Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published February 6, 2019

Budgeting on the ‘other side of the Great Recession’

METRO DETROIT — When they started out, it was all about advocating for low-income housing during the Great Recession. But as the economy grew, so did the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan, said Brian Rakovitis, the manager of financial empowerment initiatives at the Lansing-based CEDAM.

Published February 6, 2019

‘Tidying Up’ is not only easy on the eyes, but on the mind

METRO DETROIT — Does that old T-shirt from high school in the back of your drawer bring you joy? What about the box of receipts from 2015 lurking in your basement? There’s a new method of organization sweeping the nation called KonMari, and it’s all about focusing on keeping what brings you joy and getting rid of what doesn’t. The method was developed by Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo, who has written four books on the subject.

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith responded to recent news of “secret” forfeiture accounts he allegedly maintained by saying “Make no mistake, there’s nothing off the books or secret about these accounts.”

Published February 5, 2019

Macomb County prosecutor responds to claims of ‘secret’ forfeiture accounts

MACOMB COUNTY — A Jan. 23 press release from attorney Frank Cusumano states that the Macomb County corporation counsel released the long-sought checking account records of “secret” forfeiture accounts maintained by Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith.

Published February 5, 2019

Suspect robs ATM technician at gunpoint in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is looking for a suspect in connection to the armed robbery of an ATM technician at approximately 10:50 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Bank of America on East 12 Mile Road at Little Mack Avenue.

A September 2018 photo from inside a Macomb County shows the fatberg. Now, researchers at Wayne State University are utilizing a state grant to further study such phenomena.

Published February 4, 2019

Wayne State University researchers to study fatbergs

METRO DETROIT — Macomb County residents may recall how a “fatberg” was discovered and was subsequently removed at the Clintondale Pump Station in September 2018. Now, local college professors are studying how to prevent such entities from backing up drains in the future.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller and Chapaton Retention Basin assistant manager Kris Benda stand in the testing lab at the Chapaton Retention Basin in St. Clair Shores.

Published February 1, 2019

Public Works uses caution when frozen ground, snow melt and rain collide

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Public Works employees at the Chapaton and Martin retention basins prevented more than 30 million gallons of combined sewer overflow from spilling into Lake St. Clair Jan. 24 after rain and snow melt combined to fill the basin.

Published February 1, 2019

Eastpointe considering new public commission to address legacy costs

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is considering the formation of a new legacy commission to address the ongoing issue of pension and other post-employment benefit costs.

Published February 1, 2019

Community rallies behind Roseville swim team

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville High School boys swim team almost didn’t have a season. The lack of a coach would have meant the team would have had to cancel the season if the school’s football and baseball coach, Mark Baldes, didn’t step up to take the reins.

Published February 1, 2019

Macomb Community Action prepares for 29th annual Walk for Warmth

ROSEVILLE — After confronting subfreezing temperatures, many Michigan residents may be looking for ways to help those less fortunate survive the cold. Macomb Community Action is giving people an opportunity to do just that with its 29th annual Walk for Warmth.

The Roseville Public Library is inviting people in for its Blind Date with a Book program, in which patrons can pick out a mystery book based on a vague description.

Published February 1, 2019

Libraries offer Black History Month, Valentine’s Day activities

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Whether it’s a snow day home from school or trying to escape the winter blues with a good book, the Eastpointe and Roseville libraries are welcoming in residents and offering a variety of wintertime resources.

Published January 31, 2019

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Published January 30, 2019

Home exercise space can be bare bones or high tech

METRO DETROIT — Cold, wet weather and icy streets can kill one’s motivation to stay physically active.

Published January 30, 2019

Organizations share plant-based lifestyle experiences, benefits

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 55, Paul Chatlin could not walk more than seven steps without having to stop and take several breaths. He also found out he had three blocked coronary arteries and was a candidate for bypass surgery.

Published January 29, 2019

When temperatures plunge, bring pets indoors

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — After a mild start to winter, recent snows caused temperatures to dip down to single digits for several nights. This has prompted experts in animal care to remind residents that as a rule of thumb, if it’s too cold outside for humans, it’s too cold for pets.

Published January 29, 2019

Roseville Fire Department recognizes first responders and lifesaving civilians

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Fire Department recognized several individuals at the Roseville City Council meeting Jan. 22 for making both the department and the community a better place.

Published January 29, 2019

Local group to give valentines to veterans

EASTPOINTE — A small token of appreciation or respect can mean a lot to a veteran, and the Eastern Michigan Women Ordnance Workers chapter of the American Rosie the Riveter Association are working to make their Valentine’s Day a bit brighter.

Published January 28, 2019

Friends no longer flying ‘Under the Radar’ after navigating recession

ROCHESTER — When the Great Recession hit, Rochester resident Tom Daldin had no choice but to reinvent himself.

Published January 28, 2019

DTE must bolster downed wire response, state says

LANSING — After two record-setting windstorms and at least one death, the Michigan Public Service Commission went to work to review DTE Energy’s response to downed electric lines.