Warren Weekly

Phragmites grow near the intersection of Tienken and Squirrel roads last September.

Published March 6, 2019

Invasive phragmites, water hyacinth, European frogbit and red swamp crayfish — along with the fungus oak wilt and more — can damage landscapes and lower home values.

Published March 5, 2019

Feds announce effort to help states, communities combat PFAS

LANSING — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in February that it will respond to “extensive public interest” in the dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, with a multifaceted action plan.

Published March 5, 2019

DTE says it’s clear of Ground to Sky

METRO DETROIT — It was just over four years ago that DTE Energy’s Ground to Sky program was squashed under a mountain of complaints about what residents called reckless clear-cutting of trees in residential neighborhoods.

Published March 4, 2019

U.S. welcomes 50 new citizens in naturalization ceremony

MACOMB COUNTY — On March 1, the United States officially welcomed 50 new citizens from 24 countries across five continents.

Published March 1, 2019

Officer recognized, credits rescue groups for saving dogs

WARREN — When Warren Animal Control Officer Lisa Taylor was recognized by members of the Warren City Council for her work to save 12 dogs found living in squalor, she immediately credited others who helped accomplish the mission.

Published March 1, 2019

Center Line Public Schools staff undergoes ALICE training

CENTER LINE — It’s been 20 years since two high school students in Columbine, Colorado, open fired on their classmates, killing 13 of them and one teacher, and wounding others. Since that dreadful day on April 20, 1999, more shootings have occurred at schools across the nation, prompting district officials to increase security measures and train educators for active shooter situations.

Published March 1, 2019

Warren OKs more rental rules, tougher penalties

WARREN — The number of rental properties in Warren has been on the rise, but landlords now have even more rules and tougher potential penalties to consider when they’re leasing spaces to tenants.

Published March 1, 2019

Macomb County officials at odds over expenditure of forfeiture funds

MOUNT CLEMENS — Trouble is brewing in Macomb County politics as two of the area’s leading elected officials are pointing fingers at each other regarding questionable spending practices.

Published February 28, 2019

Former clerk investigated for alleged assault, embezzlement

WARREN — Former Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger was named in a warrant request submitted by the Warren Police Department Feb. 28, alleging she took money from and assaulted a senior citizen she reportedly had offered to help with everyday tasks.

A privacy fence can help keep a dog from getting lost, and a dog’s collar should have a tag with contact information on it.

Published February 28, 2019

Take steps to protect your furry friend from getting lost

METRO DETROIT — Something pet owners never want to experience is a moment of fear and regret while seeing that their little furry friend has taken an unplanned trip out of the house or yard.

Published February 28, 2019

Let workshops lead the way for springtime gardening

METRO DETROIT — Shelby Township resident Ivy Schwartz’s calling is in her name.

Published February 28, 2019

Fish Fry Fridays

A local guide to metro Detroit Friday fish fry dinners

Published February 27, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 27, 2019

Officer fired after probe over ‘inappropriate’ texts with teen

WARREN — A Warren patrol officer has been fired for “behavior unbecoming” less than two weeks after he was placed on paid leave amid an investigation into his alleged communication through “inappropriate” text messages with a 17-year-old girl.

Published February 27, 2019

Fiat Chrysler expands investments in Warren, Sterling Heights

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — The next steps in a U.S. manufacturing “realignment” by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. are here, and they look to mean an even bigger investment and more jobs in Macomb County.

The exact cause of the fire on Dale Avenue early Feb. 24 remained under investigation but it was not viewed as suspicious.

Published February 26, 2019

Firefighters battle blaze in Center Line

CENTER LINE — A family of four escaped injury while a firefighter was reportedly hurt when he slipped and fell while battling a fire at a home on Dale Avenue, east of Van Dyke Avenue, in Center Line early Feb. 24.

Published February 22, 2019

Academy 21 students collect items for those in need

CENTER LINE/DETROIT — When Haylea Warwick was in need of a blanket and didn’t have one, she was grateful for a friend’s mom who provided her with one. That kind gesture of someone helping her out when she needed it is something Warwick has never forgotten.

Published February 22, 2019

Warren officer on leave amid investigation into texts with teen

WARREN — At press time, a Warren Police Department patrol officer was on paid administrative leave pending a formal hearing and a potential disciplinary decision from police administration following an investigation into his alleged communication through “inappropriate” text messages with a 17-year-old girl.

Published February 22, 2019

Locals gear up for Autorama

METRO DETROIT — Auto enthusiasts from across the region will be rolling into Detroit’s Cobo Center during the first three days of March for this year’s Autorama, billed as “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show.”

Published February 22, 2019

Feds: Letter carrier stole 14,794 pieces of mail

WARREN — A letter carrier assigned to various U.S. Postal Service routes in Warren has been named in federal court documents amid an investigation that began in early January, when 14,794 pieces of mail were allegedly found in her apartment.