Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Published January 22, 2021

Macomb County government has a new look in 2021

MACOMB COUNTY — Prior to the November general election, three of the five Macomb County offices up for grabs were held by Democrat party members.

Published January 22, 2021

Lake St. Clair down a foot from year-ago levels

LAKE ST. CLAIR — After years of rising lake levels and flooding, the 2020-21 winter is beginning with Lake St. Clair at a lower level, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District.

Published January 21, 2021

High demand causes fewer vaccination appointments in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — The demand for a COVID-19 vaccine in Macomb County far exceeds the supply of doses received from the state of Michigan.

Published January 19, 2021

Eastpointe police looking for suspect in animal abuse incident

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police are searching for a man seen on home security video beating a dog with a broomstick Jan. 17.

Published January 19, 2021

Roseville police search for carjacking suspects

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is investigating a carjacking that took place Jan. 19 on Gratiot Avenue in front of a local restaurant.

Published January 18, 2021

Educators among those now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

OAKLAND COUNTY — As many teachers across Michigan prepare to head back to classrooms full of students, many are still waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Published January 13, 2021

Macomb County Crime of the Year: 2020

MACOMB COUNTY — Here's a look at some of the most interesting and bizarre items provided by police during the past year.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 12, 2021

Benjamin Moore, Pantone release colors of the year

METRO DETROIT — For many people, 2021 is a welcome transition away from the unprecedented global turmoil in 2020. Both the Pantone Color Institute and Benjamin Moore Paints annually release a color of the year, and their selections for 2021 reflect a desire for optimism, grounding and soothing.

Published January 12, 2021

Telehealth numbers rise drastically during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced not only hospitals and medical practices to reassess how care is delivered, but also patients.

The Roseville Police Department went through its reaccreditation process with the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Jan. 5 and 6.

Published January 12, 2021

Roseville police reaccredited in best law enforcement practices

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department has been reaccredited by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, which means that it is utilizing practices and procedures determined by law enforcement experts to be the best and most effective.

Published January 11, 2021

Teachers get clever to create home classrooms

METRO DETROIT — Karen Forsyth, a teacher at Bemis Junior High School in Sterling Heights, has her fingers crossed that there won’t be any more toilet paper shortages for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

City officials share 2021 ‘New Year’s Resolutions’

Published January 11, 2021

Eastpointe, Roseville officials share 2021 ‘New Year’s Resolutions’

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — As officials in Eastpointe and Roseville said goodbye to 2020 as eagerly as everyone else, they shared some of their professional New Year’s resolutions for 2021 and discussed what they want to accomplish in the coming year.

Published January 10, 2021

Local resources available for those suffering from mental health strain

METRO DETROIT — While the physical effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are readily visible, there are other issues that can fly below the radar and affect people in many unseen ways.

Published January 8, 2021

Roseville High grad completes 2,650-mile hike

ROSEVILLE — A 2003 Roseville High School graduate is sharing his life-changing experience of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.

Published January 8, 2021

Eastpointe mourns the death of DPW employee

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is mourning the death of a municipal employee from injuries suffered while working on a Department of Public Works project.

Published January 8, 2021

Roseville police seek alleged car thief

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle in the city and later dumped it in another community.

Published January 8, 2021

Healing through music during dark times

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has been painful for everyone.

Published January 8, 2021

Family Video moves to close last stores

METRO DETROIT — Family Video’s roots go back to the 1970s, when founder Charlie Hoogland found himself “stuck” with a bunch of videos his family’s business, Midstates Appliance & Supply Company, had accumulated as a distributor of Hollywood movies.