Shelby - Utica News

Published August 31, 2018

Woman charged in fatal crash is bound over to circuit court

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Sterling Heights woman charged in the death of a 23-year-old Shelby Township man as a result of a car crash in February had her case bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on a second-degree murder charge.

Published August 31, 2018

St. Lawrence Apple Fest to return Sept. 7-9 for 26th year

UTICA — St. Lawrence Catholic Church will host its 26th annual Apple Fest Sept. 7-9.

Published August 31, 2018

Jury convicts Flynn of murder in mother’s death

MOUNT CLEMENS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Shelby Township woman was convicted last month in the stabbing death of her mother at their home on Marissa Way, near 25 Mile and Dequindre roads, nearly 20 months ago.

The passage of the SMART millage proposal in Macomb County stands after a recount only yielded a change in three votes, not enough to cover the 39-vote difference from the Aug. 7 primary election.

Published August 30, 2018

SMART millage recount ends with proposal still passing in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Service from the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation will continue in Macomb County after a request for a voter recount on the latest millage was withdrawn Aug. 29.

Published August 28, 2018

With summer ending, road agencies progress on work

METROIT DETROIT — Oakland and Macomb counties’ road commissions scratched beyond the surface of their scheduled road repair tasks for this construction season, but they say many projects still have months to go.

Published August 28, 2018

Flooring options abound as experts have their say on styles

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to flooring options — carpet, wood, vinyl tiles and more — there are endless styles and suitable prices to match.

Published August 28, 2018

Local experts share what it takes to be scary this fall

METRO DETROIT — Two weeks ago, actors from across metro Detroit filed into an old building in downtown Pontiac to see if they have what it takes to make a grown person cry. Maybe even wet themselves.

Published August 27, 2018

Recount filed following slim SMART proposal victory

MACOMB COUNTY — A local group is challenging the results of the recent Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation proposal in Macomb County.

Published August 27, 2018

Utica to host annual Labor Day Bridge Walk

UTICA — The city of Utica will host its seventh annual Labor Day Bridge Walk 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 3 at Heritage Park, 44505 Van Dyke Ave. in Utica.

Published August 27, 2018

DDA considers ‘Welcome to Downtown Utica’ packages

UTICA — The Utica Downtown Development Authority recently took into consideration a new program presented by a board member at the Aug. 23 meeting.

Barricades will be set up to block Cass Avenue and bags will be put over the lights for traffic testing.

Published August 27, 2018

Utica to make traffic changes on Cass, Van Dyke avenues

UTICA — The city of Utica will soon run a test on Cass and Van Dyke avenues that officials are hoping will help with the flow of traffic in downtown Utica.

Published August 24, 2018

College representatives sign articulation agreement

OAKLAND COUNTY/MACOMB COUNTY — Business majors who attend Oakland Community College or Macomb Community College and then transfer to Oakland University will be able to bring with them more credit hours than in the past.

Published August 24, 2018

Former military housing complex to become veterans home

MACOMB COUNTY — The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency recently acquired 103 acres of land in Chesterfield Township to build a new, state-of-the-art veterans home.

Published August 24, 2018

Macomb County report shows increase in drug-related deaths

MACOMB COUNTY — In the midst of an opioid epidemic, recent data revealed that solving the problem still has a long way to go.

Beginning Aug. 22, three lanes of eastbound I-696 traffic were shifted onto the westbound I-696 lanes, with temporary crossover exits to Dequindre Road, Mound Road, Groesbeck Highway and I-94. This will continue through November.

Published August 23, 2018

Eastbound lanes shift as I-696 project enters second phase

The Michigan Department of Transportation began a new stage of its “Restore the Reuther” project Aug. 22, which will result in lane shifts along I-696.

Published August 22, 2018

Spectators flip over upside-down van

When Berkley resident Jerry Naumann takes his van out for a spin, anyone who sees it usually does a double take — or sometimes even a triple take.

Published August 21, 2018

Create the best study space for a new semester

METRO DETROIT — Attending college may be one of the most stressful things a person does in their lifetime.

Published August 21, 2018

Schools prep learners to thwart sexual attackers, active shooters

METRO DETROIT — Safety in the classroom and around local campuses has always been a priority for educators. But in the age of active shooters and rampant sexual assault reports, the task of keeping students out of harm’s way can seem daunting for school and law enforcement personnel.

Published August 20, 2018

Utica police to auction off patrol cars, purchase new vehicles

UTICA — The Utica Police Department requested permission and received unanimous approval from the City Council during its Aug. 14 meeting to purchase new patrol cars and auction off some of its older patrol cars.

Published August 20, 2018

Shelby Township charity run closes out 14 years supporting Special Olympics

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The 14th annual Gopher the Gold charity run didn’t have as much participation as in previous years, but organizers of the event that benefits the Special Olympics still called the final iteration of the race a success.