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MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 7, the Macomb Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to sue Consumers Energy over access to a road easement. “There is a proposed connection, two connections to existing sub streets that would go out to Hayes Road that Consumers has now denied us and the developer,” Township Supervisor Frank Viviano said. “The township views that denial as a public safety risk.”
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The Detroit Auto Show will return to Huntington Place in downtown Detroit Jan. 14-25, with the public show running Jan. 17-25.
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DETROIT — Engines, innovation and interactive experiences will return this month as the Detroit Auto Show takes over Huntington Place. This year, among multiple interactive exhibits, the auto show is introducing the Visit Detroit Interactive Experience, an immersive, family-friendly
showcase located in the atrium of Huntington Place. A press release from organizers of the auto show states that the exhibit is aimed at sparking curiosity, creativity and career inspiration for the next generation of automotive and mobility leaders. “Serving as a high-energy and family-fun gateway into the show, the new atrium activation reflects Detroit’s role as a global hub for mobility, technol-
WARREN — A move by the Warren Planning Commission to discuss plans for another gas station has residents asking the question: Does Warren have too many? At the Planning Commission’s Dec. 15 meeting, commissioners saw site plans to bring a Speedway gas station and convenience store to the northeast corner of the intersection of Mound and 13 Mile roads, the current site of The Gazebo Banquet Center. Cecil St. Pierre, an attorney representing the project’s proposers, said the owner of the banquet center, Michael Weigand, is planning to retire. “This isn’t just about Speedway, it’s about Mike Weigand and the Gazebo that he’s done for 51 years, in order for him to try to make a retirement for himself,” he said. During the discussion, St. Pierre said commissioners couldn’t deny the request just based on the number of gas stations already existing in the city. “I know there’s been some complaints about this being here … but the number of gas stations is not something in which you can deny this site plan. That’s just not in the ordinance, or is a valid reason,” he said. “Just See GAS STATIONS on page 10A
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MOUNT CLEMENS — With Macomb Place reopened and the Downtown Revitalization Project nearing completion, city officials are turning their attention to Main Street in Mount Clemens. The city held a public hearing at City Hall for the Main Street Revitalization Project on the evening of Jan. 7, bringing representatives from city engineering firm Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. to hear from residents about the conceptual designs for a road diet on Main Street north and south of Cass Avenue. Hearings were handled separately for the two ends, as the projects are considered separate in order for each to be eligible for around $1.1 million in Michigan Department of Transportation grant funding. “The project is affecting Roberston (Street) to Cass (Avenue),” AEW Project Manager Ashley Carpenter said. “We are proposing a design of a road diet, and it will be strictly through pavement striping. We will be reducing the two lanes to one lane each way, north and south, and then adding a center turn lane and then a bike lane on either side going in the flow of traffic. The entire road will be resurfaced (as) asphalt.” While the South Main Street project is limited to repaving and repainting, the North Main Street project is more substantial. “The project limits are from Cass (Avenue) to Market (Street) … The concept plan proposes to maintain the northbound and southbound travel lanes See MAIN STREET on page 19A
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since kindergarten. Taking their final bows together in the lead roles is a capstone they are savoring. “I love it,” Woolman said. “It’s so fun, especially because we’ve not only been acting together and going to school together, but it’s been really cool to watch each other not just grow as actors but as people. … The three of us did start theater at the same time, so it’s definitely something that’s been really special.” Cannistraci, 17, of St. Clair Shores, who plays Prince Christopher, agreed. “It’s a really rewarding thing. A full circle thing,” he said. “I’ve seen them grow in their acting and their talents in all the different roles we’ve played together. It’s a very cool experience to be able to have grown up with two people that I would consider like family.” Chapa, who plays the Stepmother, said being involved in theater at Parkway is special because of the bonds participants forge and the teamwork that goes into putting on a show. “We support each other, and our director, Ms. Mer, she’s amazing,” Chapa, 17, of Clinton Township said. “She definitely knows what we’re capable of and she pulls that out of us. … She uplifts us.” Ms. Mer is MaryEllen Renne, theater director and Parkway Christian School’s head of the Fine Arts Department. “I try to encourage my students, as actors, to dig deep into the backstory of their character. What motivates their character to be like they are,” she said. “So why is the See THEATER on page 15A
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MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Shutterbugs of Macomb Township, your time has come again. Macomb Township is hosting another photo contest, this time focusing on the winter scenes of the area. Residents of all photography skill levels are asked to submit up to three photos to photos@macomb-mi.gov by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. Finalists will be announced on Monday, March 30 and community members will be able to vote for their favorites between March 30 and 4 p.m. on Friday, April 10. Winners will be announced on April 10 at 4:30 p.m. Winners will have their photos displayed in the Township Hall and will win a $60 gift card to Wrap Sushi for third place, a $100 gift card to Bubba’s 33 for second place and a $200 gift card to the Utica Dave and Busters for first. Full contest details can be found at macomb-mi.gov/644/Community-PhotoContests.
