Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published July 6, 2018

C & G Newspapers staff members share their favorite summer jams

WARREN — Sly and the Family Stone harmonized about “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” while Eddie Cochran and The Who battled the “Summertime Blues.” With summer in full swing, this week’s Warren Weekly pays tribute to flip-flops, road trips, backyard barbecues, and relaxing at the lake by asking C & G Newspapers staff members about their favorite summertime jams.

Published July 3, 2018

Experts offer tips to protect homes during vacation

METRO DETROIT — Taking proper safety precautions should be a high priority to avoid returning home to a burglarized or damaged home.

Published July 3, 2018

Berries: Excellent taste, fashionably late

METRO DETROIT — Our fine state is known for its tart cherries, and it’s one of the leading producers of blueberries in the country, harvesting an average 110 million pounds of more than 30 varieties.

Published July 3, 2018

Don’t detour around safe work zone driving habits

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s “road closed” barricades or orange barrels, all of the markers for road construction are in sight for many commuters this summer.

Published July 2, 2018

Roseville to move forward with new digital marquee sign

ROSEVILLE — A new digital marquee sign will be installed in the median on Gratiot Avenue across from the Roseville Police Department and the 39th District Court after the Roseville City Council approved the bid for purchase from Phillips Sign & Lighting Inc.Read More

Published July 2, 2018

Eastpointe installs electric vehicle charging unit at City Hall

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe recently installed an electric vehicle charging unit that is free of charge to its residents at Eastpointe City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave.Read More

Published July 2, 2018

Music in the Plaza strikes again with Kat Orlando Duo

EASTPOINTE — Rain couldn’t stop the show for the Kat Orlando Duo, featuring Larry Pinho on guitar, which performed at 6:30 p.m. June 27 inside Eastpointe City Hall for Eastpointe’s Music in the Plaza concert series.Read More

Published July 2, 2018

Police investigate fatal car crash at Martin Road and Groesbeck

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department does not yet know what might have been a factor in a fatal car crash at 12:25 p.m. June 23 on Martin Road, east of Groesbeck Highway.Read More

Published July 2, 2018

Jammin’ at the Junction car show slated for July 21

ROSEVILLE — The Downtown Development Authority will host its third annual Jammin’ at the Junction car show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 21 along Utica Road, between 12 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue.Read More

Published June 27, 2018

Stolen trailer and boat recovered, suspects still on the run

ROSEVILLE — A trailer and boat that were stolen at about 1:30 a.m. June 25 at Days Inn, 31327 Gratiot Ave., have been recovered, according to the Roseville Police Department June 27.

Published June 27, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Flyer to be featured on Discovery’s ‘Sticker Shock’

FERNDALE — Last year, Ferndale resident Chris Beltz shared the history of his 1919 Briggs & Stratton Flyer with our readers as part of C & G Newspapers’ Behind the Wheel series, and now the story of his car is about to reach an even bigger audience on national TV.

Published June 26, 2018

Take steps to protect your pets from heat, anxiety this summer

METRO DETROIT — With a few days having hit highs in the mid-90s before the official start of summer, it’s important to remember that humans aren’t the only ones who feel the effects of the heat — pets do too.

Published June 26, 2018

Stop recycling myths about trash

METRO DETROIT — Lots of researchers say now that making an effort to reduce all of our waste overall is a better approach to cleaning up our planet.

Published June 26, 2018

Roseville Community Schools announces Summer Food Service Program

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools announced its sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program on its Facebook page June 12.Read More

Published June 26, 2018

Cruisin’ Gratiot celebrates 20 successful years

EASTPOINTE — The threat of rain couldn’t stop the annual Cruisin’ Gratiot for car lovers throughout Eastpointe, who culminated a week of car shows with cruise day June 16.Read More

Published June 26, 2018

Local cities named most affordable places to live in the state

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — SmartAsset — a financial technology company — ranked Eastpointe and Roseville as two of the most affordable places to live in the state in a recent study.Read More

Published June 26, 2018

I-696 rebuild remains on schedule despite paving ‘mistake’

ROSEVILLE — The Restore the Reuther $110 million construction project in Oakland and Macomb counties began April 27 and is making strides to shift motorists driving eastbound onto the new westbound Interstate 696 pavement sometime in late July.Read More

Published June 25, 2018

Gleaners kicks off Hunger Free Summer campaign

METRO DETROIT — With the help of several sponsors, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan will again feed children this summer. On June 16, Gleaners kicked off its Hunger Free Summer campaign with games, food and more during an event held at the Emerald Springs Townhomes in Detroit.

Published June 25, 2018

Summer academies return to MCC

MACOMB COUNTY — A number of local high school students are learning more about the professions they are interested in through several summer academies offered at Macomb Community College.

Published June 20, 2018

Eastpointe Music in the Plaza concert series continues with 2MD

EASTPOINTE — Since 2013, Eastpointe’s Music in the Plaza concert series behind City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave., has had residents from all over southeast Michigan come to enjoy the summer weather, bring out their lawn chairs and hear tunes from multiple music genres.Read More