Shelby - Utica News

Published August 13, 2019

When it comes to tree health, trust the experts

METRO DETROIT — There are trees everywhere. Yet many people fail to recognize that trees have to be maintained before they become a detriment.

Published August 12, 2019

Shelby art fair showcases masterpieces

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township was full of interesting art and delicious pies this past weekend during the township’s annual art fair.

Published August 12, 2019

Utica car show attracts thousands of vehicle enthusiasts, car owners

UTICA — Downtown Utica turned into a classic car amusement park this past weekend as thousands gathered to view all kinds of vehicles at the annual Gasoline Alley car show.

Published August 12, 2019

Shelby community bonds through new National Night Out event

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — For the first time, Shelby Township hosted a National Night Out event and invited the community to meet and learn about its Police and Fire departments while having a fun time.

Published August 12, 2019

Utica man uses his plane to rescue dachshunds

UTICA — A Utica man was recognized July 25 as a 2019 Change Agent for flying his plane to save at-risk dogs in addition to helping a Sterling Heights dog rescue receive a $2,000 donation.

Published August 12, 2019

Rizzo attorney indicted as part of corruption probe

METRO DETROIT — Attorney Jay Schwartz, who was the former business attorney for trash hauler titan Chuck Rizzo, was indicted July 2 for his role in a Macomb County corruption probe that has produced more than 20 convictions and guilty pleas.

Published August 9, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Prowler collection includes one in every size

Jerry Naumann, of Berkley, is a longtime fan of the Plymouth Prowler — so much so, that he has one in nearly every size.

Published August 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published August 7, 2019

Crowds gather to say goodbye to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

OAKLAND COUNTY — Hundreds waited in line to say their final goodbyes to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in the conference center of the building bearing his name in Waterford Aug. 6.

Published August 7, 2019

To catch up or get ahead, call a tutor

METRO DETROIT — Nivas Dammalapati, of Farmington Hills, said his 10-year-old daughter, Sasha, began working with a tutor nine months ago.

Published August 7, 2019

Discourage insects from bugging you this summer

METRO DETROIT — Summer is a wonderful time of year where the sun is shining, the water’s warm and cookouts might become a weekly event. Mostly everyone loves summer, and that doesn’t just include friends and family.

Published August 6, 2019

Michigan veteran one of a dozen Indianapolis survivors alive

LANSING — Of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of its sinking on July 30, 1945, during World War II, only 316 survived. Today, 12 are alive — Lansing's Richard Thelen is one of them.

A map identifying the density of phragmites across Michigan shows that southeast Michigan is more negatively affected than any other region.

Published August 6, 2019

Phragmites affect southeast Michigan more than anywhere else

METRO DETROIT — A new federal grant aims to remove invasive phragmites in southeast Michigan, notably in Macomb County, and to control their spread.

Published August 5, 2019

Shelby to host pie baking contest during annual art fair

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township is kicking the fun up a notch at the Shelby Township Art Fair this weekend.

Published August 5, 2019

Lucido proposes legislation to protect animals from abuse

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — State Sen. Peter Lucido recently announced that he is introducing legislation meant to help protect animals from abuse.

Published August 5, 2019

DIA Inside|Out art program showcases reproductions in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A special art display has made Shelby Township its home for a short period of time for the public to visit and admire.

Published August 5, 2019

U.S. representative will not seek reelection

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On July 24, Congressman Paul Mitchell, representing Michigan’s 10th District, announced during a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives that he will be retiring at the end of the 116th Congress.

Published August 5, 2019

Utica Gasoline Alley car show returns to Auburn Road this weekend

UTICA — Get ready to rev your engines and check out some cool cars at Utica’s annual Gasoline Alley car show this weekend.

Published August 2, 2019

Shelby Township police looking for help in finding hit-and-run suspect

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is looking for any witnesses who might have seen a serious motorcycle crash that occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m. July 31.