Warren Weekly

Published July 25, 2018

Warren Weekly voters to consider millage renewals, primary candidates

In the Warren Weekly’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for various offices in county and state primary elections Aug. 7.

Published July 25, 2018

Pair charged with robbery, carjacking in Warren

WARREN — Police said a traffic stop near Joy Road and the Southfield Freeway in Detroit recently led to the arrest of two suspects accused of robbing a man of his car and wallet just a few hours earlier.

Published July 24, 2018

Landscaping can improve your home, and perhaps your resale value

METRO DETROIT — Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, especially when it comes to home aesthetics.

Published July 24, 2018

Sick of summer: There are plenty of chances to catch a bug, even after winter

METRO DETROIT — Sunburns and swimmer’s ear are things that doctors would expect to see plenty of in their offices this time of year.

Published July 20, 2018

Chase involving two suspect vehicles ends in crash, arrests

WARREN — Two big SUVs rolling down Mound Road at high speeds before dawn July 16 got the attention of Warren police. The attempted traffic stop that followed quickly turned into a pursuit that ended with a crash in Detroit and three arrests.

Published July 20, 2018

Summer school students get visit from fire official

WARREN — The 100 elementary students attending summer school in the Van Dyke Public Schools district at Lincoln Elementary School welcomed a visitor the morning of July 19.

A new effort is apparently underway to undo a 2016 change that would permit Warren’s mayors, including Mayor Jim Fouts, to serve a total of five four-year terms. All other city officials remain eligible to serve three four year terms in any specific office. The term limits were originally adopted overwhelmingly by Warren voters in 1998.

Published July 20, 2018

Sources: Effort afoot to limit Warren mayoral terms

WARREN — In 1998, 78 percent of Warren voters approved limiting all city elected officials to three four-year terms of office. Two years ago, 52.7 percent of the city’s electorate approved a charter amendment affording only Warren’s mayors five terms instead of three.

Published July 20, 2018

Dodge muscle cars stolen from dealer lot

WARREN — An investigation remained ongoing at press time July 18 after three sedans with a whole lot of horsepower reportedly vanished from a dealer lot in Warren sometime between late June and early July.

Published July 19, 2018

Local agencies team up to host backpack stuffing event

METRO DETROIT — In Oakland County alone, thousands of homeless youths and children will head into fall without school supplies. That’s why local agencies have teamed up to bring those kids what they need.

Published July 18, 2018

Beach closures prompt questioning of how lakes, sewers are maintained

LANSING — Amid a blistering summer swelter, there has been something affecting Michiganders statewide: the number of park and beach closures as a result of abnormal levels of toxicity.

Published July 17, 2018

Tips try to break cycle of tension between cars, bikes

METRO DETROIT — Nice weather and long days mean that more people will be pushing the pedals on, alongside and across Michigan’s roads. And as a result, safety experts are warning bicyclists and motorists to respect and be mindful of one another.

Published July 17, 2018

Choosing energy-efficient options can lead to a cheaper and cooler summer

METRO DETROIT — As temperatures began to soar last month, with certain days reaching the upper 90s, some residents might be wondering what they can do to combat rising energy costs and stay cool while doing it.

Published July 17, 2018

Don’t be intimidated — dog training can be a walk in the park

METRO DETROIT — When Sara Carson and her dog, Hero, made it to the finale of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” last summer, the nation fell in love with the young dog trainer and her smart-as-a-whip collie, who could do everything from handstands to backflips and even “sword” fight.

Published July 16, 2018

Driver’s training will now include education on being pulled over by police

METRO DETROIT — A new bill signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder will require driver’s training curriculums to include what to do when a driver is being pulled over by police.

Published July 13, 2018

Sunscreen bill signed into law

METRO DETROIT — With a bill that frees schools from liability if they choose to allow students to bring sunscreen to school, state Rep. Kevin Hertel said students will be able to protect themselves on the playground or during sporting events.

Published July 13, 2018

Credit recovery program attracts students to summer school

WARREN — Lincoln Middle School and Lincoln High School students who are behind in credits have the opportunity to get back on track this summer.

Published July 13, 2018

Students ‘Scratch the Surface’ with Lt. Gov. Calley

WARREN — In his role as Lt. Governor, Brian Calley has advocated for special needs individuals in an effort to showcase their strengths, rather than their disabilities.

Published July 13, 2018

Weekly bicycle meetup is a pedaling good time

WARREN — Denny Norman began spinning his wheels at age 13 when he got his first bicycle.

Published July 13, 2018

Warren residential awards program turns 25

WARREN — How many homes has Carol Peterson visited in 25 years of volunteer work with the Warren Beautification Commission’s Residential Recognition Awards program?

Published July 11, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Custom Mustang honors Tuskegee Airmen

Three years ago, Pontiac resident Eric Palmer was looking for a new convertible for summer cruising, so as a 20-plus-year General Motors Co. employee, he began scoping out Corvettes.