Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have partnered to hold food drives this month at various Kroger stores across southeastern Michigan.

Published January 4, 2019

Gleaners to hold food drives at Kroger stores

METRO DETROIT — The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have once again teamed up to fight hunger this winter.

Published January 4, 2019

Roseville police arrest suspect in multiple Macomb County bank robberies

ROSEVILLE — A suspect is in custody in connection with a series of bank robberies in Macomb County after a bank was robbed in Roseville Jan. 3.

Published January 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 2, 2019

Macomb County crime briefs of the year

MACOMB COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local briefs from 2018.

Published December 28, 2018

Running groups offer events, support

METRO DETROIT — William Hill doesn’t just make small talk. What began as a throwaway conversation for the Farmington resident with his neighbor became a transformative idea that has changed the lives of many people in the Farmington area and beyond.

Published December 28, 2018

Pantone names ‘Living Coral’ 2019 color of the year

METRO DETROIT — Pantone recently announced living coral, a warm salmon hue with a golden undertone, as its 2019 Color of the Year.

Published December 28, 2018

Learning to cook can save money, trim waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Shelly Kemp, the executive director of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, likes to lend her hand in the kitchen at Mirepoix Cooking School in Holiday Market.

Published December 28, 2018

Realtors report 2018 was a seller’s market

METRO DETROIT — Real estate professionals are saying 2018 strongly leaned toward being a seller’s market in southeast Michigan, but they added that this could begin to shift in 2019.

Published December 27, 2018

Remember some events that shaped 2018 in Eastpointe, Roseville

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The cities of Eastpointe and Roseville had an eventful year. As 2018 closes, the Eastsider is looking back on some of its biggest and most-read stories from the last 12 months.

Published December 27, 2018

Eastpointe, Roseville officials share New Year’s resolutions

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — With 2019 just around the corner, community leaders in Eastpointe and Roseville are considering the future. Like many people, they are setting resolutions and deciding what they would like to change in the new year.

The Eastpointe and Roseville libraries will have a variety of programs for both kids and adults to kick off the new year, such as the return of the Youth Lego Club from 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Roseville Public Library.

Published December 27, 2018

Libraries offer patrons ways to kick off the new year right

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — The Roseville and Eastpointe libraries are encouraging residents to start the new year off right with a good book, movie night or other fun activity.

Published December 26, 2018

Pedestrian killed on I-94 in Christmas Eve accident

ROSEVILLE — The Michigan State Police are investigating a crash that left a pedestrian dead on Christmas Eve on Interstate 94 in Roseville.

Published December 26, 2018

Roseville police investigate bank robbery

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that took place at approximately 9 a.m. Dec. 22 at the Citizens Bank located at 26000 Gratiot Ave.

Published December 26, 2018

Macomb County Community Mental Health names new CEO

MACOMB COUNTY — David Pankotai was recently named the chief executive officer of Macomb County Community Mental Health, or MCCMH.

Published December 19, 2018

Roseville celebrates 60th anniversary with message board dedication

ROSEVILLE — Roseville is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a permanent reminder of a former landmark, the Gratiot Drive In, and some of those with fond memories of the drive-in were on hand for a dedication ceremony Dec. 18.

Eastpointe and Roseville are preparing for snow as winter progresses in Michigan.

Published December 19, 2018

Eastpointe, Roseville prepare for winter weather

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Winter in Michigan always means one thing: snow. Each city has its own policies and procedures for clearing the snow, and officials in Eastpointe and Roseville want residents to be aware of how their community handles winter storms.

Published December 19, 2018

Dort and Kment elementary schools get new principals

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools will be seeing an administration shake-up following Kment Elementary Principal Paul Schummer leaving to take a job with the Michigan Department of Education.

Published December 19, 2018

Defendant pleads to reduced charge in Eastpointe motorcycle death

EASTPOINTE — A 25-year-old defendant who was charged in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash in Eastpointe in May 2017 has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.

Published December 19, 2018

Cancer survivor recognized for helping others battle

MACOMB COUNTY — Erika Lojko has had her share of ups and downs in recent years, but there has always been one thing that kept her going: her son, Caleb.

From left, Dr. Charles Barone II, Melissa Henderson, Gary Maconochie, Chari Presley and James Lauridsen pose with their 2018 Macomb Community Action awards Dec. 11 at the Italian American Cultural Society and Banquet Center in Clinton Township.

Published December 18, 2018

Fighting poverty, one person at a time

MACOMB COUNTY — At the organization’s annual meeting Dec. 11 at the Italian American Cultural Society and Banquet Center in Clinton Township, five MCA employees and volunteers were honored for their dedication and patient enthusiasm.