Shelby - Utica News

Published March 3, 2020

All lanes of I-75 to close from Eight Mile to Square Lake Road

OAKLAND COUNTY — All north- and southbound lanes of Interstate 75 will close for bridge demolition at 11 p.m. Friday, March 6, reopening at 5 a.m. Monday, March 9.

The new appearance of the envelopes containing absentee ballots, top, has many election officials warning voters to take a close look at their mail over the next few weeks so that they don’t accidentally throw the envelopes away. An example of the envelopes previously used for absentee ballots is at the bottom.

Published March 2, 2020

Absentee ballots see dramatic increase in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials are seeing a “very significant” increase in the amount of absentee ballots prior to the March 10 election.

Published March 2, 2020

Celebration of slain dog’s life brings community together 1 year later

UTICA — Just over a year after the vicious attack that killed a dog named Sterling in Grant Park in Utica, a celebration in remembrance of the dog’s life and his impact on the community was held Feb. 16 at the park.

Published March 2, 2020

Library to host St. Patrick’s Day-themed educational event

UTICA — The Utica Public Library will present a new St. Patrick’s Day-themed program March 7 that will involve learning with holiday fun.

Published March 2, 2020

Whitmer speaks of change for Michigan, Macomb County during luncheon

MACOMB COUNTY — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made a special stop locally to speak during a luncheon hosted by the Macomb County Chamber and the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce Feb. 24 at The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township.

Published March 2, 2020

Macomb Township man arraigned in connection to hidden cameras found at tanning salon

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Macomb Township man has been arraigned on charges in connection with allegedly installing several cameras in tanning salon booths at Chili Pepper’s Tanning in Shelby Township.

Published March 2, 2020

Missing, injured eagle located in Stony Creek Metropark

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The eagle that was reported missing and seriously injured at Stony Creek Metropark has been spotted as of Feb. 23 and appears to be healing well.

Published February 28, 2020

Toy, game exhibit comes to MCC

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Remember the carefree days of playing board games with your friends, dressing Barbie in the latest fashions or building a train set with your family?

Published February 28, 2020

Resources available for mothers suffering from postpartum depression

METRO DETROIT — While having a new baby can be one of the happiest times in a person’s life, many new mothers suffer in often unseen ways as a result of postpartum depression.

Published February 26, 2020

The Friday 5 — Feb. 28-March 1

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 25, 2020

Two (or three or more) can play that game

METRO DETROIT — Board games are a staple of family basement rec rooms everywhere. But they’re so much more.

Published February 25, 2020

The seeds of success with tomatoes

WARREN — For many, the thought of heirloom tomatoes conjures up sunny memories about a grandparent’s garden and the fantastic flavors found ripe on the vine.

Published February 25, 2020

When metro Detroit went dry

METRO DETROIT — Let’s turn the calendar back 100 years to Jan. 17, 1920. Jazz music is about to take over and it’s time for Americans to say goodbye to their favorite spirits as drinking publicly becomes illegal. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of when Prohibition began in the U.S.

Published February 24, 2020

Ike students bring ‘West Side Story’ to the stage

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Eisenhower High School student actors are getting ready to rumble as they prepare to stage the classic musical “West Side Story” Feb. 28-29.

Published February 24, 2020

Shelby residents to showcase vehicles at Autorama

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two Shelby Township residents are ready to strut their self-built vehicles at Autorama in Detroit this year.

Published February 24, 2020

Man arrested in connection to hidden cameras found at tanning salon

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police announced late on Feb. 21 that they had arrested a 38-year-old man from Macomb Township in connection with three hidden cameras that were found in tanning rooms at a tanning salon in Shelby Township.

Published February 21, 2020

DIA millage supporters gather in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will decide on whether or not to renew a millage for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Published February 21, 2020

MISD enhancement millage on the March 10 ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — Come March 10, voters will decide on a Macomb Intermediate School District Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal. The initiative is a 1.9 mill 10-year county-wide millage proposal that will generate funding for Macomb County’s 21 public school districts if it is approve

Published February 21, 2020

UCS publicizes its offer to teachers

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — The Utica Community Schools district and the Utica Education Association teachers union’s negotiations have taken a new twist amid their continued difficulties in reaching a contract.