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Key takeaways from Detroit Lions' 20-17 victory against Packers
The Detroit Lions were only able to win two of their six division games last season. With how important it is to thrive in division play, the game against the Green Bay Packers in Week 7 was another test in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL. Detroit's offense has been tasked with carrying a defense that has many question marks. One aspect of the offense that has been successful has been Jared Goff executing play-action passes.
COMET seizes thousands of grams of fentanyl and cocaine in drug busts
Multiple suspects were arrested in what authorities described Thursday, Oct. 22 as a major drug bust on Detroit's east side and in one Oakland County community, according to Macomb County police. The arrests cap a six-month investigation into a drug trafficking organization operating in the Metro Detroit area, said officials with the County of Macomb Enforcement Team (COMET). According to a news release on Twitter, COMET executed several search warrants in Detroit and Troy on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Sunny skies in forecast for Mount Clemens Halloween Spooktacular
Free candy and other treats will be offered Saturday, Oct. 24 during the annual Downtown Halloween Spooktacular in Mount Clemens. Trick-or-treaters will take over the downtown area on Macomb Place, Cherry Street Mall and participating businesses from noon-3 p.m. Youngsters are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes for the family-friendly event, organizers said. The event typically attracts thousands of little ghosts and goblins.
Hackel: Increased state funding will improve road conditions
With Macomb County bolstered by an additional $150 million in upcoming state funding, County Executive Mark Hackel predicted the number of roads that are labeled as in “good or fair” condition under its jurisdiction will increase by 4% to 6% per year over the next five years.
Man to face murder charges in higher court in Warren fatal crash
An 18-year-old man was ordered Monday to face murder charges in a higher court on the accusations he caused a fatal crash in Warren in June while fleeing police. Deyarin Jamire Marsh of Arizona was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court in Mount Clemens on Monday on charges of first-degree felony murder, second-degree murder and four other charges by Judge Judge Suzanne Faunce following a preliminary examination in 37th District Court in Warren.
Muck removal to start next month along Lake St. Clair shore
The removal of the algae muck from two of three targeted locations along the Lake St. Clair shoreline in Macomb County is expected to begin next month as part of a pilot project overseen by county Public Works. Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller said Monday the removal is expected to start in mid- to late-November, weather permitting, at Veterans Memorial Park in St. Clair Shores, and the marina at Hidden Cove Condominiums south of the Clinton River Spillway in Harrison Township.
Bates shines as Lutheran North rebounds to thwart Imlay City; Woods-Tower, Lakeview, New Haven, Michigan Collegiate amongst winners
Sometimes a team can learn a lot about its collective self when it is forced to rebound from a heartbreaking loss. Macomb Lutheran North sure did that Friday night. The Mustangs, who dropped a 28-27 setback to Division 6 state-ranked Almont the previous week, rebounded Friday with a 38-20 victory over Imlay City in the final game of the Blue Water Area Conference campaign.
Setting the pace: Romeo sweeps Macomb County titles once again
WASHINGTON TWP. – Alannah Wessel is enjoying her first season of cross country while wearing a Romeo singlet. The junior also enjoyed her first win of the season and on a bigger stage. Wessel, who competed for Warren Michigan Athletic Club for Homeschoolers last season and had a top 15 finish at the Macomb County Championships, sprinted past the leaders during the final mile to win the county title with a 17:58.9 clocking at Stoney Creek Metropark's Eastwood Beach Course.
Sterling Heights earns share of MAC Bronze Division championship, ends 16-year drought; Utica knocks down Ford
Sterling Heights had a chance to go from worst to first and the Stallions delivered. After finishing sixth in the Macomb Area Conference Silver Division last season and being dropped down to the MAC Bronze Division this season and clinched a share of the league title with a 25-5, 25-11, 25-12 victory over Clinton Township Clintondale. The win gives the Stallions their first league championship in girls volleyball since 2010 – snapping a 16-year title drought.
Total Wine store opens in Roseville
Total Wine & More has opened a new store in Roseville, providing a fourth Metro Detroit location for wine, beer and liquor drinkers to peruse its massive inventory. The over 20,000-square-foot store, which opened Thursday, carries a selection of more than 8,000 wines, 4,500 distilled spirits and 2,500 beers, and a lineup of non-alcoholic beverages, Total Wine officials said in a press release. The Total Wine store is located at 31900 Gratiot Ave.
