Shelby - Utica News

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Local law enforcement react to flavored vape ban

MACOMB COUNTY — On Oct. 2, a statewide ban on flavored vaping products went into effect, following a two-week compliance period that began Sept. 18.

Published October 7, 2019

Halloween road rally competition coming to Utica

UTICA — Get ready for some Halloween-themed competition.

Published October 7, 2019

Shelby bridal designer releases 2020 collection, featured in New York

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township couture bridal designer is releasing her brand-new designs to the public after debuting her dresses Oct. 6-8 in New York City.

Published October 7, 2019

Utica resident, Korean War POW shares his experience

UTICA — The Korean War lasted just over three years. Raymond Shepherd spent all but a couple of months of the conflict as a prisoner of war, or POW.

Published October 7, 2019

Shelby Township renews local millage rates, keeps same overall rate

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees voted on the local millage rates during a meeting Sept. 17.

Published October 3, 2019

Jail proposal to appear on August ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — A proposal for a new Macomb County Jail will be on the ballot next year.

Published October 2, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 2, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’

More than five decades ago, Troy resident Ted Schlenker’s aunt bought a brand-new 1963 Mercury Marauder in Van Nuys, California. The car was pink — her favorite color — so she had to have it, Schlenker explained.

Published October 2, 2019

Credit unions promote accessibility, breadth of services

METRO DETROIT — As a local alternative to big banks, some credit unions are seeing growth as the word gets out about their expanding breadth of services. Just ask Rebekah Monroe.

Published October 2, 2019

Now is a good time to prep your furnace for winter

METRO DETROIT — Don’t wait until it’s cold outside to check out your furnace.

A fatberg discovered in 2018 in a Macomb County sewer interceptor is being used as a teaching tool by Wayne State University researchers.

Published October 1, 2019

Researchers progressing in fatberg study

MACOMB COUNTY — A fatberg discovered in a Macomb County sewer had led to a more introspective look on the subject, courtesy of a pair of Wayne State University researchers.

Published September 30, 2019

Third mural proposed for downtown Utica

UTICA — More colorful art is coming to the downtown area of Utica due to the city’s commitment to work with local muralists.

Published September 30, 2019

Police remove 3-foot ball python from Corvette engine

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers from the Shelby Township Police Department are questioning whether someone lost their pet snake after receiving a call to remove one from the engine of a vehicle in the area of Hamlin Road and Ryan Road Sept. 18.

Published September 30, 2019

New Shelby activity center welcomes public with grand opening

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township held a grand opening celebration for its new activity and senior center Sept. 28.

Published September 27, 2019

Macomb County Delegation gathers to discuss initiatives

MOUNT CLEMENS — Elected officials were tasked with discussing a couple of initiatives they’re involved in at a recent town hall meeting.

Published September 27, 2019

Student charged for making bomb threats

MACOMB COUNTY — After a flurry of activity related to school threats, a suspect has been charged.

Published September 25, 2019

The Friday 5 — Sept. 27-29

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published September 25, 2019

Libraries want businesses to hook up cardholders with discounts

TROY/MACOMB COUNTY — Libraries want to give their patrons discounts at local businesses — and they are asking local businesses to help.

Published September 25, 2019

Ready or not, here comes ‘Read by Grade Three’

METRO DETROIT — The stakes for Michigan’s third grade students are high this school year as the retention portion of the state’s “Read by Grade Three” law takes effect in May 2020 after this year’s statewide assessments.