Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published January 8, 2021

METRO DETROIT — Family Video’s roots go back to the 1970s, when founder Charlie Hoogland found himself “stuck” with a bunch of videos his family’s business, Midstates Appliance & Supply Company, had accumulated as a distributor of Hollywood movies.

Published January 7, 2021

Community gathers to give families, children’s hospital a happy Christmas

METRO DETROIT — Nearly 20 years after their newborn daughter, Erin, died due to severe heart defects, Tammy and Cliff Patton have given back to their community.

Peter J. Lucido was sworn in as Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney Jan. 4 by Judge Sebastian Lucido. Peter Lucido’s wife Ann Marie is standing next to him.

Published January 4, 2021

Lucido sworn in as Macomb County prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY – Seconds prior to reciting the oath of office, Peter Lucido commented it’s something he’s been ready to do since the day he was born.

Published December 28, 2020

Lotion thief still at large

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is on the lookout for an unusual criminal.

Published December 22, 2020

Roseville spreads holiday cheer with ‘Lights on Wheels’

ROSEVILLE — Christmas lights have always been used to brighten up the night and bring hope in a season that is usually dark and dreary. A turbulent 2020 has made that goal all the more relevant.

Published December 21, 2020

Save money without sacrificing sentimental value

METRO DETROIT — Many people feel the financial impact of COVID-19, but financial experts at Greenpath Financial Wellness believe that shouldn’t stop them from celebrating, sharing joy and making this season special.

Published December 19, 2020

Always home? Reduce energy usage to save money

METRO DETROIT — In the early months of 2020, most children spent their weekdays at school and most adults spent their weekdays at a job, both of which likely meant that the energy needed to heat or cool the air around them, and to power computers, tablets and phones, might have been paid for by someone else.

COVID-19 has made Roseville’s Macomb Mall adjust how it conducts business this holiday season.

Published December 18, 2020

Macomb Mall sees improved holiday business despite the pandemic

ROSEVILLE — With COVID-19 causing decreased foot traffic, malls across the country have been among the hardest hit institutions during the pandemic.

The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter planned to host a virtual luminaire lighting ceremony Dec. 21, which is the winter solstice. The event honors those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Published December 18, 2020

Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter hosts winter solstice event

METRO DETROIT — With the COVID-19 pandemic still sweeping across the nation, the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter plans to host a virtual event to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Published December 18, 2020

New year, new booze

METRO DETROIT — Is it just us, or has it been cocktail hour for the past… oh, nine months or so?

Published December 18, 2020

COVID pushes ‘The Nutcracker’ and Shakespeare to the web

METRO DETROIT — On a blustery cold afternoon in December, 17-year-old Jenna Altman braved the freezing elements in a tiara and pointe shoes to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

The Utica Junction area has been established as a commercial rehabilitation district to help business growth in the area.

Published December 17, 2020

Roseville establishes commercial rehabilitation district at Utica Junction

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville City Council approved the establishment of a commercial rehabilitation district around the Utica Junction area at its regular meeting Dec. 8.

Published December 17, 2020

Donate safely this holiday season

METRO DETROIT — The holiday season is also the season of giving. Despite a difficult year — and perhaps because of it — many are looking to contribute to worthy causes and help the less fortunate.

Eastpointe police detectives are investigating a shooting on Rein Avenue that took place Dec. 9.

Published December 16, 2020

Eastpointe police investigate shooting

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man was rushed to a hospital after being shot in the head at approximately 3:15 p.m. Dec. 9 at a home in the 21700 block of Rein Avenue, which is north of Toepfer Drive and east of Gratiot Avenue.

Published December 16, 2020

Roseville charity hosts drive-thru collection for children in need

ROSEVILLE — For eight years Dominic’s Christmas Wish has helped make the holidays a little happier by collecting books, pajamas and toys for kids staying in shelters and for other aid organizations.

Published December 16, 2020

Virtual ceremony highlights MCC’s graduates

MACOMB COUNTY — This past fall was a much different experience for Macomb Community College students.

Published December 15, 2020

Macomb County moves COVID-19 testing site to Gratiot

MACOMB COUNTY — On Dec. 14, Macomb County began utilizing an empty building to provide a centralized site for COVID-19 testing.

Published December 14, 2020

Oakland County installs 10 freezers after FDA clears Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use Dec. 11, paving the way for an initial shipment of about 2.9 million doses of the vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. over the next week.

Published December 8, 2020

Less money, more time helps make the season bright during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families are being asked to celebrate the holiday season in a more intimate way as they stay at home amid COVID-19, making this the perfect year to start new traditions and make lasting memories together.