Shelby - Utica News

Published November 7, 2018

Incumbents, experienced politicians keep state seats in Macomb County

Peter Lucido may live in Shelby Township now, but he said he sees his election to the state Senate District 8 seat, which includes Shelby Township and several other townships in northern Macomb County, as well as Harrison Township, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores, as going home.

Published November 7, 2018

Jump-start your garden this winter with composting

METRO DETROIT — The gardening season doesn’t have to end just because winter is here. You can still prepare your garden for a successful growing season when the warm weather returns. It may be too cold for many plants to grow, but it’s the perfect time to produce compost for the growing season.

Published November 7, 2018

Miller narrowly wins clerk race in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Democrat Fred Miller bested Republican Lisa Sinclair during the Nov. 6 election to become the new Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds.

Published November 7, 2018

Quilt-making volunteers shroud vets in valor

METRO DETROIT — Quilts are made painstakingly, with love, for warmth and comfort. Quilts of Valor mean even more than that.

Published November 7, 2018

Utica re-elects mayor

UTICA — The Utica mayoral and City Council elections came to an end at 8 p.m. Nov. 6 with a total of 2,001 votes cast on two candidates for mayor and 3,314 votes cast on three City Council candidates who ran unopposed for three seats.

Published November 6, 2018

Redistricting proposal on path to pass

More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 6, 2018

Hackel on track to win third term as Macomb County Executive

MACOMB COUNTY — With 67 percent of the vote, Mark Hackel will serve a third term as Macomb County Executive.

Published November 5, 2018

Shelby Township officer involved in fatal shooting at apartment complex

SHELBY TOWNSHIP— A Shelby Township police officer was involved in a fatal shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Shelby Township Nov. 3.

Published November 5, 2018

Township to honor veterans during Veterans Day celebration

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township will host a Veterans Day celebration from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Shelby Township municipal campus, 52700 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township.

Published November 5, 2018

Wind down with movies at the Utica Public Library

UTICA — The Utica Public Library is bringing back the opportunity to kick back and enjoy a movie right at the library.

Published November 5, 2018

Run with veterans at the Running with Heroes 5K

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township will be honoring veterans with its sixth annual Shelby Township Running with Heroes Veterans Memorial Run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Shelby Township municipal campus, 52700 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township.

Published November 2, 2018

Local schools to honor veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — In observance of Veterans Day Nov. 11, students and staff from two local institutions will pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Published October 31, 2018

Shore up the first line of defense for a home — the front door

METRO DETROIT — The front door is the first line of defense for a home, so how well a lock is installed and what other security features are in place can make the difference between a burglar getting into a home and staying out.

Advancements in technology are making tools that assist seniors with health issues such as poor hearing more effective, more compact and more convenient to use.

Published October 31, 2018

New tech for hearing aids, smartphone apps help seniors

METRO DETROIT — Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and those improvements trickle down into almost every facet of everyday life, including medical care for senior citizens.

Published October 30, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Hearse makes for a spirited ride

The back of a hearse is a place where most of us don’t want to end up anytime soon — but with countless hearse-owners clubs around the world, there are plenty of brave souls who aren’t afraid to sit up front and take the driver’s seat.

Published October 29, 2018

Utica discusses potential downtown murals with artists and residents

UTICA — The city of Utica held a workshop meeting at City Hall Oct. 27 on the possibility of decorating commercial buildings in downtown Utica with murals.

Published October 29, 2018

Utica Downtown Development Authority to support park improvements

UTICA — The Utica Downtown Development Authority unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $5,000 to the parks and recreation fund to support improvements to Grant Park, which is located on Hahn Street.

Published October 29, 2018

Utica Boy Scout, 13, achieves Eagle rank

UTICA — Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America, and it must be obtained by the age of 18. A local Boy Scout who attends Utica Community Schools recently accomplished this task at the young age of 13.

Published October 25, 2018

A look at the redistricting proposal for voters

LANSING — Voters throughout Michigan have been given an option on the Nov. 6 ballot: Do they want to pass a proposed constitutional amendment that allows citizens to adopt district boundaries for Michigan legislators, or do they want to keep things status quo?

Published October 25, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates share platforms on public schools, health care

METRO DETROIT — In the final stretch leading up to the Nov. 6 general election, the six candidates running for governor have laid out their plans for the people of Michigan, including funding for public education and health care, and how to keep schools safe, if elected.