Macomb County News

Mayor Brenda Lawrence is inviting residents and business owners to join her for a walk Monday to promote healthier living and encourage networking with city officials.

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The Memorial Day holiday brings city and county closures this weekend: Macomb County government offices and the courts will be closed Monday for Memorial Day.

Here are some of the headlines this week from Grosse Pointe. Shores Council Rescinds Advisory Vote Decision: T he Grosse Pointe Shores city council rescinded last week's vote to seek an advisory vote from residents about a possible move from Wayne County to Macomb County.

The Macomb County Board of Commissioners will honor five Macomb Township residents June 7 as some of the county's most "outstanding volunteers" of 2012.

"I am not so much the pebble dropping in the pond as I am the ripples that follow." -- Miles Levin.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel named the chick first-born Webber is named for Chesterfield Township's Wayne and Joan Webber who are known for their philanthropic efforts throughout the tri-county area.

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Been craving some fresh, locally grown produce?A You're in luck. The New Baltimore Farmers Market will begin its fifth season June 3 and 10 with special Flower and Herb Markets.A This year, the Farmers Market will host several new vendors to better serve the community, including those who will provide locally processed meats, natural handmade soaps ... (more)

Nursing students at two community colleges in Michigan will be able to work toward their bachelor's degree under a new agreement with Michigan State University.A MSU says the collaboration with Lansing and Macomb County Community Colleges will let nursing students enroll in two summer sessions at MSU while simultaneously finishing their associate ... (more)

TAGS: Breach of contract , Dean Groulx , John Foster , Macomb County Circuit Court , MCL 438.31 , Nardelli v. Quadrini , Paul Nine , Tom Kalas Plaintiff Chris Nardelli sought compensatory damages from defendant Aldo Quadrini in a breach-of-contract claim.

What do you name one of nature's fiercest birds of prey? For the eighth consecutive year, peregrine falcons have nested atop the Macomb County Building in Mount Clemens and today, with the help of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the birds will be named and tagged.

A 32-year-old man is charged after allegedly running a theft enterprise of stealing tools from Home Depot stores throughout Michigan.

After plans for a new theater in Grosse Pointe city were nixed recently, plans have surfaced for a movie theater in St.

Frank Beckmann is taking his popular WJR radio show on the road Friday and will broadcast live from 9 a.m. to noon atA Brownie's on the Lake .

Nearly 6,000 students across Macomb County took boaters safety classes from the Macomb County Sheriff's Office this year, including students from Seneca and Iroquois middle schools.

Rep. Sander Levin, D-Mich., a member of the House-Senate conference committee negotiating the extension of the payroll tax break, right, walks with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif.

Applause and shouts of "thank you" from residents in the audience followed the Macomb Township board of trustees' decision Wednesday to pave sections of Fairchild, 22 Mile and 24 Mile roads as soon as possible.

Pierogi will be featured at St. Mary's Polish Country Fair in Orchard Lake. / 2008 photo by Susan Tusa/Detroit Free Press It's a metro Detroit tradition that has come to signify the start of summer.

A legal battle between Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and the Board of Commissioners continues despite a judge's ruling last week, and so do the fees associated with the fight.