Young bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by a pickup truck in Warren
A 12-year-old bicyclist was reported to be hospitalized Thursday after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a roadway in Warren, police said. According to Warren police, the youngster was crossing Van Dyke Avenue near Meadow Avenue, north of Eight Mile Road, when he was hit by a Dodge pickup truck. The driver stopped and has fully cooperated with officers investigating the crash, police said.
MAC Red champion Eisenhower keeps gliding along on redemption trail
Utica Eisenhower learned the hard way last November that in sports no team can ever take for granted the opposition. The Eagles, ranked the entire season, were upset by Romeo in the Division 1 district finals. After defeating the Bulldogs twice during Macomb Area Conference Red Division play, the Eagles were knocked out by Romeo 3-2 in the district championship. Much like Oxford's stun er over state-ranked Clarkston on the same night, Eisenhower's season ended prematurely.
Center Line city officials announce internal investigation into 'predatory' traffic stop by police
Center Line city officials said an internal affairs investigation is underway after the mother of a 28-year-old man filed a complaint against the police department following a “predatory” traffic stop escalated into her son being criminally charged and tased. The city has received a formal complaint from Tyler Tice and his mother, Erika Morgan, after the incident, Center Line City Manager Dennis Champine confirmed Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Lake Shore rolls by Fitzgerald; Anchor Bay cruises past Fraser; WWT dethrones Detroit King
Luis Cedano has helped St. Clair Shores Lake Shore enjoy a late-season surge. The senior midfielder finished with two goals and an assist Tuesday, as the Shorians captured their second win in the last three outing during a 5-1 victory over visiting Warren Fitzgerald in a Macomb Area Conference crossover contest. Dylan Funderburk, Gavin Lopecki and Jordan Lyons also scored for Lake Shore (3-11-2), which has now been outscored 59-25 this season.
Update: Warren Community Center forced to shut down Tuesday
This version of the article has been updated with new information — Residents hoping to exercise or go for a dip in the city pool on Tuesday evening likely left disappointed as the Warren Community Center was forced to close early, according to city officials. Warren sent out a news release saying the building had to close for the remainder of Oct. 13 “due to an unforeseen building issue.” No further information on the closure was released.
There's still plenty to play for as final two weeks are on deck
With all but the Catholic High School League, Blue Water Area Conference and Charter School Conference schedules now complete, there's still plenty to play for Macomb County football teams. Plenty. Schools are still trying to better their resume, add wins and playoff points to qualify for the postseason field.
Detroit Lions' Tyler Conklin sponsors Higgins Elementary student support initiative
Once again, Tyler Conklin is giving back to the community. Francis A. Higgins Elementary School will welcome back former student and current Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin on Friday, Oct. 16, at 10:45 a.m. Conklin will visit the school to announce his sponsorship of the new Hawk Hut, a dedicated space where students can go for snacks and clothing needs throughout the school year to ensure they feel comfortable, supported and ready to learn.
Clintondale schools awarded a $400K grant to expand manufacturing pathway
Manufacturing Week in Michigan has come and gone but one Macomb County school district is still celebrating after being selected for a grant to finance a new advanced manufacturing program. Clintondale Community Schools has been awarded a $400,000 Michigan 61v CTE Expansion grant to launch an advanced manufacturing and engineering program for Clintondale High School.
Lakeview, Utica earn slice of MAC White Division football pie
St. Clair Shores Lakeview ended a long drought Friday night in terms of earning a conference championship in football. The Huskies posted a 42-14 victory over Port Huron Northern to cap the Macomb Area Conference White Division slate with a 4-1 record. Lakeview (5-2 overall) ties defending co-champion Utica for the rare league title. It marks Lakeview's first league title in 16 years, as the Huskies claimed the MAC Silver Division crown in 2010.
Macomb County schools shut out at Troy regional; Anchor Bay's Michalowicz makes cut at Eisenhower regional
Macomb County did not have any team or individual state qualifiers out at the Division 1 Troy regional for boys tennis. In fact, none of the Macomb County schools produced even one finalist in any of the eight flight finals. The county did have representatives in the semifinals in each flight. Oakland County swept the top three slots as Troy ended up winning the title with 22 points amassed over eight flights.
