Published December 4, 2020
STERLING HEIGHTS — As with many metro Detroit families this year, Michigan state Rep. Nate Shannon scaled back his Thanksgiving traditions due to COVID-19. But the circumstances also led to a chance to serve someone outside his immediate family.
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — On Nov. 19, Utica Community Schools decided to extend virtual learning until at least Jan. 19 as coronavirus cases have continued to rise throughout the district and community.
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STERLING HEIGHTS — The weather grows colder, but three critters recently found a new home at the Sterling Heights Nature Center. Fortunately, they’re made out of scrap metal and steel.
Read MorePublished December 4, 2020
STERLING HEIGHTS — Despite some recent complaints about water and sewer bills, Sterling Heights water customers are not likely to gain access to a second meter anytime soon, according to Mayor Michael Taylor.
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STERLING HEIGHTS — Local police departments are making a list of safety tips to keep residents’ holiday seasons jolly, without folly.
Read MorePublished December 3, 2020
MACOMB COUNTY — Christmas is fast approaching, encouraging four Macomb County fire marshals to collaborate and provide the public with useful fire safety tips.
Read MorePublished December 3, 2020
MACOMB COUNTY — Until recently, Macomb County’s hometown air base was in the running for U.S. Space Command headquarters.
Read MorePublished December 1, 2020
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Police Department is looking for a suspect who reportedly fired at a car outside a condominium complex Nov. 28.
Read MorePublished November 20, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Food is a basic need, but for some families, it’s become their biggest challenge.
Read MorePublished November 19, 2020
LANSING — MI COVID Alert is a new statewide COVID-19 exposure notification app that lets users know whether they might recently have been exposed to COVID-19. It uses randomly generated phone codes and low energy Bluetooth technology instead of GPS location to protect privacy.
Read MorePublished November 19, 2020
WARREN/CENTER LINE/STERLING HEIGHTS — In-person learning, both hybrid and daily, for local school districts has ceased temporarily since the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued a new emergency COVID-19 order effective Nov. 18.
Read MorePublished November 18, 2020
METRO DETROIT — This holiday season will be different for many because of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a “Blue Christmas.”
Read MorePublished November 18, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Recognizing Veterans Day Nov. 11 was a challenge for most people given the COVID-19 quarantine, but the Metro Detroit Veterans Coalition forged ahead with a virtual alternative to its annual parade.
Read MorePublished November 18, 2020
STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights City Clerk Melanie Ryska might not have been on the ballot Nov. 3, but the City Council declared her a winner the day after Election Day for all of her hard work managing things.
Read MorePublished November 18, 2020
STERLING HEIGHTS — ’Tis the season for social distancing, yet many businesses are reportedly bracing themselves for a busy holiday shopping season, even when more of that will be conducted online.
Read MorePublished November 18, 2020
STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights’ official holiday traditions will be mostly on hold this year, as local and state officials grapple with increases in COVID-19 cases.
Read MorePublished November 18, 2020
METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has taken a lot of celebrations away from us this season. Will it take out the season of giving, too? Not if retailers have a say in the matter.
Read MorePublished November 18, 2020
MACOMB COUNTY — On Nov. 15, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued a new emergency order enacting a three-week “pause” of indoor gatherings and other social activities to try to curb increasing positive COVID-19 cases statewide.
Read MorePublished November 17, 2020
MACOMB COUNTY — When it comes to the 2020 U.S. Census, Macomb County is setting records.
Read MorePublished November 17, 2020
MACOMB COUNTY — It’s a plant that might look pretty in a contained pond or water feature in a yard, but not spreading freely over the surface of the Clinton River.
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