Shelby - Utica News

Published February 10, 2021

COVID-19 spikes demand for in-home senior services

METRO DETROIT — Sterling Heights resident Roxanne Hayes has an 86-year-old father who lives with her and her husband.

Published February 9, 2021

Dreaming about — and planning for — next spring’s yard and garden

METRO DETROIT — Families once were busy running from school to dance class to basketball practice, and from family parties to hanging out with friends all weekend, but the past months have made for a change of pace that’s affecting how residents feel about the importance of their yard to their peace of mind.

Published February 9, 2021

For many, COVID reveals existing ADD/ADHD

BIRMINGHAM — How are you doing, handling all of this time at home? If working or learning virtually has you a little down, unmotivated, maybe a bit forgetful and anxious, you’re far from alone. The pandemic has caused a lot of people to feel that way.

Published February 9, 2021

Baker College campus coming to downtown Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — The excavation and construction of a seven-story, 86,000-square-foot, $51 million Baker College campus is underway in downtown Royal Oak at 420 S. Lafayette Ave., north of Fifth Street.

Published February 9, 2021

Shelby Township sets new medical marijuana grow, facility rules

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township has put in place a new set of ordinances in hopes to better regulate how marijuana grow operations and caregivers operate within the township.

Published February 8, 2021

Indoor dining reopens in Macomb County

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In November, the state of Michigan enacted a temporary indoor dining ban that lasted over 10 weeks.

Published February 8, 2021

Adopt a Grandparent movement catches on in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — For those in Michigan living in senior care facilities, the pandemic has often meant isolation from family.

Published February 6, 2021

Fish Fry Fridays 2021 - sponsored by Big Boy

A local guide to metro Detroit Friday fish fry dinners in 2021

Published February 6, 2021

Sensors to monitor Clinton River

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton River is one of three southeastern Michigan rivers being studied to help improve water quality and wastewater treatment in the region.

Each year, many from the Eastpointe and Roseville communities join Macomb Community Action’s annual Walk for Warmth. Unlike last year, pictured, the 2021 walk will be taking place virtually due to COVID-19.

Published February 6, 2021

Walk for Warmth 2021 goes virtual

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community Action will be hosting its 31st annual Walk for Warmth virtually in order to continue its fundraising tradition while allowing people to stay socially distanced.

Published February 5, 2021

Two polar bear cubs born at Detroit Zoo doing well

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo recently announced that two polar bear cubs born Nov. 17 to mom Suka, 8, and 16-year-old father Nuka are doing well.

Published February 5, 2021

Residents share memories of the Great Blizzard of 1978

METRO DETROIT — Talk about a snow day. Forty-three years ago, the Great Blizzard of 1978 blanketed metro Detroit, the state and other parts of the U.S.

Published February 4, 2021

Nonprofit helps change lives by providing clean water

STERLING HEIGHTS — It has been more than five years since Sterling Heights resident David Lomasney made a decision that changed not only the course of his life, but possibly thousands of others.

Published January 29, 2021

Utica Road Rally scavenger hunt rolls around for third year of fun

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — If you’re looking for something fun to get you out of the house and into the fresh air, you might want to check out the third annual road rally competition that the Woman’s Life Chapter 911 will be hosting in March.

Published January 28, 2021

Shelby author releases newest book in romance series

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township resident and author released the 12th book of her romance series Jan 18.

Published January 27, 2021

Eric Smith pleads guilty to obstruction of justice

MACOMB COUNTY — Eric Smith now has a felony conviction on his record.

Published January 27, 2021

Former Utica mayor receives MML’s Honorary Life Membership Award

UTICA —The Michigan Municipal League announced Jan. 11 that it has given its highest individual honor to a longtime Utica mayor and Michigan Municipal League supporter.

Published January 27, 2021

Changes at Telly’s property ease neighbors’ past concerns

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township residents a little over a year ago had voiced concerns after noticing that an agriculturally zoned business had begun hosting large machines and new structures on its land and operating a landscaping company out of its property for over a year.

Published January 27, 2021

Macomb County requests 50,000 weekly COVID-19 doses

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is sending a message to the federal government: We are here to vaccinate, but what is missing are doses.