Warren Weekly

Published January 9, 2019

Snowless fun can be done outside in metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — What do you do when the weather outside is not so frightful and there is no snow on the ground to be found? Go outside and frolic in the nothingness of winter’s chill, of course. From local skating rinks to sprawling hiking paths, these activities don’t depend on wintry weather, according to Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park programmer, Carol Fink.

Published January 8, 2019

IAM celebrates 10-year anniversary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The International Academy of Macomb, or IAM, opened in 2008 with an enrollment of 125 students.

Published January 8, 2019

DIA’s new Asian Wing immerses visitors in history and culture

DETROIT — Artworks with religious and cultural significance are displayed thoughtfully in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ reinstalled Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing. From centuries-old pieces to contemporary ones, the wing includes work from China, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and joins the recently reopened Japanese gallery. There’s also a gallery devoted to Buddhist art from various parts of Asia.

Published January 8, 2019

Local athletes prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics winter games

METRO DETROIT — Former cyclist turned competitive walker Michael Cushnier has been competing in the Michigan Senior Olympics for over 20 years, and he has no plans to slow down.

Published January 7, 2019

Police official files lawsuit against commissioner, city

WARREN — The city’s No. 2 police commander, placed on leave since July amid excessive force allegations, has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer, alleging a violation of his rights to due process and breach of contract.

Published January 7, 2019

Local school districts to hold meetings, receive grants

WARREN/CENTER LINE — As the new year begins, school officials in one local district are seeking community input, while another district will receive grant money.

Published January 7, 2019

Man arrested after break-in at scene of strip mall fire

WARREN — A strip mall near Eight Mile and Dequindre roads was the scene of separate police and fire investigations Jan. 2-3, where a fire damaged a portion of the structure and a news reporter later led police to a man who allegedly busted into an adjacent nail salon.

Published January 7, 2019

Police recover 175 catalytic converters

WARREN — A multijurisdictional law enforcement detail assisted by surveillance from the Warren Police Department’s Special Operations Unit made an arrest and recovered more than 175 catalytic converters from a private residence in Detroit on New Year’s Eve.

Published January 7, 2019

MCC recognized as a ‘veteran-friendly school’

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College is taking good care of its military veterans, according to the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, or MVAA. The MVAA recently recognized MCC as a certified veteran-friendly school by awarding the college gold-level recognition for the fourth consecutive year.

Published January 7, 2019

Warren Police Department celebrates 11 of its own

WARREN — A crop of veteran and new officers stood before their family members, friends and the Warren police “brotherhood” during a morning ceremony at City Hall Dec. 21. Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer told those assembled that the event embraced a new tradition, one that celebrates officers at the end of their service with the city, those taking on new challenges within the department and those coming to Warren to begin or continue their careers in law enforcement.

Published January 7, 2019

Details emerge about $170 million Warren downtown project

WARREN — A stalled effort to inject new economic life into Warren’s Civic Center appeared closer to becoming a reality at last as 2018 drew to a close. Warren Mayor Jim Fouts announced the selection of Flaherty & Collins Properties as the “master developer” for a $170 million development project on land where the old Warren City Hall once stood, along Van Dyke Avenue, north of 12 Mile Road.

The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have partnered to hold food drives this month at various Kroger stores across southeastern Michigan.

Published January 4, 2019

Gleaners to hold food drives at Kroger stores

METRO DETROIT — The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have once again teamed up to fight hunger this winter.

Published January 4, 2019

Macomb County gets help to reduce sewage overflows

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office received a Christmas gift from the state in the form of $3 million to help enhance water quality in Lake St. Clair.

Published January 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Surveillance led police to a home in Detroit, where more than 175 catalytic converters were recovered, the majority of them from the back of a box truck on the property.

Published January 2, 2019

Police recover 175 stolen catalytic converters in Detroit

WARREN — A multi-jurisdictional law enforcement detail assisted by surveillance from the Warren Police Department’s Special Operations Unit made an arrest and recovered more than 175 catalytic converters from a private residence in Detroit on New Year’s Eve.

Published January 2, 2019

Macomb County crime briefs of the year

MACOMB COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local briefs from 2018.

Published January 2, 2019

Police official files lawsuit against commissioner, city of Warren

WARREN — The city’s number-two police commander placed on leave since July amid excessive force allegations has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and Police Commissioner William Dwyer, alleging a violation of his rights to due process and breach of contract.

Published December 28, 2018

Running groups offer events, support

METRO DETROIT — William Hill doesn’t just make small talk. What began as a throwaway conversation for the Farmington resident with his neighbor became a transformative idea that has changed the lives of many people in the Farmington area and beyond.

Published December 28, 2018

Pantone names ‘Living Coral’ 2019 color of the year

METRO DETROIT — Pantone recently announced living coral, a warm salmon hue with a golden undertone, as its 2019 Color of the Year.

Published December 28, 2018

Learning to cook can save money, trim waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Shelly Kemp, the executive director of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, likes to lend her hand in the kitchen at Mirepoix Cooking School in Holiday Market.