Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published July 9, 2021

As COVID-19 fades, hospitals face new challenge with ‘severe’ blood shortage

METRO DETROIT — Just over a year ago, the world came to a halt.

Published July 9, 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 2, 2021

‘We need more people to come out looking for jobs’

MACOMB COUNTY — Despite worker shortages, Sonny Randazzo believes now is probably the largest wage increase businesses have seen in decades.

Published July 2, 2021

Roseville nonprofit uses deprivation tank to help treat veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — Veterans at a Macomb County nonprofit are getting treatment from an unexpected source: a sensory deprivation tank.

Published July 1, 2021

Harsens Island to host car show

METRO DETROIT — Why did the car cross the river? To get to a car show, because that’s exactly what attendees of the Harsens Island Charity Car Show do each year.

Published July 1, 2021

Macomb Township businessman agrees to testify in ex-prosecutor case

MACOMB COUNTY — The case against a former Macomb County official moves forward. A June 18 press release from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office states that William Weber will testify against Eric Smith after pleading guilty in a years-long embezzlement scheme.

Published July 1, 2021

CARE receives $600,000 grant

MACOMB COUNTY — CARE of Southeastern Michigan will be receiving a $600,000 grant over the next three years to address substance abuse and health issues.

Published July 1, 2021

Eastpointe City Council to vote on fireworks ordinance changes

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council will vote on two proposed ordinance amendments at its meeting on Tuesday, July 6, that will affect how fireworks may be sold in the city.

Published July 1, 2021

Eastpointe leaders consider plans for social district

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe leaders are considering the establishment of a social district within the city that would provide the community with a center for local events and programs.

Published June 30, 2021

Macomb County gives progress report on interceptor project

MACOMB COUNTY — More work on part of a 15 Mile Road sewer interceptor is in the pipeline, but county officials are pleased with progress and say it will eventually help prevent sinkholes or other disasters from occurring in the Sterling Heights area.

Published June 30, 2021

Local dog trainers discuss business trends, importance of training

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic raged on in 2020, many people found themselves isolated. Cut off from co-workers, friends and family, many turned to pet adoption centers in search of a furry friend.

Published June 30, 2021

C & G staffers win Society of Professional Journalists awards

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists announced the 2020 Excellence in Journalism award winners during a live virtual presentation June 8.

Published June 30, 2021

May housing stats show high prices, fast sales and no letup

METRO DETROIT — During a year of many changes for everyone, the housing market also saw some major changes, and it shows no signs of cooling down anytime soon.

Published June 28, 2021

Macomb County continues to monitor local beach quality

MACOMB COUNTY — With 12 miles of shoreline along Lake St. Clair, including three beaches, as well as two inland lake beaches, Macomb County Health Department works throughout the summer to make sure the water is safe for swimmers.

Published June 26, 2021

Selfridge Air Museum auctions flights to raise funds

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It’s not often that civilians have the chance to fly in military airplanes.

Published June 24, 2021

Eastland Center to be demolished

HARPER WOODS — Eastland Center, the long-standing shopping mall located in Harper Woods, has been approved for demolition to make way for new industrial businesses.

Published June 24, 2021

Major construction project coming to I-696

METRO DETROIT — Starting next year, Interstate 696 will join I-75 and the laundry list of other road construction projects as the Michigan Department of Transportation seeks to reconstruct the road to make it safer for those who use it every day.

Published June 23, 2021

Get shady to chill out on your patio or deck this summer

METRO DETROIT — This is the time of year that many homeowners like to spend as much time as possible outside in the backyard or on the patio or deck.

Published June 23, 2021

Behind the Wheel: The ’74 AMC Javelin rides again

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For Macomb Township resident Tim Stolarski, there is just something about the 1974 American Motors Corp.’s Javelin AMX.

Published June 23, 2021

Eastpointe library provides new program for early readers via text messages

EASTPOINTE — Parents looking to give their children a head start with literacy have a new tool at their disposal thanks to a program that the Eastpointe Memorial Library is participating in.