Shelby - Utica News

Published January 15, 2019

Stonefly search to help shed light on river health

METRO DETROIT — Those who aren’t afraid to make a splash in local waterways can help the Clinton River Watershed Council search for stonefly larvae next weekend. “It’s a great event that allows volunteers to get out and about in the watershed in the middle of winter … and stay connected with the river during these winter months,” CRWC ecologist Eric Diesing said.

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Published January 14, 2019

New law makes cyberbullying a crime in Michigan

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — According to a new law in the state of Michigan, cyberbullying can land someone in jail for 93 days, and it doesn’t stop at just that.

Published January 14, 2019

Utica prohibits recreational marijuana facilities, businesses

UTICA — At its Jan. 8 City Council meeting, Utica joined many other communities that have chosen to opt out of recreational marijuana facilities and businesses.

The vote was 5-1. Councilman Brad O’Donnell cast the one nay vote.

Published January 14, 2019

Shelby Township swears in new trustee

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — With the resignation of township Trustee Douglas Wozniak, who was elected in November to serve in Lansing as state representative for the 36th District, the Shelby Township Board of Trustees was required to fill its vacant trustee seat.

Published January 14, 2019

Pedestrian hit by car dies from injuries

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A crash that occurred at 6:10 p.m. Jan. 5 on 25 Mile Road, just west of Hayes Road involving a silver 2003 BMW and a pedestrian resulted in the death of a young man.

Published January 14, 2019

Ike ensemble eager to play at state music conference

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Now in her eighth year of playing the clarinet, Eisenhower High School senior Amanda Dowdican knows what it’s like to play music in front of an audience.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller discusses the root cause of the 15 Mile Road sinkhole Jan. 9 in the public works building. Miller points to activity that occurred back in 2014, which a hired expert claims spurred the eventual collapse of the piping and roadway.

Published January 11, 2019

Miller: Sinkhole caused by ‘human error’

FRASER — An infrastructure expert from Denver, Colorado, has concluded that the sinkhole that devoured a Fraser family’s home was a result of “human error.”

Published January 9, 2019

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Published January 9, 2019

Experts, charities can help organize your home for the new year

METRO DETROIT — The holidays have come and gone, and with the new year upon us, folks may be wondering how to get their homes organized in 2019. Gary Dion, the owner of Closets by Design — which in addition to organizing closets also organizes garages, home offices, laundries, pantries and hobby rooms — said that redesigning storage space is key.

Published January 9, 2019

Snowless fun can be done outside in metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — What do you do when the weather outside is not so frightful and there is no snow on the ground to be found? Go outside and frolic in the nothingness of winter’s chill, of course. From local skating rinks to sprawling hiking paths, these activities don’t depend on wintry weather, according to Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park programmer, Carol Fink.

Published January 8, 2019

IAM celebrates 10-year anniversary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The International Academy of Macomb, or IAM, opened in 2008 with an enrollment of 125 students.

Published January 8, 2019

DIA’s new Asian Wing immerses visitors in history and culture

DETROIT — Artworks with religious and cultural significance are displayed thoughtfully in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ reinstalled Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing. From centuries-old pieces to contemporary ones, the wing includes work from China, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and joins the recently reopened Japanese gallery. There’s also a gallery devoted to Buddhist art from various parts of Asia.

Published January 8, 2019

Local athletes prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics winter games

METRO DETROIT — Former cyclist turned competitive walker Michael Cushnier has been competing in the Michigan Senior Olympics for over 20 years, and he has no plans to slow down.

Published January 7, 2019

Leaders share their New Year’s resolutions for Shelby Township, Utica

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — With the dawn of 2019 last week, local officials are gathering their goals and resolutions for their communities over the next 12 months.

Published January 7, 2019

Stray dog and new owner visit police, thank rescuers

UTICA — An uncommon reunion sparked some good cheer at the Utica Police Department just before the new year Dec. 20.

Published January 7, 2019

Funds being raised for boy waiting to receive heart transplant

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Ian Quartuccio, of Shelby Township, was born with multiple congenital heart defects and had his first open-heart surgery when he was just 4 days old. After his first surgery, he had five additional surgeries, including three more open-heart surgeries before he was 3 years old.

Published January 7, 2019

Shelby Township police welcome 3 new officers

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township welcomed three new officers to its team from the Macomb Police Academy graduating class No. 104, which had its commencement ceremony Dec. 17. The new officers — Justin Lomasney, Carrie Van Thomme and Alec Hanser — were sworn in Dec. 18 by Township Clerk Stanley Grot at Township Hall.

Published January 7, 2019

MCC recognized as a ‘veteran-friendly school’

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College is taking good care of its military veterans, according to the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, or MVAA. The MVAA recently recognized MCC as a certified veteran-friendly school by awarding the college gold-level recognition for the fourth consecutive year.