Warren Weekly

Published July 31, 2019

Painful memories, concerns persist 5 years after 2014 flood

METRO DETROIT — As the five-year anniversary of the devastating Aug. 11, 2014, flood nears, we take a look back at the initial panic, mounting loss and long-lasting damage.

A resolution to postpone the adoption of ballot language for a new Macomb County Jail passed, which means the Macomb County Board of Commissioners will consider putting the jail proposal on a 2020 ballot. Pictured previously, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham speaks to the BOC.

Published July 29, 2019

Macomb County board postpones adoption of ballot language for new jail

MACOMB COUNTY — The plan for a new Macomb County Jail was further examined by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners earlier this month.

Published July 29, 2019

Recreational marijuana: Do’s and dont’s

LANSING — In November 2018, nearly 56% of voters approved a ballot proposal that would regulate marijuana like alcohol. Now, the state is finally offering both business owners and residents a glimpse of what they can expect once adult recreational use licenses become official.

Published July 26, 2019

Fash Bash fundraiser will style the DIA

DETROIT — Soft camel-colored hues, winter whites and mixed versions of animal prints will set the tone in this year’s Fash Bash fashion show that will dress up The Detroit Institute of Arts Aug. 15.

Published July 26, 2019

CLPS Educational Foundation golf outing Sept. 29

WARREN/CENTER LINE/MACOMB TOWNSHIP —Teachers are consistently coming up with innovative ways in which to teach their students, but sometimes there isn’t enough money in the school budget for their ideas to come to fruition.

Published July 26, 2019

Haircutters, volunteers and donations sought for Summerfest

WARREN — Volunteers, donations and people to cut hair are all things the Summerfest outreach needs this year.

Published July 25, 2019

Behind the Wheel: 1969 Pontiac LeMans still going strong after 50 years

How much do you remember about your first car?

The cause of a July 24 house fire in the 21700 block of La Salle Avenue remained undetermined at press time.

Published July 25, 2019

No injuries reported in Warren house fire

WARREN — Fire crews were able to quickly bring a house fire in the 21700 block of La Salle Avenue under control July 24, where there were no injuries and no damage to adjacent structures reported.

Published July 24, 2019

The Friday 5 — July 26-28

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 24, 2019

Sale arranged online ends in armed robbery, crash

WARREN — Two men are facing a list of felony charges after a deal to sell a Canon camera on Facebook Marketplace went bad July 19 and ended with an alleged armed robbery in Warren followed by a chase and crash in Detroit.

Published July 24, 2019

Suspect charged after alleged rape at home in Warren

WARREN — A 24-year-old Detroit man has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and home invasion July 22, two days after he allegedly entered a Warren home and raped a woman.

Published July 24, 2019

Be part of the pollution solution

METRO DETROIT — The Great Lakes are home to many fascinating creatures, but local environmentalists are warning against the invasion of a new beast: microplastic.

Published July 24, 2019

How to protect your house when you’re not at home

METRO DETROIT — Outside of the tiny moments this year when the summer hasn’t been hit with heavy rainfall, residents might be finding some time to go on vacation.

Published July 23, 2019

NKFM Kids Camp is a summer tradition

METRO DETROIT — YMCA Camp Copneconic in Fenton is bustling with activity this week as a group of enthusiastic campers are swimming, boating, horseback riding, zip lining, hiking and more.

Published July 23, 2019

Guests get a preview of Holly Oaks ORV park

OAKLAND COUNTY — The ride starts off like any drive down a dirt road: a little bumpy and a lot dusty.

Published July 21, 2019

Thousands without power after storms

According to a statement on the DTE Energy website, approximately 390,000 metro Detroit residents are without power as a result of two waves of severe weather that struck the region July 19 and 20.

Published July 19, 2019

Warren voters to decide mayoral, clerk, City Council candidates

WARREN — In the Warren Weekly’s coverage area, voters will decide during the Aug. 6 primary election which candidates for mayor, clerk and City Council in Warren will move on to the November general election. Two candidates will advance for each seat up for election.

Published July 19, 2019

Summer school helps students stay on track

WARREN — Just because school is out for the summer doesn’t mean learning has ceased. At Lincoln Elementary School in Van Dyke Public Schools, students entering kindergarten through sixth grade are keeping up with their academics, learning new vocabulary words, conducting hands-on activities and more in the district’s summer school program.

Published July 19, 2019

Warren City Council OKs $3.6 million for park improvements

WARREN — Outdated restrooms, troubled baseball fields and aging structures top the list of repairs and improvements coming to Warren’s city parks, sought as part of an additional $3.6 million budgetary allocation unanimously approved by the Warren City Council July 9.

Published July 19, 2019

Eastpointe man sentenced to prison for robbery spree

ST. CLAIR SHORES/WARREN/EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man who went on a robbery spree in five cities will spend the next 56 years behind bars, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.