Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published June 8, 2020

Local businesses balance safety and concern during COVID crisis

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Since quarantine and health precautions first went into place in early March to combat the spread of COVID-19, many businesses found themselves in a difficult position.

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has named Macomb Community College as a certified “Veteran-Friendly School.”

Published June 5, 2020

MCC named as ‘veteran-friendly’; announces class formats for the fall

MACOMB COUNTY — In March 2017, Macomb Community College opened the Office of Veteran and Military Services at its South Campus in Warren.

Published June 4, 2020

Macomb County Clerk’s Office goes virtual during pandemic

MACOMB COUNTY — Even a global pandemic does not obstruct the flow of records and information. Just ask Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Fred Miller and his staff.

Published June 4, 2020

Macomb County conducting sampling for COVID-19 hot spots

MACOMB COUNTY — On May 27, the Macomb County Public Works Office announced it had launched a pilot project to determine the effectiveness of sampling and studying sewage in relation to COVID-19.

Published June 4, 2020

Local small business owners reflect on effects of shutdown

MACOMB COUNTY — On June 1, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced moving Michigan into the fourth phase of the Michigan Safe Start Plan, permitting retailers to reopen June 4 and bars and restaurants June 8, but with social distancing guidelines and capacity limits.

Published June 4, 2020

Road projects unscathed during virus shutdown

METRO DETROIT — In a world turned upside-down by isolation and political unrest, there is one thing Michiganders can always count on: road construction.

Published June 3, 2020

American Heart Association to host virtual Heart Walk

DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping the American Heart Association’s Metro Detroit Heart Walk from promoting healthy living and getting helpful information to the public.

Published June 2, 2020

Eastpointe resident organizes protest for racial justice

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe-area residents joined in the numerous protests that recently took place across the country to speak up for racial equality and justice.

Published June 1, 2020

Eastland teacher named Macomb Middle School Teacher of the Year

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools are celebrating Eastland Middle School teacher Michelle Bissell after she was named the Macomb County Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year.

Published June 1, 2020

Bridge work will close Big Beaver Road under I-75

METRO DETROIT — Bridge work will close Big Beaver Road in both directions under Interstate 75 from 9 p.m. June 1 to 9 a.m. June 2.

Published May 26, 2020

Macomb County: No foreclosures for delinquent taxes in 2020

MACOMB COUNTY — COVID-19 has changed a lot of things, and now there’s another topic to add to the list: home foreclosures due to delinquent taxes.

Michigan Press Association award winners

Published May 26, 2020

C & G Newspapers staff wins Michigan Press Association awards

METRO DETROIT — C & G Newspapers garnered 15 awards in the 2019 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.

Published May 24, 2020

Gold Star memorial underway in metro Detroit

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — People across the country recently paid their respects to military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces on Memorial Day.

Jean Cloud was sworn in as interim Macomb County Prosecutor May 20.

Published May 22, 2020

Jean Cloud named Macomb County Prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY — The bench of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court has named Acting Prosecutor Jean Cloud to fill the role vacated when Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith resigned at the end of March.

Published May 22, 2020

Oakland County announces $30M to support municipalities

OAKLAND COUNTY — During a May 19 press conference, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced plans to allocate $30 million to county cities, villages and townships. There are 62 such municipalities in Oakland County.

Published May 14, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 15-17

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Four planes, including the A-10 Thunderbolt II (pictured) and KC-135 Stratotanker, will flyover Michigan Tuesday and Wednesday.

Published May 12, 2020

Selfridge ready for special flyover

METRO DETROIT — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels won’t be the only military planes flying over Michigan this week.

Published May 7, 2020

WWII veteran discusses V-E Day for 75th anniversary

METRO DETROIT — In April 1945, a couple months after the Battle of the Bulge, Mike Aleo’s battalion was ready to cross the Rhine River, when it received orders to pull out and go west to Royon, France.

Published May 7, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 8-10

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published May 7, 2020

Oakland County announces expanded testing, $12M more for small businesses

OAKLAND COUNTY — On April 30, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced a multi-pronged update on the county’s latest health and economic efforts in the face of COVID-19.