Shelby - Utica News

Published September 24, 2018

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At approximately 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, the Shelby Township Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a serious crash involving a pedestrian near Auburn Road and Parkdale Street.

Published September 24, 2018

Winning design revealed for Shelby Township Fire Department open house

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The winning design for the Shelby Township Fire Department’s open house banner contest was revealed Sept. 20 at Shelby Township Fire Department No. 1, located at 6345 23 Mile Road.

Published September 24, 2018

Trinity Lutheran Church to host color run

UTICA — With the onset of fall, color is in the air, literally. Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting a color run at 10 a.m. Oct. 6 at the church and throughout the neighborhood surrounding it.

Published September 24, 2018

Utica dog park approved

UTICA — The Utica City Council voted to approve the proposed dog park as presented as part of the planned Pioneer Park at its Sept. 11 meeting.

Published September 21, 2018

Local school officials, businesses gear up for Manufacturing Day

MACOMB COUNTY — On Oct. 5, more than 70 Macomb County businesses will open up their doors to high school students from the county’s 21 school districts for Manufacturing Day.

Published September 21, 2018

Behind the Wheel: After long career, firetruck finds new home in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Doug Thompson, of Royal Oak, has owned a variety of classic vehicles over the years, but out of all of them, he said, nothing beats the fun factor of owning a firetruck.

Published September 18, 2018

New book highlights less heroic tales of Detroit’s creation

METRO DETROIT — "I think we have such a deep history, in Detroit in particular, that can be told better through our missteps than our triumphs,” said local historian Mickey Lyons. “In this case, it’s the history of Detroit as told through bad guy biographies.”

Published September 18, 2018

Fall into a new home this season

METRO DETROIT — While many think that spring is the best time to start shopping for a home, local real estate agents say that better deals can be found in the fall, with less stress.

Published September 18, 2018

Chamber Music Society of Detroit brings expanded programming to region

METRO DETROIT — The Chamber Music Society of Detroit is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season by expanding its programming to make its acclaimed concerts more easily accessible to the entire region.

Published September 17, 2018

Giant ‘fatberg’ removed from Macomb County sewer line

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County residents are now becoming familiar with a term that describes the buildup of fats, oils, greases and other non-biodegradable items: “fatberg.”

Published September 17, 2018

Clinton Township, Macomb County partner up for road reconstruction

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon called a recent partnership between the township and Macomb County a “good start” for local road reconstruction.

Published September 17, 2018

State board confirms ballot language for marijuana legalization

LANSING — On Sept. 6, the State Board of Canvassers approved official ballot language for the recreational marijuana legalization proposal.

Published September 17, 2018

Humane Society, Oakland County look to empty the shelters, fill the coffers

METRO DETROIT — Animal lovers, mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 6-7, when the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and the Michigan Humane Society will host events in Milford, Pontiac and Detroit to benefit homeless pets.

Published September 17, 2018

Bidder named for I-75 P3 agreement

METRO DETROIT — It took about a year, but the Michigan Department of Transportation finally believes it has found the right private partner to complete — and expedite — the Interstate 75 modernization project.

Published September 17, 2018

Pedestrian killed in Shelby Township collision

Published September 17, 2018

Utica City Council rejects proposal to change Friday hours

UTICA — The City Council voted 4-3 Sept. 11 to reject a proposal to extend the hours that City Hall is open to the public on Fridays.

Published September 17, 2018

Fork and Cork Festival to visit Utica this weekend

UTICA — The first Fork and Cork Festival will be coming to downtown Utica Sept. 21-22.

Published September 17, 2018

Massage therapist guilty of criminal sexual conduct

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township massage therapist pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and six counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct before Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Richard Caretti Aug. 13.

Published September 17, 2018

Utica supports grant application for proposed sports complex

UTICA — The Utica City Council approved a request Sept. 11 to support an application for a grant to assist with the proposed development of a sports complex to be located next to Jimmy John’s Field, at 6993 Mascone Road in Utica.

Published September 14, 2018

Hep A confirmed at Renaissance Festival

METRO DETROIT/HOLLY — The huzzahs were halted briefly last week when the Oakland County Health Division was notified of a confirmed case of hepatitis A at the Michigan Renaissance Festival.