Warren Weekly

Published June 22, 2021

Pre-pandemic prosperity provides optimistic outlook for County’s recovery

OAKLAND COUNTY — Previous economic prosperity may help the county fully recover to pre-pandemic levels, according to an economic outlook report conducted and presented by University of Michigan economists Gabriel Ehrlich and Donald Grimes, among other colleagues.

Published June 22, 2021

Hiring problems continue for local businesses

MACOMB COUNTY — Prior to March 2020, Harold Norris had no problem finding people willing to work for his pizza business.

Published June 22, 2021

CENTER LINE — Center Line has its budget approved for the coming fiscal year, and they’re also getting a better idea of what the influx of cash from medical and recreational marijuana facilities doing business in the city will look like going forward.

Published June 22, 2021

Center Line celebrates Independence Festival with no issues

CENTER LINE — The 2021 Center Line Independence Festival was one for the books.

Published June 20, 2021

Spring season brings many local champs

METRO DETROIT — With baseball, softball and girls soccer teams concluding their seasons in East Lansing June 18-19, the high school spring sports season is officially complete.

Several Macomb County agencies are reporting increases in violent crimes in 2021. Fraser has seen a big increase in crimes involving firearms.

Published June 20, 2021

Multiple agencies report increases in violent crimes in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Multiple law enforcement agencies in Macomb County are reporting increases in violent crimes since the start of 2021.

Published June 18, 2021

Michigan Science Center launches new exhibit to make math come alive

DETROIT — Making math fun may sound impossible to some, but the Michigan Science Center is doing just that with its new MathAlive! Program.

Published June 18, 2021

Hats off to the Class of 2021

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — It was not the senior year they planned on because of COVID-19, but local high school students who graduated this month made the best of the circumstances.

Published June 17, 2021

Labor shortages making it tough on businesses

METRO DETROIT — Those who have recently looked to purchase a home may have noticed that the available supply isn’t exactly plentiful.

Published June 17, 2021

Fireworks shows return to metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — The summer skies will be full of color and excitement as fireworks displays return.

Published June 16, 2021

Fire destroys Taylor Door in Center Line

CENTER LINE — A morning fire on June 16 sent a cloud of smoke from the roof of Taylor Door Co. skyward and brought emergency crews from Center Line, Warren and the Detroit Arsenal to the business on 10 Mile Road, east of Van Dyke Avenue.

Published June 16, 2021

BOC supports adopting four-year terms

MACOMB COUNTY — While the Michigan Legislature still needs to vote on it, commissioners in Macomb County are mostly in support of four-year terms.

Published June 16, 2021

Historical figures come to life in wax museum

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Holden Elementary fifth grade teacher Frank Franczyk called it his “favorite day of the year.”

Published June 15, 2021

Warren PD investigating racist posts allegedly made by officer

WARREN — Racist comments on Facebook allegedly made by an off-duty officer are at the center of an internal investigation by the Warren Police Department, Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer confirmed on June 15.

Published June 10, 2021

Quadriplegic DJ/songwriter’s first music video produced with local foundation’s help

METRO DETROIT — Local 22-year-old DJ and songwriter Anna Pannell, or DJ Malika, from Ypsilanti, has never let the physical limitations of being paralyzed stop her from pursuing her dreams, even when it comes to uncharted territory.

Published June 10, 2021

Police seek ‘persons of interest’ after fatal shooting in Warren

WARREN — At press time, Warren detectives were working to identify five women they’re calling “persons of interest” tied to a continuing investigation into a fatal shooting that left another woman dead in the parking lot of 7-Eleven at 12 Mile and Schoenherr roads.

Published June 9, 2021

BOC supports adopting four-year terms

MACOMB COUNTY — While the Michigan Legislature still needs to vote on it, commissioners in Macomb County are mostly in support of four-year terms.

Published June 9, 2021

Find stress relief, satisfaction in gardening

METRO DETROIT — Remember the frenzy that took place in spring of 2020, when Michiganders rushed to their local home and garden shops to buy all sorts of goodies to make their spaces sparkle?

Published June 9, 2021

Summer reading clubs return to local communities

MACOMB COUNTY — Local librarians are thinking creatively to design summer reading programs that are safe and fun for readers in 2021.

Published June 9, 2021

Warren council overrides mayor’s veto of amended budget

WARREN — The Warren City Council passed an amended budget for the coming fiscal year on May 11. Two weeks later, as expected, they voted to override Mayor Jim Fouts’ veto of their amended city spending plan for 2021-2022.