Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published December 11, 2018

Simply Dickens brings an old-fashioned Christmas to Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — For those looking for some old-time Christmas cheer, the Simply Dickens carolers may be the answer.

Published December 11, 2018

Roseville and Fraser judge to serve probation for misdemeanors

ROSEVILLE — A Macomb County judge accused of fleeing the scene of a crash on Sept. 25, 2017, was sentenced to a 90-day suspended sentence and one year’s probation on Nov. 30.

Published December 11, 2018

Teacher hopes to acquire green screen for her classroom

ROSEVILLE — A Roseville Community Schools teacher is raising money to purchase a green screen that should make possible some new, engaging learning activities for her deaf and hard of hearing students.

Published December 10, 2018

Eastpointe police arrest suspect who allegedly fired on police

EASTPOINTE — After a search of several Eastpointe neighborhoods, the Eastpointe Police Department took a suspect into custody in connection with a disturbance involving a man with a gun that occurred Dec. 7.

Published December 10, 2018

Police arrest 2 suspects in Roseville home invasion

ROSEVILLE — Roseville police officers and Michigan State Police troopers took two suspects into custody in connection with a Dec. 7 home invasion.

Published December 10, 2018

Proposed wetlands bill would cause environmental ‘degradation,’ groups warn

METRO DETROIT — A bill recently introduced to the Michigan Senate Natural Resources Committee is causing concern about potential threats to local wetlands, lakes and streams.

Published December 7, 2018

Six doctors indicted in $464M fraud, opioid probe

WARREN/EASTPOINTE — A group of local doctors with ties to three Macomb County pain clinics have been named in a 56-count federal indictment involving an alleged $464 million in health care fraud and more than 13 million illegally prescribed opioid doses.

Published December 7, 2018

Hackel addresses progress at State of the County

MACOMB COUNTY — It was a message of progress at this year’s State of the County address.

Published December 6, 2018

The Friday 5 — Dec. 7-9

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 5, 2018

Options abound to spruce up your home for the holidays

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re into dazzling displays in a rainbow of colors, officially licensed products featuring beloved characters, well-worn vintage nostalgia or holiday kitsch, there’s no shortage of options for adorning your home for the holiday season.

Published December 5, 2018

A twist on the sweet seasonal standard: peppermint

METRO DETROIT — From our décor to our lattes, it seems that as soon as the calendar flips to December, our hearts go out in search of candy canes. There’s something about the taste of peppermint that’s not only indicative of the season, but also serves as sweet nostalgia of cozy holidays gone by. So why not load up on some sugary, minty, red-and-white goodness while you can?

Published December 3, 2018

If Michigan repeals its bottle deposit law, will residents still recycle?

LANSING — Hold tight, Cosmo Kramer. You might want to hold off on that big bottle deposit scheme, because there’s a chance the Great Lakes State won’t be offering 10 cents back for cans and bottles anymore.

Published November 30, 2018

Roseville students learn about government through school board program

ROSEVILLE — Each year, the Roseville Community Schools district invites students to take part in its student school board program. The program allows students to shadow members of the district’s Board of Education and administration for a day to learn what it takes to keep the schools running.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be dropping by the Eastpointe Memorial Library Wednesday, Dec. 12, to spread some Christmas cheer.

Published November 30, 2018

Eastpointe, Roseville libraries to offer fun and helpful holiday programs

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe and Roseville libraries are inviting the public to brave the cold and come in to see all of the free holiday fun they have on tap for December.

Published November 29, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 30-Dec. 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 27, 2018

Inspect your car before the ice arrives

METRO DETROIT — A freezing November with early snowfalls serves as a good reminder that it’s not too early to get a car ready for winter, even weeks before it officially arrives on the calendar. Al Laity, service director at Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, offered a few tips for anyone who wants to prepare a vehicle for the arctic temperatures.

Published November 27, 2018

Get a read on where to settle in with a book

METRO DETROIT — Now that the weather has turned frosty, it’s prime time to snuggle up indoors with some quality reading material. Local experts weighed in on the best ways to prepare a space to get lost in a good book.

Published November 27, 2018

Giving classes as gifts makes for long-lasting memories

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many things in life that are as exciting as opening a gift. The anticipation of what might be, the crunch of the wrapping paper, the reveal as the box opens and the excitement of seeing that special something meant just for you.

Published November 23, 2018

Eastpointe to discuss options after marijuana legalization

EASTPOINTE — At its regular meeting Nov. 20, the Eastpointe City Council held a discussion on options regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana use and elected to schedule a public hearing to collect public feedback at its upcoming meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave.