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Local kids can join some fun Halloween-themed programs hosted by both the Eastpointe Memorial Library and Roseville Public Library this season.

Published October 16, 2020

Eastpointe, Roseville libraries to host Halloween programs for families

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe Memorial Library and Roseville Public Library are hosting several Halloween-themed programs to give families a fun experience during what is a difficult Halloween season for many people.

Published October 16, 2020

Shots fired in Roseville road rage incident

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville police are investigating a road rage incident Oct. 13 that left a pregnant woman with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Published October 16, 2020

Men charged with using robocalls to intimidate voters

METRO DETROIT — Two men described as “political operatives” by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office have been charged with crimes related to voter intimidation.

Published October 16, 2020

Musicians band together for the Pope Francis Center

METRO DETROIT — Under a broken movie screen amid bright lights and piles of concrete off to the side, the Orbitsuns finish their 10th take of Bob Seger’s “Sunspot Baby.”

Published October 16, 2020

Macomb County receives $2.5 million to combat opioid crisis

MACOMB COUNTY — Tens of millions of dollars were recently allocated to continue to support the opioid crisis response.

Published October 15, 2020

Regular inspections to uncover problems in the pipes

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office doesn’t want to be caught unaware of a problem again.

Published October 15, 2020

Macomb County partners with Shipt for grocery delivery

MACOMB COUNTY — Local senior citizens can now avoid shopping centers amid a pandemic, thanks to a new program.

Published October 15, 2020

MCC Board of Trustees race on the Nov. 3 ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — There are three open seats for the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees race on the ballot Nov. 3.

Published October 12, 2020

Macomb County receives $2.5 million to combat opioid crisis

MACOMB COUNTY — Tens of millions of dollars were recently allocated to continue to support the opioids crisis response.

Published October 7, 2020

Roseville police investigate dog attack

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is investigating an attack by two dogs that left three people injured and another dog dead.

Published October 7, 2020

November 2020 candidates weigh in on top goals for Eastpointe, Roseville

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — As Tuesday, Nov. 3, approaches, voters in Eastpointe and Roseville are preparing to cast their ballots in races both local and national. Local contests include 38th District Court Judge, an Eastpointe City Council seat and Roseville school board seats.

Published October 6, 2020

Car buff is in the driver’s seat

BERKLEY — Each time Randy Booden steps on the gas pedal of his red 1969 Plymouth GTX, it draws attention.

Published October 6, 2020

Online learning poses phys ed class obstacles for families

METRO DETROIT — Wake up. Log in. Listen to a teacher over headphones and communicate with classmates through a screen. Log out.

Published October 6, 2020

Sellers’ market is ‘scorching hot’

METRO DETROIT — According to local real estate agents, the housing market this time of year has never been hotter for those interested in putting their homes up for sale.

Published October 6, 2020

Macomb County will not issue mask mandate

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County is not enforcing a mask mandate. County Executive Mark Hackel said Oct. 6 that the county “will continue to operate as it did before the Court made its decision,” referencing the Michigan Supreme Court’s Oct. 2 ruling that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer does not have the legal authority to extend or declare states of emergency in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 2, 2020

Eastpointe museum reenactors host history walk

EASTPOINTE — Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society Museum in Eastpointe is still working hard to make history come alive.

Eastpointe artist Elijah Carpenter’s digital character creations are among the artwork included in the Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission’s virtual art exhibition.

Published October 2, 2020

Eastpointe art exhibition goes digital

EASTPOINTE — COVID-19 has prevented many events from moving forward this year, but the Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission is moving its annual art exhibition to a virtual format so that people won’t have to miss it.

An Eastpointe resident was surprised to find this ball python lying in his backyard. Eastpointe Animal Control subsequently took custody of the animal.

Published October 2, 2020

Python discovered in backyard of Eastpointe home

EASTPOINTE — Some Eastpointe residents got a surprise in their backyard after a python was discovered on the loose Sept. 25.

Published October 2, 2020

Guild forms to examine Father Gabriel Richard for sainthood

DETROIT — Roman Catholic Church officials have begun the process of examining the life of Father Gabriel Richard to see if he qualifies for sainthood.

Akins Team Wellness Center is expanding the availability of its opioid treatment program and ensuring that there are no wait times for those seeking help.

Published October 2, 2020

Team Wellness Center expands opioid addiction services

METRO DETROIT — Treatment options for those suffering from opioid addiction are now easier to obtain as Team Wellness Center is launching an expansion of its opioid treatment programming.