Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Families around the country are getting a helping hand through the federal government’s child tax credit program.

Published July 23, 2021

Child tax credit payments start going out to families

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 brought with it a variety of problems for everyone, with parents of young children being some of the most drastically affected.

Published July 23, 2021

Remediation efforts underway in wake of I-75 tanker fire

TROY — A fuel tanker that caught fire and closed down a portion of Interstate 75 between Crooks and Rochester roads the afternoon of July 12 now has local, county and state agencies working to remediate the site, repair the damage and clean up any environmental impacts left behind.

Published July 16, 2021

Eastpointe police arrest registered sex offender for alleged indecent exposure at park

EASTPOINTE — A 63-year-old Eastpointe man has been charged for allegedly exposing himself to two young girls at Kennedy Park.

Published July 15, 2021

Summer Stroll will bring entertainment, businesses and residents together in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe and the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce are presenting the Summer Stroll, an outdoor public event featuring music, entertainers, local businesses and more.

Published July 14, 2021

Two teens arrested, 2 sought in connection to auto break-ins

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department has arrested two teenagers and is searching for two more in connection to a string of car break-ins.

Last month, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution that, in part, indicates the county is a constitutional sanctuary county.

Published July 14, 2021

Approved resolution declares Macomb County a ‘constitutional sanctuary county’

MACOMB COUNTY — More than 20 people came ready to voice their opinion on a proposed resolution.

Published July 14, 2021

OU approves 4.2% tuition increase for 2021-22 school year

ROCHESTER — Oakland University students will have to reach deeper into their pockets for a college education next year.

Published July 14, 2021

Declining enrollment reported for teaching programs across the state

METRO DETOIT — From the time they were in elementary school, many people over the years have aspired to land a job as a teacher.

Published July 14, 2021

Michigan breweries rebounding after pandemic challenges

METRO DETROIT — As Michigan is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, its industries are finding their way back to business as usual.

Published July 14, 2021

The dish on downsizing

METRO DETROIT — The choice to downsize comes with a slew of benefits, including decluttering, lower mortgage payments, less maintenance and more money to save or invest.

Published July 13, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Two different cars tell their own stories

ROYAL OAK — Imagine owning a car that was built specifically for Henry Ford II.

Published July 13, 2021

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — A man in his 50s was pronounced dead after being hit by a car in Eastpointe July 12.

This photo shows the Gloede Drain at 22 Mile Road, east of Hayes Road in Macomb Township, the morning of June 27. Approximately 24 hours earlier, the area had significantly more standing water.

Published July 13, 2021

Macomb County officials pleased with draining after heavy rain

MACOMB COUNTY — Parts of Macomb County were able to avoid flooding from storms the last week of June.

Published July 13, 2021

City of Detroit, Cranbrook craft memorial for COVID-19 victims

METRO DETROIT — There’s no forgetting the deep loss experienced last year by so many as COVID-19 swept the globe and took millions of lives, decimated the economy and pushed medical services well beyond their limits.

In his testimony in the state case against ex-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith, Frank Krycia said he was requested to destroy evidence, like a response to a subpoena, and not show it to state police.

Published July 12, 2021

Preliminary exam begins in ex-Macomb County prosecutor’s case

MACOMB COUNTY — At press time, the preliminary examination in the case against Eric Smith is underway.

Published July 11, 2021

Two arrested in road rage incident in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — Two men have been charged after a car crash escalated into gunfire in Eastpointe and Detroit.

The Eastpointe City Council voted 4-1 at its regular meeting July 6 to approve ordinance changes that would require all fireworks sales in the city to take place in a brick and mortar building.

Published July 10, 2021

Eastpointe City Council OKs measure moving fireworks sales indoors

EASTPOINTE — At its regular meeting July 6, the Eastpointe City Council voted 4-1 to approve two measures to restrict fireworks sales to brick and mortar locations.

Families will gather at Veterans Memorial Park on Thursday, July 15, for a father-son Nerf war hosted by the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe, with cooperation by Battle Zone Detroit.

Published July 9, 2021

RARE to host father-son Nerf tournament in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — Fathers and sons in the Roseville area are getting ready to lock and load. The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe will be hosting a Father-Son Nerf War.

Published July 9, 2021

INVEST in America Act could have impact on local roads

METRO DETROIT — On July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act, known as the INVEST in America Act.

Published July 9, 2021

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts Center ready to entertain

MACOMB COUNTY — In March 2020, the stage at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts fell silent because of COVID-19. Musicians turned off their amps, dancers hung up their costumes and theater performers put away their scripts.