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Following the Planning Commission’s discussion, many residents took to social media to complain about the number of gas stations in the city. On Dec. 10, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development published a list of all licensed retail motor fuel establishments across the state. The list shows 345 gas stations in Macomb County, with Warren having 75 of those, or about 21% of all gas stations in the county. Warren has the most gas stations per city, according to the list. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Warren’s projected population for 2024 was 137,686. That translates to 5.45 gas stations per 10,000 residents. By land area, Warren spans 34.4 square miles, giving the city 2.18 gas stations per square mile. Clinton Township has the second-highest total number of gas stations, with 36. Census data projects the township’s 2024 population at 101,359 and its geographic size at 28.03 square miles. Based on those figures, Clinton Township has 3.55 gas stations per 10,000 residents and 1.28 per square mile. Roseville has 33 gas stations within 9.86 square miles and a population of about 48,000. That amounts to 6.88 gas stations per 10,000 residents, or 3.35 per square mile. Eastpointe, which covers 5.4 square miles and has a population of about 34,000, has 17 gas stations, according to city Economic Development Manager Ian McCain. That gives Eastpointe five gas stations per 10,000 residents and 3.15 per square mile. Nearby Sterling Heights has 31 gas stations, according to City Planner Jake Parcell. Census projections show a 2024 population of 134,342 and a geographic size of 37 square miles. That results in 2.31 gas stations per 10,000 residents and 0.84 per square mile. Overall, the data shows that despite having the highest raw number of gas stations, Warren has fewer gas stations per square mile than neighboring Eastpointe and Roseville. Warren also trails several communities in gas stations per 10,000 residents, including Roseville and Mount Clemens, which has 6.46 gas stations per 10,000 residents and 2.38 per square mile. Tom Bommarito, Warren’s director of community, economic and downtown development, said traffic through the city — in particular, on the major roads such as Mound Road and Gratiot Avenue — is a driving factor in the number of gas stations in the city. “Part of it is just a market-driven thing that we have. The Van Dyke corridor, Mound corridor, is heavily traveled,” he said. “It’s 40 (thousand), 50,000 cars a day. That’s a lot of traffic. People want to go where there’s density.” Another draw to the city is the influx of people who come to Warren from surrounding communities during the day for work, Bommarito said. He added that he hasn’t seen a large increase in the number of gas stations in the city over the last few years. “To me, it’s been flatlined. Some have closed in different areas, and it might be empty for several years, and they piece together the property next to it and build one of these bigger stations,” he said. “So you get a few that close and a few that open.” In December, Roseville voted to implement a 180-day moratorium against car washes and gas stations. As the city continues to update ordinances to match the master plan, Bommarito said Warren might do the same. “I think as they’re doing that, they’re going to be visiting a lot of those automotive supply, gas stations, parts stores, repair shops. The old mayor had a moratorium on used car lots for his whole term basically, so I think that council and the administration will be revisiting that,” he said. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
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“Catch Me If You Can” had over 200 performances on Broadway in 2011. “‘Catch Me If You Can’ is, out of the shows that we have done, a very complex, complicated show … And it is not a simple heroes versus villains tale,” Director Christian Boni said. “There’s not one clear moral, upstanding person or one clear villain in this story. It’s a very complicated show that requires a lot of very intelligent performers to portray, and we believe that this group of kids could do that effectively — as well as tackle a new style of music that we are performing on the Dakota Productions stage.” The music crafted by