Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Greg Scott will fill the Roseville Community Schools Board of Education seat left vacant following the death of trustee Ruth Green. In November, voters will choose someone to serve the remaining four years of Green’s term, and Scott said he will seek election to the remainder of the term.

Published June 19, 2020

Scott selected to fill Roseville school board seat

ROSEVILLE — Following the death of longtime Roseville Community Schools Board of Education trustee Ruth Green, the board selected former board member Greg Scott to fill the opening at its meeting June 17.

Published June 19, 2020

Eastpointe, Roseville libraries continue to serve public despite virus

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — With libraries being forced to close in the face of the COVID-19 quarantine, they were faced with many challenges. Their patrons were faced with perhaps even more.

Published June 19, 2020

Eastpointe to reinstate city ethics board

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council voted unanimously at its regular meeting June 2 to reinstate the city’s ethics board, which had been disbanded since 2011.

Published June 19, 2020

Realtors respond to pandemic, establish extra precautions

METRO DETROIT — Buying or selling a home continues to change, adapt and look different in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.

Published June 19, 2020

Safety and socializing key to battle COVID-19 in nursing homes

METRO DETROIT — Quarantine has been tough on the youngest people in our families, as play dates and schoolwork have been dramatically changed to decelerate the spread of COVID-19.

Lake Shore High School senior Kayla McCuen won the inaugural Macomb County “I Voted” sticker contest. Her design will be featured on upcoming election stickers.

Published June 19, 2020

Lake Shore High student wins inaugural ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest

MACOMB COUNTY — Lake Shore High School senior Kayla McCuen was recently awarded the top prize in Macomb County’s inaugural “I Voted” sticker design contest.

Published June 19, 2020

Clinton River named state-designated water trail

METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River is the ninth Michigan waterway to become a state-designated water trail.

Published June 19, 2020

Macomb County a national leader in census response rate

MACOMB COUNTY — The COVID-19 pandemic moved the census deadline back to Oct. 31, but so far, Macomb County is exceeding expectations. At press time, the county was experiencing an approximate 78% response rate. For counties with 500,000-plus residents, Macomb County was leading the entire nation in response rate.

Published June 19, 2020

Macomb County emergency declaration likely won’t be extended

MACOMB COUNTY — Over the last several weeks, Macomb County has seen encouraging news in the number of new COVID-19 cases.

Published June 19, 2020

Macomb County Sheriff offers new tip line app

MOUNT CLEMENS — It’s not for emergencies, or to take the place of 911, but a new service offered by the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office will allow residents to find information, see alerts and send anonymous tips directly to the Sheriff’s Office from a smartphone.

Published June 18, 2020

Officials: Waves, sunshine exacerbate alcohol’s effects on boaters

METRO DETROIT — Take a peek inside many pleasure boats heading out on the lake and you’ll begin to notice a similarity. Yes, they’ll all have life vests and happy boaters, but a majority will also include a cooler and snacks.

Published June 18, 2020

Macomb County Public Works sues wipes manufacturers

MACOMB COUNTY — A Macomb County official and three Michigan-based legislators are calling on other federal lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a change in labeling and marketing of “flushable” wipes.

Published June 18, 2020

Small businesses can stake claim for $20 million in grants

MACOMB COUNTY — On June 11, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Director Vicky Rad announced the beginning of a small business sustainability grant program.

Published June 18, 2020

Vice president lands at Selfridge, has lunch in Mount Clemens

MACOMB COUNTY — Prior to heading to Sterling Heights, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence spent some time June 18 on the eastside of Macomb County.

Published June 12, 2020

Storms sweep through Eastpointe and Roseville

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Many Eastpointe and Roseville residents are cleaning up or assessing damage to property after rain and high winds swept through the Detroit area June 10.

Published June 12, 2020

$20 million in grants available for Macomb County small businesses

Published June 9, 2020

Churches to join together as ‘families,’ archdiocese says

METRO DETROIT — Over the next two years, all 218 parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit will unite into Families of Parishes, according to Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron.

Published June 8, 2020

Eastpointe OKs improvements to 2 parks

EASTPOINTE — Improvements to two parks in Eastpointe will move forward by the end of 2020 after the proposals were approved by the City Council.

Published June 8, 2020

Roseville Community Schools mourns loss of Trustee Ruth Green

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools announced May 27 the passing of school board Trustee Ruth Green after a long battle with illness.

Published June 8, 2020

2020 graduates complete their high school experience despite quarantine

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The class of 2020 will have a graduation experience possibly unique for any graduating class in history: finishing their high school careers from home.