Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published December 8, 2020

Holiday light shows make season bright amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families across the country are being asked to stay home to help curb COVID-19. But as we’ve all experienced by now, too much together time can easily dampen the Christmas spirit.

Published December 8, 2020

Avoid getting scammed when shopping from home this season

METRO DETROIT — With Michiganders following state guidelines to stay home, wear masks and limit social interactions, online shopping is perhaps more popular than ever this holiday season.

Published December 7, 2020

Thieves attempt to rob store by crashing truck through its front wall

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police said that two thieves attempted to rob a local Family Dollar store by crashing a vehicle through the front of the business Dec. 6.

Published December 7, 2020

Music venues, musicians try to get by during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Kicking back with a cold brew while watching live music at your favorite watering hole basically has been put on hold since March.

The Eastpointe City Council recently approved plans for a statue at Kennedy Park that was put forward by Eastpointe Advocates Supporting Equality.

Published December 4, 2020

Eastpointe residents group moves forward with equality statue

EASTPOINTE — A new statue celebrating equality has been approved for installation in Eastpointe’s Kennedy Park.

Published December 4, 2020

Roseville selects new city clerk

ROSEVILLE — At its regular meeting Nov. 24, the Roseville City Council unanimously selected Jennifer Zelmanski to step in as Roseville City Clerk beginning Jan. 1.

Published December 4, 2020

Eastpointe honors its first responders of the year

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Department of Public Safety announced its Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year for 2020 on Nov. 12.

Roseville Fire Marshal William Ciner is the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society Fire Inspector of the Year for 2020.

Published December 4, 2020

Roseville fire marshal named Michigan Fire Inspector of the Year

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Fire Marshal William Ciner recently was named the 2020 Fire Inspector of the Year by the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society.

Published December 4, 2020

Schools face substitute teacher, support staff shortage amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Educating students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing challenge.

Published December 3, 2020

Fire marshals offer Christmas safety prevention tips

MACOMB COUNTY — Christmas is fast approaching, encouraging four Macomb County fire marshals to collaborate and provide the public with useful fire safety tips.

Published December 3, 2020

Selfridge, Sterling Heights not selected for Space Command headquarters

MACOMB COUNTY — Until recently, Macomb County’s hometown air base was in the running for U.S. Space Command headquarters.

Published November 24, 2020

Eastpointe officials deliver Thanksgiving turkeys to residents

EASTPOINTE — Several Eastpointe officials decided to surprise residents of their community with some turkeys just in time for Thanksgiving.

Published November 24, 2020

Police investigate shooting outside Roseville apartments

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at the Macomb Manor Apartments Nov. 18.

A Suburban Collection Farmington Hills Nissan employee makes a donation to the Drive Away Hunger campaign.

Published November 20, 2020

Drive Away Hunger campaign hopes to donate 1 million meals

METRO DETROIT — Food is a basic need, but for some families, it’s become their biggest challenge.

State rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

Published November 19, 2020

Michigan rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

LANSING — MI COVID Alert is a new statewide COVID-19 exposure notification app that lets users know whether they might recently have been exposed to COVID-19. It uses randomly generated phone codes and low energy Bluetooth technology instead of GPS location to protect privacy.

Published November 18, 2020

Eastpointe, Roseville communities react to new COVID guidelines

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — On Nov. 15, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued new emergency orders enacting a three-week period delaying indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an attempt to curb rapidly rising numbers of COVID-19 infections.

Published November 18, 2020

Hall-Rayford wins Eastpointe school board seat as write-in candidate

EASTPOINTE — Macomb County election officials have counted the write-in votes and the final member of the Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education has been selected: Mary Hall-Rayford.

Chamber awards best and brightest despite canceling yearly banquet

Published November 18, 2020

Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce awards best, brightest

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Despite not being able to hold its annual banquet, the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce honored the best and brightest in the two communities by privately presenting awards to individuals and institutions.

Published November 18, 2020

‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ at home with your favorite holiday music

METRO DETROIT — This holiday season will be different for many because of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a “Blue Christmas.”

Published November 18, 2020

Veterans group celebrates Veterans Day remotely

METRO DETROIT — Recognizing Veterans Day Nov. 11 was a challenge for most people given the COVID-19 quarantine, but the Metro Detroit Veterans Coalition forged ahead with a virtual alternative to its annual parade.