Shelby - Utica News

Published October 24, 2018

Shelby Township, Utica voters to decide school board, bond, mayor, state ballot proposals

In the Shelby-Utica News coverage area, voters will decide one Utica Community Schools bond proposal, seats on the school board, the next Utica mayor, state and federal offices, and three state ballot proposals Nov. 6.

Published October 23, 2018

Get a grip on the road this winter with good tires, brakes

METRO DETROIT — Icy roads and slippery conditions this upcoming winter will mean that you’ll need to rely on your vehicle’s tires and brakes to come to a stop. And vehicle service specialists are giving tips on how to maximize your traction.

Published October 23, 2018

Extend your garden season into the fall with different species

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club hosted a presentation, “The Late Show,” on the topic of how to extend your garden into the fall with different types of species Oct. 11 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township.

Published October 23, 2018

Ditch the masks and tour a real haunted space this fall

METRO DETROIT — Detroit is about three and a quarter centuries old, with countless landmark buildings standing — almost untouched — for a majority of that tenure.

Published October 22, 2018

Shelby Township to host first Monstrous Movie Night

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department will host its first Monstrous Movie Night at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Shelby Township municipal grounds, 52700 Van Dyke Ave.

Published October 22, 2018

Shelby Township to participate in drug take-back day

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In an effort to fight the opioid epidemic, Shelby Township and the Northern Macomb Prevention Coalition will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Shelby Township municipal grounds, located at 52700 Van Dyke Ave.

Published October 22, 2018

Utica considers murals to decorate commercial buildings downtown

UTICA — The city of Utica is considering decorating commercial buildings within the downtown district with artists’ murals.

Published October 22, 2018

Shelby Township to purchase former Boys & Girls Club property

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees at its Oct. 16 meeting unanimously approved the Shelby Township Library/Senior Center Advisory Board’s request to purchase the Boys & Girls Club property located at 14975 21 Mile Road.

Published October 19, 2018

Behind the Wheel: 1991 Ford SkyRanger convertible is a rare find

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On any given day, it’s fairly common to spot a Ford Ranger on the road, but when it comes to the Ford SkyRanger — a unique variation from the early ’90s — a sighting is nearly impossible.

Published October 18, 2018

Grant aims to prevent school violence

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County recently received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at preventing school violence. The Macomb County Office of Emergency Management and Communications received a School Violence Prevention Program grant in the amount of $316,860 from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

Published October 18, 2018

Macomb County, NWS offering winter SKYWARN class

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Learn to spot an approaching winter storm during Macomb County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service’s upcoming SKYWARN training course in Clinton Township.

Published October 18, 2018

Candidates for governor reveal platforms for auto issues

METRO DETROIT — Between the taxpayer cost for road repairs and the increases in auto insurance rates, driving is expensive for many Michiganders. But the state’s gubernatorial candidates who will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot say their plans could change things for the better.

Published October 17, 2018

Set the stage to sell your home

METRO DETROIT — Ditch that dish rack and put away the family photos before you show your home to sell, a number of local experts agree.

Published October 17, 2018

Pros dish on hearty fall flavors to savor by the spoonful

METRO DETROIT — When Sarah Yi thinks of fall, family and flavors readily come to mind, along with robust soups at her family gatherings. In particular, kimchi jjigae, a Korean soup that brings back the memories.

Published October 15, 2018

Utica man in custody for home invasion, stolen property charges

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Utica man is in custody for allegedly breaking into a Shelby Township home near 21 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue, in addition to charges of possession of stolen property, including an automobile.

Published October 15, 2018

Shelby Township to host its first scarecrow contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department will host its first scarecrow contest Oct. 17-26 to help decorate for Halloween. Scarecrows will be on display for the contest at the Shelby Township Municipal Campus, 52700 Van Dyke Ave., at 24 Mile Road.

Published October 15, 2018

Utica mayor and City Council candidates discuss plans for Utica ahead of election

UTICA — The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce held a Utica candidate forum ahead of the November general election Oct. 1 in Utica’s City Council chambers.

Published October 12, 2018

New MCSO conductor makes melodies and music

METRO DETROIT — Monsters and music will join together Oct. 28 when the Motor City Symphony Orchestra performs its Halloween-themed concert, “Classically Spooky,” at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Published October 11, 2018

Macomb County Manufacturing Day 2018 biggest yet

MACOMB COUNTY — The average person may not notice, but the manufacturing industry is changing every day. As has been customary for the past five years, Macomb County held its annual Manufacturing Day on Oct. 5.

Published October 10, 2018

A fresh cut at the ‘barkershop’

METRO DETROIT — Grooming trends for dogs change a bit for colder months, with longer cuts, special tools and even outfits that are as helpful as they are fashionable.