Shelby - Utica News

Published October 21, 2020

Family transforms Pontiac GTO into a winner

ROCHESTER HILLS — In 2003, Rochester Hills resident Mary Jane Pasko entered a contest at the local Farmer Jack grocery store.

Published October 20, 2020

State launches new weekly data on COVID-19 school outbreaks

METRO DETROIT — As students begin to transition to in-person learning, Michigan families can now see if there are COVID-19 outbreaks within their schools, colleges and universities.

Published October 20, 2020

Don’t let isolation lead to stagnation

METRO DETROIT — Many of us, fortunately, have been able to avoid contracting the dangerous COVID-19 virus.

Published October 20, 2020

Summer to fall transition is ideal time for closet makeover

METRO DETROIT — The leaves are turning colors and falling, pools are closed for the season, and we are still in a global pandemic.

Published October 20, 2020

Social media serves as saving grace for seniors in COVID era

METRO DETROIT — The list of essential items needed to get through the COVID-19 pandemic goes well beyond personal protection equipment.

Published October 19, 2020

Shelby Township unveils redesigned website

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township released a new website with added tools and a whole new design Sept. 23 to help residents more easily find what they’re looking for while on the site.

Published October 19, 2020

Shelby gardeners learn about pumpkin floral design

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club welcomed the fall season with a pumpkin floral design presentation at its monthly meeting Oct. 8.

Published October 19, 2020

Shelby Township completes improvements at busy 23 Mile Road intersection

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township and the Macomb County Department of Roads recently completed intersection improvements at 23 Mile Road and Shelby Parkway/Corporate Drive, as well as the installation of a new natural gas main.

Published October 16, 2020

Men charged with using robocalls to intimidate voters

METRO DETROIT — Two men described as “political operatives” by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office have been charged with crimes related to voter intimidation.

Published October 16, 2020

Musicians band together for the Pope Francis Center

METRO DETROIT — Under a broken movie screen amid bright lights and piles of concrete off to the side, the Orbitsuns finish their 10th take of Bob Seger’s “Sunspot Baby.”

Published October 16, 2020

Macomb County receives $2.5 million to combat opioid crisis

MACOMB COUNTY — Tens of millions of dollars were recently allocated to continue to support the opioid crisis response.

Published October 16, 2020

Reward offered to find vehicle that fatally hit pedestrian in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is searching for a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian in Shelby Township and fled the scene at approximately 10:20 p.m. Oct. 1.

Published October 15, 2020

Regular inspections to uncover problems in the pipes

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office doesn’t want to be caught unaware of a problem again.

Published October 15, 2020

Macomb County partners with Shipt for grocery delivery

MACOMB COUNTY — Local senior citizens can now avoid shopping centers amid a pandemic, thanks to a new program.

Published October 15, 2020

MCC Board of Trustees race on the Nov. 3 ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — There are three open seats for the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees race on the ballot Nov. 3.

Published October 12, 2020

Macomb County receives $2.5 million to combat opioid crisis

MACOMB COUNTY — Tens of millions of dollars were recently allocated to continue to support the opioids crisis response.

Published October 7, 2020

Shelby and Utica voters to choose leaders Nov. 3

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — In Shelby Township and Utica, voters Nov. 3 will elect candidates for many local offices and decide on one local proposal in addition to two statewide proposals.

Published October 6, 2020

Car buff is in the driver’s seat

BERKLEY — Each time Randy Booden steps on the gas pedal of his red 1969 Plymouth GTX, it draws attention.

Published October 6, 2020

Online learning poses phys ed class obstacles for families

METRO DETROIT — Wake up. Log in. Listen to a teacher over headphones and communicate with classmates through a screen. Log out.

Published October 6, 2020

Sellers’ market is ‘scorching hot’

METRO DETROIT — According to local real estate agents, the housing market this time of year has never been hotter for those interested in putting their homes up for sale.