SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Fraser voters choose Fletcher, Higgins, O’Dell for City Council
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
FRASER — On Nov. 4, Fraser residents chose newcomers Crystal Fletcher and George-Michael Higgins, and incumbent Patrick O’Dell to be their City Council members for the next four years.
The other candidates were newcomers Matthew Dantes and Lora Michael.
According to unofficial election results from Macomb County, Higgins received 1,638 votes (28.14%), O’Dell received 1,419 votes (24.38%), Fletcher received 1,136 votes (19.52%), Dantes received 885 votes (15.2%) and Michael received 719 votes (12.35%). There were 24 write-in votes.
Higgins said he is very grateful to be a new councilman for Fraser and to be the top vote-getter. He also said he’s looking forward to working with O’Dell, Fletcher and the rest of the council.
“Very grateful, very happy, we had such a nice campaign and very grateful for the other candidates as well,” Higgins said.
O’Dell said he thought it was
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INNER-RING STRUGGLES UNDERSCORE STATE OF CLINTON TOWNSHIP
Free public address bucks fundraiser trend
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It was a new venue, old messages and all Paul Gieleghem at the 2025 State of Clinton Township.
The first such address for the Clinton Township treasurerturned-supervisor since he was elected to the executive position last year, Gieleghem’s speech on the evening of Oct. 23 was a mix of points shared by him over the years, updates about actions in recent months and a list of expected “state-of” highlights. It was a more austere show compared to those in some of the township’s See TOWNSHIP on page 14A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Crystal Fletcher and George-Michael Higgins along with incumbent Patrick O’Dell were elected to the Fraser City Council on Nov. 4.
Clinton Township Supervisor Paul Gieleghem highlights road funding during the 2025 State of Clinton Township address at Clintondale High School on Oct. 23.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
SECOND FRONT PAGE
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office announced Nov. 3 that two additional suspects had been charged in connection to the alleged attempted murder of a Macomb Township businessman in October.
Rachard Huffman, 39, and Dawn Huffman, 44, both of Sterling Heights, were taken into custody on Nov. 1 and arraigned at the 41A District Court in Shelby Township on Nov. 3.
Rachard Huffman was charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit embezzlement in an amount between $1,000 and $20,000. He faces up to life in prison
Additional suspects arraigned in Macomb Township shooting
if convicted of the most serious charge. Dawn Huffman was charged with embezzlement of $100,000 and a related conspiracy count. She faces up to 20-years in prison.
Rachard Huffman was given a $1,000,000 cash or surety bond with no 10% payment option. Dawn Huffman was given a $500,000
Anton Art Center closes out 2025 with traditions
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — Throwbacks and tributes are aplenty at 125 Macomb Place as the Anton Art Center finishes up 2025 by highlighting a long-time collaborator, continuing its traditional art market and touching up old friends around the city.
Starting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 and running until Sunday, Dec. 21 on the second-floor gallery is Mary’s Garden, a solo exhibition of floral watercolors painted by Anton Art Center friend and collaborator Mary Hartman.
“(Hartman) taught in the Detroit and L’Anse Creuse public school districts and was instrumental in establishing the elementary art department in the L’Anse Creuse district,” Exhibition Manager Stephanie Hazzard said. “She has been an artist that’s been involved in our classes and our exhibitions over the years. She has worked mainly in watercolor for years and this show celebrates her floral watercolor (paintings).”
More than 40 of Hartman’s watercolor See ART on page 18A
Dawn Huffman Rachard Huffman See ARRAIGNMENT on page 15A
Photo provided by the Anton Art Center
Guests peruse the 2024 edition of the Anton Art Center’s Holiday Art Market. The 2025 market starts on Nov. 18 and runs through Dec. 21 during the Art Center’s operating hours.
Medstar to begin carrying blood
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Medical transportation company Medstar announced it will begin carrying low-titer O-positive whole blood in Macomb County starting Nov. 6.
“Getting whole blood to shock patients saves lives,” Medstar CEO Kolby Miller said in a press release. “The published clinical data on the impact of pre-hospital whole blood for patients with significant trauma, obstetric or abdominal bleeding or other hemorrhagic shock is profound. The need for advanced airways is reduced by 25%, the time to surgical intervention is reduced by up to 30%, and the overall whole blood consumption during the hospital admission is reduced by 40%. This program gives every patient in Macomb County a fast path to whole blood when it’s needed most.”
According to Medstar, it is the first emergency medical services agency in southeastern Michigan to provide whole blood for trauma and shock patients outside of hospitals. Carrying whole blood brings Medstar in-line with other agencies around the country including those in Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Dallas and various EMS providers around Los Angeles County. These agencies have had whole blood pilot programs as early as 2024, and most since 2025. The blood will be kept in a cooler stored within the Macomb County EMS supervisor’s vehicle and brought to scenes as dispatched to perform in-field transfusions.
Meijer marks intent for new Clinton Township store
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Grand Rapids-based retailer Meijer filed a “detailed letter of intent” to open a new store around 15 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, according to an Oct. 31 announcement from Clinton Township.
The township statement says Meijer intends to open a “Fresh Grocery”-concept store in the Regional Shopping Center, similar to its location at 24 Mile and Hayes roads in Macomb Township. The store is a grocery-forward layout (rather than the company’s supercenters or smaller “market” locations such as the stores on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak and Jefferson Avenue in Detroit) with a full-service deli, meat counter and bakery along with pharmacies, health goods and pets sections. Renderings show a gas station on-site as well.
Meijer is expected to have representatives at the Thursday, Nov. 20 Clinton Township Planning commission meeting to discuss the proposed development.
The
Macombers celebrate 55 years on stage
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Macombers, Macomb Community College’s show choir known as the college’s “Goodwill Ambassadors,” will mark 55 years of song, dance and community at the Macombers Fall Extravaganza set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts.
The show choir combines singing, dancing and costuming. This year’s performance welcomes back approximately 50 former members of the group who will join the current Macombers with four songs from “Wicked.”
