Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published March 1, 2019

Macomb County officials at odds over expenditure of forfeiture funds

MOUNT CLEMENS — Trouble is brewing in Macomb County politics as two of the area’s leading elected officials are pointing fingers at each other regarding questionable spending practices.

A privacy fence can help keep a dog from getting lost, and a dog’s collar should have a tag with contact information on it.

Published February 28, 2019

Take steps to protect your furry friend from getting lost

METRO DETROIT — Something pet owners never want to experience is a moment of fear and regret while seeing that their little furry friend has taken an unplanned trip out of the house or yard.

Published February 28, 2019

Let workshops lead the way for springtime gardening

METRO DETROIT — Shelby Township resident Ivy Schwartz’s calling is in her name.

Published February 28, 2019

Fish Fry Fridays

A local guide to metro Detroit Friday fish fry dinners

Published February 27, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 25, 2019

Eastpointe might allow nonprofits to resume corner collections

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe residents may soon be seeing the Knights of Columbus return for the group’s yearly collection. The organization hasn’t collected in Eastpointe since 2016 after state and local regulations changed to prevent them from doing so.

Published February 25, 2019

Roseville school district teaches community to spot human trafficking

ROSEVILLE — A teen from a troubled home runs away. The teen is scared, alone and lacks basic necessities like food or shelter. Then the teen meets someone who offers them a place to stay.

Published February 25, 2019

Eastpointe police utilize social media to take suspects off the street

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe police are making new strides in arresting wanted suspects by utilizing social media via their Felony Fridays program. Each Friday, the Eastpointe Police Department posts photos and information on two suspects wanted by the department. The program has proven successful so far. Of the six suspects posted in this way as of Feb. 21, four have been arrested.

Published February 25, 2019

Macomb Community Action to host information program

EASTPOINTE — For those looking for a leg up or a helping hand, Macomb Community Action is inviting the public to come to Eastpointe City Hall on Tuesday, March 5, to learn about some of the resources available in their community.

Published February 25, 2019

Eastpointe City Council decides on 2019 CDBG distributions

EASTPOINTE — At its Feb. 19 meeting, the Eastpointe City Council selected how the city will distribute its federal Community Development Block Grant funds for 2019.

Published February 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 20, 2019

Historical homes need a lot of TLC

METRO DETROIT — If you own a home that’s 50 years old or older, you own a historical home. Maintaining a historical home requires some unique tasks on top of the common ones associated with maintaining any modern home.

Published February 20, 2019

Couples include pets in their walk down the aisle

METRO DETROIT — Something old, something new, something borrowed — and a good boy, too. That’s not quite how the old adage goes, but it certainly applies to the brides and grooms of 2019. Couples are creating new traditions for their nuptials, and including their furry child in the ceremony is non-negotiable.

Published February 15, 2019

Commission to help kids create African masks as part of Black History Month

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission is inviting local kids to get into the spirit of Black History Month with an African mask-making project.

Published February 15, 2019

Roseville Schools to host dialogue about human trafficking

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools will host a forum to discuss the issue of human trafficking.

Published February 15, 2019

Roseville Scholarship Foundation aids dozens of students every year

ROSEVILLE — Since 1964, the Roseville Scholarship Foundation has been giving graduating seniors in Roseville Community Schools a leg up. Each year, dozens of $1,000 scholarships are distributed to students graduating from Roseville High School to use for college or other post-graduate education.

Published February 15, 2019

Bellview Elementary combines literacy with family fun

EASTPOINTE — Bellview Elementary School in Eastpointe is working to make reading fun with its annual literacy night during March is Reading Month. Each year, the school invites families in for a themed party and dinner that is not only entertaining and enjoyable, but also educational.

Published February 15, 2019

Roseville council reviews 2018, finds city made slow but steady improvements

ROSEVILLE — Each year, Roseville hosts a meeting at one of its City Council meetings to provide the council and the general public with an update on the state of the city’s departments and municipal organizations.

Published February 15, 2019

Two years of tears, camaraderie and fighting despair

MACOMB COUNTY — An ongoing opioid epidemic, smothered by stories of addiction and distorted views in the court of public opinion, gave people like Linda Davis some hesitation when the Hope Not Handcuffs program commenced in February 2017.

Published February 14, 2019

Nurture the imagination with fairy gardens

METRO DETROIT — For the young at heart, fairy gardens are a way to bring a sense of wonder to green spaces, evoking mystery with environmental details that make the imagination run wild.