Shelby - Utica News

Published March 14, 2019

Macomb County officials spearhead changes to improve local parks, health

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials are focusing on the benefits of, and benefiting, local parks just in time for spring. The Macomb County Health Department recently launched a new website with the goal of getting more people out to one of the myriad parks throughout the county and enjoying the benefits of physical activity.

Published March 14, 2019

More measles cases confirmed in Oakland County

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Oakland County Health Division confirmed a total of 38 measles cases April 5. The cases follow an announcement made March 13 by the Oakland County Health Division confirming a case of travel-related measles.

Published March 13, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 13, 2019

Giving CBD oil a try

METRO DETROIT — It’s an all-natural product that can reportedly treat chronic pain, ease anxiety and bring sleep to those suffering from insomnia — with few to no side effects or drug interactions. But about half of those who hear about this supposed wonder drug won’t even try it because of its association with marijuana. It’s cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil.

Published March 13, 2019

Raise your gardening game

METRO DETROIT — The garden of your dreams doesn’t have to exist in your mind, or even in the ground in your backyard. Raised-bed gardens, made of wood or other creatively repurposed building materials, offer many advantages to vegetable growers in residential lots and community gardens.

Published March 12, 2019

Utica DDA to sell downtown property to General Sports Entertainment

UTICA — The Utica Downtown Development Authority is in the process of selling a parcel of land located next to the Clinton River in downtown Utica and across the street from Memorial Park on Auburn Road.

Published March 12, 2019

Shelby Township resident wins Most Outrageous Boat Award at Autorama

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township man won first place for the Most Outrageous Boat Award at Autorama in Detroit in early March. Anthony Currier was invited to unveil his boat, which he spent many years building, at the show and ended up winning an award in offshore racing for all his hard work.

Published March 12, 2019

Suspect in fatal crash arraigned for allegedly hitting pedestrian while on drugs

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A man from Shelby Township was arraigned at the 41-A District Court Feb. 28 for the death of a 15-year-old in a fatal crash that occurred in Shelby Township in January. Albert Donadio, 33, was arraigned on one count of operating under the influence of drugs causing death, a 15-year felony, and reckless driving causing death.

Published March 11, 2019

Utica considering selling city buildings, moving to new location

UTICA — The city of Utica is considering making a change to the location of its city buildings and selling the present sites of those buildings. The proposed location that the city is looking at to relocate its buildings is the old packing plant on the north end of Pioneer Park, off Cass Avenue, across from Ruby Street. The entrance would be located off Cass Avenue.

Published March 8, 2019

Police searching for suspect in Shelby Township bank robbery

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is looking for a suspect who robbed the Huntington Bank at 15075 24 Mile Road in Shelby Township at approximately 10:20 a.m. March 8.

Published March 8, 2019

Remembering Gil Demers

WARREN — Gilbert Demers, the founder, publisher and patriarch of the C & G Newspapers family, passed away peacefully Feb. 25 at his home in Florida. His wife, Charlotte, the “C” to his “G,” and his five children were by his side. He was 89.

Published March 6, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Children relax on the dock at Camp Sancta Maria, where fathers and sons, mothers and daughters can spend a weekend at the camp together.

Published March 6, 2019

All in the family: Summer camp isn’t just for kids

Cabins, swimming in the lake, crafts and outdoor adventures are summertime traditions for some children.

Phragmites grow near the intersection of Tienken and Squirrel roads last September.

Published March 6, 2019

Invasive plants attack home values

Invasive phragmites, water hyacinth, European frogbit and red swamp crayfish — along with the fungus oak wilt and more — can damage landscapes and lower home values.

Published March 5, 2019

Feds announce effort to help states, communities combat PFAS

LANSING — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in February that it will respond to “extensive public interest” in the dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, with a multifaceted action plan.

Published March 5, 2019

DTE says it’s clear of Ground to Sky

METRO DETROIT — It was just over four years ago that DTE Energy’s Ground to Sky program was squashed under a mountain of complaints about what residents called reckless clear-cutting of trees in residential neighborhoods.

Published March 4, 2019

U.S. welcomes 50 new citizens in naturalization ceremony

MACOMB COUNTY — On March 1, the United States officially welcomed 50 new citizens from 24 countries across five continents.

Published March 4, 2019

Officials share thoughts on update to Move Over Law

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An update to the state’s Move Over Law went into effect last month with the goal of better protecting those who work on the side of the road during emergency situations.

Published March 4, 2019

Society to raise funds for Huntington’s disease research

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — For a decade, the Huntington’s Disease Society of America Michigan Chapter has been holding a special event to help raise funds toward finding a cure.

Published March 4, 2019

Local group to raise funds for domestic abuse survivors

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A local group called the Butterfly Collective will be hosting an event next month to raise funds to help survivors of domestic abuse. Proceeds from the event will benefit Turning Point, an anti-domestic violence and sexual abuse shelter in Mount Clemens.