Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published October 25, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates share platforms on public schools, health care

METRO DETROIT — In the final stretch leading up to the Nov. 6 general election, the six candidates running for governor have laid out their plans for the people of Michigan, including funding for public education and health care, and how to keep schools safe, if elected.

Published October 24, 2018

Voters to choose governor, representatives and decide proposals

In the Eastsider’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for various offices in local, county and state elections Tuesday, Nov. 6, decide whether to renew one Roseville Community Schools millage, and decide whether to accept or reject three statewide proposals.

Published October 24, 2018

Stan Safety gets magical to teach kids about fire safety

ROSEVILLE — Recently, several Steenland Elementary students learned all about fire safety through a magical demonstration from the one and only Stan Safety the Magical Fireman. Stan Safety the Magical Fireman, known as William Schneider to his friends, stopped by Steenland Elementary Oct.Read More

Published October 24, 2018

Eastpointe school board race will include write-in candidates

EASTPOINTE — Without enough candidates officially running for the Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education in the election on Tuesday, Nov.Read More

Published October 24, 2018

Patton Elementary partners with WSU to teach kids about healthy living

ROSEVILLE — The students at Patton Elementary School in Roseville are learning to eat healthier and enjoy a few tasty snacks while they’re at it.Read More

Published October 23, 2018

Get a grip on the road this winter with good tires, brakes

METRO DETROIT — Icy roads and slippery conditions this upcoming winter will mean that you’ll need to rely on your vehicle’s tires and brakes to come to a stop. And vehicle service specialists are giving tips on how to maximize your traction.

Published October 23, 2018

Extend your garden season into the fall with different species

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club hosted a presentation, “The Late Show,” on the topic of how to extend your garden into the fall with different types of species Oct. 11 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township.

Published October 23, 2018

Ditch the masks and tour a real haunted space this fall

METRO DETROIT — Detroit is about three and a quarter centuries old, with countless landmark buildings standing — almost untouched — for a majority of that tenure.

Published October 19, 2018

Behind the Wheel: 1991 Ford SkyRanger convertible is a rare find

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On any given day, it’s fairly common to spot a Ford Ranger on the road, but when it comes to the Ford SkyRanger — a unique variation from the early ’90s — a sighting is nearly impossible.

Published October 18, 2018

Grant aims to prevent school violence

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County recently received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at preventing school violence. The Macomb County Office of Emergency Management and Communications received a School Violence Prevention Program grant in the amount of $316,860 from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

Published October 18, 2018

Macomb County, NWS offering winter SKYWARN class

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Learn to spot an approaching winter storm during Macomb County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service’s upcoming SKYWARN training course in Clinton Township.

Published October 18, 2018

Candidates for governor reveal platforms for auto issues

METRO DETROIT — Between the taxpayer cost for road repairs and the increases in auto insurance rates, driving is expensive for many Michiganders. But the state’s gubernatorial candidates who will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot say their plans could change things for the better.

Published October 17, 2018

Set the stage to sell your home

METRO DETROIT — Ditch that dish rack and put away the family photos before you show your home to sell, a number of local experts agree.

Published October 17, 2018

Pros dish on hearty fall flavors to savor by the spoonful

METRO DETROIT — When Sarah Yi thinks of fall, family and flavors readily come to mind, along with robust soups at her family gatherings. In particular, kimchi jjigae, a Korean soup that brings back the memories.

Published October 16, 2018

BB gun used to shoot out windows of moving buses

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Police are investigating a pair of incidents, which appear to be related, that involve windows being shot out of moving buses by a BB gun.

Published October 16, 2018

Authorities offer reward in Roseville parole office arson

ROSEVILLE — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, in conjunction with the Roseville Fire Department, has announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information about an arson in Macomb County.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

RARE invites families to its annual Trick or Treat Trail

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe is brewing up some fun for Halloween with the return of its Spooktacular Trick or Treat Trail. The trail will feature at least 30 festive booths and treat stations where kids can get their Halloween goodies.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Roseville police officers to wear body cameras

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department will be outfitting all of its uniformed officers with body cameras whenever they are on duty. The department will begin outfitting their officers with the new equipment throughout 2019.Read More

Published October 15, 2018

Police have suspects in custody in Roseville bowling alley assault

ROSEVILLE — Roseville police have two suspects in custody who detectives believe are connected to the assault of an employee at the Apollo Lanes bowling alley Oct. 10.