Warren Weekly

Published September 22, 2020

WARREN — Each time Bob Geib revved his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, five of his closest buddies would tag along for the ride. Sadly, all five friends have passed away, but the spirit of the group lives on whenever Geib goes cruising.

Published September 22, 2020

Some parents leave distance learning in favor of homeschooling

METRO DETROIT — Some parents who never would have considered taking their kids out of the classroom are parting ways with local school systems in favor of homeschooling this year.

Published September 22, 2020

To keep hungry kids fed, the Designers’ Show House must go on

DETROIT — COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of scores of important events, but the Junior League of Detroit’s 23rd biennial Designers’ Show House isn’t one of them.

Published September 22, 2020

Local veteran discusses ‘The Greatest Generation’

OAKLAND COUNTY — When Ray Owen hears the term “The Greatest Generation,” he says he can’t help but feel “kind of proud of it.” Owen, who lives in Northville, near Farmington Hills, turns 99 in December.

Published September 22, 2020

Former prosecutor charged with obstruction of justice

MACOMB COUNTY — Following a year in which he was charged with 10 felonies by the state of Michigan and resigned from office, a former top elected official has been federally charged.

Published September 21, 2020

Annual Men’s Health event moves online, drive-thru

METRO DETROIT — If the COVID-19 crisis has taught us anything, it’s that our health is never something to take for granted.

Published September 21, 2020

Police: Warren protests result in minor incidents, no damage or arrests

WARREN — Things got heated between two groups of demonstrators set up across Hoover Road from one another on Sept. 19, but Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer said the day ended with no arrests, no injuries and no property damage.

Published September 18, 2020

Regina to host virtual The Verve Pipe concert

WARREN — On Oct. 16, Regina High School will host a virtual concert with alternative rock band The Verve Pipe, beginning at 7 p.m. Anyone who purchases a ticket will receive an access code with a link to the concert.

Published September 18, 2020

New program offers tuition-free classes to essential workers

LANSING — Michigan employees considered essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring will now have the opportunity to enroll in college classes at no cost.

Published September 18, 2020

Macomb County man charged in crash that killed girl

WARREN — A Chesterfield Township man has been charged with second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving causing death following a Warren Police Department investigation into a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl on July 25.

Published September 18, 2020

New food truck arrives in Fitzgerald

WARREN — Fitzgerald Public Schools officials have combined art with food.

Published September 18, 2020

Warren yards bloom while recognition awards are dormant

WARREN — Another sad sign of the times is that the keepers of the prettiest properties in Warren won’t get a sign of their own from the Beautification Commission to display in their yard this year.

Published September 18, 2020

LLS Light The Night set for Oct. 1

METRO DETROIT — On Oct. 1, the Michigan Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will “Light The Night.” The virtual event — to be held statewide from 7 to 8 p.m. — is dedicated to supporting patients living with blood cancers, remembering loved ones no longer here and celebrating blood cancer survivors.

Published September 18, 2020

Fouts on November ballot term limit proposal: ‘It’s about me’

WARREN — It’s official. Warren voters will get to choose on Nov. 3 whether they want the city’s mayors to serve up to five four-year terms or just three, like all other city elected officials.

Published September 17, 2020

Food distribution needs grow with pandemic, schools reopening

METRO DETROIT — The 11th year of the “Mow Down Hunger” campaign may be the most important of them all.

Published September 17, 2020

Turning Point’s ‘Stepping Out with the Stars’ fundraiser goes virtual

MACOMB COUNTY — It’s usually a night for supporters to put their best foot forward for a great night of dancing entertainment, silent auctions and more.

Published September 15, 2020

Weapons seized, 129 arrested in Warren Police Department operation

WARREN — A month-long Warren Police Department crackdown targeting gun violence and related crimes resulted in the seizure of 75 weapons and netted 129 arrests for felony and misdemeanor offenses.

Red Lobster plans to restore and reopen the Warren location on Hoover Road damaged by fire on Sept. 4. No timetable was given.

Published September 14, 2020

Warren Red Lobster damaged by fire, company plans to reopen

WARREN — An overheated appliance may have caused an early morning kitchen fire that damaged Red Lobster in Warren recently.

Published September 11, 2020

Suspect sought in hate crimes targeting Black family in Warren

WARREN — Eddie and Candace Hall met in the U.S. Army and each served their country for more than a decade. They’ve lived in Warren for six years and said they’ve always tried to help their neighbors.

Thomas, left, and Joseph Martin, of Grosse Pointe Woods, are ready for virtual learning this semester in the Grosse Pointe Public School System.

Published September 11, 2020

Preparing for virtual learning for the 2020-21 school year

METRO DETROIT — With many local students returning to school in a virtual learning environment because of COVID-19, parents are setting up areas at home specifically for school instruction.