Warren Weekly

Published June 11, 2019

Beloved local bartender honored at Charles H. Wright Museum

DETROIT — To those who knew him, Jerome Adams, of Eastpointe, was the kind of man who was always there with a smile to give and a hand to lend … and if that hand included one of his refreshing cocktails, it was all the better.

Published June 10, 2019

Macomb County celebrates its ‘great’ lake

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Macomb County has close to 32 miles of coastline along Lake St. Clair.

Runners participate in the third annual Hero 5K color run and 1-mile walk to raise money to prevent child human trafficking at Bloomer Park last June. The event was created by two Macomb County teachers who wanted to raise awareness and funding for child human trafficking.

Published June 10, 2019

Annual Hero 5K to raise awareness for child human trafficking

OAKLAND COUNTY — In December 2015, as Macomb County teachers Laurie Bradshaw and Damien Buckley sat together and talked through the heavy topic of human trafficking, they decided to stop simply talking about it and to take action.

Published June 10, 2019

Local grads prepare for next steps

WARREN/CENTER LINE/STERLING HEIGHTS — Once their graduation cap tassels were moved from one side to the other, the Class of 2019 officially graduated from high school.

Published June 10, 2019

Man arrested after domestic dispute turns deadly

WARREN — At press time, the Warren Police Department was investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at about 3 a.m. on May 31.

Published June 10, 2019

Carlson raising funds for new community track

WARREN — Students, staff and families who attend Carlson Elementary School are in the process of raising money to build a community track at the school. The community track will be located around the school’s playground area, stretching from Mruk Avenue to Frazho Road. The school is located at 12355 Mruk Ave.

Published June 10, 2019

Removing names from ballot goes to court

WARREN — Candidate names were on the ballot, off for a few days, and now back on. As the Warren Weekly went to press on June 6, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to reverse a decision that the names of four candidates for the Warren City Council will appear on the August ballot.

Published June 10, 2019

Home invasion suspects arrested after teen calls 911

WARREN — Three suspects believed by police to be responsible for several local home invasions were arrested inside a Warren home on May 29. The three were arrested mid-break-in thanks to the quick thinking of a teenage resident of the home.

Published June 7, 2019

State of the City address touches upon past year, future projects

WARREN — Plans for a new downtown in the Civic Center area near City Hall — on Van Dyke Avenue, north of 12 Mile Road — are moving forward. That was one of many topics that Warren Mayor Jim Fouts discussed during the State of the City address held June 5 at Andiamo restaurant in Warren.

Staff Writer Brian Louwers is visiting Normandy, France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Published June 6, 2019

D-Day dispatches from Normandy

Editor’s note: Staff Writer Brian Louwers is in Europe, visiting historic spots and attending ceremonies in France and the Netherlands marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944). Below are some dispatches and photos he’s sent in about his experiences:

Published June 5, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 7-9

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 5, 2019

Interfaith group to explore henna: temporary, natural body art

METRO DETROIT — Henna is a rich part of Indian culture, and is a staple at weddings. It is also used during religious ceremonies, baby showers, parties and get-togethers.

Published June 5, 2019

D-Day 75 years later

METRO DETROIT — Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force Dwight Eisenhower famously said the task of D-Day would not be an easy one, given the enemy was “well-trained, well-equipped and battle-hardened.”

State Rep. Bill Sowerby, D-Clinton Township, is joining other legislators in a plan to attack illiteracy.

Published June 5, 2019

Local legislators bringing literacy back to forefront

LANSING — The literacy crisis in Michigan has not improved, leading to a new push from state legislators to address statewide deficiencies.

Published June 5, 2019

Around the campfire, the talk is of memories, camaraderie

METRO DETROIT — The scent of charcoal smoldering in the air. The sounds of kids playing cornhole. Watching the sunset from a chaise lawn chair. It's all part of the camping experience in Michigan.

Published June 5, 2019

Families make it work — successfully

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered how and why family members decide to work together to make a business thrive? C & G Newspapers asked some folks who have been doing it successfully for years, as well as a family that has just branched out to the second generation.

Published June 5, 2019

Small backyards can pack a big punch

METRO DETROIT — If you have a small backyard, your big ideas can be right at home. According to local experts, homeowners with small backyards don’t have to scale down their big ideas, and a few simple yard hacks can make your space seem bigger than it really is.

Published June 4, 2019

Cities seeking grant for intercommunity bike trail

EASTPOINTE/ST. CLAIR SHORES/WARREN — The cities of Eastpointe, St. Clair Shores and Warren are considering plans for a new bike path that would span the three communities and connect to the region’s larger bike path network.

Published June 3, 2019

Cromie Cougars to combat cancer

WARREN/ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Cromie Cougars team will again come together to do their part to fight cancer, help people battling it and remember those who died from it. The Cougars, out of Cromie Elementary School in Warren Consolidated Schools, will participate in the American Cancer Society’s 24-hour Relay for Life of the Eastside from noon June 8 to noon June 9 at Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores.

Published June 3, 2019

Cruise, Center Line fest make for big weekend on Van Dyke

CENTER LINE/WARREN — Why should Woodward Avenue and its neighboring communities get to have all the summertime car cruise and festival fun? On June 8, 10 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue will be the epicenter of the very first Cruisin’ 53 Center Line-Warren Car Cruise.