Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published October 6, 2020

Macomb County will not issue mask mandate

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County is not enforcing a mask mandate. County Executive Mark Hackel said Oct. 6 that the county “will continue to operate as it did before the Court made its decision,” referencing the Michigan Supreme Court’s Oct. 2 ruling that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer does not have the legal authority to extend or declare states of emergency in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 2, 2020

Eastpointe museum reenactors host history walk

EASTPOINTE — Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society Museum in Eastpointe is still working hard to make history come alive.

Eastpointe artist Elijah Carpenter’s digital character creations are among the artwork included in the Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission’s virtual art exhibition.

Published October 2, 2020

Eastpointe art exhibition goes digital

EASTPOINTE — COVID-19 has prevented many events from moving forward this year, but the Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission is moving its annual art exhibition to a virtual format so that people won’t have to miss it.

An Eastpointe resident was surprised to find this ball python lying in his backyard. Eastpointe Animal Control subsequently took custody of the animal.

Published October 2, 2020

Python discovered in backyard of Eastpointe home

EASTPOINTE — Some Eastpointe residents got a surprise in their backyard after a python was discovered on the loose Sept. 25.

Published October 2, 2020

Guild forms to examine Father Gabriel Richard for sainthood

DETROIT — Roman Catholic Church officials have begun the process of examining the life of Father Gabriel Richard to see if he qualifies for sainthood.

Akins Team Wellness Center is expanding the availability of its opioid treatment program and ensuring that there are no wait times for those seeking help.

Published October 2, 2020

Team Wellness Center expands opioid addiction services

METRO DETROIT — Treatment options for those suffering from opioid addiction are now easier to obtain as Team Wellness Center is launching an expansion of its opioid treatment programming.

This home on Eberlein Drive, off 15 Mile Road in Fraser, was condemned and later demolished following a sinkhole that occurred Dec. 24, 2016.

Published October 2, 2020

Macomb County receives over $12 million in sinkhole lawsuit

FRASER — On Sept. 29, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller announced that the insurance company for three contractors whose errors led to a massive sinkhole in Fraser in 2016 will pay $12.5 million to the Macomb Interceptor Drain Drainage District (MIDDD).

Published October 2, 2020

EGLE, MDHHS launch pilot program for COVID-19 sewer testing

LANSING/MACOMB COUNTY — The state of Michigan is devoting more money toward local public health department efforts to coordinate with local governments, universities and other institutions in relation to COVID-19 wastewater testing programs.

Published October 2, 2020

Macomb County sees ‘huge’ number of absentee ballot requests

MACOMB COUNTY — The November election is weeks away, and local absentee ballot requests are astronomical when compared to past years.

Published October 1, 2020

Shooting claims the life of 17-year-old in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Department of Public Safety responded to a call Sept. 30 that a 17-year-old female Roseville resident had been shot to death at a local home.

Published September 29, 2020

Jammin’ at the Junction has biggest year yet

ROSEVILLE — With social distancing measures in place, Roseville-area residents descended on the intersection of Utica Road and Gratiot Avenue for the fifth annual Jammin’ at the Junction car show.

Published September 28, 2020

Teen in critical condition after apparent accidental shooting

ROSEVILLE — A 17-year-old Macomb Township resident remained in critical condition Sept. 29 after he suffered a gunshot wound inside a Roseville home Sept. 26.

Published September 25, 2020

Former Macomb County clerk wanted on bench warrant

MOUNT CLEMENS — Former Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger once again has a warrant out for her arrest.

Published September 22, 2020

Chevy Bel Air is always cruise-ready

WARREN — Each time Bob Geib revved his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, five of his closest buddies would tag along for the ride. Sadly, all five friends have passed away, but the spirit of the group lives on whenever Geib goes cruising.

Published September 22, 2020

Some parents leave distance learning in favor of homeschooling

METRO DETROIT — Some parents who never would have considered taking their kids out of the classroom are parting ways with local school systems in favor of homeschooling this year.

Published September 22, 2020

To keep hungry kids fed, the Designers’ Show House must go on

DETROIT — COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of scores of important events, but the Junior League of Detroit’s 23rd biennial Designers’ Show House isn’t one of them.

Published September 22, 2020

Local veteran discusses ‘The Greatest Generation’

OAKLAND COUNTY — When Ray Owen hears the term “The Greatest Generation,” he says he can’t help but feel “kind of proud of it.” Owen, who lives in Northville, near Farmington Hills, turns 99 in December.

Published September 22, 2020

Former prosecutor charged with obstruction of justice

MACOMB COUNTY — Following a year in which he was charged with 10 felonies by the state of Michigan and resigned from office, a former top elected official has been federally charged.

Published September 21, 2020

Annual Men’s Health event moves online, drive-thru

METRO DETROIT — If the COVID-19 crisis has taught us anything, it’s that our health is never something to take for granted.

Published September 18, 2020

Eastpointe approves purchase of police body cameras

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council has approved the purchase of a system of body cameras and upgrades to in-car cameras for the police officers of the Eastpointe Department of Public Safety.