Eisenhower sweeps L'Anse Creuse North; Fraser remains perfect in MAC White
Utica Eisenhower captured its 16th straight win and in came in another sweep Friday. The Division 1 sixth-ranked Eagles swept Macomb L'Anse Creuse North 25-16, 25-19, 25-17 in a Macomb Area Conference Red Division clash, which moved Eisenhower to a 25-2-0 overall record and 7-0 in league play. Liliana Tripi led Eisenhower with 35 assists, seven aces and four kills, and Reese Buza supplied 20 digs and had 13 serve receptions for the Eagles.
Almont edges Lutheran North in showdown of unbeatens, earns BWAC title share
Almont clinched at least a tie of the Blue Water Area Conference Friday night and the Division 6 second-ranked Raiders had to earn every bit of it. Almont edged BWAC newcomer Macomb Lutheran North 28-27 in a battle of unbeatens, clinching at least of tie of its fourth straight conference title in the process. The Raiders blocked an extra point late in the contest after Frank Ferretti scored on a 13-yard touchdown run for Lutheran North.
So many questions to be answered at league, county and regional meets
With only a month until the Lower Peninsula state finals, there's still plenty of high-level meets still left on the docket. There's also some interesting storylines as we head into the home stretch. Will three-time All-State athlete and the 2025 Macomb County Runner of the Year Annie Hrabovsky actually run this season? She still hasn't stepped up to the starting line and had some injury issues last spring during the track season? Will she enter the Macomb County meet on Oct.
Mount Clemens man gets probation for gun, ammo charges
A 49-year-old Mount Clemens man accused of making racial slurs toward a mail carrier and threatening to retrieve a gun last spring was ordered to serve 18 months probation and two months in jail that will be held in abeyance.
Richmond finishes second at Mt. Morris; Lutheran North remains unbeaten in BWAC play: Sterling Heights rolls
Richmond took second place at the Mt. Morris quad, as the Blue Devils defeated Napoleon and Muskegon Heights Academy and split with both Bay City Western and Berkley. Richmond finished 6-2 in round robin play. The Blue Devils defeated Warren Regina in the playoffs and advanced to the finals of the Gold Division along with Roscommon, which posted a 25-19, 25-17 victory over Richmond.
Officials mark opening of Sterling Heights odor-control, pipe-protection facility
What may appear to be a new, landscaped, 2-story brick house on a Sterling Heights corner in reality houses a facility to eliminate sewage odor in the area and reduce the likelihood of an infrastructure collapse. Sewage that passes through the facility near Dodge Park and 17 Mile roads was the source of odors in the neighborhood for years, according to Macomb County Public Works officials.
Wise guy: Week 7, already? Where has the time gone?
Week 7, already? It seems like just yesterday when The Wise Guys were on a world tour, living the dream and the life and not having to worry about anything in the world. How did it get to be October already? Man, girls golf and boys tennis teams are in the midst of regional week and boys soccer districts start next week. Where did the time go? And now we're in Week 7 of the high school football season in Michigan.
Man receives 6 months time served for trying to meet minor girl in Warren
A Redford man was sentenced Tuesday to over six months time served in jail and five years probation for attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl at the Warren Public Library for a sexual encounter, court records say.
Police: Sterling Heights man may have committed suicide
The body of a man found Monday evening in the front yard of a Sterling Heights home appears to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Sterling Heights police. Officers responded to a report of a gunshot at about 7:37 p.m. and found a man deceased from a wound on Erdmann Road in the area of Clinton River and 19 Mile roads, according to police.
Woman accused of trying to run over firefighter after igniting Sterling Heights fire
A 38-year-old Belleville woman suspected of setting multiple fires in Southeast Michigan was arraigned Monday on arson and assault charges for an incident in Sterling Heights. Kasheia Eitia Lewis-Strauss started a fire last Thursday at a utility pole near the Dollar Tree store on Hall Road (M-59) east of the Van Dyke Expressway (M-53), according to Macomb County prosecutors. When firefighters arrived she sped away in her vehicle, nearly striking a firefighter, officials said.
