Shelby - Utica News

Published April 8, 2019

Shelby board OKs Fire Department’s purchase of chest compression machines

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the Shelby Township Fire Department’s request April 2 to purchase seven Zoll AutoPulse Systems to be placed in each ambulance.

Published April 5, 2019

Police provide update on Macomb County pursuit

MACOMB COUNTY — Local police recently provided an update on a dangerous police pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions in Macomb County. Sterling Heights Police Lt. Mario Bastianelli said at an April 2 press conference that police learned at around 7:15 a.m. that morning of “possible shots fired” in an incident involving two vehicles.

Published April 5, 2019

Washington Township man faces charges for local bank robberies

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Washington Township man is being charged for allegedly robbing two local banks and attempting to rob a third in March.

Published April 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 5-7

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 3, 2019

Aquariums can add tranquility, beauty to homes

METRO DETROIT — There are many choices facing a homeowner when decorating a home. Something that is not uncommon, but definitely stands out, is an aquarium. Victor Bondi, a Warren resident and president of the Motor City Aquarium Society, said he has at least four fish tanks in his home, and at one point he had as many as 18.

Published April 3, 2019

Families flock to the great outdoors to bird watch

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching, local experts say, is not just for the birds. It’s a great excuse to get everyone spending quality time together outside — away from the temptation of screens — and cultivating an interest in science and nature.

Published April 1, 2019

Shelby Township to snap up entries in Arbor Day photo contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Get your cameras ready. Shelby Township is holding a tree photo contest open to all who are interested in celebrating Arbor Day April 26.

Published April 1, 2019

Communities to host Easter events in lead-up to holiday

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Get ready for some “egg”citing Easter fun with your local communities this month. Shelby Township and Utica will be hosting Easter events April 13 with fun plans ahead. Residents can choose to attend both Shelby Township’s and Utica’s if they want to get the full Easter experience, or just attend the one in their community. Non-residents can also attend, but it will cost extra for the Shelby Township event.

Published April 1, 2019

Utica to begin installation of emergency light poles at Grant Park

UTICA — The Utica Downtown Development Authority has purchased two blue light emergency phones and was scheduled to begin the work to have the poles installed in Grant Park April 1, after press time.

Published April 1, 2019

Saint’s heart visits Shelby Township parish

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A relic of a French priest — his physical heart —made a visit to a Shelby Township parish March 30 for people to visit in veneration. The relic of St. John Vianney is making a pilgrimage across the country, visiting 97 public locations plus other locations for private veneration, through May 4. The tour began in November.

Published April 1, 2019

UCS reprises role as top music education district

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Just as the Earth has fall, winter, spring and summer, Utica Community Schools’ music programming has its own seasons for marching, concerts and festivals. And unofficially, the school district has a season for winning a national award.

Published March 29, 2019

Saint’s heart to visit Shelby Township parish

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A relic of a French priest — his physical heart — will be at a Shelby Township parish March 30 for people to visit in veneration.

Published March 29, 2019

National Weather Service offering severe weather training

MACOMB COUNTY — Do you want to know what a cirrus cloud is? What bomb cyclone means? Do you want to learn the difference between a lakeshore flood watch and a lakeshore flood advisory? The National Weather Service will be covering those topics during its free SKYWARN spotter training course in Macomb County this month.

Published March 27, 2019

Opportunities abound for youth to volunteer this summer

METRO DETROIT — In just a few months, the summer will stretch out before local youth — weeks of sleeping in, fun, sunshine ... and boredom. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Younger volunteers can make a big difference over the summer instead by helping organizations that feed the hungry and support local children or animals.

Published March 27, 2019

Get birds to flock to the yard this spring

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching is entertaining and educational for people of all ages, and people can even enjoy this activity from inside the comfort of their own home if they take a few simple steps.

Macomb County Commissioner Leon Drolet, right, said that as he began digging through checks written by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, a “huge number of red flags” went off.

Published March 26, 2019

Macomb County commissioner discusses forfeiture funds

MACOMB COUNTY — Plenty has been said over the last few months about financial records maintained by Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith.

Published March 26, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 29-31

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 25, 2019

Shelby Township resident recognized for work as Detroit police officer

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/DETROIT — A Shelby Township resident is being recognized for her hard work as a Detroit Police Department officer for over 20 years. Kyla Williams, a sergeant in charge of the DPD Domestic Violence Unit, was nominated by her department for the Women in Blue — Female Officer of the Year Award recently.

Published March 25, 2019

Public safety departments compete to raise funds for charity

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Will you be cheering on your local fire and police departments in April? Three local police and fire departments will be shooting hoops to raise money for charity next month, and they are looking forward to the community cheering them on from the sidelines.

Published March 25, 2019

Shelby Township boy battles inoperable brain tumor

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A young boy from Shelby Township is inviting everyone to join him at his fundraiser for local charities and families with cancer. At 2 1/2 years old, Drew Akash, also known as “Super Drew,” is battling a brain tumor he was diagnosed with at 9 months old.