Shelby - Utica News

Published April 24, 2019

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 24, 2019

Garden getaways, without the grass stains

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many benefits we don’t reap from being outside in nature and enjoying the sights and sounds: stress relief, improved memory and energy, lower risks of cancer — you name it.

Published April 24, 2019

Help your home stand out during the busy spring selling season

METRO DETROIT — If you’re traveling about town, odds are that you have seen numerous “for sale” signs in front yards. That’s not by accident. Experts in home realty say there is a historical significance associated with selling homes once spring is in full gear.

Published April 23, 2019

Michigan Secretary of State prepares for Real ID regulations in 2020

MICHIGAN — On Oct. 1, 2020, everyone flying in the United States, even on domestic flights, will have to have a certain type of identification to travel.

Published April 23, 2019

Vets, Macomb County officials encourage Loyalty Day observation May 1

MACOMB COUNTY — The Loyalty Day, or Law Day, observance in Macomb County will run from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, on the first floor of the Macomb County Administration Building, 1 South Main St. in Mount Clemens.

Published April 22, 2019

Shelby parks department to purchase old fire station

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township has decided that selling its decommissioned Fire Station No. 4 to one of its other departments is the best option at this time.

Published April 22, 2019

Shelby Township hires contractor to renovate activities center building

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A contractor for the planned renovation of Shelby Township’s new activities center has been chosen, as work will begin soon on the building. The Shelby Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve awarding the contract for the activities center renovation project to Brencal Contractors Inc., of Warren, at its April 16 meeting.

Published April 22, 2019

Shelby Township designates $8.3M toward $20M in future road projects

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Some major roadwork is planned for Shelby Township this year and into 2020. The Shelby Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously April 16 to designate $8.3 million toward a $20 million road improvement program in Shelby Township.

Published April 17, 2019

This spring, you don’t have to leave the dog at home

METRO DETROIT — After the long, dreary days of winter, people may not be the only ones experiencing cabin fever — dogs have been cooped up too. Once the sunshine breaks through and the temperatures start to rise, people may be looking for any excuse to get out and about, taking their four-legged companions along.

Published April 17, 2019

Native plants can be a good starting point for new gardeners

METRO DETROIT — Looking for a way to improve your garden, help native insects and animals, and reduce water runoff while at the same time having a unique talking point? If these choices sound attractive, then planting a native garden might be the right path.

Published April 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 19-21

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 16, 2019

Rad appointed director of planning and economic development

MACOMB COUNTY — On April 5, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel appointed Vicky Rad as the director of the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development, or MCPED.

Published April 16, 2019

Great Lakes budget cuts proposed for third straight year

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the third consecutive year, President Donald Trump’s administration is proposing budget cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, or GLRI.

Published April 15, 2019

Students go green around Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — For the 11th year, members of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Macomb Intermediate School District, joined together to highlight the environmentally friendly efforts of students, teachers and staff at 122 schools throughout the county.

Published April 15, 2019

Utica student helps teach, introduce local church to Braille

UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — A young Utica High School student helped a local Sterling Heights church earlier this year introduce Braille to art that was being installed on a wall in the church. Calliandra Bowman-Tomlinson, a Utica High senior who lives in Sterling Heights, spent hours teaching a fellow church member Braille so that it could be included with the art.

Published April 15, 2019

Shelby Township firefighters donate $32,600 to Great Lakes Burn Camp

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township Firefighters Local 1338 recently made a big donation to help young children who have faced a tragic event from a fire. Local 1338 made a donation of $32,600 to Great Lakes Burn Camp during the Shleby Township Board of Trustees meeting April 2.

Published April 15, 2019

Shelby partners with Macomb MSU Extension to control gypsy moths

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees unanimously voted to partner with the Macomb Michigan State University Extension to help control gypsy moths in the county at its April 2 meeting.

Published April 15, 2019

Bids come in higher than expected for Pioneer Park

UTICA — The planned date for Utica’s new Pioneer Park to be built, which includes the city’s first dog park, is right around the corner, and the city has big plans for it; however, some changes might need to be made.

Published April 12, 2019

Miller, Levin focus on lake advocacy efforts

MACOMB COUNTY — Two local politicians and advocates for the health of the Great Lakes are planning continued efforts to protect the “Heart of the Great Lakes” — Lake St. Clair.

Published April 12, 2019

Local artist’s design chosen to identify Macomb ACT

MACOMB COUNTY — A Harrison Township artist’s design has been chosen as the identifying logo of Macomb ACT. Ciarra Ratliff’s creation, which depicts four hands of differing skin tones holding Macomb County, was chosen from a field of nearly 50 entrants. It was designed to be used in a variety of mediums.