Shelby - Utica News

Published June 7, 2018

County bicentennial relay set for June 21-22

MACOMB COUNTY — As Macomb County celebrates its bicentennial this year, several events are planned, including a 24-hour torch relay set for June 21-22.

Published June 6, 2018

After a harsh winter, Michiganders take dinner to the deck

METRO DETROIT — On a steamy Friday evening, just before the start of a long Memorial Day weekend, four friends finished a round of beers on a rooftop in Troy.

Published June 6, 2018

Garage sale hosts offer tips for holding your own sale

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners gearing up for the summer often clear out unwanted items, and a common way to clear out those items is to hold a garage sale.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller and Lou Urban, a civil engineer with Shelby Township-based Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, accept awards from the state chapter of the American Public Works Association for “Project of the Year” in relation to the 15 Mile Road interceptor repairs.

Published June 5, 2018

Sinkhole restoration leads to awards

MACOMB COUNTY — The 15 Mile Road sewer collapse of 2016 provided about a year’s worth of financial and physical challenges, though its repair has led to individual accolades for those who led the restoration.

Published June 4, 2018

Safety fair promotes bike, fire safety with free helmets

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Safety was the name of the game June 3 at Whispering Woods Park in Shelby Township, as the Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township brought the community together to focus on family safety.

Published June 4, 2018

Senior Fun Festival reminds community about importance of good health

UTICA — The Macomb Community Action Office of Senior Services will host its 29th annual Senior Fun Festival from 9 a.m. to noon June 12. The free festival will be held at Jimmy John’s Field in Utica and is open to the public.

Published June 4, 2018

Cars ‘R’ Stars to celebrate Packard vehicles at annual car show

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Packard cars were the first to include air conditioning around 1940, and one of the first vehicles to have a steering wheel in 1901. On June 10, patrons will get a chance to check out some of the historic Packard cars as part of the Cars ‘R’ Stars car show at the Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township.

Published May 31, 2018

Behind the Wheel: 1967 Dodge Charger has long family history

In 1967, when Waterford resident Brian Veit was just 6 years old, his dad brought home a brand-new Dodge Charger.

Published May 29, 2018

Get gutters — and keep them clean — to protect your house

METRO DETROIT — An essential part of maintaining a home, gutters can often be overlooked or neglected by homeowners — sometimes with disastrous results.

Pool testing strips, like these sold at Viscount Pools and Spa Center, in Madison Heights, can be used to maintain home pools or at public pools and at hotels to make sure pH levels and chemicals are properly balanced before your family jumps in.

Published May 29, 2018

Germs may lurk in seemingly clear pool waters

METRO DETROIT — As you flip through the tantalizing photos of the amenities your newly booked resort hotel boasts, do you spend an extra few seconds gawking at that glistening swimming pool?

Published May 28, 2018

On Memorial Day, Utica honors those who served and died

UTICA — The city of Utica hosted a Memorial Day gathering to honor fallen American war heroes at 1 p.m. May 28 at Memorial Park, located adjacent to the Utica Public Library, 7539 Auburn Road in Utica.

Published May 25, 2018

Man found dead in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At approximately 1:30 p.m. May 19, Shelby Township police officers responded to a call in the area of Shelby and 24 Mile roads for a possibly deceased person.

Published May 25, 2018

Shelby Township Farmers Market celebrates a decade with more unique offerings

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Packard Proving Grounds is celebrating 90 years in 2018, and the Shelby Farmers Market, which takes place at the historic site just off Van Dyke Avenue between 22 Mile and 23 Mile roads, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Published May 25, 2018

Voters will be asked to renew SMART millage in August

METRO DETROIT — Voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will vote on whether or not to renew, and slightly increase, the millage for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation during the Aug. 7 primary election.

Published May 25, 2018

Utica’s Weekend Unwind returns on Friday nights

UTICA — Utica will host live music and community bonding every Friday night June 1 through Sept. 7 as part of Weekend Unwind at Jacqueline K. Noonan Riverwalk Park/Memorial Park, 7530 Auburn Road, next to the Utica Public Library in downtown Utica.

Published May 25, 2018

Young author inspires kids, releases second book

UTICA — Young writer Delaney Kraemer, of Roseville, shared her newest book May 23 with her best friend Catie Boldman’s class at St. Lawrence Elementary School, 44429 Utica Road.

Published May 25, 2018

Shelby Township broker accused of embezzling $1.8M from senior citizens

MOUNT CLEMENS — The total amount allegedly embezzled by a Shelby Township investment broker has risen from around $440,000 to $1.8 million as additional charges have been filed in Macomb County Circuit Court.

Published May 24, 2018

Utica to host Memorial Day gathering

UTICA — The city of Utica will host a Memorial Day gathering to honor fallen American war heroes at 1 p.m. May 28 at Memorial Park, located adjacent to the Utica Public Library, 7539 Auburn Road in Utica.

Published May 23, 2018

Miller wants law to address sanitary wipes issue

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller on May 21 called on the Michigan Legislature to examine the issue of “flushable” wipes and to take steps to prevent them from entering our sewer systems.

Published May 22, 2018

List of crash-prone intersections released

METRO DETROIT — Drivers who want to keep up to speed on certain traffic intersections’ crash data now have an updated, compiled list, though some road safety experts say additional information ought to be considered.