Warren Weekly

Published June 9, 2021

Warren council overrides mayor’s veto of amended budget

WARREN — The Warren City Council passed an amended budget for the coming fiscal year on May 11. Two weeks later, as expected, they voted to override Mayor Jim Fouts’ veto of their amended city spending plan for 2021-2022.

Published June 9, 2021

WCSPA premiers ‘The SpongeBob Musical’

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants, of course, the Nickelodeon cartoon character.

Bees in the D President Brian Peterson-Roest inspects a beehive frame, looking for eggs to ensure the queen bee is healthy. Bees in the D maintains four beehives on the rooftop of Shinola Hotel in Detroit.

Published June 8, 2021

Bills aim to save state’s pollinators by banning new pesticides on public land

METRO DETROIT — Two new Michigan House bills have been introduced in an effort to save the state’s bees, butterflies and other native pollinators.

Published June 8, 2021

Chevy Camaro is all in the family

METRO DETROIT — In April 1970, Carol Alex, of Warren, Ohio, purchased a shiny burgundy 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 307.

Published June 8, 2021

Warren ‘BlightBusters’ are back in business

WARREN — Fueled by a resumption of court proceedings, a reduced number of coronavirus cases and the promise of more inspectors, business is booming for Warren’s Department of Property Maintenance Inspection “BlightBusters.”

Published June 7, 2021

Warren police getting body cams this summer

WARREN — Body cameras, in-car cameras for police vehicles and video equipment for four interview rooms are part of a technology upgrade coming to the Warren Police Department this summer.

A cross and a heart made from blue and white flowers were left in the parking lot of 7-Eleven at 12 Mile and Schoenherr roads in memory of the victim who was shot and killed on June 5 after an altercation at a party nearby.

Published June 7, 2021

Investigation underway after fatal shooting in Warren

WARREN — An investigation remained ongoing on June 7, 36 hours after an altercation at a party led to a shooting that left a woman dead in the parking lot of 7-Eleven at 12 Mile and Schoenherr roads.

Published June 6, 2021

Signs lay out history of Murthum, Warren High School site

WARREN — Before the Warren Community Center opened its doors to the public in January 2003, the site was home to Warren High School. Before that, it was the William Murthum School.

Published June 6, 2021

Report analyzes cost of living and the difficulty of meeting it in southeastern Michigan

METRO DETROIT — Each year, the United Way for Southeastern Michigan releases a report that analyzes the state of poverty and living expenses in the southeastern Michigan area.

Published June 4, 2021

USPBL celebrates five-year anniversary

UTICA — Though COVID-19 presented plenty of obstacles to the United Shore Professional Baseball League, the league is still going strong, kicking off its fifth year May 28 at Jimmy John’s Field.

Published May 28, 2021

Two bodies found at Warren fire scene, murder-suicide suspected

WARREN — Investigators believe a 37-year-old man shot his female companion, set fire to the house and then ended his own life in the 31500 block of Fairfield Avenue on May 28.

Published May 28, 2021

TIA, victim’s families advocate for hands-free Senate legislation

METRO DETROIT — As a mother, everything changed for Laurel Zimmerman on Dec. 28, 2010, the day her 16-year-old daughter Ally Zimmerman was fatally injured in a crash involving a distracted driver.

Published May 27, 2021

Beaumont offers Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15

METRO DETROIT — After being one of the first children to receive her first dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine at the Beaumont Service Center, in Southfield, Megan Sims, 13, now wants to advocate for other children her age to get vaccinated as well.

Published May 26, 2021

Officials hopeful Fisher Road will get grant for repairs

GROSSE POINTE CITY/FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials are again showing their support for work on Fisher Road that would be partially paid for with a state grant.

Published May 26, 2021

Prepare for post-pandemic pet separation anxiety

METRO DETROIT — With lockdown restrictions easing up and more people returning to work, going back to school or taking vacations, some dogs accustomed to the constant presence of their humans may experience different levels of separation anxiety.

Published May 26, 2021

Secondhand shines during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — If you haven’t wanted to do any secondhand shopping for the past year, who could blame you? Folks have been doing their best to keep their hands to themselves and stop the spread of germs for fear of contracting COVID-19.

Published May 26, 2021

Ford collection keeps cruising memories alive

METRO DETROIT — Don Olson’s backyard is like visiting a Ford museum.

Published May 26, 2021

CLPS recognizes students with Turn Around awards

CENTER LINE — It’s not always easy attending school every day.

Published May 26, 2021

Center Line, Warren prepare for festival and cruise

CENTER LINE/WARREN — It’s still technically spring, but the festival and car cruise season are about to kick into high gear in Center Line and Warren.

Published May 25, 2021

Warthogs donate $30,000 to local honor guards

WARREN — Local police and fire department honor guards rely on fundraisers to support their efforts to recognize those who have served or fallen in the line of duty.