Shelby - Utica News

Published October 28, 2019

Shelby Township boy inspired many during his 11 years of life

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township family is holding memories of their son close, as they said goodbye to him Oct. 10 at just 11 years old.

Published October 28, 2019

Utica and Shelby to discuss water double charging issue

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The city of Utica and Shelby Township are discussing a change to a long-standing practice between the two communities involving water charges.

Published October 28, 2019

Residents concerned about 5G Shelby cell tower installment

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township residents are raising their voices about a new 5G cell tower installment that was approved by the township during a Board of Trustees meeting Aug. 6.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”

Published October 21, 2019

Residents concerned about Telly’s adding landscaping company to property

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township residents are voicing their concerns after noticing that an agriculturally zoned business has begun hosting large machines and new structures on its land.

Published October 21, 2019

Barrier-free playground breaks ground in park

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township celebrated the groundbreaking of a barrier-free playground in one of its parks Oct. 14.

Published October 18, 2019

Educators hopeful millage initiative will get on ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — A group of Macomb County educators have joined together to place an educational millage on the ballot next March.

Published October 18, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 25-27

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 16, 2019

Police looking for witnesses to fatal 26 Mile Road crash

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is looking to the public for assistance to determine what exactly occurred on 26 Mile Road that resulted in a crash that left two people dead and one injured.

Published October 16, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Published October 16, 2019

Mumble is the new rumble in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Thanks to the installation of mumble strips, Macomb County drivers haven’t heard as much “rumbling” on county roads.

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.

Published October 16, 2019

Proper lawn care will leave grass greener when winter ends

METRO DETROIT — Whether the grass is truly greener on the other side is a debatable question for the ages, but experts say there are things you can do to make sure your grass is healthier on the other side of winter.

Macomb Township Planning Consultant Patrick Meagher was appointed to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority on Oct. 3. His term on the board expires in 2022.

Published October 15, 2019

Planning consultant appointed to authority in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — As part of the Oct. 3 Macomb County Board of Commissioners meeting, appointment interviews were held for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

Published October 15, 2019

Fired Macomb County official files whistleblower suit

MACOMB COUNTY — A former high-ranking Macomb County official has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the executive and deputy executive of Macomb County, alleging that race and other determining factors led to her termination.