Shelby - Utica News

Published July 12, 2019

Grant to fund land use study around Selfridge Air National Guard Base

MACOMB COUNTY — A recently received federal grant will give Macomb County officials the ability to fund a study to determine future land use opportunities around Selfridge Air National Guard Base — opportunities that would benefit both the base and its neighboring communities.

Published July 11, 2019

The Friday 5 — July 12-14

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 9, 2019

Borrow a buddy with pet volunteer programs

If you’re an animal lover, you know all too well the pangs of wanting to adopt all of the sweet homeless cats and dogs left in shelters.

Published July 9, 2019

Oh Deer: Experts offer tips on how to keep deer from dining on your landscape

If you live in an area frequented by deer, your home’s lush landscape — especially your prize tulips, roses, day lilies and hostas — will inevitably turn into a midnight snack.

Published July 9, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Shelby Township woman celebrates 50 years of owning Firebird

Maria Carpenter, of Shelby Township, recently celebrated a milestone anniversary with her 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible, and she has the pictures to prove it.

A motion was passed at the June 19 Macomb County Board of Commissioners meeting to forward consideration of a resolution authorizing millage election for a new county jail to the July 18 Records and Public Safety Committee meeting.

Published July 8, 2019

Millage verbiage raises questions

MACOMB COUNTY — How should a millage proposal be worded?

Published July 8, 2019

As outages continue, commission reports energy grid is up to snuff

On a blistering hot afternoon Monday, July 1, many across metro Detroit sat in the dark without power — and that means AC too.

Published July 8, 2019

Shelby Township rehabs blighted house

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township officials are pleased with the results of a recent project to rehabilitate a blighted house.

Published July 8, 2019

Mural to transform WeatherTech building in downtown Utica

UTICA — Downtown Utica is brushing up on its artistry and culture with a new project along Auburn Road.

Published July 8, 2019

Utica approves 2019-20 budget

UTICA — The Utica City Council approved the city budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year during a meeting June 11.

Published July 5, 2019

MCC announces new scholarship programs

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College officials recently announced two new scholarship programs at the school.

Published July 5, 2019

‘There needs to be a very unique fix’

MACOMB COUNTY — Less than two weeks after a presentation regarding a proposed new Macomb County Jail, county officials held a tour of a jail cell. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham provided a look inside the Macomb County Jail July 1.

Published July 5, 2019

Health officials: Shield yourself from summer pests

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County health officials are reminding residents to protect themselves from West Nile virus after activity was confirmed in Oakland, Saginaw and Kalamazoo counties.

Published July 2, 2019

Wet weather complicates risks of garden problems

METRO DETROIT — With wet weather more the rule than the exception in recent years, home vegetable growers can plan ahead with eyes equally set on the sky, the thermometer and their plants to prevent potential problems.

Published July 2, 2019

Amid lifeguard shortage, a need for swim lessons surfaces

METRO DETROIT — When Oakland County Parks and Recreation Manager of Operations Sue Wells was a teenager, a dark tan and sun-lightened hair were the true indicators of a successful summer break.

Published July 2, 2019

Immigrants recount their personal ‘independence days’

METRO DETROIT — In the middle of the night Aug. 2, 1990, May Mulla and her parents were asleep in their homeland of Kuwait when “we woke up surrounded by tanks.” Iraqi forces had invaded the small Middle Eastern country.

Published June 28, 2019

Expert shares simple ways to declutter your space

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Decluttering can be a big task, especially if many items have a sentimental meaning to you. Whether it’s books, furniture or even a relative’s possessions, it can all add up over time. But there comes a point when it’s too much, and you ask yourself, “Do I really need this?”

Published June 28, 2019

Consumers Energy stresses safety in ITC corridor during construction

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Consumers Energy is stressing the importance of caution and safety during the construction of the gas pipeline in the ITC Corridor along 19 Mile to 26 Mile roads, west of Schoenherr in Shelby Township, Utica and Sterling Heights, after a serious accident occurred.

Published June 28, 2019

Road and bridge work to begin July 8 in Utica

UTICA — Road construction season is in full swing and road work in Utica is planned to begin on M-59 and the bridge between Utica Road and Van Dyke Avenue as soon as next week.

Published June 26, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Cadillac comes home again

Hazel Park resident Phil Guadagni’s 30-year journey with his 1950 Cadillac has come full circle — starting in Michigan, traveling to Florida and then returning back to the Mitten, just a short walk from where it all began.