Proceeds from the group’s spring and fall extravaganzas help fund scholarships for students who are members of the Macombers. Each year, auditions are held and are open to students of all majors. Tickets for the Macombers Fall Extravaganza can be purchased on the Macomb Center website at macombcenter.com. The performance will run about two hours, featuring more than 30 songs. The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts is located at 44575 Garfield Road on the Center Campus of MCC. The phone number to the box office is (586) 286-2222.
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Trustees vote on projects and background checks
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — While a good portion of Nov. 3 Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting was taken up by a dispute with a resident over a sewer line, general business at the meeting was weighted toward project approvals.
Trustees approved a cost-sharing agreement with the Macomb County Department of Roads to improve the roadside ditches along Romeo Plank Road between the Clinton Township Civic Center’s main entrance and the entrance to the Gene Rama Baseball Field. With the total cost of the project expected to be just about $64,000, Clinton township will pay about $32,000 for the work.
“This is a brand-new grant program the department of roads has put together, so we chose this (stretch of road) because there was a very short turnaround,” Public Services Director Mary Bednar said. “We had about two weeks to turn it around from when they gave it to us to submitting the grant and not understanding the full terms of it as we’re working through this first time, we thought it would be best to be doing it along township frontage. And knowing that this ditch has some problems, we thought it would be appropriate instead of trying to go into neighborhoods and trying to do a (special assessment district) or something to that effect.”
Trustees awarded bids for two water-related projects, first approving a $1.82 million contract to Dearborn-based Eminent Excavating Local, LLC to replace the Nicke Street water main.
“The project consists of the replacement of a 60-year-old 6-inch cast iron water main with a new 8-inch HDPE and PVC water main on the north side of Nicke Street from the dead end that is 200 feet west of Whittaker Street to Gratiot Avenue,” Township Clerk Kim Meltzer said. “The final scope of this work also includes the installation of new water mains on all of the lateral streets for improved system looping.”
Trustees then approved the $227,144 bid from Mount Pleasant-based J. Ranck Electric, Inc. to perform improvements on the Clinton Township Water Booster Pump Station in the 17800 block of 18 Mile Road. Improvements include installing a 600-kW natural gas generator and supporting infrastructure, installing a portable generator docking station, installing electrical connection conduits and removing a 2,000-gallon diesel underground storage tank. J. Ranck Electric was the sole bidder for the project.
E-bike committee
Trustees also unanimously approved the creation of a subcommittee to look into the role of e-bikes and other personal motorized translation equipment in the township.
Brought to the board by Trustee Shannon King, the subcommittee aims to evaluate where and how the equipment is used, what legal and infrastructural considerations exist around them, compare how surrounding communities approach the equipment and make policy recommendations regarding them.
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Teen ordered to stand trial for allegedly fleeing police, causing fatal crash
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
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.
On July 12, officers were called to the Eastwood Village apartment complex for a report of two individuals stealing cars. Officers located Daniel Shane Canales, 16, allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, attempting to leave the complex. When they attempted to initiate a stop, police said, he fled.
Clinton Township officers pursued Canales until the chase was terminated by a supervisor, according to police. However, Roseville officers located Canales shortly after and attempted to stop him again, according to police. He allegedly fled, leading officers on a chase into Warren, to the intersection of Van Dyke Avenue and 11 Mile Road, where he crashed, allegedly killing Alex Habib, a 28-year-old Madison Heights resident who died in the crash.
Canales, who was arraigned as an adult,
is facing five charges: second-degree murder, a potential life felony; first-degree fleeing a police officer, a 15-year felony; operating with a suspended license causing death, a 15-year felony; third-degree fleeing a police officer, a five-year felony; and unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, a five-year felony.
A preliminary exam hearing was held Nov. 3 in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township. It was a continuation of one that began Sept. 29 but was adjourned so Canales’ attorney, Robbie Lang, could review evidence to determine whether to call additional witnesses.
It was scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. but didn’t start until about 2:45 p.m. The wait, according to 41B District Court Judge Jacob Fimminineo Jr., was caused by a delay in having the defendant transported from the county jail, which is roughly a mile from the courthouse.
“I was ready at 1. I think all of you were ready at 1. Macomb County Jail is in charge of transportation of the defendant, and for whatever reason, they could not bring him up until later, and it’s up to them,” he said. “They have a lot of people to transfer to different jurisdictions, so it was out of my control.”
Lang called three additional witnesses to the stand — two Clinton Township police
officers and a Roseville police officer. His first witness, Clinton Township police officer Ryan DeVooght, was in one of the vehicles pursuing Canales.
Clinton Township Police Lt. Christopher
Allis described why he made the decision to have officers terminate the pursuit. While a number of factors would go into making the decision, he said he based his deciSee EXAM on page 15A
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Daniel Shane Canales, 16, is seated next to his defense attorney, Robbie Lang, during his preliminary exam Monday, Nov. 3, in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township.
It’s beginning to look a lot
like Christmas on the big screen
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s a romantic comedy or a story that brings feelings of nostalgia, most people have a favorite holiday movie they watch every year that puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Several of those classics will jingle all the way to the big screen this Christmas season through the holiday edition of MJR’s repertory program, Big Screen Rewind.
MJR theaters across metro Detroit will show a number of holiday favorites until Christmas Day, Dec. 25. All movies are $5 a ticket per person, and several theaters will have different showings each day.
“There’s something truly special about seeing these holiday classics the way they were meant to be seen — on the big screen, surrounded by family and friends,” Director of Marketing for MJR Theatres Anthony Taylor said in a prepared statement. “Whether it’s your first time or your 50th, these films bring people together and create lasting memories.”
The first movie to kick off the Big Screen Rewind was the animated 2018 release of “The Grinch” from Nov. 1-6.
On Nov. 4, Breia Willis, of Harper Woods, brought her three children Wynter, 4, Jayla, 8, and Shakor, 6, to an afternoon viewing at the MJR theater in Sterling Heights. It was somewhat of a reward for Jayla and Shakor for receiving all A’s on their report cards.
“I found out there was a newer ‘Grinch’ movie,” Willis said. “It was pretty good. We liked it.”
Jayla said the MJR theater is her “favorite place,” and her favorite character in the film was Max the dog.
“I like dogs,” she said.
Stephanie Wright, of Sterling Heights, brought her grandson Troy McDonald, 9, to the same showing of “The Grinch.” It was the first time they saw the movie.
“It was fantastic. It was very heart-touching and showed the meaning of Christmas,” Wright said. “It’s not all about the gifts but about showing love to one another. I think everyone should see it.”
McDonald, who thought the movie was “good,” said the Grinch was his favorite part of the film.
“I liked it,” he said. “It’s about showing love.”
Christmas movie fans can curl up with some popcorn at their local MJR theater with the following movies:
• “The Holiday,” Nov. 7-13.
• “Elf,” Nov. 14-20.
• “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Nov. 21-25.
• “Planes, Trains & Automobiles,” Nov. 26 through Dec. 4.
• “The Polar Express,” Dec. 5-11.
• The 2000 release of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” Dec. 12-18.
• “White Christmas,” Dec. 19-25.
Showtimes and tickets for MJR Big Screen Rewind’s holiday edition are available at mjrtheatres.com or the MJR App.
Other holiday movie happenings
Cambria Detroit Hotel’s Balla Ultra Lounge is also making spirits bright with the help of Fork n’ Film, a hospitality company that is bringing holiday favorites and chef-crafted menus together. Amid twinkling decorations inside the lounge, each meal is designed to offer food and drink items timed to match the emotion with the film’s most memorable moments on the big screen.
“How The Grinch Stole Christmas” is set for Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. Fans of “Elf” can check out the film Dec. 19-20, Dec. 27 and Jan. 2-3, 2026.
Reservations are required, and tickets can be purchased online at Detroit.ForknFilm.com. Seating is limited to 40 guests per night. Dates and times are subject to change as additional shows and dates may be added. The Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown’s Balla Ultra Lounge is located at 600 W. Lafayette Blvd., in Detroit.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Photo by Maria Allard
Get some popcorn ready. The holiday edition of MJR’s repertory program, Big Screen Rewind, is bringing a number of Christmas movies to the big screen this holiday season.
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Second round of applications for the America250MI History Grant Program begins
LANSING — The second round of applications for the America250MI History Grant Program Round 2 began Nov. 1 and closes Jan. 15, 2026. The program will award a total of $2 million to history organizations and their partners across the state between 2025 and 2026. Winners will be announced in March 2026.
The grant program will help fund projects of all sizes that interpret, preserve or explore Michigan’s history. Applicants can seek funding for a variety of projects, including educational programming, capital improvements, exhibits, collections management and interpretive signs.
Projects may focus on any historical subject that has helped shape the Michigan of today. All applications must include at least one organization devoted to history. Current grant recipients from Round 1 are eligible to apply for Round 2, but they cannot apply for the same funded project.
All grant details, including requirements, eligibility and scoring, are outlined in
the grant booklet, which all prospective applicants should review before beginning the application process. Additional information is available on America250MI’s website at america250mi.org/grant. Questions can be emailed to America250MI@gmail.com.
Future movie makers sought
METRO DETROIT — Emagine Entertainment and Folktellers Studios have partnered to invite young readers to bring stories to life on the big screen in a storytelling and literacy initiative that blends reading, imagination, and movie magic.
The program invites students to dive into Josef Bastian’s award-winning sevenbook series, “Excerpts from an Unknown Guidebook.” After reading the books, participants will create their own three-minute movie trailers inspired by the series’ characters, worlds, and themes.
Folktellers Studios and Emagine will distribute program kits and connect with classrooms and community groups across the region to make the program accessible to as many young storytellers as possible. The program is open to elementary and middle school aged students and to educators, schools, and community organizations in Michigan. Program registration began Nov. 3 at folktellersforliteracy.com.
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CALENDAR
NOV. 13-15
‘Into the Woods’: Musical about childless couple who gets cursed by witch and encounters storybook characters during journey to start family, presented by Crusader Nation Theatre, 7 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and 3 p.m. Nov. 15, John Armstrong Perfoming Arts Center, 24600 Frederick Pankow Blvd. in Clinton Township, facebook.com/lansecreusepublicschools
‘Tuck Everlasting’: Show about family in 1800s who becomes immortal after drinking from magical spring and how they must protect it and their secret, presented by Chippewa Valley High School Musical Productions, 7 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and 1 and 7 p.m. Nov. 15, CVHS, 18300 19 Mile Road in Clinton Township, cvhsmusicals.org, read story at candgnews.com
NOV. 19
SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Macomb Seniors, led by Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, 2 p.m., Clinton Creek Assisted Living, 40500 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 354-2700, jenn@clintoncreekmi.com, (586) 469-5642, heather. esposito@macombgov.org
NOV. 20
Medicare 101 educational seminar: Presented by Medicare Learning Services, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, registration required, (586) 465-0588
NOV. 21
‘The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow’: Tribute focuses on hits from 1970s, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter.com
NOV. 23
Tree lighting celebration: Includes free face painting, photo booth, and cider and doughnuts, plus entertainment by Snow Sisters, Break Dancing Elves, The Mean One & The Who Girl, and NuClassica (eclectro-pop musicians), plus visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, 4-7 p.m., The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, shoppartridgecreek.com/events
NOV. 26
Spaghetti dinner: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (or until gone), Lt. Wood-Cpl. Reid VFW Post #6691, 17075 Anita Ave. in Fraser, continues every fourth Wednesday of month, (586) 899-9883
NOV. 28
‘Dog Man’ celebration: Includes crafts, games and comic-inspired fun for all ages, 10:30 a.m., ClintonMacomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, (586) 226-5020, cmpl.libnet.info/events
NOV. 30
‘A Merry Rockin’ Christmas’: Hear Michael Cavana-
ugh perform classic and modern holiday hits along with pop and rock songs from Billy Joel, Elton John and more, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 2862222, macombcenter.com
ONGOING
Santa photos: Select times and dates Nov. 24-Dec. 24, also bring dogs Dec. 1-7, The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, shoppartridgecreek.com/events
Medicare open enrollment assistance: Macomb County residents 60 and older can meet with trained counselor, must be current Medicare beneficiary, bring medications and Medicare card, 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays until Dec. 7, VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road (Suite 9) in Clinton Township, make appointment at (586) 469-5228, macombgov. org/seniors
Metropolitan Detroit Chorale rehearsals: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, choir room at Fraser High School, 34270 Garfield Road, performances scheduled for December, March and May, metropolitandetroitchorale.org, (586) 792-7464
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month, Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936, widowedfriends.com
Macomb County Quilt Guild meetings: 7 p.m. (fellowship at 6 p.m.) every first Monday of month through June (second Monday if holiday), Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper Ave. in Clinton Township, macombcountyquiltguild.org
Live entertainment: 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Great Baraboo Brewing Co., 35905 Utica Road in Clinton Township, (586) 792-7397, greatbaraboo.com
Book clubs: Find meetups about historic American figures (Presidential Book Club), solving cases (Mysteries & Munchies), quiet reading for adults and kids (Silent Book Club and Silent Book Club Jr), and recipes and sharing dishes (Cookbook Club), Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org
Men overcoming loss ofpartner/spouse meetings: 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom.org, (586) 263-8514
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN BUSINESS
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
worked at prior to starting her own business in 2015.
Colette Hughes of Warren and Jennifer Taylor Boykins of West Bloomfield credit being able to pivot as a key to their success. Hughes is the owner, broker and coach of Virtual Real Estate Services, a full-service real estate company in Warren with clients all over the world. She started in real estate in 1988 as an office administrator and quickly moved up the ranks to become a real estate agent, making herself valuable at the two real estate offices she
A year before starting her business, Hughes joined a Toastmasters International club in Warren and attributes this to contributing to her success.
Toastmasters is a nonprofit public speaking organization that trains speakers.
“I was the shyest person in Michigan,” Hughes said. “I was great working behind the scenes, but I couldn’t go up to people and talk to them.”
TRUSTED CARE AT HOLLYWOOF PET SALON
For Katherine Zielinski, owner of HollyWoof Pet Salon, success has always been about heart.
“The passion behind it is really what’s kept us going,” she said. “Everyone I’ve hired shares the same love for animals and our clients see it. We treat every pet as if it were our own.” Now celebrating 10 years in business, HollyWoof has grown into something even more special. They’ve expanded their space to welcome independent professional groomers who want the freedom to run their own business, while still enjoying the support, camaraderie and creative energy of a thriving salon atmosphere.
Professional Pet Groomers are welcome to be in business for themselves, but never by themselves. It’s a space built on collaboration, encouragement and shared success—because when small businesses grow, the whole community thrives.
“I believe in entrepreneurship because small business is the backbone of the country,” she said. “I want others to be able
to achieve their dreams and help change the grooming industry for the better. When people are happy, the dogs feel that energy too.”
That same philosophy drives Katherine’s commitment to education. HollyWoof, in partnership with the Eastside Academy of Dog Grooming, o ers continuing education classes for both pet owners and professionals, covering topics such as pet rst aid, CPR and breed-speci c grooming.
“We want to give pet parents the con dence to care for their pets at home,” she said.
Katherine also owns and operates the Eastside Academy of Dog Grooming in Mount Clemens, where she trains aspiring groomers in small, hands-on classes. “The previous owners saw my teaching style online and thought I’d be the right t,” she said. “Our school focuses on one-on-one instruction and real salon experience, so students gain practical skills and con dence before they graduate.”
Over the years, she’s watched the grooming industry evolve toward greater professionalism and respect. “Groomers today
are focused on handling skills, pet anatomy and quality care,” she said. “It’s not just a service—it’s a craft.”
As HollyWoof enters its next decade, Katherine says the most rewarding part is seeing others succeed. “Watching my students grow into con dent professionals feels just as ful lling as seeing a freshly groomed dog wag its tail.”
Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday by appointment.
HollyWoof Pet Salon is located at 19735 E. 14 Mile Rd. in Clinton Township. To book an appointment, call (586) 359-5670 or visit hollywoofsalon.com.
Follow @hollywoofpet on Instagram and HollyWoof Pet Salon on Facebook.
TOP LEFT: Colette Hughes, center, owner and broker of Virtual Real Estate Services in Warren, makes her clients a top priority in servicing all real estate needs.
Photo provided by Colette Hughes
BOTTOM LEFT: Jennifer Taylor Boykins, center, and her team at Nothing But Education, Nicole McDowell, left, and Kaylee Jackson have implemented literacy programs in school districts throughout the country.
Photo provided by Jennifer Taylor Boykins
Leading With Purpose. Serving With Heart.
Emily Moorhead, President, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
I’ve always believed that healthcare is, frst and foremost, about people—those we serve and those we serve alongside.
That belief is what drew me to Henry Ford Health and what continues to energize me every day in my role as president of Henry Ford Macomb Hospital.
Macomb County isn’t just where I work; it’s part of who I am. My family’s roots run deep here. I grew up celebrating milestones at Ernie’s, the restaurant my uncle founded, and which my family still operates today. Now, I have the privilege of leading a hospital that is transforming health for the community I love.
Our team delivers world-class care when it matters most, from heart attacks and strokes to cancer treatment and complex surgeries.
We’re proud to be home to one of Michigan’s newest Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers and to partner with the nationally ranked Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, bringing advanced rehabilitation services to our region.
But our commitment goes far beyond treating illness. We’re focused on prevention, wellness and access—helping people live healthier lives at every stage. Whether it’s expanding virtual visits, improving appointment availability or increasing opportunities for early screening and diagnosis, we’re always working to meet people where they are.
The future of healthcare will depend on strong, connected teams: clinicians, nurses, support staff and community partners working together to reimagine what’s possible. I see that spirit every day at Henry Ford Macomb. It’s a culture of compassion and innovation, grounded in a shared purpose. Many of our team members live right here in the community, caring for their own families, friends and neighbors.
There’s a saying I hold close: leadership is about creating space for others to shine.
My role is to listen, to learn and to support the incredible people who make this hospital what it is. When we lift each other up, we don’t just deliver better care—we create a better way of caring.
I’m proud of what we’ve built and even more excited about where we’re headed.
To learn more about the services we offer at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, visit henryford.com/macomb
neighboring communities, with Gieleghem flicking between presentation slides. The first major change came in the form of the address’ venue, format and audience.
Gieleghem’s Oct. 23 speech took place in the Clintondale High School auditorium to a small crowd of the general public, held as a free event rather than solely as a fundraiser for the Macomb County Chamber. While the chamber still had its fundraising address the next morning at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library on Canal and Romeo Plank roads, which also featured Gieleghem, the township’s resources were used to document his free address at Clintondale.
“I believe that no one should have to pay to hear their supervisor provide an update on what is happening in their community,” Gieleghem said. “I agreed to do the fundraiser, but first I wanted to deliver it to my community — and I knew where I wanted it to be delivered.”
The issues of public access and expense on the State of the Township came up in 2024 when then-Trustee Mike Keys held a pancake breakfast and food drive for the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 in protest of township funds being used for a chamber fundraiser. Township communications resources were used for the event among other township funds and resources, and the township board ended up not paying the chamber for the event.
Deputy Supervisor Dan O’Leary, who served under then-Supervisor Robert Cannon as well as Gieleghem, said holding both events allows for two different experiences around the State of Clinton Township.
“The chamber event is a wonderful event, and it is geared more toward public officials, business owners (and) community leaders,” O’Leary said. “Those are usually the ones that go to that sort of thing because it is (first) about what’s going on in the township, but it’s also about intermingling with other officials, other leaders in the community, other businesspeople. It gives you that chance to do that … This is more about helping the people in the community who want to hear more about their government (and) help them know what’s going on. Both serve a purpose, and I think having both of them — it’s a lot more work, I’m not going to lie to you — is a really great idea.”
The event on Oct. 23 featured a postaddress mixer for members of the public to interact with the township’s department heads and board members, all while getting to have their fill of food prepared by the students of Clintondale’s culinary program.
The choice of going with Clintondale High School not only served as a public venue for the event with in-house catering, but it was as a tangible prop for Gieleghem, a Clintondale alum, who spoke about the township’s status as an inner-ring suburb of southeastern Michigan and the challenges that presents. A bullet point of Gieleghem’s “wide angle lens” approach to viewing the township’s role in the state and region is to “Be Honest With Ourselves,” and it is hard not to view the address as a reckoning with the township’s place in the world.
“From the urban core of Detroit (development) grew in concentric rings, following the major trunklines of Jefferson, Gratiot, Woodward, Grand River, Michigan Avenue and Fort Street … By 1995 the urban area of the region quadrupled in size with most of that growth taking place beyond the limits of the city of Detroit,” Gieleghem said. “It was not more people. It was not more taxpayers. Roughly the same number of people spread out over a wider and wider area. If we dive a little deeper, we see that there is a financial impact to spreading the population out further and further over a larger area. Tax base follows growth, and the receiving communities have a steady stream of new income flooding in as people and businesses turn farm fields into subdivisions until that growth stops. The older communities have older and more costly infrastructure to maintain. People often chase new and bigger, especially if they have the capacity to do so. Businesses then often chase those with more disposable incomes. Older communities pay twice. We pay to repair the aging infrastructure, and we pay to subsidize the new infrastructure.”
Regarding roads, Gieleghem targeted an old bugbear, Public Act 51 of 1951 — the state law governing how road funds are allocated to counties and cities — to illustrate that communities like Macomb Township use the same funding model to maintain or expand two-lane roadways while Clinton Township struggles to maintain four and five-lane roads. For schools, the Chippewa Valley district took on major debt to build schools throughout the growing Macomb Township in the 1990s and 2000s, contributing to an 8.64 mills levy on summer taxes. Clintondale Community Schools, a district in Clinton Township’s older developed south, contributes 13.00 mills to the summer taxes with a declining enrollment rate.
“The people who live in the oldest parts of the community pay the highest school debt on their tax bills,” Gieleghem said. “This is not due to the local government. This is based on the amount of debt the school has from needing to build out or keep
cash or surety bond, with no 10%. Both would be required to wear a GPS tether if released on bail.
Rachard Huffman has requested a court-appointed attorney and Dawn Huffman has chosen to retrain counsel, according to court records.
Jasan Delanta Martin, 32 of Eastpointe, who was previously arranged as the alleged attacker on one count of assault with intent to commit murder and various weapons charges, also now faces the additional charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
Investigators said previously that a suspect, later identified as Martin, snuck onto the property of Eddie Jawad, on 24 Mile Road near Wellington Valley Drive, at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 14. The suspect fired seven shots at Jawad with a handgun at around 10:20 a.m. and then fled in a black Ford Escape SUV bearing a license plate that investigators said was stolen.
Jawad, who runs over 20 gas stations in the metro Detroit area, had minor injuries from the incident.
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sion on the fact that Canales was driving with no lights on and running red lights on a city street.
“It was different when he was on the freeway,” Allis said. “I wasn’t comfortable letting the officers pursue on a city street.”
Roseville Police Lt. Justin Forrest decided to allow his officers to pursue.
He said he was confident in the information being provided to him by other officers, and he was aware of the road conditions, traffic conditions and location, which allowed officers to continue their pursuit.
After testimony, Lang argued Canales should not be bound over on a second-degree murder charge, stating that Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Hall failed to show evidence to support it.
“You have to prove a certain state of mind and malice for purposes of a murder conviction. That wanton disregard and malice hasn’t been proven by any kind of testimony,” Lang said. “We have to infer from whatever testimony we’ve heard here on the state of mind.”
According to case law, Lang said, for malice to be implied, the defendant has to knowingly commit an act with high probability of death and a knowledge that death would result
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from his actions. He argued that Hall hadn’t proven that.
Hall said it’s rare to have a case where they know exactly what the defendant was thinking without the defendant saying. He also stated that any reasonable person would know cars are dangerous.
“A reasonable person, even at the young age of 16, knows cars are dangerous. You don’t go right into the road because you might get hit by one, and that driving one at 130 miles per hour could cause the risk of someone getting hit,” he said.
Hall said that anyone would know running red lights and stop signs and breaking the speed limit would create a risk of death or great bodily harm or injury.
Femminineo stated that at any point Canales could have pulled over and stopped, but he made the decision not to out of the fear of getting caught.
“If all those decisions being made by an individual is not a wanton and willful disregard to the likelihood that those tendencies could cause great bodily harm or death, then the defendant is living in a fantasy Grand Theft Auto world and not realizing what reality is,” he said.
In the end, Femminineo bound over Canales on all charges. Before dismissing, he wished Canales the best of luck.
“Mr. Canales, I wish you best of luck in the future, sir. I’m sorry you’re going through
this, but I’m more sorry the family is going through this,” he said. “And I pray to God that some other kid making decisions in life will see the wrong decisions that you made and learn from it, and I hope that one day, maybe you’ll be able to be in a position to make better decisions.”
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Trustees
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The subcommittee will have 6-7 members including a chair coming from the Parks and Recreation Board’s membership, a Clinton Township Trustee, up to two high school student representatives, two township residents at large and the option of a local educator or school-affiliated staff member. Advisory support for the subcommittee will come from the Clinton Township Police Department, the Department of Public Works and the township’s legal counsel. Applicable stakeholders have until Thursday, Dec. 4 to apply for the board. The final findings of the subcommittee will be presented to the board by October 2027.
Background checks
Trustees also unanimously voted to expand background checks for all applicants for all township boards and committees.
While the board previously approved a rule requiring background checks for all applicants for statutory committees on Aug. 25, confusion surrounding questions about which applicants had to be checked had occurred at subsequent meetings. The blanket background check rule appears to resolve this issue.
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Council
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a great election but that he wished they had a bigger turnout at the polls. He also said he thinks the other candidates had the best interest of Fraser at heart.
“I feel like our residents made the right choices with the information that they had and I look forward to working with the new council members and making a positive change for the city,” O’Dell said.
Fletcher said she is elated about the results and that she is grateful to the residents who put their trust in her. She also was happy with the support she had from her family and friends.
“I’m just excited to start working for the community and making improvements within the community that I know have been asked for,” Fletcher said.
“I am grateful to everyone who supported my campaign and I wish the rest of the candidates a successful future,” Dantes said in an email.
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Township
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pace with technology or they don’t have enough students to spread the cost of all the programs they’re required to provide.”
Regarding roads, Gieleghem touted the efforts of the Establishing Quality Roads Committee to help improve the township’s ability to target in-need roads for repair and track down the funding needed to do that. The committee is responsible as well for a lobbying campaign from township stakeholders, asking residents to send letters advocating changes to the state’s local road funding model.
The costly existence of being an inner-ring suburb has affected the way the government organizes itself. To balance costs while maintaining the level of recreation and senior services in the township, the Recreation Department and Senior Life Center have been merged. Clinton Township has also outsourced high-level emergency management to the county, replacing the dedicated emergency manager role with liaisons to Macomb County Emergency Management and Communications.
Economic development received its time in the sun with Gieleghem praising more experienced-based developments in the township, focusing on the Powerhouse Gym coming to Partridge Creek and the opening of Metro Pickleball. Both projects take a creative approach to utilizing existing commercial space with the Powerhouse Gym filling the lifestyle center’s eastern anchor while Metro Pickleball is built within a former grocery store on Canal and Garfield roads.
Last but not least, Gieleghem highlighted the township’s Board of Trustees and the efforts taken by it in opposition to ITC Transmission’s plan to build power lines near condominiums on 19 Mile Road and holding locally based trash hauler Priority Waste to account for what Gieleghem has characterized as poor service.
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Hughes credits Toastmasters for helping her to find her voice.
She was inspired to start her own business when she and a broker where she worked attended a real estate event.
“When it was time for me to be introduced at the event, I was left out,” Hughes said. “I cannot be left out when I am doing all the work. So I started my own business and could no longer be a secret agent.”
She left that real estate office and has continued to prosper even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hughes is a proponent of the power and support of women’s groups in business.
She is currently on the board of directors of the National Entrepreneurs Association and was named one of Career Masters’ 2025 Women to Watch.
“It’s a new day when it comes to women in business,” Hughes said. “Women’s groups help to empower them.”
Hughes also believes in the art of pivoting.
The holiday months are slow for real estate housing sales. As a result, she started a real estate holdings company, where she holds real estate licenses for those agents not making money from real estate currently but want to hold onto their license.
She pays all the yearly fees they would in-
cur and negotiates sales on their behalf, sharing a portion of the commission with them.
“When I saw the help was needed, I started the holdings company,” Hughes said.
In business, Hughes said, “Women have to yell louder, fight harder and stand taller.”
Nothing But Education in West Bloomfield was created to change the lives of children and inspire them by providing strategic thought, collaborative partnerships, industry best practices and resource sharing to school districts across the country and internationally in 2019.
Founder Jennifer Taylor Boykins is a former Detroit Public Schools teacher and vice president at Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, according to the company’s website, where she worked for more than 20 years.
Less than a year after launching her business, the pandemic hit.
When that happened, people weren’t talking as much and when they did it wasn’t an inperson meeting but by telephone. By the time she had the opportunity to use her marketing materials, they were out of date.
“From the early point of business, I learned you have to be able to pivot,” Taylor Boykins said. “What you think may be ideal in the marketplace, the marketplace can change…. Pivot is the name of the game when you are in business for yourself.”
That prompted Taylor Boykin and her team to develop materials that would promote
continuous education while students were out of school during the pandemic or on summer vacation. It includes books, worksheets and journals.
The books are designed to engage the students. The worksheets are created to promote a deeper dive into the materials they read, and the journals prompt further reflection on what the student has read.
“Things to help them really think about what they are reading and why it is important,” Taylor Boykins said. “They received it (the materials) with open arms and joy.”
This program was first implemented in some of the Los Angeles area school districts four years ago and has been implemented every summer vacation since.
It was a huge, hard-fought project, and a major triumph for Nothing But Education. Being in contact with the students in their space “is the best part of the business,” she said. “The tales are always around the lives
that you change, the lives that you touch.”
That led to her nonprofit, Bravehearts, which funds scholarships for high school seniors who are aging out of the foster care system. Students from school districts across the country have received scholarships. One student studied to be a graphic artist in Japan. Some go to college, attending top-tier schools, while others have gone to trade school, including the field of cosmetology.
To date, Bravehearts has funded around 40 scholarships.
Taylor Boykins says a lot is put on women in business.
“They keep piling it up, she said. But sometimes you have to say, ‘Yes, I can do that for you but not now.’”
Taylor Boykins is also on the West Bloomfield Planning Commission and sits on the West Bloomfield Library’s Board of Directors.
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paintings will hang on the second floor’s walls, her floralfocused solo show debut adding to Hartman’s prior contributions to the Anton Art Center’s juried exhibitions.
“I think (“Mary’s Garden”) will be a nice reprieve when we’ve got colder weather rumbling toward us here in the winter months,” Hazzard said. “(Hartman) has been a gardener for much of her life, so these works are particularly special to her in celebrating her hobby as an avid gardener. I think it will be a nice show with lots of color on the wall.”
The opening reception for “Mary’s Garden” will take place on the second floor on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 1-3 p.m., where there will be a chance to meet with Hartman herself.
Just below “Mary’s Garden” on the first floor returns the Holiday Art Market, an Anton Art Center tradition that has been around for 47 years. Artists from around the region supply the show with works for sale and while that list includes acclaimed artists featured in the Anton Art Center’s exhibitions such as Cari Smith-Gammicchia, Executive Director Matt Mathews made note of several interesting contributors to the market.
“We have over 100 artists (and) about 25 new artists this year, so we’re excited to have some new pieces in the market that we haven’t had here before,” Matthews said. “One of the things we are really excited about this year are items for kids and youths. We intentionally sought out some young entrepreneurs to enter some of their items in the market, so we’ll have some youths selling some pieces that they’ve created and then we’ve got some other pieces that should be some great gifts for youths.”
Dutton Farm, the Rochester Hills-based adult education organization, has two pieces in the market for sale through a partnership between its “Art Without Limits” program and the Anton Art Center.
“Dutton Farm is an Oakland-Macomb organization that provides opportunities for adults with disabilities with job readiness, community involvement (and) some adult education pieces,” Matthews said. “They have a program called ‘Art Without Limits’ and … they have created two collabora-
tive pieces that will be for sale in our market to help support their program and ours.”
Like “Mary’s Garden,” the art market runs from Tuesday, Nov. 18 until Sunday, Dec. 21 and will have an opening reception on the first floor on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 1-3 p.m. with opportunities to meet with participating artists.
While the Art Center’s staff and volunteers find themselves focused on “Mary’s Garden” and the market, the Art Center’s attention is being brought outside its walls for a project to restore three pieces of public art in Mount Clemens.
The three works — “Cecil,” the whimsical sea serpentshaped bike rack located the Art Center’s Macomb Place entrance, “Galileo’s Night Vision,” the circular work located at the corner of Main and Market streets and “Conceptual Seats,” Lori Teicher’s interactive giant chairs located around Macomb Place — are currently being restored as part of a $47,300 project.
“Two of them need some metalwork to be done, so we found a fabricator who can do some of the metalwork and restore them to their original pieces,” Matthews said. “(For) one of the pieces, ‘Conceptual Seats,’ we’ve actually been in touch with the artist, and she’s connected us to the fabricator who can help restore that piece with some painting and get that brought back to its original intention.”
Funding for the project comes primarily from a $36,000 grant from the America250MI Committee as part of its efforts to engage Michiganders ahead of the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority is also providing $6,000 to the project, leaving a $5,300 funding gap to complete the restorations. The Art Center is seeking donations to fill the gap, which can be made online at theartcenter.org/ restoration.
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Freshly repainted “Conceptual Seats” sit along Macomb Place. The ongoing restorations to the Lori Teicher sculptures are part of a set of three public art restorations the Anton Art Center is managing with partial funding from the America250MI Committee and the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority. Donations for the restoration project can be made on the Art Center’s website at theartcenter.org/restoration.
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GROSSE POINTE CITY — A 36-year-old Grosse Pointe City man was arrested after he reportedly hit a cyclist in the area of Kercheval Avenue and Washington Road at 5 p.m. Oct. 17. Police said the driver didn’t have a valid license. The cyclist sustained minor injuries during the crash. The suspect was cited and then released, a police report states.
Man leaves without paying for massage
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 31-year-old Detroit man was facing possible charges after reportedly booking a massage at a business in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue Oct. 16 and then leaving without paying the $50 he owed for his massage. The suspect is said in a police report to have exited the business quickly and was last seen walking westbound on Mack Avenue. Police said they know who the suspect is because he booked the massage under his own name.
Intoxicated driver flees crash scene
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Police who responded to a crash scene in the 2200 block of Hollywood Avenue at midnight Oct. 24 said that the driver involved in the crash fled as they arrived. Officers followed the driver, who they said eventually stopped in the area of Ridgemont Road and Harper Avenue in Harper Woods. According to a police report, the driver — a 36-year-old St. Clair Shores woman — smelled of alcohol, had glassy and bloodshot eyes, and had difficulty speaking and explaining what happened, leading police to believe she was intoxicated. Police said the driver was “belligerent and difficult” with them and admitted having had “a little” to drink that evening at a club. She refused to take any field sobriety tests — including a preliminary breath test — so she was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol and a warrant was obtained to have her blood drawn at a local hospital to determine her blood alcohol content. Police said the driver remained belligerent during her visit to the hospital, being “combative” with hospital and security staff.
Another larceny from Ram truck reported GROSSE POINTE PARK — In what has been a string of similar larcenies throughout the Grosse Pointes, an unknown person is said in a police report to have removed the infotainment system from a 2024 Ram pickup truck while it was parked in a driveway in the 600 block of Middlesex Road between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Oct. 17. The infotainment system is valued at $1,000, police said.
Wheel and tire theft reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 7:33 a.m. on Oct. 17, a theft of wheels and tires was reported in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road.
The victim, a 56-year-old woman, stated she parked her vehicle in the apartment parking lot the previous afternoon. She went out that morning at around 6:50 a.m. to place items in her vehicle and noticed it was leaning. Closer inspection revealed all four of her tires and rims were taken off and the vehicle now sat on cinder blocks. The vehicle was locked and showed no sign of entry. At the time, the victim didn’t know how much it would cost to replace them.
Retail fraud reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 7:20 a.m. on Oct. 17, a case of retail fraud was reported in the 22000 block of Harper Avenue.
An officer responded to a retail fraud in progress and was told a man was seen stuffing liquor bottles in his pants. The officer and a sergeant went to the bathroom where the man was last seen and heard inside. The man exited the bathroom where the officer told him to raise his hands and place them on the wall. Two liquor bottles were found in his drawstring backpack. The man was homeless and arrested for retail fraud.
He was taken into custody without incident. The stolen booze was valued at around $22.13.
Truck stolen from apartment complex
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A police officer from Shelby Township was dispatched to the 45000 block of Spring Lane, the Spring Hill Apartments, near West Utica and Ryan roads, for a stolen vehicle at 1:34 a.m. Oct. 24. The officer met with the owner of the vehicle, who stated he last saw the car parked in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The owner stated he still had both sets of keys for the vehicle, a silver 2016 Ram pickup truck. The vehicle was entered into a police database as stolen. Detectives were investigating.
ID theft reported
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A woman came into the Shelby Township Police Department to make an identity theft report at 1:37 p.m. Oct. 23. She had received a letter in the mail from Wells Fargo advising that a new account had been opened in her deceased husband’s name. The woman completed a credit check and found that there were several attempts at ID theft using her deceased husband’s Social Security number. The report was documented and the woman did not want any police action.
Domestic assault investigated
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers from Shelby Township were dispatched to the 45000 block of Utica Green West, near Mound and West Utica roads, for a domestic assault at 2:45 a.m. Oct. 18. The caller advised dispatch that his girlfriend had assaulted him before leaving the apartment. The caller said the woman slapped him at a bar in Royal Oak, according to police. After the man asked the woman to come to his apartment so she could get some belongings back, the man said the woman walked up to him again and slapped him across the face, scratched his neck and ripped his shirt. The officers on the scene attempted to make contact and have the woman return to the scene, but she refused to come back. The case was being reviewed for charges by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
Discarded Jeep
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 11 at around 6:10 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the area of Hidden Meadows Drive and 21 Mile Road for an unoccupied Jeep in the road.
The owners of the Jeep, a 38-year-old woman and 43-year-old man living in the 22200 block of Woodlake Drive, had left the car in their driveway with the doors unlocked and keys inside.
Camera footage from the neighborhood shows the Jeep with a black SUV at around 1:45 a.m. that morning. The driver of the Jeep was seen exiting it and entering the SUV before leaving.
The Jeep owners indicated they wished to press charges.
Stolen Ford
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 9 at around 6:40 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies spoke with a 38-year-old Macomb Township man about his stolen car.
The man told deputies that he parked his Ford SUV outside of his home in the 17600 block of Hilldale Drive the prior evening, leaving a set of keys in the car. The car was noticed missing in the morning.
Security camera footage showed two people gaining access to the car overnight and driving away. Trackers on the car placed it in the 1500 block of Wayburn Street in Detroit.
Stolen Jeep
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — While following up on a report of a suspicious person checking door handles on cars at around 3:40 a.m. on Oct. 9, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies spotted speeding vehicles traveling west along 21 Mile Road toward Interstate 94.
PACKARD PROVING GROUNDS HOSTS WEDDING GARAGE SALE NOV. 16
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site will host its next wedding garage sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 16. The sale will give couples the opportunity to resell décor from their special day while offering shoppers the chance to find unique wedding items at a fraction of retail cost.
DETROIT ZOO WILD LIGHTS BEGINS IN NOVEMBER
Jeep Wagoneer, by visiting the owner’s residence in the 48500 block of Park Place Drive. The owner, a 33-year-old Macomb Township man, said his wife last drove the Wagoneer and left keys in the car. Another Jeep at the residence appeared to have been rummaged through.
Tracking information from the Wagoneer indicated it was out of gas in the 19300 block of Hershey Street in Detroit.
Theft from trailer MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 8 at around 1:15 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 20100 block of 23 Mile Road for a larceny report.
Deputies spoke with a 53-year-old Macomb Township man who found his trailer’s lock cut and several items — a Honda generator, Yamaha ATV, some tools and a toolbox — were stolen. The man said he would like to press charges if a suspect is identified.
Misplaced mail
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 7 at around 10:50 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies spoke with an 84-year-old Macomb Township man about a misplaced letter. The man’s son received a letter from the Secretary of State on Oct. 6 for a commercial driver’s license for a 43-year-old Macomb Township man. The 84-year-old gave the letter to deputies, who brought it to the 43-year-old’s home.
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Couples who were married at the Packard Proving Grounds may participate at no cost. All other couples will pay a $25 fee for a selling space. These are not traditional vendors, but couples reselling items from their own celebrations — everything from table décor and signage to large mirrors, arches and floral arrangements.
“This event gives our couples more than just a way to pass along their décor,” Packard Proving Grounds Executive Director Mary Anne Demo said in a press release. “It’s also an opportunity to connect with other Packard couples and share experiences — what worked well, which vendors they used, or advice they’d offer for planning a wedding at our site.”
The sale is open to the public, with $1 admission for shoppers. For more information, visit PackardProvingGrounds. org/NovemberWeddingGarageSale.
REPRESENTATIVE INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO HONOR DETROIT RED WINGS’ 100TH SEASON
UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 22, state Rep. Ron Robinson, R-Utica, introduced a resolution in the Michigan House of Representatives to commemorate the Detroit Red Wings on their 100th season in the National Hockey League.
“For a century, the Detroit Red Wings have been a proud part of Michigan’s identity,” Robinson said in a press release. “Their legacy of hard work, determination, and perseverance reflects the values we hold, not just in Detroit, but across every corner of our state.”
The franchise was founded in 1926 and has evolved from the Detroit Cougars to the Red Wings. The resolution highlights Red Wings
milestones like the team’s 11 Stanley Cup championships as well as more than 3,000 total wins and more than 1,000 players who have worn the winged wheel. It also honors the team’s charitable contributions through the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, which has supported youth programs and community initiatives across Michigan.
“The Red Wings represent more than just championships,” Robinson said in a press release. “They represent community, tradition, and pride in where we come from. Generations of Michiganders have grown up watching this team and wearing that Winged Wheel with pride. Their story is part of our story.”