Shaiman and Wittman — the duo previously responsible for the 1960s-infused tunes from the stage adaptation of “Hairspray” — captures a sound befitting of a mid-century bachelor’s life. Jazz, swing, big band and more genres flow throughout the score, with a full band pit being brought in for the run to make the production feel as alive as possible. For the student actors, finding their footing with the jazzier sounds proved to be one of the bigger challenges throughout rehearsals. “The jazzy chords, it’s definitely been a little bit more of a challenge as an ensemble when we come together for the big numbers,” said Nadia Bronzino, a senior playing Paula Abagnale. “There’s so many notes right next to each other that create the cool, jazzy chords, and it’s really hard to hold your part when everybody else is belting out parts that don’t sound like they should go together, when in reality they create the cool chord. And even me personally, with my song ‘Don’t Be a Stranger’ … I’ve gotten the note from our vocal director that I can be free with it and finding that good balance between my own freeness and making sure I stay with the notes is a little tricky.” With the show framed as a tale told by Abagnale Jr. at FBI gunpoint, much of the complexity in the storytelling comes from the conflict between Abagnale Jr.’s criminal actions and his desire to win the audience’s favor. This dynamic gives “Catch Me If You Can” its murky grayness (despite the bright numbers and eye-popping ’60s aesthetics) and makes Abagnale Jr. an interesting character to play for Dakota senior Salvatore Vitale. “All of the things that are not very nice that he’s doing, the audience sees as, ‘Wow, he’s faking being a pilot and gets to fly wherever he wants. That’s so cool!’” Vitale said. “‘He’s pretending to be a doctor! He’s pretending to be a lawyer! He can do anything, and everybody gets him what he wants!’ The
audience’s view, because this is the way Frank is telling the story, is, ‘Wow, he’s so cool,’ and not, ‘Wow, he’s really doing some bad things that he should be ashamed of.’ In order to tell the story that way it’s harder to take it in while I’m doing all these bad things … I have to kind of take all of the crime and all of the misdirection and mistrust lightly and make it more showy and cheerful.” Vitale is not the only actor working with the complexities of their character. For senior Allison Fecteau, who plays Abagnale Jr.’s wife Brenda Storm, finding the character came with discovering where they had common ground. “As I got to know the character more and started analyzing her more, I could pick out little things,” Fecteau said. “Brenda, she’s a very honest and true person. She likes to stay true to her beliefs and her values, and I feel I can relate to that part … She also, because she’s a nurse and one of the younger nurses at the hospital, she has some insecurities. I feel like I can relate to that, too.” Finding common ground with the mostly middle-aged cast was a challenge all of the core cast had to face, but Frank Abagnale Sr.’s actor, senior Adam Ciaramitaro, found the challenge to be a rewarding one. “I feel like I have grown as a performer because it has allowed me to step out of my previous acting and try something new with this character,” Ciaramitaro said. The legacy of “Catch Me If You Can” is long and recent enough that cast members had an idea of the show’s scope before it was announced. Many, like AJ Denomme, a senior playing FBI agent Carl Hanratty, first learned about the show through an acting workshop, while others came to Abagnale Jr.’s exploits through the movie. “I was part of the workshop we did, but even before that I had heard the name ‘Catch Me If You Can’ thrown around here and there,” Denomme said. “I still have never seen the movie, but I have listened to the soundtrack … and I think there’s a lot of people who have either seen the movie and not seen the musical or have listened to the musical but have not seen the movie. They know the music but they don’t know the story, or they know the music but they don’t know the story, and I think when people come to see the show and see both of them come together, I think they’re going to see something that they definitely were not expecting.” Dakota Productions will perform “Catch Me If You Can: The Musical” at the Dakota High School Theater Feb. 5-7 and Feb. 12-14. All shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at payschoolsevents. com/events/details/41442. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
