Shelby - Utica News

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith responded to recent news of “secret” forfeiture accounts he allegedly maintained by saying “Make no mistake, there’s nothing off the books or secret about these accounts.”

Published February 5, 2019

Macomb County prosecutor responds to claims of ‘secret’ forfeiture accounts

MACOMB COUNTY — A Jan. 23 press release from attorney Frank Cusumano states that the Macomb County corporation counsel released the long-sought checking account records of “secret” forfeiture accounts maintained by Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith.

A September 2018 photo from inside a Macomb County shows the fatberg. Now, researchers at Wayne State University are utilizing a state grant to further study such phenomena.

Published February 4, 2019

Wayne State University researchers to study fatbergs

METRO DETROIT — Macomb County residents may recall how a “fatberg” was discovered and was subsequently removed at the Clintondale Pump Station in September 2018. Now, local college professors are studying how to prevent such entities from backing up drains in the future.

Published February 4, 2019

Succulents spruce up the garden, spread color

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Gardeners Club will be bringing back memories of warmer weather ahead of the spring season with a presentation on a trendy and colorful plant that is simple to care for.

Published February 4, 2019

Humane Society of Macomb to undergo expansion

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Humane Society of Macomb, located at 11350 22 Mile Road, will undergo a building expansion and renovation project this year.

Published February 4, 2019

Plans for natural gas pipeline to pass through 3 communities

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The construction of a new steel natural gas line is quickly approaching for Shelby Township and Utica — as soon as May.

Gunnar Ahlson was video arraigned through 41-B District Court, in Clinton Township, and was charged with felony counts of carjacking, fleeing and eluding police, and assault with a dangerous weapon without intending to commit murder or create great bodily harm.

Published February 4, 2019

Suspect arraigned on three felonies for ambulance theft in Macomb County

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A man has been arraigned after allegedly stealing an ambulance on Feb. 2.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller and Chapaton Retention Basin assistant manager Kris Benda stand in the testing lab at the Chapaton Retention Basin in St. Clair Shores.

Published February 1, 2019

Public Works uses caution when frozen ground, snow melt and rain collide

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Public Works employees at the Chapaton and Martin retention basins prevented more than 30 million gallons of combined sewer overflow from spilling into Lake St. Clair Jan. 24 after rain and snow melt combined to fill the basin.

Published January 31, 2019

Man charged for allegedly stabbing dog to death in Utica park

UTICA — The suspect who investigators believe is responsible for the torturous death of a dog at Grant Park in Utica last week was arraigned Jan. 31 at the 41-A District Court in Shelby Township.

Published January 31, 2019

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Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 30, 2019

Suspect in custody after dog found dead in Utica park

UTICA — Utica police have a suspect in custody in what investigators described as the torturous death of a dog in Grant Park last week.

Published January 30, 2019

Home exercise space can be bare bones or high tech

METRO DETROIT — Cold, wet weather and icy streets can kill one’s motivation to stay physically active.

Published January 30, 2019

Organizations share plant-based lifestyle experiences, benefits

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 55, Paul Chatlin could not walk more than seven steps without having to stop and take several breaths. He also found out he had three blocked coronary arteries and was a candidate for bypass surgery.

Published January 29, 2019

Reward offered to find justice for death of dog in Utica park

UTICA — Utica police are calling an incident that occurred last week at Grant Park a “heinous act” and are looking for those responsible for the death of a dog.

Published January 29, 2019

Utica receives 2018 fiscal year audit

UTICA — The city of Utica received an audit report for its 2017-18 fiscal year from Yeo & Yeo Business Consultants at its Jan. 8 City Council meeting.

Published January 29, 2019

Man to serve at least 33 years in prison for second-degree murder

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A man from Shelby Township recently was convicted of second-degree murder for the death of his wife of less than a year in their apartment.

Published January 28, 2019

Friends no longer flying ‘Under the Radar’ after navigating recession

ROCHESTER — When the Great Recession hit, Rochester resident Tom Daldin had no choice but to reinvent himself.

Published January 28, 2019

Snowflake Social raises funds for Shelby Community Foundation’s work

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Community Foundation carried the night away Jan. 25 at the Palazzo Grande on Van Dyke Avenue while also raising funds for community programs with its annual fundraiser called the Snowflake Social.

Published January 28, 2019

DTE must bolster downed wire response, state says

LANSING — After two record-setting windstorms and at least one death, the Michigan Public Service Commission went to work to review DTE Energy’s response to downed electric lines.

Published January 28, 2019

When temperatures plunge, bring pets indoors

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Winter is in full swing and temperatures are dipping down to freezing digits. This has prompted experts in animal care to remind residents that as a rule of thumb, if it’s too cold outside for humans, it’s too cold for pets. The Animal Care Network recently issued a warning about “feels like” temperatures in the single digits in metro Detroit. ACN advises pet owners to not take any chances and to bring their pets inside, noting that dogs and cats can suffer from frostbite in a matter of minutes and that low temperatures, winds and precipitation can lead to illness, hypothermia and death.

Published January 28, 2019

Amazon now open in Shelby Township, paying $15 minimum wage

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The new Amazon Distribution Center in Shelby Township will be making big steps in the community soon. With the recent construction of the 1-million-square-foot building on Mound Road and the widening of the road last year, operations are now underway.