Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published March 26, 2019

Eastpointe Fire Department back to full staff

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Fire Department is operating at full capacity for the first time since 2016.

Published March 22, 2019

Three injured in Roseville parking lot shooting

ROSEVILLE — Three individuals were hospitalized and one was charged following a shooting in the parking lot of a Roseville restaurant.

Published March 22, 2019

Bowling alley attacker pleads guilty, gets 12 months in prison

ROSEVILLE — One of the two suspects charged in the assault of an employee at the Apollo Lanes Bowling Alley in Roseville last October was sentenced to one year in prison after he pleaded guilty as charged.

Published March 21, 2019

Roseville police investigate shooting at Meadows apartments

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is searching for the suspect in a shooting that took place March 20 in the 31000 block of Nardelli Lane, near Interstate 94 and Masonic Boulevard.

Published March 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 18, 2019

Roseville man dies after shooting in parking lot at apartments

ROSEVILLE — A 31-year-old Roseville man is dead following a shooting March 18.

Published March 18, 2019

Prosecutor charges suspect after fatal shooting in Eastpointe basement

EASTPOINTE — A 20-year-old man died March 18 after suffering a gunshot wound to the head in an Eastpointe home a day earlier.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.

Published March 18, 2019

Make managing your health the priority during National Nutrition Month

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to make informed diet choices during March, which is National Nutrition Month.

Published March 15, 2019

Forest Park Elementary welcomes new principal

EASTPOINTE — Forest Park Elementary School in Eastpointe welcomed Heather Agueros as its new principal Feb. 19. Agueros is new to the Eastpointe Community Schools district and is inheriting the position from interim principal Fran Hobbs. Hobbs took over for former principal Kim Busuttil, who stepped down in December 2018.

Published March 15, 2019

Schools hit the books for March is Reading Month

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Students across the country are picking up good books as they celebrate March is Reading Month. The students attending Eastpointe and Roseville schools are participating in several programs that reinforce the annual monthlong initiative to increase literacy.

Published March 15, 2019

Roseville students learn by making their own ‘Hamilton’

ROSEVILLE — Forty students at Roseville High School are getting ready to take their shot by participating in a program that gives them a chance to create their own historical project inspired by the musical “Hamilton.”

Published March 14, 2019

Whitmer, Bloomberg visit Eastpointe to announce $10 million investment to fight opioid crisis

EASTPOINTE — In Eastpointe March 14, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg formally announced a $10 million investment in Michigan from Bloomberg’s Bloomberg Philanthropies foundation to combat the opioid crisis.

Published March 14, 2019

Macomb County officials spearhead changes to improve local parks, health

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials are focusing on the benefits of, and benefiting, local parks just in time for spring. The Macomb County Health Department recently launched a new website with the goal of getting more people out to one of the myriad parks throughout the county and enjoying the benefits of physical activity.

Published March 14, 2019

More measles cases confirmed in Oakland County

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Oakland County Health Division confirmed a total of 38 measles cases April 5. The cases follow an announcement made March 13 by the Oakland County Health Division confirming a case of travel-related measles.

Published March 13, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 15-17

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Published March 13, 2019

Giving CBD oil a try

METRO DETROIT — It’s an all-natural product that can reportedly treat chronic pain, ease anxiety and bring sleep to those suffering from insomnia — with few to no side effects or drug interactions. But about half of those who hear about this supposed wonder drug won’t even try it because of its association with marijuana. It’s cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil.

Published March 13, 2019

Raise your gardening game

METRO DETROIT — The garden of your dreams doesn’t have to exist in your mind, or even in the ground in your backyard. Raised-bed gardens, made of wood or other creatively repurposed building materials, offer many advantages to vegetable growers in residential lots and community gardens.