

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association has been trying to encourage winter outdoor enthusiasts to “know before you go” to a Michigan ski area this season.

Published January 22, 2021

Eastpointe and Roseville school districts see partial return to in-person classes

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — With COVID-19 continuing to ravage the country but hope on the horizon in light of vaccines that have been recently developed, schools still find themselves on the frontlines of discussions about when and how to return to normal.

Published January 22, 2021

Food giveaway for hospitality employees hosted at Dorsey Schools in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — Dorsey Schools in Roseville hosted a food giveaway Jan. 8 for employees in the hospitality industry.

Published January 22, 2021

Macomb County government has a new look in 2021

MACOMB COUNTY — Prior to the November general election, three of the five Macomb County offices up for grabs were held by Democrat party members.

Published January 22, 2021

Lake St. Clair down a foot from year-ago levels

LAKE ST. CLAIR — After years of rising lake levels and flooding, the 2020-21 winter is beginning with Lake St. Clair at a lower level, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District.

Published January 21, 2021

High demand causes fewer vaccination appointments in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — The demand for a COVID-19 vaccine in Macomb County far exceeds the supply of doses received from the state of Michigan.

Published January 19, 2021

Eastpointe police looking for suspect in animal abuse incident

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police are searching for a man seen on home security video beating a dog with a broomstick Jan. 17.

Published January 19, 2021

Roseville police search for carjacking suspects

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is investigating a carjacking that took place Jan. 19 on Gratiot Avenue in front of a local restaurant.

Published January 18, 2021

Educators among those now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

OAKLAND COUNTY — As many teachers across Michigan prepare to head back to classrooms full of students, many are still waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.