Shelby - Utica News

Published August 13, 2020

Virtual raffle offers 50 breakfast packages as prizes

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Grab the family and gather around the computer to see if you can win an entire breakfast package that will be delivered straight to the winner’s door.

Published August 11, 2020

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.

Published August 10, 2020

State opioid overdose rates increase during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Stress and isolation are being identified as triggers as statistics show substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published August 10, 2020

Attorney General’s Office to review 2018 Shelby Township police shooting

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An incident that occurred in Shelby Township two years ago is getting a closer look by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.

Published August 10, 2020

Police arrest Utica restaurant assault suspect

UTICA — The Utica Police Department recently arrested a suspect in the Utica Black Rock Bar and Grill assault incident, which occurred July 10 due to a disagreement about wearing a face mask.

Published August 10, 2020

Governor vetoes Lucido’s bill prohibiting COVID-19 patients in nursing homes

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A bill sponsored by Sen. Peter J. Lucido, R-Shelby Township, that would have prohibited the transfer of people who have COVID-19 into nursing homes and long-term care facilities was vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer July 31.

Published August 10, 2020

Shelby Township firefighters extinguish kitchen fire in apartment

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A kitchen fire broke out inside an apartment at the Spring Hill Apartments, near West Utica and Ryan roads, July 27.

Published August 10, 2020

Firefighters put out blaze in basement of house

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Fire Department was called to a report of smoke coming from a home on Churchill Drive, near 23 Mile and Mound roads, July 23.

Published August 10, 2020

Shelby halts new permits for residential structural modifications for marijuana

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees unanimously decided to halt the issuing of permits for residential structure modifications to facilitate the cultivation of marijuana at its July 21 board meeting.

Published August 10, 2020

More Utica candidates share visions ahead of November election

UTICA — Candidates are gearing up for their campaigns, as there are several new candidates for Utica mayor and city council who will be on the ballot Nov. 3.

Published August 10, 2020

Shelby board to see some new faces following Aug. 4 primary

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The August 4 primary election results are in, and Shelby Township is set to see some new faces on the Board of Trustees. A total of 14 candidates were on the primary ballot for various offices with a seat on the board, and eight candidates will make the cut for November.

Published August 7, 2020

Girl Scouts implement new STEM-focused badges and activities

METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and math in their Scouts through new programs and the addition of 24 new badges.

Published August 7, 2020

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.

Published August 7, 2020

UCS superintendent announces retirement

STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Christine Johns’ role as Utica Community Schools superintendent will soon draw to a close, but she will still be working this fall to help the school district return back to the classroom.

Published August 7, 2020

UCS schools, teachers prepare plans in back-to-school rollout

STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Sept. 1, the first day of the 2020-21 school year, is quickly approaching, and the Utica Community Schools’ strategy is taking shape for teaching while keeping people as safe as possible against COVID-19.

Published August 6, 2020

Macomb County seeks submissions for 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage

MACOMB COUNTY — As the 100th anniversary of women being guaranteed the right to vote approaches, Macomb County wants to honor those who have played a role in the suffrage movement.

Published August 6, 2020

Forlini lands big victory in Republican clerk primary, will face Miller in November

MACOMB COUNTY — Aug. 4 was a good day for Anthony Forlini.

Blues rocker Laith Al-Saadi will perform July 31 in a drive-in concert at the Macomb Center for Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Published July 29, 2020

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts to host drive-in concert

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Audiences might know Laith Al-Saadi from watching him perform at venues around the state, or maybe fans will recognize him from season 10 of “The Voice” on NBC.

Becky Skates, of Royal Oak, dropped off many bags of plastic for recycling at the SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center after making an appointment July 24.

Published July 28, 2020

SOCRRA re-opens recycling drop-off center, by appointment only

METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2020

Beat the summer heat

METRO DETROIT — Seemingly endless weeks of hot, steamy weather along with a few intense storms have dramatically increased the use of air conditioning, and at times, cut power altogether this summer.