Warren Weekly

Published May 10, 2019

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to take place Saturday

MACOMB COUNTY — Residents will be able to help out the hungry soon without leaving the comfort of their homes. The nationwide Stamp out Hunger Food Drive will be coming to Macomb County May 11.

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit honored several C & G Newspapers staffers at the Excellence in Journalism Awards banquet May 2. Pictured at the recent awards presentation are, from left, Mike Koury, K. Michelle Moran, Tiffany Esshaki, Brendan Losinski, Maria Allard, Andy Kozlowski, Jason Clancy, Nick Mordowanec and Terry Oparka.

Published May 9, 2019

C & G staffers win SPJ awards

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit honored several C & G Newspapers staffers at the Excellence in Journalism Awards banquet May 2 at the San Marino Club in Troy

Published May 8, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 10-12

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 8, 2019

New Metropark barcode passes to be used to track ZIP codes

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metroparks’ 2019 season pass has a new feature: a barcode that park staff will scan when visitors enter any of the authority’s 13 locations.

Published May 8, 2019

Fitzgerald Public Schools bond passes in Warren

WARREN — Improvements in both security features and energy efficiency — along with remodeled classrooms and updated technology — are on the horizon for Fitzgerald Public Schools thanks to the successful passing of a $46.7 million bond proposal May 7.

Published May 8, 2019

Organ donation offers hope, new leases on life

METRO DETROIT — Nothing compares to the searing grief of losing a loved one, but learning that their organ donation saved or improved the lives of others can help temper the pain.

Published May 8, 2019

Experts address how to bolster bees at home

METRO DETROIT — Bees are important. But not everyone knows why, or how we can make a difference. Some local beekeepers and experts weighed in on how relevant bees are to each of our lives, and also how we can foster them to continue to reap the benefits they add to the ecosystem.

Published May 8, 2019

Local women get down to business

METRO DETROIT — Being a female entrepreneur isn’t much different than being a male entrepreneur. It takes hard work and sacrifice to build a business. But sometimes success is a little bit sweeter for a female business owner, because she’s probably had to overcome a few stereotypes to get to the top and pave the way for the ladies behind her.

Published May 7, 2019

Federal court rules partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional

LANSING — A major federal court ruling regarding gerrymandering may impact statewide elections as soon as 2020. However, the decision may go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Published May 3, 2019

Angus to close next year, board to discuss Beer boundary changes

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN/TROY — As Warren Consolidated Schools officials deal with underutilization of the district’s elementary schools, Angus Elementary School, located in Sterling Heights, will close at the end of this school year.

Published May 3, 2019

Chief probation officer retires, hosts Polish lunch for staff, friends

WARREN — They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but that wasn’t the case at the 37th District Court on the last Monday of Chief Probation Officer Gregg Wilczynski’s long career.

Published May 3, 2019

Illustrator and author couple share creative tips with local students

WARREN — Several Warren Woods Public Schools elementary students have already decided what they want to be when they grow up. The job titles include cartoonist, police officer, artist, taxi driver, rock star and football player. Some aspire to work with animals, while one particular student’s goal is pursuing culinary arts.

Published May 2, 2019

Spranger arrested, charged with felony theft from a senior

WARREN — Former Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Karen Spranger was arrested at a Warren coffee shop May 2 on a felony warrant authorized the day before, following an investigation into the alleged theft of $1,660 from a Warren senior citizen.

Published May 2, 2019

Teen in custody after Roseville pursuit ends in Warren

WARREN — A short midday pursuit that began in Roseville and ended in Warren led to the arrest of a juvenile driver May 2. The driver, 16, was in the custody of the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center at press time.

Published May 2, 2019

Crash under investigation in Warren after motorcyclist critically injured

WARREN — A motorcycle operator remained in critical condition May 2, two days after a collision involving a pickup truck closed a section of westbound Interstate 696 and the service drive at Groesbeck Highway.

Former Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Karen Spranger has been named in a felony warrant following an investigation into the alleged theft of $1,660 from a Warren senior citizen. Pictured is Spranger allegedly withdrawing money from the senior's account at a drive-up ATM.

Published May 1, 2019

Former Macomb County clerk Spranger faces felony for alleged theft from senior in Warren

MOUNT CLEMENS/WARREN — Former Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger has been named in a felony warrant following an investigation into the alleged theft of $1,660 from a Warren senior citizen. However, Spranger’s whereabouts remain unknown at press time.

Published May 1, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 1, 2019

Duzyj remains on candidate list sent to county

WARREN — Rumors of Andrey Duzyj’s demise as a candidate for the Warren city clerk job were greatly exaggerated.

Published May 1, 2019

Exercise, toys and training keep pets delightful, not destructive

METRO DETROIT — People love their pets, but that love can get somewhat strained when that fur baby scratches up the couch or mangles a new pair of shoes. Animal experts can offer hope, however, with some tips to keep that dog or cat well-mannered.

Published May 1, 2019

Reviewing the rules of office attire for grads

METRO DETROIT — Guys in ties and girls in pearls. That’s the rule of thumb for office attire, right? Nope. Just like faxes have evolved into emails and legal pads into iPads, the way we dress for a day of work has changed with the times.