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Published September 14, 2018

Macomb Community College observes National Suicide Prevention Month

MACOMB COUNTY — In the fall of 2014, Anna Marie Smith was in her first semester at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, when she disappeared. Eleven days later, the 18-year-old college student was found in the woods off campus with a suicide note.

Pictured earlier this summer in a training exercise, U.S. Coast Guard members are traveling to assist with rescue operations from Hurricane Florence.

Published September 13, 2018

Local Coast Guard members travel to assist with Hurricane Florence rescues

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit sent help to the eastern seaboard to help with search and rescue operations in the wake of Hurricane Florence, which made landfall Sept. 14.

Published September 13, 2018

Scare up some history on cemetery walk

MACOMB COUNTY — The Crocker House Museum is dedicating its 2018 cemetery walk to Macomb County for its bicentennial year. The walk, which takes place from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at Clinton Grove Cemetery, will feature actors portraying some of the county’s most prominent former citizens — each of whom made such a considerable impact on the area that streets were named after them.

Published September 13, 2018

Upcoming town hall to address water contamination

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A Macomb County politician is yet again leading the charge to ensure the safe future of the area’s groundwater and drinking water.

Published September 12, 2018

Experts tout early childhood programs for public schools

METRO DETROIT — Across metro Detroit, child care options available to public school families are getting some major upgrades with transitional pre-kindergarten instruction at various levels in one comprehensive facility — and, in some cases, year-round schedules.Read More

Published September 12, 2018

Designers mix vintage, modern in historic Detroit mansion

DETROIT — From hand-carved woodwork and moldings to a built-in pipe organ, the Charles T. Fisher Mansion in Detroit’s Boston Edison District is an example of the gracious homes once occupied by the city’s auto barons.

Published September 11, 2018

Make the grade on school bus safety

METRO DETROIT — Properly stopping and driving carefully around school buses is a lesson too important to fail.

Published September 10, 2018

Shelby Township Library brings free language learning to the community

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township Library Director Katie Ester was surprised at the ease of use when she first logged on to Mango Languages and started the first lesson to learn Arabic.

Published September 10, 2018

Utica City Council candidates share their visions

UTICA — Three candidates will be running unopposed for three seats in the 2018 Utica City Council election in November.

Published September 10, 2018

Shelby Township receives positive financial audit for 2017 fiscal year

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The latest audit of Shelby Township’s finances by Plante Moran showed that the township is continuing to make smart money decisions.

Published September 10, 2018

Familiar candidates to face off in Utica mayoral election

UTICA — Two candidates have filed for the mayoral race in Utica and will face off in the Nov. 6 election.

Published September 10, 2018

Man faces murder charge in connection with stabbing at park

UTICA — The Utica Police Department received multiple calls at 12:48 p.m. Sept. 1 regarding a stabbing taking place in Grant Park, 8243 Hahn St. in Utica.

Published September 7, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Restoration gives new life to uncommon vehicles

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights resident Don Filipski said he has always gravitated toward “odd or unusual little cars,” so it’s no surprise that his garage holds two such vehicles — a 1957 Cushman Truckster and a 1959 King Midget.

Published September 6, 2018

Macomb County launches art appreciation map

MACOMB COUNTY — Want to find where all the local art is? Macomb County has a map for that. OneMacomb officials recently launched their newest digital resource, a map of all public art located throughout the 27 communities in Macomb County.

Published September 5, 2018

Horseback riding can renew physical, mental strength for kids

METRO DETROIT — Variety, the Children’s Charity of Detroit, has offered its 4-H Handicap Horseback Riding Program for children with cognitive and physical challenges for 40 years.

Published September 5, 2018

Oversized florals, gem tones define fall décor

METRO DETROIT — As the dog days of summer signal the season’s last hurrah, design experts are preparing to usher in autumn with new and existing trends.

The suspect's vehicle in an alleged sexual assault attempt is believed to be a silver Ford Escape between the years 2001 and 2006. The vehicle has dark-colored rubber trim along the bottom.

Published September 4, 2018

Sexual assault attempt reported at Clinton Township high school track

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Police Department issued a press release Sept. 4 stating that a 34-year-old woman was the victim of a recent attempted sexual assault.

Published August 31, 2018

MCC observes National Suicide Prevention Month

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College will be observing National Suicide Prevention Month during the week of Sept. 10-14 at both South Campus, 14500 12 Mile Road in Warren, and Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

Published August 31, 2018

Utica hosts town hall meeting on proposed Pioneer Park

UTICA — The city of Utica held a town hall meeting Aug. 28 at Utica City Hall to discuss plans for the proposed Pioneer Park on land located to the north of Eppler Junior High School, where Hahn Street ends.

Published August 31, 2018

Woman reports man touched her leg, exposed himself

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is investigating a report of indecent exposure and assault that took place at 9:15 p.m. Aug. 26 on 22 Mile Road, near Shelby Road.