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stepmother so bitter toward Cinderella? Is it because she really doesn’t like her because she’s not a nice person? Well, that’s not it. The stepmother is sad and angry that her husband died and has now left her to care for a house. … She sees the dad in Cinderella. So it’s a constant reminder of where her life currently is. But instead of choosing to see the good in it, or the positive, the way Cinderella does, she chooses to be bitter about it.” Renne, a Sterling Heights resident who’s been at Parkway for a dozen years, wiped tears from the corner of her eyes while reflecting on Chapa, Cannistraci and Woolman. Her voice choked as she described witnessing the
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with the Lego CEO and founder. They also completed a week of training. They were required to give a presentation as to why they wanted to own such a business and also spent a few days working in the company’s flagship store. “It was pretty intense,” Cara said. “It’s a risk. The biggest challenge has been getting the word out. People are still finding us for the first time. Every market is different. What sells in one market may not sell in another market.” The owners continue to come up with new ideas as the business grows. Bricks & Minifigs Novi, for instance, will participate in National Lego Day on Jan. 28. Cara suggests customers check on the store’s social media pages — Facebook, X and Instagram — for updates. “Star Wars” is probably the biggest seller. The botanical flower themes, superheroes, “Lord of the Rings” and Friends sets also are popular. Cara said that many people come in to build their own creations or sometimes find missing pieces from a set they already own.
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In the summer of 2025, Mariah Moore fulfilled a longtime ambition of opening up her own business called EverCare Home Health. The virtual office is located in Bloomfield Hills and provides home health care services throughout metro Detroit. Moore always had an interest in helping others. She started caregiving when attending Ferris State University. After graduating from college in 2011, she worked for Child Protective Services in Michigan but also continued with caregiving on the side. At first it was to make extra money, but then Moore discovered how much she enjoyed working as a caregiver. “I worked for different agencies in metro Detroit,” Moore said. “I knew I loved it.” She eventually left CPS. In 2023, the budding entrepreneur decided it was time to open up her own home health care business. She wasn’t sure how to get started but met a mentor who offered a number of tips to help in the beginning. Moore paid attention to every detail to make sure she was on the right path to opening EverCare Home Health. “She taught me how to do it from beginning to end,” Moore said. “She went over everything with me.” That included putting together a business plan, setting policies and procedures, and registering as an LLC business. EverCare Home
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Mariah Moore is a new business owner. In the summer of 2025, she opened up her own business, EverCare Home Health, to provide non-medical home health aid to families. The virtual office, located in Bloomfield Hills, provides home health care services throughout metro Detroit. each family,” Moore said. “I never thought I would have my own company. Focusing on my company full time is the most rewarding part. I truly enjoy it. I am doing what I love.” Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Dec. 29 at around 8:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff ’s Office deputies spoke with a 42-year-old Macomb Township man about suspicious circumstances that occurred at his home in the 49000 block of Vixen Trail. At around 1 p.m., the man heard a knock at his door. Upon checking his doorbell security camera, the man saw there was a man wearing an identification badge at the door. The Macomb Township man decided to not open the door for the man, who left. No damages and no thefts were reported in connection to the incident.
