Warren Weekly

Published October 29, 2020

Warren councilman charged with misdemeanors for handcuffing woman

WARREN/EASTPOINTE — Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski has been arraigned on misdemeanor charges after he allegedly handcuffed a woman who put "Black Lives Matter" stickers on Trump political signs at a rally in Eastpointe on Oct. 14.

Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski, pictured in a screenshot from a recent Warren City Council virtual meeting, faces misdemeanor charges following an incident at a rally in Eastpointe.

Published October 28, 2020

Warren councilman faces misdemeanor charges after allegedly handcuffing woman

WARREN/EASTPOINTE — Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski will face misdemeanor charges for allegedly handcuffing a woman who put "Black Lives Matter" stickers on a Trump-Pence sign at a rally in Eastpointe on Oct. 14.

Published October 28, 2020

Warren man fatally shot by police after emerging from standoff with gun

WARREN — A 37-year-old Warren man was shot and killed by police officers when he emerged from a home carrying a pistol following a nine-hour standoff at a condo near 12 Mile and Hayes roads on Oct. 24.

Published October 27, 2020

Northern Michigan real estate becomes red-hot during pandemic

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — For many Michiganders living downstate, going up north means getting away for a vacation, for an escape to greener, quieter pastures, but some families are beginning to stay past the three-day weekend and starting to call the state’s northern counties home.

An area political scientist believes that Macomb County has a history of swinging between Democratic and Republican candidates, and as a result, becomes a key Michigan county when presidential candidates need to persuade voters.

Published October 23, 2020

Officials discuss Macomb County, presidential election

MACOMB COUNTY — What do people think about how Macomb County will fare when it comes to the presidential election?

Published October 23, 2020

Macomb County offers last round of business grants with federal dollars

MACOMB COUNTY — There is a final call to Macomb County businesses of all sizes: Seize the opportunity to apply for grants while money is still available.

Published October 23, 2020

Outreach program is statewide model for leaving behind anti-overdose kits, conducting wellness checks

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County is setting a statewide trend when it comes to innovative approaches to prevent future overdoses.

Published October 23, 2020

Macomb County’s new public defender aims to provide indigent services

MACOMB COUNTY — Thomas J. Tomko is Macomb County’s new public defender.

Published October 23, 2020

Libraries moving forward to serve patrons

CENTER LINE/WARREN — It’s been anything but a normal year, and some things have changed, but your local libraries are moving forward to serve patrons in these strange times.

Published October 23, 2020

Warren urges caution for drivers, trick or treaters

WARREN — Halloween is supposed to be a scary-fun time, but city officials are asking residents to be wary of real-life dangers.

Published October 23, 2020

Local districts adapt to ever-changing COVID-19 school year

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — When the 2020-2021 school year began, local districts started the year conducting virtual learning formats in which students log on to a computer at home to take classes and communicate with their teachers online.

Published October 23, 2020

Section of eastbound Nine Mile to close for nine months

WARREN — Warren officials say an investment of $80 million and a good chunk of patience will eventually reduce the risk of basement flooding and help protect local waterways.

Published October 23, 2020

Sides offer final thoughts on mayoral term limits proposal

WARREN — The lines are drawn. The signs are up. The literature is in your mailbox. In addition to electing leaders at the county, state and national level, Warren voters will get to choose how long the city’s elected mayors should serve. Again.

Published October 22, 2020

Warren man who assaulted court deputy sentenced

MOUNT CLEMENS/WARREN — A Warren man who assaulted a Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputy last year in court was recently sentenced.

Published October 22, 2020

Operation Blue Santa to make Christmas bright for local children

METRO DETROIT — Because police officers are often the first to see the impoverished situations some children live in, officers who worked with the late Collin Rose are trying to bring cheer, charity and kindness to less fortunate children this holiday season.

Published October 21, 2020

Family transforms Pontiac GTO into a winner

ROCHESTER HILLS — In 2003, Rochester Hills resident Mary Jane Pasko entered a contest at the local Farmer Jack grocery store.

Published October 20, 2020

State launches new weekly data on COVID-19 school outbreaks

METRO DETROIT — As students begin to transition to in-person learning, Michigan families can now see if there are COVID-19 outbreaks within their schools, colleges and universities.