Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published January 15, 2019

New mental health CEO wants to reduce stigma, offer empathy

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Community Mental Health has a new CEO.

Published January 15, 2019

Smith re-elected as chair of Macomb County Board of Commissioners

MOUNT CLEMENS — Bob Smith, a Democrat from Clinton Township, was re-elected by his peers to again serve as the chair of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners for the 2019-20 term.

Published January 15, 2019

Macomb County leaders to highlight technology, talent at NAIAS

DETROIT — Leaders from Macomb County will celebrate several talent and technology initiatives during the upcoming North American International Auto Show.

Published January 15, 2019

Stonefly search to help shed light on river health

METRO DETROIT — Those who aren’t afraid to make a splash in local waterways can help the Clinton River Watershed Council search for stonefly larvae next weekend. “It’s a great event that allows volunteers to get out and about in the watershed in the middle of winter … and stay connected with the river during these winter months,” CRWC ecologist Eric Diesing said.

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller discusses the root cause of the 15 Mile Road sinkhole Jan. 9 in the public works building. Miller points to activity that occurred back in 2014, which a hired expert claims spurred the eventual collapse of the piping and roadway.

Published January 11, 2019

Miller: Sinkhole caused by ‘human error’

FRASER — An infrastructure expert from Denver, Colorado, has concluded that the sinkhole that devoured a Fraser family’s home was a result of “human error.”

Published January 11, 2019

Loose change adds up to thousands for local charity

ROSEVILLE — Anyone who’s ever paid for a meal using what they fish out of the cushions knows how far some loose change can go.

Published January 10, 2019

Police catch alleged package thieves

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of several packages off area porches.

Published January 9, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 9, 2019

Experts, charities can help organize your home for the new year

METRO DETROIT — The holidays have come and gone, and with the new year upon us, folks may be wondering how to get their homes organized in 2019. Gary Dion, the owner of Closets by Design — which in addition to organizing closets also organizes garages, home offices, laundries, pantries and hobby rooms — said that redesigning storage space is key.

Published January 9, 2019

Snowless fun can be done outside in metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — What do you do when the weather outside is not so frightful and there is no snow on the ground to be found? Go outside and frolic in the nothingness of winter’s chill, of course. From local skating rinks to sprawling hiking paths, these activities don’t depend on wintry weather, according to Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park programmer, Carol Fink.

Published January 8, 2019

IAM celebrates 10-year anniversary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The International Academy of Macomb, or IAM, opened in 2008 with an enrollment of 125 students.

Published January 8, 2019

DIA’s new Asian Wing immerses visitors in history and culture

DETROIT — Artworks with religious and cultural significance are displayed thoughtfully in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ reinstalled Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing. From centuries-old pieces to contemporary ones, the wing includes work from China, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and joins the recently reopened Japanese gallery. There’s also a gallery devoted to Buddhist art from various parts of Asia.

Published January 8, 2019

Local athletes prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics winter games

METRO DETROIT — Former cyclist turned competitive walker Michael Cushnier has been competing in the Michigan Senior Olympics for over 20 years, and he has no plans to slow down.

Published January 8, 2019

Michigan adopts new fireworks legislation

MICHIGAN — On Dec. 29, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder approved a package of bills aimed at giving more local communities more control to regulate the use and sale of fireworks. The package included House Bill 5940, which was written by state Rep. John Chirkun, D-Roseville.

Published January 8, 2019

Eastpointe Fire Department gets new leadership

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Fire Department promoted two of its members to leadership positions in a ceremony that took place Jan. 2.

Published January 8, 2019

Roseville police de-escalate situation with ‘despondent’ man

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department was dispatched to an address in the 28000 block of Floral Street, near Groesbeck Highway and Martin Road, at approximately 8 p.m. Dec. 26 to check on an occupant of a home described to them as “despondent.”

Published January 7, 2019

Man dies in quadruple stabbing in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Department of Public Safety is investigating an incident that left four people with stab wounds, including one man who died as a result of his injuries.

Published January 7, 2019

MCC recognized as a ‘veteran-friendly school’

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College is taking good care of its military veterans, according to the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, or MVAA. The MVAA recently recognized MCC as a certified veteran-friendly school by awarding the college gold-level recognition for the fourth consecutive year.

Published January 4, 2019

Plan to reduce sewer overflows gets state funding

ST. CLAIR SHORES/EASTPOINTE — A plan to eliminate three-quarters of the combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair from the Chapaton Retention Basin is one step closer to becoming reality with a grant from the state of Michigan.