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Published July 1, 2020

Macomb County Community Mental Health receives over $3 million in grant funding

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Community Mental Health recently received additional funding as part of a national campaign aimed to transform mental health and addiction treatment services.

Published July 1, 2020

Seven on primary ballot for Macomb prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY — A field of seven candidates have filed for the chance to be considered for a position beleaguered by controversy after then-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith was charged with embezzlement by a public official and conducting a criminal enterprise.

Published June 23, 2020

Enjoy some yoga at the beach in Shelby Township after a long day

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A long workday or some stressful events can take a toll on your body and your mind. Why not take some time for yourself and get out of the house and into some fresh air?

Published June 23, 2020

Utica summer flea market to return with new location

UTICA — With coronavirus-related restrictions being lifted, people are looking for fun things to do for the rest of the summer. The Woman’s Life Chapter 911 Macomb Angels will be hosting another summer flea market in Utica for people to get out and about.

Published June 23, 2020

Shelby Township, Utica police taking precautions amid coronavirus pandemic

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Police departments are making changes to the way their work is being done to account for the novel coronavirus.

Published June 23, 2020

Utica dissolves its DDA to cope with COVID-19 budget constraints

UTICA — The Utica City Council voted unanimously to dissolve the Downtown Development Authority board June 9.

Published June 23, 2020

Utica switches to new rubbish collection company

UTICA — The city of Utica made the decision to change its rubbish pickup company June 7.

Published June 22, 2020

Salons reopen after being closed 3 months, see changes due to pandemic

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The world is seeing a lot of change, and even an experience at the salon is different than it used to be.

Published June 22, 2020

Township Board suspends police chief for 30 days after social media investigation

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees voted 5-2 June 16 to suspend Police Chief Robert Shelide for 30 days following an investigation of his social media posts.

Published June 19, 2020

Realtors respond to pandemic, establish extra precautions

METRO DETROIT — Buying or selling a home continues to change, adapt and look different in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.

Published June 19, 2020

Safety and socializing key to battle COVID-19 in nursing homes

METRO DETROIT — Quarantine has been tough on the youngest people in our families, as play dates and schoolwork have been dramatically changed to decelerate the spread of COVID-19.

Lake Shore High School senior Kayla McCuen won the inaugural Macomb County “I Voted” sticker contest. Her design will be featured on upcoming election stickers.

Published June 19, 2020

Lake Shore High student wins inaugural ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest

MACOMB COUNTY — Lake Shore High School senior Kayla McCuen was recently awarded the top prize in Macomb County’s inaugural “I Voted” sticker design contest.

Published June 19, 2020

Clinton River named state-designated water trail

METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River is the ninth Michigan waterway to become a state-designated water trail.

Published June 19, 2020

Amid disruption, grads glow in their moment

STERLING HEIGHTS — Like many valedictorians, Julie ElFishawy had the honor of giving a commencement speech to her fellow graduates from the Utica Academy for International Studies, who graduated June 6.

Published June 19, 2020

Macomb County a national leader in census response rate

MACOMB COUNTY — The COVID-19 pandemic moved the census deadline back to Oct. 31, but so far, Macomb County is exceeding expectations. At press time, the county was experiencing an approximate 78% response rate. For counties with 500,000-plus residents, Macomb County was leading the entire nation in response rate.

Published June 19, 2020

Macomb County emergency declaration likely won’t be extended

MACOMB COUNTY — Over the last several weeks, Macomb County has seen encouraging news in the number of new COVID-19 cases.

Published June 19, 2020

Macomb County Sheriff offers new tip line app

MOUNT CLEMENS — It’s not for emergencies, or to take the place of 911, but a new service offered by the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office will allow residents to find information, see alerts and send anonymous tips directly to the Sheriff’s Office from a smartphone.

Published June 18, 2020

Officials: Waves, sunshine exacerbate alcohol’s effects on boaters

METRO DETROIT — Take a peek inside many pleasure boats heading out on the lake and you’ll begin to notice a similarity. Yes, they’ll all have life vests and happy boaters, but a majority will also include a cooler and snacks.

Published June 18, 2020

Macomb County Public Works sues wipes manufacturers

MACOMB COUNTY — A Macomb County official and three Michigan-based legislators are calling on other federal lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a change in labeling and marketing of “flushable” wipes.

Published June 18, 2020

Small businesses can stake claim for $20 million in grants

MACOMB COUNTY — On June 11, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Director Vicky Rad announced the beginning of a small business sustainability grant program.