Warren woman sentenced to over 4 years for mortgage fraud
A 52-year-old Warren woman was ordered to serve for over four years in prison for committing mortgage fraud and two related crimes. Robin Young received a term of 51 months behind bars Monday in Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, where she previously pleaded guilty to mortgage fraud over $100,00, filing a false tax return and using a computer to commit a crime, Michigan Attorney General Danal Nessel said in a news release.
Several county schools still need additional wins to secure postseason bids
Several schools in the area clinched at least ties for their respective Macomb Area Conference divisions last week and some can clinch the titles outright. Only one of those schools is actually located in Macomb County. Romeo leads the MAC Red Division at 4-0 and can clinch it outright this week at fifth-place Sterling Heights Stevenson.
Suspected serial arsonist tried to strike Sterling Heights firefighter with her car, police say
An alleged serial arsonist in police custody may be responsible for dousing utility poles with gasoline and lighting them on fire in various Southeast Michigan communities, according to police. The 38-year-old Pittsfield Township woman was arrested in connection with a utility pole fire where she nearly struck a firefighter while attempting to flee the scene, Sterling Heights police said. Sterling Heights police Lt. Lamar Kashat said firefighters responded Thursday, Oct.
Romeo clinches MAC Red share; GP South rallies past Dakota; Marine City, Almont remain unbeaten; L'Anse Creuse edges Fraser
Romeo clinched at least a tie for the Macomb Area Conference Red Division title Friday. The Bulldogs, ranked eighth in the state in Division 1 by the Michigan Sportswriters Association, posted a 35-0 shutout over Clinton Township Chippewa Valley in its fourth league game of the season. Unbeaten Romeo improved to a perfect 6-0 on the year including 4-0 in the league play. The Bulldogs can put the finishing touches on a second straight outright league title with a road win Oct.
Utica Eisenhower repeats, Stevenson's Buford shine at Macomb County girls swim meet
MACOMB TWP. – Championship season is Olivia Buford's time to shine. The Sterling Heights Stevenson senior – considered to be a top 20 athlete in the state in terms or prep swimmers – earned Swimmer of the Meet honors at Saturday's annual Macomb County Girls Swim and Dive championships at Macomb L'Anse Creuse North with some standout performances.
Solgot climbs all-time Macomb County lists; Wessel anchors top spot
Championship season is just around the corner. With various conference meets on tap, the Macomb County meet being held on Oct. 17, MHSAA regionals taking place at the end of the month, plus a series of late-season invitationals, the championship season for cross country is at the doorstep.
Brian Branch injury update: What game could safety return to Lions?
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch has been around the team's Allen Park Performance Center much more these last couple of weeks. Prior to practice on Friday afternoon, head coach Dan Campbell provided a promising injury update on the former second-round draft pick. “He's close. Yep. He's close. He's ready to go. I'm tired of listening to him, alright,” said Campbell. “So, I mean that in a good way. Man, he's put in a ton of work and he looks really good.
Clinton Twp. man convicted for 2nd time in grisly double stabbing deaths
For the second time, a Clinton Township man has been convicted of murder in the grisly cold case stabbing deaths of a woman and her 11-year-old daughter, prosecutors said Thursday, Oct. 1. A Macomb County Circuit Court jury found Henry Johnson, 41, guilty on two counts of first-degree, premeditated murder and two counts of felony murder in the July 2013 deaths of Tina Geiger and Kristine “Krissy” Geiger in their Clinton Township apartment.
Former assistant principal sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a minor
A former assistant principal at a Detroit school has been sentenced to prison time after pleading no contest to sexually assaulting a minor, court records show. Jerome Younger, 55, of Roseville, was sentenced Wednesday, Sept. 20 by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia to serve 3.5 years to 21 years. He receives credit for 55 days for time already served. Younger was convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Warren flea market customer charged with killing vendor in a dispute over inoperable power washer
A 41-year-old Detroit man was in court Tuesday, Sept. 29 on charges relating to a dispute over an inoperable power washer that resulted in the death of a flea market vendor in Warren, according to police and prosecutors. Zarick Lamont Johnson was arraigned in 37th District Court on first-degree murder, assault and battery, and using a motor vehicle during the commission of a felony. Judge Suzanne Faunce ordered Johnson to be held in custody without bond.
