UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Addison Oleksinski has been making moves with her art creations ever since she was a little kid. Now, she is one of the youngest students to earn national scholastic honors and a trip to Carnegie Hall in New York City.

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — At the Michigan Association of Family and Consumer Sciences spring conference, Stevenson High School family and consumer sciences teacher Kristina Robinson was named the 2023 Teacher of the Year.  

UTICA — Utica is welcoming its new police chief, who already has plans in line for the city in the near future.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation recently announced the awarding of $800,000 in grants to 36 organizations through the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds.

MACOMB COUNTY — As the summer heats up and vessels embark into Lake St. Clair, fun in the sun is the first thing on any boater’s mind.

News & Notes from the 5/24/23 Shelby-Utica News

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Farmers Market has returned for its 15th year.

UTICA — Utica’s Weekend Unwind Friday night concert series will be returning to downtown Utica starting June 2.

UTICA — One thing has been a constant for Utica freshman volleyball since Melissa Rissman took over the head coaching job in 2012: success.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Mussey Township man was arraigned in the 41A District Court May 11 in connection with a fatal crash that occurred May 9.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Have you ever wondered what a prom looks like for a 100% virtual school? Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a 100% virtual school, recently hosted one of the milestone moments of their students’ high school years — prom.

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The city of Utica and Shelby Township will both be holding Memorial Day ceremonies to honor the fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to further provide opportunities to students who want to earn associate degrees, Macomb Community College has launched Macomb Tuition Advantage.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials have announced plans for a new $228 million central intake and assessment center at the Macomb County Jail that will address the need for inmate mental health assessments.

News & Notes from the 5/11/23 Shelby-Utica News

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Voters in the Utica Community Schools district voted overwhelmingly in favor of the district’s school improvement bond proposal and the replacement operating millage proposal in the May 2 election.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Senior Center has announced its featured artist for May and June.

MACOMB COUNTY — Officials from Macomb County and the Village of Romeo came together on Friday, April 28, to plant 29 trees at Trailside Park in Romeo for Arbor Day.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — After a confusing situation last week, the Shelby Township Police Department is warning residents about the risk of scammers who could take advantage of them to gain access to their personal information.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Community Schools has been recognized for the ninth time as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the California-based National Association of Music Merchants.