Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published July 13, 2021

Two different cars tell their own stories

ROYAL OAK — Imagine owning a car that was built specifically for Henry Ford II.

Published July 13, 2021

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — A man in his 50s was pronounced dead after being hit by a car in Eastpointe July 12.

This photo shows the Gloede Drain at 22 Mile Road, east of Hayes Road in Macomb Township, the morning of June 27. Approximately 24 hours earlier, the area had significantly more standing water.

Published July 13, 2021

Macomb County officials pleased with draining after heavy rain

MACOMB COUNTY — Parts of Macomb County were able to avoid flooding from storms the last week of June.

Published July 13, 2021

City of Detroit, Cranbrook craft memorial for COVID-19 victims

METRO DETROIT — There’s no forgetting the deep loss experienced last year by so many as COVID-19 swept the globe and took millions of lives, decimated the economy and pushed medical services well beyond their limits.

In his testimony in the state case against ex-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith, Frank Krycia said he was requested to destroy evidence, like a response to a subpoena, and not show it to state police.

Published July 12, 2021

Preliminary exam begins in ex-Macomb County prosecutor’s case

MACOMB COUNTY — At press time, the preliminary examination in the case against Eric Smith is underway.

Published July 11, 2021

Two arrested in road rage incident in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — Two men have been charged after a car crash escalated into gunfire in Eastpointe and Detroit.

The Eastpointe City Council voted 4-1 at its regular meeting July 6 to approve ordinance changes that would require all fireworks sales in the city to take place in a brick and mortar building.

Published July 10, 2021

Eastpointe City Council OKs measure moving fireworks sales indoors

EASTPOINTE — At its regular meeting July 6, the Eastpointe City Council voted 4-1 to approve two measures to restrict fireworks sales to brick and mortar locations.

Families will gather at Veterans Memorial Park on Thursday, July 15, for a father-son Nerf war hosted by the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe, with cooperation by Battle Zone Detroit.

Published July 9, 2021

RARE to host father-son Nerf tournament in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — Fathers and sons in the Roseville area are getting ready to lock and load. The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe will be hosting a Father-Son Nerf War.

Published July 9, 2021

INVEST in America Act could have impact on local roads

METRO DETROIT — On July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act, known as the INVEST in America Act.

Published July 9, 2021

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts Center ready to entertain

MACOMB COUNTY — In March 2020, the stage at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts fell silent because of COVID-19. Musicians turned off their amps, dancers hung up their costumes and theater performers put away their scripts.

Published July 9, 2021

As COVID-19 fades, hospitals face new challenge with ‘severe’ blood shortage

METRO DETROIT — Just over a year ago, the world came to a halt.

Published July 9, 2021

Michigan breweries rebounding after pandemic challenges

METRO DETROIT — As Michigan is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, its industries are finding their way back to business as usual.

Published July 2, 2021

‘We need more people to come out looking for jobs’

MACOMB COUNTY — Despite worker shortages, Sonny Randazzo believes now is probably the largest wage increase businesses have seen in decades.

Published July 2, 2021

Roseville nonprofit uses deprivation tank to help treat veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — Veterans at a Macomb County nonprofit are getting treatment from an unexpected source: a sensory deprivation tank.

Published July 1, 2021

Harsens Island to host car show

METRO DETROIT — Why did the car cross the river? To get to a car show, because that’s exactly what attendees of the Harsens Island Charity Car Show do each year.

Published July 1, 2021

Macomb Township businessman agrees to testify in ex-prosecutor case

MACOMB COUNTY — The case against a former Macomb County official moves forward. A June 18 press release from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office states that William Weber will testify against Eric Smith after pleading guilty in a years-long embezzlement scheme.

Published July 1, 2021

CARE receives $600,000 grant

MACOMB COUNTY — CARE of Southeastern Michigan will be receiving a $600,000 grant over the next three years to address substance abuse and health issues.

Published July 1, 2021

Eastpointe City Council to vote on fireworks ordinance changes

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council will vote on two proposed ordinance amendments at its meeting on Tuesday, July 6, that will affect how fireworks may be sold in the city.

Published July 1, 2021

Eastpointe leaders consider plans for social district

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe leaders are considering the establishment of a social district within the city that would provide the community with a center for local events and programs.

Published June 30, 2021

Macomb County gives progress report on interceptor project

MACOMB COUNTY — More work on part of a 15 Mile Road sewer interceptor is in the pipeline, but county officials are pleased with progress and say it will eventually help prevent sinkholes or other disasters from occurring in the Sterling Heights area.