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Trustees voted on the motion after about 40 minutes of discussion with township attorney Jeffrey Candela. Township Clerk Kristi Pozzi was remotely participating due to medical difficulties. While not much more information was provided by trustees after the regular part of the meeting and the vote, the township released a statement on the matter the following day. The statement says that the properties being condemned have a 24-inch high-pressure gas main beneath them. The intent of the township and the developer are to gain easement rights to build two roads that would connect to Hayes Road. The township argues that without the northern of the two easements, a connection would have to be made adjacent to Beck Elementary School, “creating hazardous conditions for children and their families during drop off and pick up times.” The township says an internal policy at Consumers Energy is the reason easements were not granted. As of Jan. 9, Consumers Energy would
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Dec. 27 at around 5:50 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff ’s Office deputies spoke with a 52-year-old Macomb Township woman about a missing license plate. After running errands throughout the day, the woman noticed her license plate was gone at around 5:30 p.m. while still out. She did not know when the plate would have been taken. — Dean Vaglia
not comment on the situation as it had not been officially served with a lawsuit.
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As part of renovations to the clerk’s office service counter, trustees approved the purchase of ballistic glass from Mt. Clemens Glass & Mirror Inc. for no more than $26,075. “This is being encouraged at all of the clerks’ conferences, to add the additional security measures for the clerk’s office when they’re administering the elections,” Pozzi said. The township initially sought glass from suppliers within its existing procurement cooperatives but went outside that and found Mt. Clemens Glass after the quotes they received elsewhere came in around $30,000 with outliers between $23,000 and $35,000. The approved cost includes quotes from Mt. Clemens Glass for optional additions of speak-through holes and steel deal trays, though the glass itself costs $22,940.
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and still maintain left turn lanes near intersections. That will mean reducing the center turn lane to boulevards where it’s not near an intersection,” Carpenter said. “We also will be putting in a bike lane very similar to South Main, one on each side of North Main. And then will be converting angled parking spaces into parallel parking spaces and then resurfacing the sections that are not being removed and replaced.” One question that arose about the South Main project was why it will not be a median-divided boulevard like North Main. Carpenter explained that the type of businesses along South Main Street necessitated a less intensive overhaul. “The thinking is that north of Cass (Avenue) is generally more of your traditional downtown where you have more folks walking and a lot more pedestrians,” Carpenter said. “South Main Street is a lot more industrial, just not so much walking. You may have the bike lane, but you don’t have the same amount of people walking. And with that you have a lot more trucks, so putting that boulevard in wouldn’t make as much sense on South Main.”
Bike lanes are being added along the length of Main Street in the project, which brought a number of questions about the design of the lanes. The bike lanes along South Main were shown as unprotected in the presented conceptual designs, while the North Main bike lanes would be protected with cars parallel parked and a few electric vehicle charging stations. The change from angled parking to parallel parking on North Main received some comment from attendees, though not as much as people may have anticipated. “I was pleasantly surprised at today’s downtown meeting that we had,” Mayor Laura Kropp said. “I was waiting for my head to get chopped off (over reduced parking on Main Street) and really, we didn’t hear that at all. We heard one person who was saying, ‘How many of you rode a bike here?’ And we’re like, ‘Well, it’s January,’ so there was that … and he didn’t have any issue with parking.” Along with providing aesthetics and a barrier between traffic lanes, the medians along North Main also serve as pedestrian safety islands while crossing the road. Signs reminding drivers to yield and a flashing walking sign are recommended to be added along North Main. Attendees were generally positive about
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Concept renderings show South Main Street’s intersection with Roberston Street, comparing the two-lane road diet to the current four-lane construction of the road. the projects, with several participants verbalizing their approval throughout the evening. With the MDOT-required hearings completed, the project is able to move forward into the official design stage. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2028. The roads are expected to have limited
traffic flow during construction, and the sanitary sewer beneath Main Street is scheduled to be re-lined due to detected damage. Attendees expressed an interest in holding more hearings about the project as its design was worked on, a prospect Kropp was open to. See MAIN STREET on page 21A
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DETROIT — Registration is open for all four sessions of the Born in Detroit Baseball Camp that will be held at the Wayne State University athletics campus on Jan 31 and Feb 7. The sessions will be broken up by position and age and will all take place at Harwell Field and the Doris J. & Donald L. Duchene Sr. Athletic Facility. “This event is a great opportunity for our programs to connect with the motivated participants and empower them by providing both educational and impactful experiences that will help their development and carry over to their high school and youth baseball seasons,” Wayne State
University head coach Ryan Kelley said in a press release. “Our dedicated coaches, staff, team and partners like Born in Detroit help make this opportunity come together.” Sessions one and two will focus on pitching development and will be held on Jan 31. Session one will be for ages 8-13 and will take place from noon to 2 p.m., and session two will be for ages 14-18 and will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The pitching development sessions will focus on arm care, strength and conditioning education, drills and bullpens. Participants will also have the opportunity to work with current Wayne State University baseball players and members of the Wayne State coaching staff, who will also lead classroom instruction. See BASEBALL on page 22A
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Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president of basketball, reveals the 2027 Men’s Final Four logo to the media.
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Wayne State University baseball players and coaches speak to participants during a Born in Detroit baseball camp.
DETROIT — The NCAA and the Detroit Local Organizing Committee revealed the logo for the 2027 Men’s Final Four on Friday, Dec 19, at Ford Field. The tournament games will take place at Ford Field on April 3 and April 5, 2027. The logo was designed by Section 127 and draws inspiration from the city’s street signs and auto tags. Detroit’s 313 area code is also displayed next to a basketball-record album graphic that pays homage to Motown and the city’s legacy. The “Detroit” in brackets in the middle highlights the tournament being hosted by the city. “We are thrilled that the Final Four is returning to the great city of Detroit,” NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt said. “While it’s only the second time the Final Four has come to the city, Detroit and other Michigan cities have a long history … of hosting March Madness.” The Palace of Auburn Hills, Ford Field, Little Caesars Arena, the Pontiac Silverdome and Jenison Fieldhouse have all hosted NCAA Tournament games before, dating back as far as 1963. However, the Final Four has only been in Michigan once before, in 2009, also at Ford Field.
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DETROIT — Roger Faulkner, the co-founder of the Detroit Express, of the North American Soccer League, and former president of the Michigan Soccer Association, is releasing a book, “You Can’t Get There from Here: My Soccer Journey from Derby to Detroit,” on Feb. 24. The book will be published by Koehler Books and will highlight U.K. native Roger Faulkner’s life in sport. Topics range from the European tennis tour, the creation of the Detroit Express with Jimmy Hill, and his spearheading of the World Cup matches played at the Silverdome in 1994. Interactions with Henry Kissinger, Trevor Francis, Jimmy Hill, Pele and Robin Williams scratch the surface of some of the stories written. Alexi Lalas, a former U.S. soccer player and Fox Sports broadcaster, said in a press release, “No account of the wild west history of American Soccer is complete without Roger.” Hardcover editions of the book will be sold for $25.95 and softcover editions will go for $19.95. It will be available from Amazon in the U.S. and the U.K., Waterstones, Barnes and Noble, and other online retailers. Preorders before Feb 24 will include free shipping. — Scott Bentley
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The seventh task is to monitor for ice dams and heavy snow, and to remove the excess snow and ice buildup to prevent damage. Homeowners should be sure to maintain heating systems by cleaning dryer vents, changing furnace filters, and scheduling annual tuneups for safety and efficiency. One of the most important tasks to be aware of is to maintain heat in your home, according to Woodland. Homeowners should be aware to not let the pipes freeze while they are away, always maintaining a thermostat between 55 degrees and 60 degrees to prevent frozen pipes. Dropping below 55 degrees might cause the pipes to burst. “One of the most important things you know for a homeowner particularly this time of year is to maintain a certain level of heat in their home to prevent frozen pipes,” Woodland said. “Especially if they are going to be away. Because with pipes bursting, the amount of damage really can vary depending on how long it is. It takes a while before you discover that issue has occurred.” The 10th suggestion is, if the furnace fails and one cannot turn off the water to the home, let the faucets drip to prevent pipes from freezing. The press release says to open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate near pipes. “These tips are really important to make sure that your home will be ready for winter and the different perils that can come with the wintertime,” Woodland said. Lee Deel, owner of Briarwood Heating and Cooling in Rochester Hills, said that checking your furnace regularly throughout the winter is essential to spotting cracks and problems. Deel says it’s essential for all homes to have a carbon monoxide detector, because if a furnace goes off and then turns around and comes right back on within a certain amount of seconds, there is something wrong, and there is a risk of carbon monoxide getting into the home.