Medical emergency suspected in Romeo crash that killed husband
A traffic crash that left one man dead and his wife injured in northern Macomb County may have been related to a medical emergency, according to police. The crash took place about 5 p.m. Monday at the intersection of southbound Main Street and W. Hollister Street when the driver apparently left the roadway and crashed into a tree. According to Romeo Police Chief Kevin Roy, the male driver was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Macomb County lawmaker introduces bill to regulate Flock cameras
A Republican lawmaker from Macomb County has introduced a legislative package that would impose fines and prison time for those who would improperly use Flock cameras. State Rep. Alicia St. Germaine of Harrison Township says her legislation addresses concerns from residents over what information the cameras are allowed to collect it, along with who can access the network, and how the information can be used.
Dispute over refund results in deadly crash at Warren flea market
An argument between a vendor and two customers at the County Line Flea Market over the weekend resulted in the vendor — a father of five — being struck and killed, Warren police confirmed Monday. The crash took place Saturday, May 26 at the trade center located on Dequindre Road, a few blocks north of Eight Mile Road, according to Warren police. A dispute arose between the vendor and two customers, said Lt. John Grajewski. He said the vendor was later struck by the customers' vehicle.
Trash can fire causes headaches for Roseville church staff, parishioners
A small outdoor fire is causing big problems for a Roseville church. A passerby noticed the fire in the early-morning hours of Monday, Sept. 21 at the Christ Community Church on Kelly Road, north of 10 Mile Road, and called the Roseville Fire Department, officials said. Roseville Fire Marshal William Ciner said fire crews responded to church to extinguish the fire that broke out on a trash can on the church's playground. He said there was minor damage to the building's exterior.
Macomb County clerk questions third-party voter-registration submissions
Macomb County's top election official said he and staffers “have become alarmed” at the high number of voter-registration applications the office has received in recent weeks from third parties, concerned the efforts in some cases could be veiled attempts to obtain people's personal information.
Prosecutor: Mentally ill suspect planned stabbing of Macomb County working mom outside of Chipotle
As the family of a slain Chipotle Mexican Grill worker prepares to say their final farewell, the Detroit man accused of stabbing the employee to death was arraigned in court on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Devon Jason Watson, 42, was arraigned via Zoom on one count of first-degree murder in 36th District Court. Magistrate Laura Echartea ordered him to be held in Wayne County Jail without bond.
St. Clair Shores hits pause button on Flock license plate readers
The St. Clair Shores City Council directed its police department to implement a pause on the use of Flock automated license plate readers until next year in order for questions over privacy and misuse can be addressed. City officials said the police department would suspend its use of the controversial camera network Tuesday, Sept. 22 until the second council meeting in March 2027.
Mammogram screens, health fairs to be held next month in St. Clair Shores, Warren
Two mammogram screenings and health fairs will be held next month in St. Clair Shores and Warren by the Macomb County Health Department. The free events will feature Henry Ford Health's Anthony L. Soave Mobile Mammography Unit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except from noon to 1 p.m.) Oct. 6 at the county Southeast Family Resource Center located at 25401 Harper Ave., just north of 10 Mile Road, and Oct.
Judge considers dismissal request in Eastpointe murder case
A Macomb County judge is mulling a request by an Eastpointe murder defendant to reverse a district court judge's decision to bind over the case to circuit court for trial. Attorney Joshua Jones, representing Michaal Hogoboom, 58, argued for Judge Jennifer Faunce to to determine that Judge Kathleen Galen should have dismissed the second-degree murder case for Hogoboom's 2025 stabbing death of his group-home roommate, Christopher Purdon, 32.
Romeo firmly planted in top spot of Macomb County football rankings
Good teams find ways to win. A few Macomb County schools did just that last weekend during Week 4 of the 2026 prep football season. With the mid-point of the campaign approaching this weekend, the Macomb County football rankings again see numerous changes this week, while most of the top 10 seeing movement. Except at No. 1. Here's how it is all shaping out – at least for the time being. 1. ROMEO (4-0): Romeo found a way to win last Friday night.
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