Warren Weekly

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.

Published October 20, 2020

Don’t let isolation lead to stagnation

METRO DETROIT — Many of us, fortunately, have been able to avoid contracting the dangerous COVID-19 virus.

Published October 20, 2020

Summer to fall transition is ideal time for closet makeover

METRO DETROIT — The leaves are turning colors and falling, pools are closed for the season, and we are still in a global pandemic.

Published October 20, 2020

Social media serves as saving grace for seniors in COVID era

METRO DETROIT — The list of essential items needed to get through the COVID-19 pandemic goes well beyond personal protection equipment.

Police are investigating whether any crimes took place when Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski reportedly handcuffed counter demonstrator while rallying in support of President Donald Trump.

Published October 19, 2020

Police investigate after Warren councilman allegedly handcuffed Trump rally protester

EASTPOINTE/WARREN — Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski has reportedly been involved in an incident with an apparent counter demonstrator while rallying in support of President Donald Trump.

Published October 16, 2020

Men charged with using robocalls to intimidate voters

METRO DETROIT — Two men described as “political operatives” by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office have been charged with crimes related to voter intimidation.

Published October 16, 2020

De La Salle welcomes new president

WARREN — “Welcome home,” was the message Larry Rancilio received when, on Oct. 5, he began his role as De La Salle Collegiate president.

Published October 16, 2020

Musicians band together for the Pope Francis Center

METRO DETROIT — Under a broken movie screen amid bright lights and piles of concrete off to the side, the Orbitsuns finish their 10th take of Bob Seger’s “Sunspot Baby.”