Warren Weekly

Published January 26, 2021

Virtual playdates bring connection during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — With many schools and activities closed due to COVID-19, kids nowadays are missing out on much more than face-to-face instruction.

Published January 26, 2021

The Stars and Stripes in all its Old Glory

METRO DETROIT — For many Americans, especially military veterans, the U.S. flag waving in the breeze brings a sense of pride, honor and patriotism.

Published January 26, 2021

Schools round up, catch up and ramp up for fall enrollment

METRO DETROIT — Along with proms and graduation ceremonies, another time-honored school tradition will likely be muddled by COVID-19.

Published January 26, 2021

Our lips are sealed — and filled

METRO DETROIT — For many of us, the time we’ve spent cooped up working from home and steering clear of social gatherings has been — well, a pain.

Published January 25, 2021

Two new auto shows head to M1 Concourse in September

PONTIAC — Just as downtown Detroit announced the cancelation of the North American International Auto Show, Pontiac celebrates not one but two new auto events slated for this fall.

Published January 25, 2021

New Peck Elementary School opens its doors

CENTER LINE — When Peck Elementary School students returned to class in a hybrid format Jan. 14, they were welcomed back inside the walls of a brand-new school building.

Published January 24, 2021

City Council approves Warren’s new master plan

WARREN — The city of Warren’s original land use plan was put in place in 1966 and amended by way of a policy update in 1989. It’s safe to say it was time for an update.

Published January 23, 2021

Despite COVID restrictions, skiing has been a popular activity this season

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association has been trying to encourage winter outdoor enthusiasts to “know before you go” to a Michigan ski area this season.

Published January 22, 2021

January is School Board Recognition Month

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Every year, the state of Michigan sets aside January to acknowledge the elected officials who serve on local school boards.

Published January 22, 2021

Man injured during struggle with suspect in vehicle break-in

WARREN — A 45-year-old Warren man was in stable condition Jan. 20 after he was stabbed or punctured during a confrontation with a suspect who allegedly broke into his vehicle near Nine Mile and Schoenherr roads.

Published January 22, 2021

De La Salle wins after city grants waiver for game at school

WARREN — They built it and the fans came, officially limited to 125 for each team. De La Salle Collegiate hosted a one-off varsity football home playoff game at the school’s new St. John Baptist de La Salle Field on Jan. 16 and won 26-20 in overtime.

Published January 22, 2021

Defense gets $8,000 for computer expert in triple murder case

WARREN — The attorney representing triple murder suspect Nicholas Bahri has been granted a total of $8,000 for a computer expert to help process “dumps” of evidence ahead of a planned Feb. 11 hearing.

Published January 22, 2021

Macomb County government has a new look in 2021

MACOMB COUNTY — Prior to the November general election, three of the five Macomb County offices up for grabs were held by Democrat party members.

Published January 22, 2021

Lake St. Clair down a foot from year-ago levels

LAKE ST. CLAIR — After years of rising lake levels and flooding, the 2020-21 winter is beginning with Lake St. Clair at a lower level, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District.

Published January 21, 2021

High demand causes fewer vaccination appointments in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — The demand for a COVID-19 vaccine in Macomb County far exceeds the supply of doses received from the state of Michigan.

Members of the Macomb County Election Commission met on Jan. 20 and voted 2-1 to deny approval of the proposed ballot language of a second recall petition targeting Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski. The commission voted 2-1 to approve the language of a separate petition targeting Kabacinski on Jan. 8.

Published January 20, 2021

One of two recall petitions targeting Warren’s Kabacinski approved

MOUNT CLEMENS/WARREN — One of two recall petitions targeting Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski has been approved by Macomb County elections officials.

Published January 18, 2021

Educators among those now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

OAKLAND COUNTY — As many teachers across Michigan prepare to head back to classrooms full of students, many are still waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Fencing the Center Line High School athletic field was damaged in a crash on Jan. 9.

Published January 14, 2021

Suspect arrested twice after crashing into athletic field fence

CENTER LINE — The driver allegedly responsible for crashing into the fencing around an athletic field at Center Line High School early on Jan. 9 now faces reckless driving, resisting arrest and weapons charges, while an investigation remains ongoing.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 13, 2021

Former Peck to become the Eve Kaltz Academy 21 and Special Programs Center

WARREN/CENTER LINE — Retired Center Line Public Schools Superintendent Eve Kaltz knew something was up when she was contacted by the district to attend the Jan. 4 Board of Education meeting held virtually.