Shelby - Utica News

Published July 14, 2021

Stony Creek Metropark building dog park with grant funding, planning more updates

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/ UTICA — The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is moving forward on proposed projects at Stony Creek Metropark being submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Grants program, and visitors will soon begin seeing the construction of an off-leash dog park.

Published July 13, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Two different cars tell their own stories

ROYAL OAK — Imagine owning a car that was built specifically for Henry Ford II.

This photo shows the Gloede Drain at 22 Mile Road, east of Hayes Road in Macomb Township, the morning of June 27. Approximately 24 hours earlier, the area had significantly more standing water.

Published July 13, 2021

Macomb County officials pleased with draining after heavy rain

MACOMB COUNTY — Parts of Macomb County were able to avoid flooding from storms the last week of June.

Published July 13, 2021

City of Detroit, Cranbrook craft memorial for COVID-19 victims

METRO DETROIT — There’s no forgetting the deep loss experienced last year by so many as COVID-19 swept the globe and took millions of lives, decimated the economy and pushed medical services well beyond their limits.

In his testimony in the state case against ex-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith, Frank Krycia said he was requested to destroy evidence, like a response to a subpoena, and not show it to state police.

Published July 12, 2021

Preliminary exam begins in ex-Macomb County prosecutor’s case

MACOMB COUNTY — At press time, the preliminary examination in the case against Eric Smith is underway.

Published July 12, 2021

Utica Public Library director retires

UTICA — After nearly 18 years on the job, the Utica Public Library director retired June 30.

Published July 12, 2021

Barrier-free playground opens in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — A new all-inclusive playground has made Shelby Township its home with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting that took place at 11:30 a.m. July 1 at River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road.

Published July 9, 2021

INVEST in America Act could have impact on local roads

METRO DETROIT — On July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act, known as the INVEST in America Act.

Published July 9, 2021

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts Center ready to entertain

MACOMB COUNTY — In March 2020, the stage at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts fell silent because of COVID-19. Musicians turned off their amps, dancers hung up their costumes and theater performers put away their scripts.

Published July 9, 2021

As COVID-19 fades, hospitals face new challenge with ‘severe’ blood shortage

METRO DETROIT — Just over a year ago, the world came to a halt.

Published July 9, 2021

Michigan breweries rebounding after pandemic challenges

METRO DETROIT — As Michigan is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, its industries are finding their way back to business as usual.

Published July 2, 2021

Utica to start local community garden project

UTICA — Utica soon will be seeing a new garden project coming together downtown for the local community to enjoy and participate in as it brings more beauty to the city.

Published July 2, 2021

‘We need more people to come out looking for jobs’

MACOMB COUNTY — Despite worker shortages, Sonny Randazzo believes now is probably the largest wage increase businesses have seen in decades.

Published July 2, 2021

Roseville nonprofit uses deprivation tank to help treat veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — Veterans at a Macomb County nonprofit are getting treatment from an unexpected source: a sensory deprivation tank.

Published July 1, 2021

Harsens Island to host car show

METRO DETROIT — Why did the car cross the river? To get to a car show, because that’s exactly what attendees of the Harsens Island Charity Car Show do each year.

Published July 1, 2021

Macomb Township businessman agrees to testify in ex-prosecutor case

MACOMB COUNTY — The case against a former Macomb County official moves forward. A June 18 press release from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office states that William Weber will testify against Eric Smith after pleading guilty in a years-long embezzlement scheme.

Published July 1, 2021

Shelby Township to host Independence Day fireworks

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — After a one-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shelby Township Downtown Development Authority Independence Day Fireworks are back July 1 at Ford Field Central Park at 7460 23 Mile Road.

Published July 1, 2021

Judge sentences Utica woman to jail and probation for abusing dog

UTICA — The Utica woman who repeatedly threw her puppy in a river, causing it to nearly drown Jan. 4, was sentenced to six months in jail and probation June 23 in Macomb County Circuit Court after her request to move her case to Macomb County Mental Health Court was rejected.

Published July 1, 2021

CARE receives $600,000 grant

MACOMB COUNTY — CARE of Southeastern Michigan will be receiving a $600,000 grant over the next three years to address substance abuse and health issues.

Published June 30, 2021

Macomb County gives progress report on interceptor project

MACOMB COUNTY — More work on part of a 15 Mile Road sewer interceptor is in the pipeline, but county officials are pleased with progress and say it will eventually help prevent sinkholes or other disasters from occurring in the Sterling Heights area.