Warren Weekly

Members of the Macomb County Election Commission met on Jan. 20 and voted 2-1 to deny approval of the proposed ballot language of a second recall petition targeting Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski. The commission voted 2-1 to approve the language of a separate petition targeting Kabacinski on Jan. 8.

Published January 20, 2021

One of two recall petitions targeting Warren’s Kabacinski approved

MOUNT CLEMENS/WARREN — One of two recall petitions targeting Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski has been approved by Macomb County elections officials.

Published January 18, 2021

Educators among those now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

OAKLAND COUNTY — As many teachers across Michigan prepare to head back to classrooms full of students, many are still waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Fencing the Center Line High School athletic field was damaged in a crash on Jan. 9.

Published January 14, 2021

Suspect arrested twice after crashing into athletic field fence

CENTER LINE — The driver allegedly responsible for crashing into the fencing around an athletic field at Center Line High School early on Jan. 9 now faces reckless driving, resisting arrest and weapons charges, while an investigation remains ongoing.

Published January 13, 2021

Former Peck to become the Eve Kaltz Academy 21 and Special Programs Center

WARREN/CENTER LINE — Retired Center Line Public Schools Superintendent Eve Kaltz knew something was up when she was contacted by the district to attend the Jan. 4 Board of Education meeting held virtually.

Published January 13, 2021

Macomb County Crime of the Year: 2020

MACOMB COUNTY — Here's a look at some of the most interesting and bizarre items provided by police during the past year.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 12, 2021

Benjamin Moore, Pantone release colors of the year

METRO DETROIT — For many people, 2021 is a welcome transition away from the unprecedented global turmoil in 2020. Both the Pantone Color Institute and Benjamin Moore Paints annually release a color of the year, and their selections for 2021 reflect a desire for optimism, grounding and soothing.

Published January 12, 2021

Telehealth numbers rise drastically during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced not only hospitals and medical practices to reassess how care is delivered, but also patients.

Published January 11, 2021

Teachers get clever to create home classrooms

METRO DETROIT — Karen Forsyth, a teacher at Bemis Junior High School in Sterling Heights, has her fingers crossed that there won’t be any more toilet paper shortages for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published January 11, 2021

Overdoses ‘out of control’ as stronger drugs overtake users

WARREN — It was January 2017. Ed Hanna was working as a Warren Fire Department paramedic when his squad was dispatched to a mobile home park after the apparent overdose of a teenage girl.

Published January 10, 2021

Local resources available for those suffering from mental health strain

METRO DETROIT — While the physical effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are readily visible, there are other issues that can fly below the radar and affect people in many unseen ways.

Published January 9, 2021

Warren councilman named in recall efforts

WARREN — A local business alliance is backing one effort to recall Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski, one of five members of the council who voted against a proposed settlement that could have ended a costly lawsuit over medical marijuana dispensary licensing.

Published January 8, 2021

Call leads to arrest of larceny suspect

CENTER LINE — Public safety officers dispatched to investigate a report about a larceny from auto in progress apprehended a suspect who is now facing a list of charges amid an ongoing investigation.

Published January 8, 2021

Police find puppy taken by food delivery driver, suspect charged

WARREN — A puppy allegedly swiped from the enclosed porch of a Warren home by a food delivery driver has been returned to its family, and the suspect is now facing a felony larceny charge.

Published January 8, 2021

Healing through music during dark times

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has been painful for everyone.

Published January 8, 2021

Family Video moves to close last stores

METRO DETROIT — Family Video’s roots go back to the 1970s, when founder Charlie Hoogland found himself “stuck” with a bunch of videos his family’s business, Midstates Appliance & Supply Company, had accumulated as a distributor of Hollywood movies.

Published January 7, 2021

Community gathers to give families, children’s hospital a happy Christmas

METRO DETROIT — Nearly 20 years after their newborn daughter, Erin, died due to severe heart defects, Tammy and Cliff Patton have given back to their community.

Published January 4, 2021

Warren police target fentanyl traffickers

WARREN —The Warren Police Department closed out 2020 by announcing the results of a major fentanyl trafficking investigation that yielded charges against four men, with three arrests so far.