Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published October 14, 2019

One dead, 5 injured, suspect arraigned in shooting at Eastpointe bar

EASTPOINTE — Six people were wounded by gunfire at approximately 2 a.m. Oct. 12 at the Last Call Bar in Eastpointe, located in the area of 10 Mile and Hayes roads, and one of the shooting victims died Oct. 15, police confirmed.

Published October 11, 2019

New fitness court unveiled at Huron park

ROSEVILLE — The Recreational Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe unveiled its new fitness court at Huron park in Roseville Oct. 9.

Published October 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 9, 2019

Experts advise asking before petting strange dogs

METRO DETROIT — Hey, we get it. Some temptations in life are too irresistible to pass up: chocolate cake, splashing in puddles, celebrity gossip rags.

Published October 9, 2019

Police offer advice to protect your vehicle at home

METRO DETROIT — Larcenies from vehicles, damage to vehicles and vehicle thefts are an ongoing problem and can be heartbreaking to experience, causing feelings of violation and mistrust.

Published October 8, 2019

Roseville firefighters rescue kittens from drowning

ROSEVILLE — Five kittens are safe after the quick thinking of some Roseville residents and the actions of the Roseville Fire Department.

Published October 8, 2019

Eastpointe council to vote on measure to prevent unsecured firearms in vehicles

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council will vote on an ordinance amendment that would make it a punishable offense to leave a firearm unsecured in a vehicle.

Published October 8, 2019

Eastpointe Animal Control adding dog kennels at Police Department

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe Animal Control is expanding its resources by installing new kennels at the Eastpointe Police Department.

Published October 8, 2019

Eastpointe and Roseville to offer Halloween fun

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe and Roseville communities are getting ready for some spooky fun via local Halloween events for kids.

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Local law enforcement react to flavored vape ban

MACOMB COUNTY — On Oct. 2, a statewide ban on flavored vaping products went into effect, following a two-week compliance period that began Sept. 18.

Published October 4, 2019

Student recounts ‘America’s Got Talent’ experiences with Detroit Youth Choir

When 13-year-old Tonie Larkins, of Eastpointe, auditioned for the Detroit Youth Choir four years ago, it was just to get the chance to do some of her favorite things.

Published October 4, 2019

East Detroit alumni uncover time capsule from 1979

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe High School recently got a blast from the past as alumni from the class of 1979 opened a time capsule that had been buried on the school grounds the year they graduated.

Published October 3, 2019

Jail proposal to appear on August ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — A proposal for a new Macomb County Jail will be on the ballot next year.

Published October 2, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 2, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’

More than five decades ago, Troy resident Ted Schlenker’s aunt bought a brand-new 1963 Mercury Marauder in Van Nuys, California. The car was pink — her favorite color — so she had to have it, Schlenker explained.

Published October 2, 2019

Credit unions promote accessibility, breadth of services

METRO DETROIT — As a local alternative to big banks, some credit unions are seeing growth as the word gets out about their expanding breadth of services. Just ask Rebekah Monroe.