Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published August 9, 2019

Eastpointe Community Schools to host back-to-school event

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe Community Schools is inviting families back for the 2019-20 school year with a celebration on Thursday, Aug. 15.

Published August 9, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Prowler collection includes one in every size

Jerry Naumann, of Berkley, is a longtime fan of the Plymouth Prowler — so much so, that he has one in nearly every size.

Published August 8, 2019

Roseville police investigate fight

ROSEVILLE — Roseville police officers responded to a fight that took place in the 17000 block of Lowell Street, in the area of Martin Road and Gratiot Avenue, at approximately 3:20 p.m. Aug. 7.

Published August 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published August 7, 2019

Father sentenced to 3-15 years in prison for son’s death

ROSEVILLE — Twenty-seven-year-old Gary Chang, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, was sentenced July 30 to 38 months to 15 years in prison for leaving a loaded gun in a place accessible to his 4-year-old son, who then fatally shot the child’s twin brother, Braylon Chang.

Published August 7, 2019

Eastpointe police arrest suspect in vehicle larcenies

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police have arrested a suspect who they believe is connected to several recent car robberies.

Published August 7, 2019

39th District Court judge steps down

MACOMB COUNTY — Judge Catherine Steenland, of the 39th District Court in Roseville, stepped down from her position as of July 19.

Published August 7, 2019

Eastpointe and Roseville coordinate citywide garage sales

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The cities of Eastpointe and Roseville are teaming up to provide residents with a weekend of good deals.

Published August 7, 2019

Crowds gather to say goodbye to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

OAKLAND COUNTY — Hundreds waited in line to say their final goodbyes to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in the conference center of the building bearing his name in Waterford Aug. 6.

Published August 7, 2019

To catch up or get ahead, call a tutor

METRO DETROIT — Nivas Dammalapati, of Farmington Hills, said his 10-year-old daughter, Sasha, began working with a tutor nine months ago.

Published August 7, 2019

Discourage insects from bugging you this summer

METRO DETROIT — Summer is a wonderful time of year where the sun is shining, the water’s warm and cookouts might become a weekly event. Mostly everyone loves summer, and that doesn’t just include friends and family.

Published August 6, 2019

Michigan veteran one of a dozen Indianapolis survivors alive

LANSING — Of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of its sinking on July 30, 1945, during World War II, only 316 survived. Today, 12 are alive — Lansing's Richard Thelen is one of them.

A map identifying the density of phragmites across Michigan shows that southeast Michigan is more negatively affected than any other region.

Published August 6, 2019

Phragmites affect southeast Michigan more than anywhere else

METRO DETROIT — A new federal grant aims to remove invasive phragmites in southeast Michigan, notably in Macomb County, and to control their spread.

Published July 31, 2019

Driver dead after crashing into Eastpointe home

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man is dead after his vehicle crashed into the side of a home on Nine Mile Road shortly after midnight July 31.

Published July 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 2-4

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 31, 2019

How to pass the time when temporarily homebound

METRO DETROIT — People recovering from surgery, an injury or illness at home know they have to take it easy, rest and follow their doctor’s orders in order to heal.

The MyFitnessPal app is one of several that nutritionists recommend to help clients find accountability in their diet. Some apps have the ability to scan bar codes and instantly upload the items’ nutrition information for accurate tracking.

Published July 31, 2019

Make the most of your ‘app’etite

METRO DETROIT — By the time we’ve grown into adults, we should probably have figured out how to properly nourish our bodies and eat right.

Published July 31, 2019

Painful memories, concerns persist 5 years after 2014 flood

METRO DETROIT — As the five-year anniversary of the devastating Aug. 11, 2014, flood nears, we take a look back at the initial panic, mounting loss and long-lasting damage.

Published July 30, 2019

Historic Eastpointe fire engine to be preserved by Ford Piquette Museum

EASTPOINTE — One of the city of Eastpointe’s most beloved historical treasures will be preserved for future generations thanks to a new deal with the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum.