Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published May 26, 2021

METRO DETROIT — If you haven’t wanted to do any secondhand shopping for the past year, who could blame you? Folks have been doing their best to keep their hands to themselves and stop the spread of germs for fear of contracting COVID-19.

Published May 26, 2021

Roseville police get first of 2 new K-9 officers

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department recently acquired the first of two new police dogs who are joining the department’s ranks this year.

Published May 26, 2021

Ford collection keeps cruising memories alive

METRO DETROIT — Don Olson’s backyard is like visiting a Ford museum.

Published May 25, 2021

Lake St. Clair 14 inches below May 2020 levels

METRO DETROIT — Water levels on the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair are expected to continue to rise throughout the spring, but they are 1-2 feet lower than the record-breaking levels seen in 2019 and 2020, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District.

Published May 25, 2021

Volunteers repaint historic schoolhouse in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe’s beloved Halfway Schoolhouse got a facelift on May 15, thanks to the East Detroit Historical Society and some local volunteers. They spent the day repainting the exterior and doing some basic maintenance on the building.

Published May 24, 2021

Local volunteers honored for efforts

MACOMB COUNTY — As part of a county-wide effort to thank outstanding local volunteers, residents from Mount Clemens, Harrison Township and Clinton Township were honored by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in a video message.

Published May 23, 2021

Roseville nonprofit aims to help those who help others

ROSEVILLE — A new nonprofit recently opened its doors in Roseville, hoping to help those taking care of loved ones.

Published May 22, 2021

Roseville man charged with criminal sexual conduct, enticement of a minor

ROSEVILLE — A Roseville man is facing charges in federal court and Macomb County Circuit Court for alleged sex crimes involving minors.

Published May 22, 2021

Ambidextrous artist helps Detroit nonprofit

DETROIT — A Detroit nonprofit is getting a boost from a local artist who is pitching in with both hands.

Published May 21, 2021

Kurmmell Knox selected to fill vacant Roseville City Council seat

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Planning Commission Chairperson Kurmmell Knox was selected unanimously to fill the city’s open City Council seat at the council’s regular meeting May 18.

Published May 21, 2021

Eastpointe Memorial Day Parade canceled

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Memorial Day Parade Committee announced May 11 that the 2021 Memorial Day Parade has been canceled.

Published May 20, 2021

Detroit Police Chief James Craig retires

DETROIT — On May 10, Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his plans to retire from the Detroit Police Department as of June 1. Former Assistant Chief James White was named interim chief by Mayor Mike Duggan May 17.

Published May 20, 2021

Ground broken on final stretch of eastern Detroit Riverwalk

DETROIT — Ground was broken May 12 on the final stretch of the eastern Detroit Riverwalk, a walkable public area full of parks and green space stretching along the Detroit River in the city’s downtown area.

Published May 17, 2021

Backyard Art Fair returns for spring edition in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — A local art fair that made its debut last year during the COVID-19 pandemic will make its return this month.

Published May 14, 2021

Roseville Middle School cleared after bomb threat May 12

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools are assuring parents that their students are safe following a bomb threat at Roseville Middle School May 12.

Published May 12, 2021

Roseville to continue providing inspection services for St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores will continue to work with the city of Roseville for its inspection services after it was the lone bidder on the service contracts.

Published May 12, 2021

Roseville school district offering safe and engaging summer classes

ROSEVILLE — Districts such as Roseville Community Schools are working hard to ensure that students still have access to the variety of summer learning programs they always do, despite COVID-19 still being a concern to many.

Published May 12, 2021

Detroit Zoo polar bear cubs enjoy first foray into outdoor habitat

ROYAL OAK — Born Nov. 15 to female polar bear Suka, 8, Detroit Zoo officials report that the now 5-month-old twin female polar bear cubs are thriving and recently ventured from their indoor settings to the grassy area of the Arctic Ring of Life habitat.