Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

The passage of the SMART millage proposal in Macomb County stands after a recount only yielded a change in three votes, not enough to cover the 39-vote difference from the Aug. 7 primary election.

Published August 30, 2018

SMART millage recount ends with proposal still passing in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Service from the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation will continue in Macomb County after a request for a voter recount on the latest millage was withdrawn Aug. 29.

Published August 28, 2018

New Fountain Elementary principal named

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Community Schools district has named Fountain Elementary School Teacher-in-Charge Brandon Komarowski as the school’s new principal. Komarowski has already formally begun his duties and is preparing for classes to begin Aug. 29.

Published August 28, 2018

Suspects crash vehicle into business in attempted robbery

ROSEVILLE — Roseville police are investigating an attempted smash and grab robbery that took place at about 5:20 a.m. Aug. 23.Read More

Published August 28, 2018

With summer ending, road agencies progress on work

METROIT DETROIT — Oakland and Macomb counties’ road commissions scratched beyond the surface of their scheduled road repair tasks for this construction season, but they say many projects still have months to go.

Published August 28, 2018

Motorcycle ride, festival to raise money for charity

METRO DETROIT — Motorcyclists from near and far are being recruited for the inaugural SEED MotoFest Ride & Festival — hitting the streets Sept. 16. The 32-mile coordinated ride will begin with open registration at 11 a.m.

Published August 28, 2018

Flooring options abound as experts have their say on styles

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to flooring options — carpet, wood, vinyl tiles and more — there are endless styles and suitable prices to match.

Published August 28, 2018

Local experts share what it takes to be scary this fall

METRO DETROIT — Two weeks ago, actors from across metro Detroit filed into an old building in downtown Pontiac to see if they have what it takes to make a grown person cry. Maybe even wet themselves.

Published August 27, 2018

Recount filed following slim SMART proposal victory

MACOMB COUNTY — A local group is challenging the results of the recent Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation proposal in Macomb County.

Published August 24, 2018

College representatives sign articulation agreement

OAKLAND COUNTY/MACOMB COUNTY — Business majors who attend Oakland Community College or Macomb Community College and then transfer to Oakland University will be able to bring with them more credit hours than in the past.

Published August 24, 2018

Former military housing complex to become veterans home

MACOMB COUNTY — The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency recently acquired 103 acres of land in Chesterfield Township to build a new, state-of-the-art veterans home.

Published August 24, 2018

Macomb County report shows increase in drug-related deaths

MACOMB COUNTY — In the midst of an opioid epidemic, recent data revealed that solving the problem still has a long way to go.

Beginning Aug. 22, three lanes of eastbound I-696 traffic were shifted onto the westbound I-696 lanes, with temporary crossover exits to Dequindre Road, Mound Road, Groesbeck Highway and I-94. This will continue through November.

Published August 23, 2018

Eastbound lanes shift as I-696 project enters second phase

The Michigan Department of Transportation began a new stage of its “Restore the Reuther” project Aug. 22, which will result in lane shifts along I-696.

Published August 22, 2018

Man shot in hand while waiting for bus

Roseville police officers are investigating the shooting of a man who was waiting for a bus outside a local gas station Aug. 16. Roseville Police Chief James Berlin said that on the morning of Aug. 16, a 30-year-old Detroit man was shot at a bus stop at 12 Mile and Gratiot roads.Read More

Published August 22, 2018

Spectators flip over upside-down van

When Berkley resident Jerry Naumann takes his van out for a spin, anyone who sees it usually does a double take — or sometimes even a triple take.

Published August 22, 2018

Students receive school supplies just in time for the new semester

MOUNT CLEMENS — Genisys Credit Union is helping get kids ready to head back to school with a donation of 50 backpacks given to the Macomb Community Action organization.Read More

Published August 22, 2018

Firefighters work to ‘fill the boot’

ROSEVILLE — Firefighters around the metro Detroit area were out on the streets Aug. 14-17 collecting money for the annual Fill the Boot campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.Read More

Published August 21, 2018

Create the best study space for a new semester

METRO DETROIT — Attending college may be one of the most stressful things a person does in their lifetime.

Published August 21, 2018

Schools prep learners to thwart sexual attackers, active shooters

METRO DETROIT — Safety in the classroom and around local campuses has always been a priority for educators. But in the age of active shooters and rampant sexual assault reports, the task of keeping students out of harm’s way can seem daunting for school and law enforcement personnel.

Published August 17, 2018

Swing downtown for great jazz over Labor Day weekend

DETROIT — Audiences from all over the world will again converge on downtown Detroit to enjoy legendary jazz artists performing free concerts during the 39th annual Detroit Jazz Festival over Labor Day weekend.