Warren Weekly

Published June 1, 2018

New Salvation Army thrift store open in Center Line

CENTER LINE — Center Line’s new Salvation Army Family Thrift Store and Donation Center officially opened May 12 at 25152 Van Dyke Ave., in space formerly occupied by Detroit Harley-Davidson. The opening represents a shift in location from the Salvation Army’s previous store on 10 Mile Road and, according to a release from the charitable organization, is part of a wider initiative by the Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Centers to invest $2 million into many of the Detroit area’s 37 thrift stores.

Published June 1, 2018

Center Line ready to celebrate with Independence Festival

CENTER LINE — After months of planning, three days of fun, food and family-friendly activities — including a Saturday night fireworks finale — are set to go off in Center Line for a third straight year.

Published June 1, 2018

Meetings to gauge community interest ahead of redrawn master plan

WARREN — Warren City Councilman Scott Stevens said weighing in on looming revisions to the city’s master plan is a lot like voting.

Published May 31, 2018

Behind the Wheel: 1967 Dodge Charger has long family history

In 1967, when Waterford resident Brian Veit was just 6 years old, his dad brought home a brand-new Dodge Charger.

Published May 29, 2018

Get gutters — and keep them clean — to protect your house

METRO DETROIT — An essential part of maintaining a home, gutters can often be overlooked or neglected by homeowners — sometimes with disastrous results.

Pool testing strips, like these sold at Viscount Pools and Spa Center, in Madison Heights, can be used to maintain home pools or at public pools and at hotels to make sure pH levels and chemicals are properly balanced before your family jumps in.

Published May 29, 2018

Germs may lurk in seemingly clear pool waters

METRO DETROIT — As you flip through the tantalizing photos of the amenities your newly booked resort hotel boasts, do you spend an extra few seconds gawking at that glistening swimming pool?

Published May 25, 2018

Voters will be asked to renew SMART millage in August

METRO DETROIT — Voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will vote on whether or not to renew, and slightly increase, the millage for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation during the Aug. 7 primary election.

Published May 24, 2018

Domestic confrontation ends in shooting, arrest

WARREN — One man was left recovering from a gunshot wound and another is now facing assault with intent to murder and weapons charges after a domestic dispute early May 21 near Eight Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue.

Published May 24, 2018

Cromie Cougars team up to battle cancer

WARREN/ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Cromie Cougars will again help the American Cancer Society raise money at this year’s Relay for Life.

Published May 24, 2018

FHS teachers seek public school funding awareness, respect

WARREN — A group of Fitzgerald High School teachers frustrated with what they say is a lack of funding from the state for public schools are holding weekly “walk-ins” to display their concerns.

Published May 24, 2018

Center Line reaches agreement with police, dispatchers

CENTER LINE — New deals between the city of Center Line and its police officers, commanders and dispatchers have been ratified by union membership and now await final approval from the City Council.

Published May 24, 2018

Warren budget OK’d, tweaked to bolster property maintenance

WARREN — The Warren City Council unanimously approved budgets for the city’s general fund and water and sewer system earlier this month after reading a list of amendments into the record. Two weeks after the approval, administrators seemingly went back to fine-tune it again.

Published May 23, 2018

Miller wants law to address sanitary wipes issue

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller on May 21 called on the Michigan Legislature to examine the issue of “flushable” wipes and to take steps to prevent them from entering our sewer systems.

Published May 22, 2018

List of crash-prone intersections released

METRO DETROIT — Drivers who want to keep up to speed on certain traffic intersections’ crash data now have an updated, compiled list, though some road safety experts say additional information ought to be considered.

Published May 22, 2018

Picking the right plants can make a shade garden a success

METRO DETROIT — Just because where you are planting your garden may be devoid of sunlight doesn’t mean it has to be without color.

Published May 22, 2018

Getting from point A to the UP and elsewhere when roadwork is everywhere

METRO DETROIT — Before you stuff your suitcase for this summer’s road trip, make sure you pack a healthy dose of patience — construction season is in high gear.

Two trees were reportedly damaged on May 17. Officers responded to the same area on Cousino Drive, north of 13 Mile Road and west of Mound, the night before after neighbors said a suspect left a trail of about eight damaged trees on the street.

Published May 21, 2018

Suspect arrested, facing felony for destroying trees

WARREN — A suspect apparently bent on destroying trees was arrested near Cousino Drive and Buchanan Avenue May 17, less than 24 hours after a similar rampage in the same area left about eight saplings broken at the trunk and in need of replacement.

Published May 18, 2018

Counselor shares story at Turn Around awards

CENTER LINE — In elementary school, Chris Harris skipped a grade when school officials advanced him from second grade to third grade. The move left a negative impact on Harris because he said the teacher “propped me up by diminishing the other kids.” The experience left the young student feeling that he should not be smart.

Published May 18, 2018

City moves to purchase Ridgewood property for park

WARREN — At long last, it appears as if the residents living near the former Ridgewood Elementary School will get their wish in the form of a “natural” public park where new condos were once planned.

Published May 18, 2018

Students take a ‘turn’ for the better

CENTER LINE — Wolfe Middle School eighth-grade student Braxton Felt had a heartfelt message for his dad. “He’s always taking the time out to help me out and make sure I am doing well,” Felt said. “I love you, Dad. Thank you.”