Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Buses drop off students for the first day of class at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology during a past school year.

Published July 21, 2020

Pediatrician group, district, governor talk about school plans

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published July 21, 2020

Shades of Pink fundraiser moves from zoo to Zoom

METRO DETROIT — The nonprofit Shades of Pink Foundation, which provides temporary financial assistance to breast cancer patients, had three weeks to produce a virtual evening of entertainment, fundraising, celebration and support.

Published July 20, 2020

MHSAA announces plan to start fall sports

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced July 17 its plan to start fall sports as scheduled.

Published July 17, 2020

Eastpointe breaks ground on 52 new affordable homes

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe and the Community Housing Network hosted a groundbreaking for a new development of 52 affordable homes July 15.

Published July 17, 2020

Candidates square off for 22nd District state House seat

ROSEVILLE/WARREN — Five candidates will be competing on Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the primary for the 22nd District state House seat currently held by Democrat John Chirkun, who has reached the end of his maximum limit of three terms.

Several rounds fired from a passing vehicle struck a home in Eastpointe July 14. It was the second time in less than a month that the home has been targeted in a drive-by shooting.

Published July 17, 2020

House in Eastpointe targeted 3 times by drive-by shooters

EASTPOINTE — For the third time in less than a month, an Eastpointe home was targeted in a drive-by shooting by unknown assailants.

Published July 17, 2020

Eastpointe to offer online options for students during the fall semester

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe Community Schools is preparing to offer online learning options for students in its upcoming fall semester.

Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens will be participating in a program aimed at educating community leaders on economic recovery.

Published July 17, 2020

Eastpointe mayor participating in COVID-19 economic recovery program

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens will be among 40 mayors from across the country taking part in a program sponsored by the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative to help communities recover from the impact of the COVID-19 quarantine.

Published July 17, 2020

Gianna House to host 7th annual golf outing fundraiser

EASTPOINTE — The Gianna House Pregnancy and Parenting Residence, an Eastpointe based nonprofit, will host its seventh annual Sister Diane Memorial Golf Outing on Friday, Aug. 14.

Published July 17, 2020

Salvation Army launches ‘Summer in the City’ campaign

METRO DETROIT — With so many people struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit and Toyota have joined to help out those in need. On July 13, the Salvation Army kicked off its Summer in the City fundraising campaign presented by Toyota. The nonprofit organization’s goal is to raise $250,000 for families experiencing financial hardship because of medical issues or lost wages.

Published July 17, 2020

Gleaners summer program adapts to feed despite COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing requirements necessitating the avoidance of large groups aren’t ideal for summer food outreaches built around the Meet Up and Eat Up concept. The needs still exist, and in some cases they may be even greater.

Published July 17, 2020

Army Corps of Engineers to construct sea wall

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Marine Division Boathouse may get some much-needed alleviation this fall. Due to high water levels on Lake St. Clair, a project is in the works between the county and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct about 282 linear feet of sea wall and raise the dock surrounding the boathouse.

Published July 17, 2020

Three candidates running for sheriff

MACOMB COUNTY — Much like the August 2016 primary election, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham is being challenged by a pair of Republicans.

Published July 17, 2020

Clerk challengers line up for county post in primary

MACOMB COUNTY — In the upcoming Aug. 4 primary, four Republicans are vying for the opportunity to face current Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Fred Miller in November.

Published July 17, 2020

‘Our team is there to provide great service, not be bouncers’

MACOMB COUNTY — On July 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order requiring mask use in all indoor public spaces and when in crowded outdoor spaces.

Published July 14, 2020

Eastpointe home targeted for 2nd time by drive-by shooters

EASTPOINTE — For the second time in less than a month, an Eastpointe home was targeted in a drive-by shooting by unknown assailants.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Director Vicky Rad discuss the second round of pandemic-related grants July 8, this time for businesses with 50-plus employees.

Published July 13, 2020

Macomb County businesses with 50-plus employees can apply for $10,000 grants

MACOMB COUNTY — On July 8, Macomb County announced the second round of business sustainability grants, totaling $5 million for businesses with 50 or more employees.

Published July 7, 2020

Eastpointe man dies after being shot during Fourth of July party

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and a woman wounded.

Published July 7, 2020

Automation Alley teams up to boost PPE production

METRO DETROIT — “COVID-19 was a wakeup call for the global manufacturing industry,” said Tom Kelly, executive director for Automation Alley, at a June 30 press conference at the facility.

Published July 7, 2020

Museums reopen with new safety protocols due to pandemic

DETROIT — Museums and other cultural institutions in Detroit are starting to reopen, but with COVID-19 still very much a concern, these facilities are taking steps to keep guests and staff safe.