Shelby - Utica News

Published September 17, 2019

Local doctor looks back on nine years of free men’s health screenings

BIRMINGHAM — Dr. Michael Lutz is a urologist. He has, unfortunately, seen lots of cases of prostate cancer in his day.

Published September 16, 2019

Shelby Township to find out who makes the best scarecrow

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Scarecrow Contest has returned, and its organizers are looking for the best-looking and most creative scarecrows.

Published September 16, 2019

Shelby Township gardeners host biennial flower show

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club recently hosted its biennial flower show at the Shelby Township Library, and it was full of creativity, blooms and bright colors.

Published September 16, 2019

Pastor shares 9/11 story in Utica

UTICA — When Bill Wrede saw a gaping hole in the north tower of the World Trade Center, he knew it had to have been a major aircraft.

Published September 16, 2019

Shelby Township man to bring body of endangered rhino he shot to Michigan

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township resident was recently approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to import to Michigan a critically endangered black rhino that he shot in Africa.

Published September 16, 2019

Fork and Cork Festival to return to Utica for 2nd year

UTICA — The Fork and Cork Festival will return to downtown Utica Sept. 20-22 for a second year of good times and good music.

Published September 16, 2019

MCC observes National Suicide Prevention Month

MACOMB COUNTY —The dozens of pairs of shoes on display at Macomb Community College’s South Campus in Warren the week of Sept. 8 came with a somber story.

Published September 13, 2019

National Guard Bureau proposes beddown at Selfridge

MACOMB COUNTY — Around two dozen residents attended a public meeting regarding a possible beddown involving the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Published September 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — Sept. 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published September 11, 2019

Detroit Lions fans remain faithful through the years

METRO DETROIT — You can say the Detroit Lions haven’t won a Super Bowl; you can say the Lions haven’t won a division title since 1993; you can even say the Lions have made the playoffs just three times since 2000.

Published September 11, 2019

Continue to adjust dorm décor after moving in

METRO DETROIT — Thousands of students recently took part in move-in days at Oakland University in Rochester Hills Aug. 30 and Sept. 1, and they might want to keep working on their organization, equipment and décor until they have it just right for their needs.

Published September 11, 2019

Art is sparked by the setting

METRO DETROIT — Nature and architecture are rich sources of inspiration for plein air painters and urban sketchers.

Phragmites along roads in five Macomb County communities will be treated this month.

Published September 10, 2019

Phragmites in Macomb County roads to be treated this month

MACOMB COUNTY — Phragmites in five Macomb County communities will be mitigated this month.

Published September 9, 2019

Shelby foundation to raise cyberbullying awareness during annual event

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In an ongoing effort to raise awareness and prevent bullying, a local foundation is inviting the community to attend a presentation on cyberbullying at its annual fall luncheon Oct. 4 in Shelby Township.

Published September 9, 2019

Veterans garden vandalized

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Local veterans at the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 129 in Shelby Township are asking why someone would want to vandalize their garden after discovering that it had been vandalized Aug. 26.

Published September 9, 2019

Utica man sentenced to 2-10 years in prison after 14th DUI

UTICA — A Utica man was sentenced Sept. 4 to at least two years in prison, with the possibility of up to 10 years, after being arrested for his 14th drunken driving offense in Utica June 8.

Published September 9, 2019

Shelby resident’s new film to raise funds for sex trafficking survivors

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township resident is releasing a new film focused on sex trafficking, called “A Parent’s Worst Nightmare,” in hopes of raising awareness and donations for survivors.

Final work along the I-696 service drives in Macomb County will be completed this fall, but a date has not been determined.

Published September 6, 2019

MDOT: Final ‘Restore the Reuther’ work nearing completion

METRO DETROIT — There’s good news to report for anyone driving near Interstate 696.

Published September 5, 2019

Residents can put green infrastructure into place at home

METRO DETROIT — With new developments sprouting up all over metro Detroit, homeowners and communities are looking at implementing green infrastructure at a residential level.