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Brian Wells

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Published November 10, 2025

Warren police unveil new electric trikes

WARREN — The Warren Police Department recently unveiled a new method of transportation — one police said that will not only assist in patrol but will help the department engage with the community.

Teen ordered to stand trial for allegedly fleeing police, causing fatal crash

Published November 7, 2025

Roseville-Eastpointe Eastsider

Teen ordered to stand trial for allegedly fleeing police, causing fatal crash

MACOMB COUNTY — Following a delay of more than 90 minutes and several additional witnesses called to testify, a juvenile who allegedly was fleeing from police and crashed into another vehicle, resulting in a Madison Heights man’s death, was ordered to stand trial on the charges against him.

Published November 7, 2025

Warren Weekly

Warren names deputy commissioner, lead detective

WARREN — Mayor Lori Stone recently appointed two officers to leadership positions in the Warren Police Department.

Published November 7, 2025

Warren Weekly

Center Line withdraws from ICE program after ‘pushback’

CENTER LINE — The city of Center Line has withdrawn from a federally-funded public safety training program following pushback from residents.

A charter amendment that would let Warren's mayor make interim appointments failed by less than 100 votes on Nov. 4.

Published November 6, 2025

Warren Weekly

Charter amendment fails by 1% of votes

WARREN — A proposed charter amendment that would allow the mayor to make interim appointments has failed by less than 100 votes.

WARREN — On Nov. 4, Warren residents overwhelmingly voted to renew a millage to continue to support police and fire services in the city. Voters approved the city’s police and fire millage with 12,809 votes, by a margin 65.66%. The renewal will continue to fund public safety services over the next five years without raising taxes. The renewal will continue at the existing rate of 4.6176 mils. The levy supports staffing, equipment, training and emergency response for Warren’s police, fire and medical services. Warren Fire Commissioner Skip McAdams said the passage of the millage, to him, represents stability, among other things. “The millage represents stability in that we know that we aren’t facing drastic changes that I need to look at where we can make cuts,” he said. “So assuming, as much as we can assume, that the economy remains stable nationally and statewide, that we’re looking at stable funding for both police and fire.” McAdams said he prepares his budget in December, so he’s already in the planning stages for the next fiscal year. Having the millage passed helps give him an idea of what he needs to request, he said. Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins said the renewal of the millage will allow the department to continue to invest in four things: the training of police officers, technologies to help the department leverage additional efficiencies, professional development of command officers, and programming such as Operation Cycle Break, an initiative started by the department to combat domestic violence. “This continued investment will allow us to continue to invest in all those areas that we identified as priorities that will make us even more efficient, make us more effective and will allow us to provide even a higher level of service to this community,” Hawkins said. Warren Mayor Lori Stone said the passage of the millage represents the importance of public safety. “We continue to invest in facilities, vehicles and equipment, training, personnel, and we are so glad that the community recognizes the importance of investment and that they’re coming to the table, and they’ve chosen to continue dedicated funding for police and fire,” Stone said. All three officials agreed the city’s emergency response departments help draw more residents and businesses to the city. “I think the residents appreciate the level of service they get from the city, and I think that’s one of the actual draws to the city, our reputation as a safe city, as a city that if you dial 911, you get a response from police and fire,” McAdams said. “That’s a draw for a business looking to relocate to Warren, and a business looking to stay in Warren, let alone the residents that know if they call, we come now, not in 20 minutes, not in an hour, not in three hours, we’re coming in minutes.” McAdams and Hawkins agreed that the city’s quality of response comes down to the people who serve. “At the end of the day, it comes down to the men and women in the ranks. They do the real work of providing those services to the residents,” McAdams said. “We as administrators are tasked with leading, guiding and directing, but it’s really the men and women of the department that make the difference in the community. Without them, our job would be far, far more difficult.” In a text message, Joe Schehr, president of the Warren Professional Firefighters Local 1383, said they were grateful for the support of the residents. “We’re honored to be entrusted with protecting the lives and property of the residents of Warren, and we remain committed to providing excellence in emergency response, compassion in care and pride in public service,” he said. Warren City Council Secretary Mindy Moore, who has been a staunch supporter of the city’s emergency services, said she was happy to see the millage pass. “We are so very happy that the majority of the Warren residents support our first responders, and we’ll be able to keep that funding in place to continue offering the excellent service we do,” Moore said. Councilman Jonathan Lafferty said the passage of the millage — especially given what he said was an influence from outside forces trying to create opposition to the millage — shows how important public safety is to the residents. “If you really break it down, there is nothing more important than public safety for a city, for a business to invest, for potential residents to choose to settle down in our city,” Lafferty said. “The economics all the way around tie in to a safe and clean city to live in, and the people that recognize the importance of that showed up to vote and invested in not only the safety and security of the city, but the future of the city.” Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

Published November 6, 2025

Warren Weekly

Officials applaud renewal of police and fire millage

WARREN — On Nov. 4, Warren residents overwhelmingly voted to renew a millage to continue to support police and fire services in the city. Voters approved the city’s police and fire millage with 12,809 votes, by a margin 65.66%. The renewal will continue to fund public safety services over the next five years without raising taxes.

Published November 5, 2025

Roseville-Eastpointe Eastsider

I-94 to close lanes temporarily for emergency bridge repair

MACOMB COUNTY — Commuters who take westbound Interstate 94 through Macomb County will see a change in traffic patterns starting this week.

Published November 5, 2025

Roseville-Eastpointe Eastsider

Newcomer Scott to replace DeMonaco on Eastpointe City Council

EASTPOINTE — Voters in Eastpointe chose a newcomer to join the council and replace a council member who has served for more than a decade.

Roseville Mayor Robert Taylor, seen here Oct. 1, won reelection Nov. 4.

Published November 5, 2025

Roseville-Eastpointe Eastsider

Taylor wins Roseville mayoral race; Shoemaker, Hoover, Wietecha voted to City Council

ROSEVILLE — Residents in Roseville let their voices be heard at the polls Nov. 4 as they voted to reelect the current mayor.

Published November 5, 2025

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling residents keep Taylor as mayor, elect Mijac to council

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights residents voted to retain their mayor and five incumbents on the City Council, with one newcomer replacing a councilperson who served more than 30 years. In the Nov. 4 election, a majority of voters stayed with Michael Taylor as mayor. Taylor garnered 11,908 votes, or 65.17%.

Published October 28, 2025

Roseville-Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe city manager candidate withdraws application, offer extended to second pick

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council’s first pick for a city manager withdrew his application.

Published October 28, 2025

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights breaks ground on new pickleball facility

STERLING HEIGHTS — With sledgehammers in hand, Sterling Heights city officials took to knocking down the first walls of a property transformation that will eventually become the city’s new pickleball facility.

Published October 27, 2025

Sterling Heights Sentry

Enhancements at Lakeside Island Park unveiled

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights park recently received a number of enhancements that officials said will strengthen access, safety and recreation to the park.