The City Council will consider at its Dec. 1 meeting a proposal to construct a noise-dampening wall on M-53 between 18 Mile and Utica roads.

I have a vivid memory of my beautiful granddaughter, Lucy, standing in front of a mirror just after she turned 2: "No," she said.

In this week's column, one citation conscious driver is concerned about the difference between "parking" and "standing;" another reader would like to collect a few bucks from the state while a third is baffled by all the blinking lights in Macomb County.

The Southfield and Romulus school districts have created committees within the past month to study shrinking student populations and consider whether to close buildings or repurpose them for more efficient uses.

An embattled Roseville muralist won't spend 30 days in jail for painting the word "love" on the outside wall of his studio -- at least not yet.

Macomb STERLING HEIGHTS: The City Council is to swear in and reorganize the 2009-11 council at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 40555 Utica.

The Public Works Department is to collect clothing for the Salvation Army and food for the Macomb Food Program for people in need starting next month.

Donations are now being accepted to help young, first-time mothers in the need of help.

Thousands are to gather starting today at breakfasts, parades and other events to honor the nation's war veterans.

Macomb County voters made history Tuesday adopting a charter that restructures the county's government under a full-time executive.

People who intend to party over the Halloween weekend better make sure they have designated drivers.

Trunk-or-treat events allow people to decorate car trunks and hand out treats in a safe environment.

Utica Community Schools is forming a citizens group to review the district's building use and to recommend options, which could include closing one or more schools beginning in the 2010-11 school year.

Lansing -- Reeling public schools suffered another body blow Thursday when Gov. Jennifer Granholm ordered an additional cut of $127 per student.

All seven recall petitions against Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Stathakis and Treasurer Paul Viar were declared "not clear" by the Macomb County Election Commission, which met Oct.

Two local officials are facing potential recall after the filing of petitions alleging that campaign contributions swayed their votes on various issues before the Board of Trustees.

The adoptive mother of Rebekah Seely called her confessed killer an "evil coward" this morning just before a Macomb Circuit Court judge ordered the 24-year-old Fraser man to spend the rest of his life in prison for her death.

MARYSVILLE -- Amanda Curley had 11 kills and six service points Tuesday night to lead Marysville to a 25-22, 25-18, 25-28 win against St.

A month after announcing a new towing company would be hired in the township for the first time in more than 50 years, the Board of Trustees has backed off that decision, now saying that company doesn't meet the township's requirements.

The third annual Utica Education Association 5K Trail Run and One Mile Fitness Walk is set for Sunday at Eastwood Beach in Stony Creek Metropark.