Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published December 20, 2019

Musician Jack Scott remembered for rockabilly groove

METRO DETROIT — A steady stream of tributes have circulated social media since Dec. 12, when news of musician Jack Scott’s passing was announced.

Rob Baker takes the oath of office as a member of the Eastpointe City Council at its meeting Dec. 17. Administering the oath is City Manager Elke Doom.

Published December 19, 2019

Rob Baker named to Eastpointe City Council

EASTPOINTE — At its regular meeting Dec. 17, the Eastpointe City Council appointed Rob Baker as the fifth and final member of the body.

Eastpointe’s new mayor pro tem, Sarah Lucido, stands with the city’s newest councilman, Rob Baker, after each officially began their new duties at the City Council meeting Dec. 17.

Published December 19, 2019

Sarah Lucido named Eastpointe’s mayor pro tem

EASTPOINTE — At its regular meeting Dec. 17, the Eastpointe City Council named Sarah Lucido as mayor pro tem.

Published December 19, 2019

Salvation Army receives gold coin in 2 local buckets

ROSEVILLE/ST. CLAIR SHORES — When most people pass a Salvation Army collection bucket around the holidays, they might throw in a dollar or some spare change. One generous individual has been giving the organization rare South African gold Krugerrands annually.

Published December 19, 2019

Sheriff’s Office gives away gift cards for Christmas

MACOMB COUNTY — Instead of issuing traffic tickets, members of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office recently handed out Christmas cheer in the form of gift cards.

Published December 19, 2019

Ballot initiative for new jail expected in August

MACOMB COUNTY — Discussion continued recently regarding a new county jail.

Published December 19, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 20-22

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 18, 2019

Consider indoor air quality when decking the halls

METRO DETROIT — Anticipation for the holidays begins with the ramping up of holiday decorations, bringing ornaments and trimmings out of storage, and erecting fresh or artificial trees.

Published December 18, 2019

Gingerbread houses go next level

METRO DETROIT — Gingerbread artist Donna Rorabaugh, of Rochester Hills, has been at her craft since she was 13.

Published December 17, 2019

Mount Clemens man charged in Roseville hit-and-run

ROSEVILLE — A Mount Clemens man has been charged in connection to a hit-and-run collision that occurred in Roseville Dec. 13.

Izzy is the new therapy dog in the Macomb County Circuit Court Juvenile Division.

Published December 17, 2019

Juvenile court welcomes therapy dog

MACOMB COUNTY — Just like that, the life of Izzy changed, and so did those whom she came into contact with.

Published December 17, 2019

Judge rejects motions in state redistricting case

LANSING — A judge recently rejected motions in two lawsuits related to the voter-approved Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published December 17, 2019

Kresge Arts accepting applications for $25,000 artist fellowships

METRO DETROIT — Kresge Arts in Detroit is putting the call out to artists to apply for its 2020 fellowship program.

Published December 13, 2019

Live Rite gets approval to open used goods store

ROSEVILLE — On Dec. 10, the Roseville City Council approved a petition to open a used goods store to the public put forth by an organization that has been helping people in the community since May.

Published December 13, 2019

Eastpointe hires economic development manager

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe has hired Kim Homan as its new economic development manager. Homan is the first person to hold that role in the city in a decade.

Published December 13, 2019

RARE asking for public input on recreation master plan

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Officials from the Recreational Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe are looking for public feedback regarding their upcoming recreation master plan.

Published December 13, 2019

Roseville implements 1-to-1 laptop program

ROSEVILLE — After the new year, Roseville Community Schools formally will roll out its 1-to-1 laptop program, which will grant each student in the district a laptop or tablet to aid in their studies.

Published December 13, 2019

Alleged ‘Grinch’ arrested for stealing Salvation Army collection bucket

ROSEVILLE — A suspect sought by Roseville police for allegedly stealing a Salvation Army collection bucket was arrested Dec. 11 by the Detroit Police Department.

Published December 13, 2019

Two victims shot by assault weapon in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police are investigating the shooting of two Eastpointe residents who were wounded by what police believe was an assault weapon.