Warren Weekly

Published March 29, 2019

Decision on car lot expansion east of Van Dyke delayed

CENTER LINE — When Joseph Nowicki bought his home on Busch Street, he knew he was getting a house that borders the parking lot of a law office on a busy roadway, across the street from a sprawling car dealership. That was seven years ago.

Published March 29, 2019

National Weather Service offering severe weather training

MACOMB COUNTY — Do you want to know what a cirrus cloud is? What bomb cyclone means? Do you want to learn the difference between a lakeshore flood watch and a lakeshore flood advisory? The National Weather Service will be covering those topics during its free SKYWARN spotter training course in Macomb County this month.

Published March 28, 2019

Fire damages home in Warren

WARREN — Three occupants escaped injury and a cat was saved from a burning home March 26 on Westminster Avenue, near Eight Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue.

Published March 27, 2019

Friends, neighbors rally to help Warren resident after mobile home fire

WARREN — Two weeks after a fast-burning fire engulfed Dennis Waldrop’s mobile home and destroyed most of his possessions, his friends and neighbors had his back.

Published March 27, 2019

Warren police want to ask Spranger about assault, embezzlement claims

WARREN — Investigators would like to ask Karen Spranger a few questions about allegations that she took money from and assaulted a senior citizen who she had reportedly offered to help with everyday tasks. The trouble is, they still can’t find her.

Published March 27, 2019

Opportunities abound for youth to volunteer this summer

METRO DETROIT — In just a few months, the summer will stretch out before local youth — weeks of sleeping in, fun, sunshine ... and boredom. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Younger volunteers can make a big difference over the summer instead by helping organizations that feed the hungry and support local children or animals.

Published March 27, 2019

Get birds to flock to the yard this spring

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching is entertaining and educational for people of all ages, and people can even enjoy this activity from inside the comfort of their own home if they take a few simple steps.

Macomb County Commissioner Leon Drolet, right, said that as he began digging through checks written by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, a “huge number of red flags” went off.

Published March 26, 2019

Macomb County commissioner discusses forfeiture funds

MACOMB COUNTY — Plenty has been said over the last few months about financial records maintained by Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith.

Published March 26, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 29-31

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 22, 2019

Board votes to return Siersma, Holden to traditional calendar

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Come this fall, it’s back to the traditional calendar for Siersma and Holden elementary schools. At its March 20 meeting, the Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education voted 7-0 to return both schools to the traditional schedule beginning in the 2019-20 school year.

Published March 22, 2019

‘Hope’ springs eternal at auction-tastefest fundraiser

WARREN — The Taste of Hope Auction and Tastefest is more than a fundraiser.

Published March 22, 2019

Center Line mayor reflects on city

WARREN/CENTER LINE — Center Line Mayor Robert Binson took the podium at a lunch event hosted by the Warren Area Chamber of Commerce March 21 and told a group of assembled employees, local officials and business representatives what’s happening in his “small town.”

Published March 22, 2019

Good n’ Plenty Resale Shop closing after 31 years

WARREN — You know what they say about all good things. The Good n’ Plenty Resale Shop, located on Van Dyke Avenue south of Nine Mile Road in Warren, will most likely come to an end by the end of March. Owner Melodee Wieske is retiring, and the exact future use of the property remains uncertain.

Published March 21, 2019

Warren school club president faces embezzlement, drug charges

WARREN — Investigators allege that the president of the PEP Club at Westview Lower Elementary School in the Fitzgerald Public Schools district stole more than $13,000 since last October by failing to pay invoices for fundraisers and instead withdrawing money or writing checks for cash.

Published March 21, 2019

Warren home invasion suspect flees police, crashes in Detroit

WARREN — A series of events that began with a police chase after a dispatch run to an attempted break-in in Warren ended with a crash in Detroit that left a 38-year-old woman in critical condition late March 19.

Published March 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.

Published March 18, 2019

Make managing your health the priority during National Nutrition Month

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to make informed diet choices during March, which is National Nutrition Month.