Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Local law enforcement react to flavored vape ban

MACOMB COUNTY — On Oct. 2, a statewide ban on flavored vaping products went into effect, following a two-week compliance period that began Sept. 18.

Published October 4, 2019

Student recounts ‘America’s Got Talent’ experiences with Detroit Youth Choir

When 13-year-old Tonie Larkins, of Eastpointe, auditioned for the Detroit Youth Choir four years ago, it was just to get the chance to do some of her favorite things.

Published October 4, 2019

East Detroit alumni uncover time capsule from 1979

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe High School recently got a blast from the past as alumni from the class of 1979 opened a time capsule that had been buried on the school grounds the year they graduated.

Published October 3, 2019

Jail proposal to appear on August ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — A proposal for a new Macomb County Jail will be on the ballot next year.

Published October 2, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 2, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’

More than five decades ago, Troy resident Ted Schlenker’s aunt bought a brand-new 1963 Mercury Marauder in Van Nuys, California. The car was pink — her favorite color — so she had to have it, Schlenker explained.

Published October 2, 2019

Credit unions promote accessibility, breadth of services

METRO DETROIT — As a local alternative to big banks, some credit unions are seeing growth as the word gets out about their expanding breadth of services. Just ask Rebekah Monroe.

Published October 2, 2019

Now is a good time to prep your furnace for winter

METRO DETROIT — Don’t wait until it’s cold outside to check out your furnace.

A fatberg discovered in 2018 in a Macomb County sewer interceptor is being used as a teaching tool by Wayne State University researchers.

Published October 1, 2019

Researchers progressing in fatberg study

MACOMB COUNTY — A fatberg discovered in a Macomb County sewer had led to a more introspective look on the subject, courtesy of a pair of Wayne State University researchers.

Published October 1, 2019

Roseville to host town hall meetings on pension proposals

ROSEVILLE — On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Roseville residents will be able to vote on two ballot proposals that would allow the city to create a pension program for its Police and Fire department personnel that would be separate from the other city employees.

Published October 1, 2019

Roseville teachers recognized for making a difference

Three Roseville Community Schools teachers were singled out at the district’s Board of Education meeting Sept. 23 for being nominated for the Macomb Intermediate School District’s annual Make a Difference Award.

Published October 1, 2019

Eastpointe, Roseville libraries to offer fun fall programs

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Both the Eastpointe Memorial Library and Roseville Public Library are welcoming the public to see what fun offerings they have for October.

Published October 1, 2019

Kinderfest celebration to return for 126th year

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church’s annual Kinderfest celebration is returning this Sunday.

Published September 30, 2019

Odd Fellows employee charged with embezzlement

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe woman has been charged with embezzlement from the Eastpointe chapter of the Odd Fellows for the alleged theft of more than $23,000.

Published September 30, 2019

Police arrest suspects in $1,775 Foot Locker theft

EASTPOINTE —The Eastpointe Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of $1,775 worth of merchandise from the Foot Locker store at Eight Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue.