Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published November 7, 2018

Incumbents, experienced politicians keep state seats in Macomb County

Peter Lucido may live in Shelby Township now, but he said he sees his election to the state Senate District 8 seat, which includes Shelby Township and several other townships in northern Macomb County, as well as Harrison Township, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores, as going home.

Published November 7, 2018

Jump-start your garden this winter with composting

METRO DETROIT — The gardening season doesn’t have to end just because winter is here. You can still prepare your garden for a successful growing season when the warm weather returns. It may be too cold for many plants to grow, but it’s the perfect time to produce compost for the growing season.

Published November 7, 2018

Miller narrowly wins clerk race in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Democrat Fred Miller bested Republican Lisa Sinclair during the Nov. 6 election to become the new Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds.

Published November 7, 2018

Quilt-making volunteers shroud vets in valor

METRO DETROIT — Quilts are made painstakingly, with love, for warmth and comfort. Quilts of Valor mean even more than that.

Published November 6, 2018

Roseville and Eastpointe residents cast votes in school district elections

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Voters in Roseville and Eastpointe cast their ballots in the Nov. 6 election to elect school board members in each community, and Roseville residents also decided to renew a non-homestead operating millage in their district.

Published November 6, 2018

Redistricting proposal on path to pass

More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 6, 2018

Hackel on track to win third term as Macomb County Executive

MACOMB COUNTY — With 67 percent of the vote, Mark Hackel will serve a third term as Macomb County Executive.

Published November 2, 2018

Libraries offer programs for November

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — In November, the Roseville Public Library and the Eastpointe Memorial Library will both offer a variety of services and media to let people get a jump start on the holiday season, help complete a project or just have a little fun.Read More

Published November 2, 2018

Three suspects arrested following armed carjacking

HARPER WOODS — Three juvenile suspects are in custody following a carjacking that took place in Harper Woods Oct. 30. The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m.Read More

Published November 2, 2018

Roseville resident cares for historical cemetery after no one else will

ROSEVILLE — The Erin Grove Cemetery in Roseville is one of the community’s oldest resting places, with graves dating back to the 1700s. Yet after its long history, no one seems to want to claim ownership or responsibility for the historical cemetery, save for one man.

Published November 2, 2018

Local schools to honor veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — In observance of Veterans Day Nov. 11, students and staff from two local institutions will pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Published October 31, 2018

Shore up the first line of defense for a home — the front door

METRO DETROIT — The front door is the first line of defense for a home, so how well a lock is installed and what other security features are in place can make the difference between a burglar getting into a home and staying out.

Advancements in technology are making tools that assist seniors with health issues such as poor hearing more effective, more compact and more convenient to use.

Published October 31, 2018

New tech for hearing aids, smartphone apps help seniors

METRO DETROIT — Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and those improvements trickle down into almost every facet of everyday life, including medical care for senior citizens.

Published October 30, 2018

Macomb, Oakland counties ranked in top 10 most generous Michigan counties

MACOMB COUNTY — Financial advisors SmartAsset recently released a study naming Macomb and Oakland counties in the top 10 most generous counties in Michigan. The company looked at a variety of factors to see how much people in Michigan donated by county, and then ranked its findings.

Published October 30, 2018

Red Ribbon Week encourages people to fight back against substance use

ROSEVILLE — Folks around Roseville may be sporting a tiny red ribbon this October as part of Red Ribbon Week activities promoted by the anti-drug nonprofit CARE of Southeastern Michigan. Red Ribbon Week runs from Oct. 22 to 31.Read More

Published October 30, 2018

Eastpointe alumni donate $10,000 to school district

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Community Schools district’s investment in its students is paying off — literally.Read More

Published October 30, 2018

Roseville encourages residents to take advantage of new bike lanes

ROSEVILLE — The city of Roseville is embracing a trend and including bike lanes in its community. Roseville recently completed a project to install bike lanes along Martin Road.Read More

Published October 30, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Hearse makes for a spirited ride

The back of a hearse is a place where most of us don’t want to end up anytime soon — but with countless hearse-owners clubs around the world, there are plenty of brave souls who aren’t afraid to sit up front and take the driver’s seat.

Published October 26, 2018

Eastpointe Subway restaurant robbed at gunpoint

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police responded to an armed robbery that took place at a local Subway restaurant Oct. 24.

Published October 25, 2018

A look at the redistricting proposal for voters

LANSING — Voters throughout Michigan have been given an option on the Nov. 6 ballot: Do they want to pass a proposed constitutional amendment that allows citizens to adopt district boundaries for Michigan legislators, or do they want to keep things status quo?