Shelby - Utica News

Published November 15, 2019

Scouts collect donations for those in need

METRO DETROIT — This month, eight Boy Scouts of America districts in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties collected nonperishable canned goods for their annual Scouting for Food community service project.

Published November 14, 2019

Utica police looking for owner of ring

UTICA — The Utica Police Department is looking for help in finding the owner of a ring that a good Samaritan turned in at the department Nov. 13.

Published November 14, 2019

Vet receives honor for contributions

MACOMB COUNTY — Pat Daniels wakes up every day and tells other vets, “I got your six.”

Published November 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2019

Families, first responders share lifesaving Narcan accounts

METRO DETROIT — It might be easy for some to dismiss the life of a drug user, to think they’ve made a choice and will live — or maybe die — with the consequences.

Published November 13, 2019

Fall housing market doesn’t lean toward buyers or sellers

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t too many “for sale” signs out on the front lawns of homes this time of year, and that’s for good reason, according to regional real estate brokers.

On Nov. 7, Pat Daniels, center, was recognized as the Macomb County Board of Commissioners’ 2019 Veteran of the Year. The 67-year-old from Clinton Township served in the Army in the Vietnam War.

Published November 12, 2019

Veterans Commission chairman selected as BOC’s first Veteran of the Year

MACOMB COUNTY — It was acknowledged as a long overdue gesture. At the Nov. 7 Macomb County Board of Commissioners, or BOC, meeting, the board recognized Pat Daniels as the Macomb County Board of Commissioners’ 2019 Veteran of the Year.

Published November 11, 2019

Woman’s college project helps cancer survivors feel ‘normal’

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A thermal bra designed by local women is changing the way that bras feel and look for those who have survived cancer and undergone a mastectomy.

Published November 11, 2019

Shelby Township cuts ribbon to new fire station on 25 Mile Road

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officials from the Shelby Township Board of Trustees and the Shelby Township Fire Department cut the ribbon to a new $1.9 million fire station on 25 Mile Road Oct. 31.

Published November 11, 2019

Planning Commission denies landscaping company from operating at Telly’s

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Planning Commission unanimously denied a local business’s request to allow a landscaping company on its agriculturally zoned property.

Published November 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 6, 2019

Veterans continue to navigate a post-military existence

METRO DETROIT — The plight of the American military veteran is all too real. Now, they and others are standing up for veterans.

Published November 6, 2019

These dogs perform important jobs for their human companions

METRO DETROIT — Increasingly, dogs aren’t just our best friends — they’re also our aides and co-workers. From police and military dogs to service animals, our furry buddies are showing that they can do a lot more than fetch a ball.

Published November 6, 2019

Daylight saving time serves as a home fire safety reminder

METRO DETROIT — Although most homeowners already turned their clocks back an hour for the end of daylight saving time Nov. 3, it doesn’t mean they’re off the hook.

Published November 6, 2019

Women helping women in business

METRO DETROIT — It’s always difficult to start a business, but women can face different challenges than men when they’re trying to get their company off the ground, whether it be access to funding or access to networking, training and other opportunities.

Published November 5, 2019

SMART proposes new plan for service improvements

METRO DETROIT — The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation is presenting a plan for improvements and upgrades to the public that it hopes to implement over the next five years.

Published November 4, 2019

Macomb Reads Festival to broaden county literacy campaign

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to raise reading awareness, the Macomb Intermediate School District will host its first-ever Macomb Reads Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the MISD, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

Published November 4, 2019

Shelby Township Gardeners Club broadening scope, to visit vineyard

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Gardeners Club is in for a fun adventure later this month, and its members are inviting the community to come out and join them.

Published November 4, 2019

Utica cuts ribbon to new mural on downtown building

UTICA — The city of Utica and the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Nov. 1 to celebrate a new mural that recently was painted on a building in downtown Utica.

Published November 4, 2019

Shelby Township man’s car competes for spot in Hot Wheels Garage of Legends

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township man and his custom Dream Roadster were among 18 other regional Hot Wheels Legends Tour winners headed to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for a chance to win a spot in the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends Nov. 5.