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LOCAL NEWS
May 11, 2008

SEAL of approval
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Local men and women who think they have what it takes to become a Navy SEAL will have a chance to test their mettle this weekend against actual SEALs, including one from Shelby Township.

Voters want to try new county government
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Nearly 12 percent of registered voters in Macomb County went to the polls May 6 and cast their ballots in favor of changing the county’s government by creating a charter that would put a county executive in charge.

County wins case over Freedom Hill owners
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
After a 2-year court battle and month-long jury trial, Macomb County prevailed and does not have to pay any part of a $250 million lawsuit that the owners of Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights had filed against the county in 2006.

The kids are all right
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
It was a trip to the dentist they could get excited about.

Township residents outraged over tree removal plans
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Driving down Van Dyke one day, Donna Zanti saw a sign proclaiming that Shelby Township was a “Tree City.” Zanti, a township resident, said she had to suppress a chuckle.

Back to the past
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
The village of Romeo will once again be a portal to the past as it hosts the third annual Victorian Festival on May 17.

Let’s play ball!
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
The Victorian Festival, May 17, will feature some new activities this year with the help of the Romeo Lions Club.

Man hospitalized after falling from moving SUV
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
A 25-year-old Warren man suffered a head trauma and remains in critical condition at Beaumont Hospital in Troy after being tossed from a sports utility vehicle while the vehicle was turning a corner in a Sterling Heights neighborhood at 2:30 a.m. on May 3.

Senior Speed Dating comes to Macomb County
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
There comes a time in life when going to the bar to socialize doesn’t quite work anymore; when the dating scene isn’t what it used to be, and it gets harder and harder to meet people.

Featured artist gets the picture
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Ed Schiller first picked up a camera more than 40 years ago, spurred on not by a love for photography but out of the pride of being a new father.

Free onsite nursery helps teen moms earn diploma
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Thanks to the free onsite nursery program, Jolisa Johnson, 18, mother of 14-month-old Makenzie, is not only going to attend her senior prom, she’s also in the running for prom queen. What’s most important, however, is that Johnson is going to receive her high school diploma.

Macomb County hosts K-9 training
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Approximately 40 K-9 police dogs from all over the Midwest and Canada were invited to Macomb County this week to complete their required annual certification.

Bike Rodeo to honor Kiwanian
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
When the Shelby-Utica Kiwanis Club hosts its 17th annual Bike Rodeo this year, it will be doing so under a new name as a way to honor one of its most dedicated members.

Shelby Township man named ŒTop Healthy Chef’
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
A Shelby Township man took home first place in the “Top Healthy Chef” cooking competition at Schoolcraft College on April 28.

School board incumbent ousted
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Voters in the Warren Consolidated Schools district visited the polls May 6 to elect two of the four candidates vying for open Board of Education positions. As a result, one board member is staying on while another is being replaced with a fresh face.

After long wait, Blue Ribbon awarded to Malow
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Whoever decided to pick blue as one of the official colors for Malow Junior High School must have had a bit of foresight.

UCS honors this year’s outstanding teachers
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
The Utica Community Schools Board of Education recently honored the district’s Outstanding Teachers of the Year, one of whom has been named Macomb County’s 2008 Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Powell Middle School honored with Blue Ribbon
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
After several months of anticipation, the state has named Powell Middle School one of its five Blue Ribbon Schools for 2007-08.

First step taken toward approving county executive
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Residents in Macomb County have taken the first of many steps toward changing the format of the county’s government.

Bee-ing their best
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Hevel Elementary School might be home to the best spellers in the district.

Movie review: Go, Speed Racer, go!
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
There’s probably a litmus test for enjoying a movie like “Speed Racer.”

Humility is the key to God’s kingdom
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
A popular theme you’ll find in many stories is that of a king and his kingdom. Typically, in these stories the king establishes a glorious kingdom, then a renegade force intrudes to take over the kingdom, and after that the king takes action to recover the kingdom and make it more glorious than it had been.

Research on children who stutter: Situation should not be ignored
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Parents who notice their young child beginning to stutter should seek help right away. Help is available at the Center Line Public Library in Center Line, at the Lois Wagner Memorial Library in Richmond and at the Chesterfield Township Library in Chesterfield Township.

Macomb County Health Department changes evening clinic hours
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
The Macomb County Health Department has reduced its evening hours of operation at its St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens and Warren clinics.

Fibromyalgia now in the spotlight
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Lisa Davenport knew something wasn’t right. This self-described “mover and shaker” was finding it more and more difficult to function, suffering from unexplained pain, headaches and constant fatigue that defied her Type A personality.

Exercise can have a positive impact on the brain
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
It has long been accepted wisdom that exercising several times a week has many health benefits - from weight loss to preventing cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and Type 2 diabetes. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign believe you can add better brain function to the list.

Five tips to help teens find summer jobs
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Teens often encounter challenges while searching for summer jobs due to their lack of experience in the job world. To help their peers, the teenage job experts at Myfirstpaycheck.com put together five tips to make the job search a little easier.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
In honor of Mothers’ Day on May 11, second-graders from Mrs. Zanotti’s class at West Utica Elementary School agreed to write essays explaining why their mothers’ are special.

Academies can help teens make career choices
UPDATED: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Macomb Community College is again offering Career Academies this summer for high school students interested in exploring specific careers with the help of professionals who know each field from the inside out.


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