Shelby - Utica News

Published October 27, 2020

Northern Michigan real estate becomes red-hot during pandemic

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — For many Michiganders living downstate, going up north means getting away for a vacation, for an escape to greener, quieter pastures, but some families are beginning to stay past the three-day weekend and starting to call the state’s northern counties home.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby Township hosts first ever jack-o’-lantern carving contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department is hosting a jack-o’-lantern carving contest to see who can create the most interesting design and is inviting residents to enter their carvings.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby pets compete for best pet costume contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Shelby Township is in the process of holding a Halloween pet costume contest and is inviting the community to join in to decide which pet entered in the contest has the most interesting and adorable Halloween pet costume.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby, Utica homes get spooky for Halloween decoration contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department is hosting a Halloween house decoration contest to see whose home is decorated the best.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby hosts contest searching for greatest pumpkin this Halloween

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Do you think you can create the most interesting and greatest pumpkin in all of Shelby Township and Utica? Would you like to win a prize, too? Look no further.

An area political scientist believes that Macomb County has a history of swinging between Democratic and Republican candidates, and as a result, becomes a key Michigan county when presidential candidates need to persuade voters.

Published October 23, 2020

Officials discuss Macomb County, presidential election

MACOMB COUNTY — What do people think about how Macomb County will fare when it comes to the presidential election?

Published October 23, 2020

Macomb County offers last round of business grants with federal dollars

MACOMB COUNTY — There is a final call to Macomb County businesses of all sizes: Seize the opportunity to apply for grants while money is still available.

Published October 23, 2020

Outreach program is statewide model for leaving behind anti-overdose kits, conducting wellness checks

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County is setting a statewide trend when it comes to innovative approaches to prevent future overdoses.

Published October 23, 2020

Macomb County’s new public defender aims to provide indigent services

MACOMB COUNTY — Thomas J. Tomko is Macomb County’s new public defender.

Published October 22, 2020

Utica flea markets return indoors for the season

UTICA — The colder season is here, and the Woman’s Life Chapter 911 Macomb Angels has announced that it will be hosting another pop-up flea market in Utica, but indoors this time.

Published October 22, 2020

Hygiene pantry in Shelby Township seeking donations, hosting fundraiser

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A local pantry in Shelby Township is looking to the community for some assistance in the donation of supplies to help those in need. The pantry will also be hosting a fundraiser in hopes of purchasing more supplies.

Published October 22, 2020

Operation Blue Santa to make Christmas bright for local children

METRO DETROIT — Because police officers are often the first to see the impoverished situations some children live in, officers who worked with the late Collin Rose are trying to bring cheer, charity and kindness to less fortunate children this holiday season.

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.