Shelby - Utica News

Published May 21, 2018

Woman charged in death of Shelby Township man in February crash

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Sterling Heights woman is facing a second-degree murder charge after a fatal crash in February in Shelby Township resulted in the death of a 23-year-old Shelby Township man.

Published May 21, 2018

Utica students experience Student Government Day at City Hall

UTICA — Utica High School junior and senior students in AP Government and Politics were able to experience how the city of Utica operates at the yearly Student Government Day at Utica City Hall May 17.

Published May 21, 2018

Shelby man, charged with shooting death of wife, bound over to circuit court

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township man was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on a first-degree murder charge for allegedly killing his wife in March.

Published May 17, 2018

Macomb County receives national awards

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County was the recent recipient of five 2018 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties, or NACo, an annual award program that recognizes innovative, effective county government initiatives that strengthen services for residents.

Published May 16, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Mustang SSP patrolled the highways of Georgia

Macomb Township resident Dave Popovich owns a car that encompasses two of his passions: police work and Mustangs.

Published May 16, 2018

Experts offer advice for when high winds threaten to blow away trash, recyclables

METRO DETROIT — A Friday in early May brought extremely high winds that kicked the spring season into high gear.

Published May 16, 2018

Local women make career changes in opening their own businesses

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTIES — As a teacher’s assistant for 15 years in the Berkley School District, Camilia Saleh had found satisfaction in helping children in the special education program.

SMART is reporting significant increases in ridership along corridors in which it instituted high-frequency, limited-stop bus routes known as FAST service at the outset of 2018.

Published May 15, 2018

SMART’s FAST service shows increased ridership

METRO DETROIT — SMART is reporting that its new FAST limited-stop bus service, which runs along Woodward, Michigan and Gratiot avenues, has resulted in significant increases in ridership.

Published May 14, 2018

Animal rights issues raise questions from advocacy groups

LANSING — Legislators at the state and federal levels are dedicating their time to efforts they say will protect their four-legged constituency. But some advocates question whether the outcome will help or hurt cats, dogs and other animals.

Published May 14, 2018

Church gives back to the community through housewarming gifts

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lakeside Assembly of God Church in Shelby Township helped 50 local families by gifting them with home essentials as they prepare for a new home after recently leaving homeless shelters.

Published May 14, 2018

Planning Commission approves Magoo’s Pet Outlet site plan

UTICA — The Utica Planning Commission at its May 2 meeting approved the site plan for Magoo’s Pet Outlet at 45624 Schoenherr Road, next to Dogtopia and Planet Fitness.

Published May 14, 2018

Fire destroys 8 apartments in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At least eight apartments were destroyed in a fire May 6 in Shelby Township, but no one was injured during the incident.

Published May 14, 2018

Police arrest man for allegedly selling fake gold bars to stores

UTICA — Utica police were dispatched to Five Star Pawn on Hall Road at 11:10 a.m. May 1 for a possible larceny. The owner of Five Star Pawn reportedly told police that a suspect had just attempted to sell fake gold bars at his business.

Published May 14, 2018

Local Relay for Life hopes to raise more than $160K

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Relay for Life of Greater Shelby Township is taking a global approach to the event this year, as organizers hope to raise a record amount during one of the state’s largest Relay for Life events.

Published May 10, 2018

MCC renewal and restoration millage passes

MACOMB COUNTY — On May 8, Macomb County voters approved an operating millage proposal for Macomb Community College, which will renew the college’s millage for 20 years and restore it to the rate previously approved by voters.

Published May 10, 2018

School officials voice concerns over local medical marijuana dispensaries

MACOMB COUNTY — Clinton Township officials are pondering whether to opt in to medical marijuana within township borders. Simultaneously, local school administrators are making their voices known.

Published May 10, 2018

Circuit court judges appoint longtime county employee as temporary clerk

MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb County has a new clerk, at least until an elected official takes over the position following the November election. The judges of Macomb County Circuit Court held a meeting May 7 to select a temporary clerk following former Clerk Karen Spranger being removed from office. Spranger was removed after a ruling in St. Clair County Circuit Court that she lied on her election affidavit for the November 2016 election.

Published May 10, 2018

Economic group discusses issues with local leaders

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The local business community got a chance to ask some of the more nagging questions on their minds when the Harrison Township Economic Development Corp. hosted its annual meeting May 7 at Gowanie Golf Club.

Published May 9, 2018

State approves signatures for recreational marijuana proposal

LANSING — Recreational marijuana could be legalized in Michigan later this year.

Published May 8, 2018

Sheriff’s offices to face off in Battle of the Badges softball game

UTICA — The Oakland County Sheriff Police Athletic League will host its first Battle of the Badges charity softball game featuring the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office versus the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office at 7 p.m. May 16 at Jimmy John’s Field, located at 7171 Auburn Road in Utica.