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“I think with the feedback that we got today, I can see where early in the more formal design phase having another meeting like this would be beneficial to everybody,” Kropp said. “It’s nice having more people at the table.” The mayor was also positive about some ideas discussed at the Jan. 7 hearings being incorporated into the design.
“Oh sure,” Kropp said. “I think — because these were just conceptual designs — through the formal design process a lot of the input that was given today will be considered and could actually really change the looks of some of the projects. I think it will impact it quite greatly.” Those with questions about the project can contact AEW at fluci@aewinc.com or jfenech@aewinc.com. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
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“We are finding cracks in the heat exchangers, which are there to keep the carbon monoxide out of the air that you breathe, and we are seeing more cracks,” he said. “But just because you have a crack doesn’t mean it’s leaking carbon monoxide; it just means that there is a risk of it. Once we see a crack, there is too much liability to just ignore it. Even if it’s only a hairline crack, as a heating and cooling company, we have to fix it.” Deel said that the first thing people should do when they find a problem in the furnace is to call and have it checked by a trained eye. “First check, clean and change your filter. We use thermometers to check what we call the temperature rise, and if it’s not within the range that the manufacturer wants, it’s going to crack,” he said. “The biggest thing is to have the furnace running in the temperature range that the manufacturer wants. And if you don’t change your filter, the furnace will overheat; it’s going to crack the metal.” There are furnaces now that provide the homeowner with a smart thermostat feature, which Deel said can be checked at any time. So, while away on vacation, it’s important to keep an eye on that. Woodland suggested that homeowners review their insurance policies on their home to make sure they have the best coverage for them during the winter months. “It’s best to contact and speak with a trusted insurance agent to go over your different options, and in that meeting with the agent, it’s really important to share things like your home is on a body of water, because that can definitely make a difference in terms of risk and things like that,” she said. “They are going to ask a variety of different questions about your home, and providing them with all of that information is the best way to help them come up with the right policy for you and your home.” For more information on AAA and tips, visit aaa.com. For more information on Briarwood Heating and Cooling, visit briarwoodheatingandcooling.com. Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
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Sessions three and four will focus on hitting and offensive development and take place on Feb 7. Session one will be for 8- to 13-year-olds and will be held from noon to 2 p.m., and session four will be for ages 14-18 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wayne State will provide detailed hitting instruction; strength, speed and flexibility education; instruction on the mental aspects of hitting; and base running drills. According to Wayne State’s press release on the camp, participants can anticipate a high volume of repetitions in a fun atmosphere hosted by Wayne State players and staff. “The baseball camp at Wayne State is an extraordinary opportunity for Born IN Detroit to support our city’s youth and foster the development of the next generation of players.”Anthony Tomey, co-owner of Born in Detroit, said in the press release. Tomey was a standout pitcher who played for Detroit Catholic Central and Eastern Michigan University before being drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 30th round of the 2003 MLB Amateur Draft. He then played minor league baseball for the Tigers and Dodgers organizations until 2008. “We’re honored to help young athletes build their skills and confidence on the baseball field,” Tomey said in the release.
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Youth participants listen to instructions at Wayne State University during a previous Born in Detroit Baseball Camp. The Born in Detroit brand was trademarked in 2015 by brothers Michael and Anthony Tomey, and brothers George and Alex Bourkoulas. The brand has officially licensed apparel for the Tigers, Lions, Red Wings and Pistons as well as a handful of local colleges. All participants will receive a Born in Detroit T-shirt. The cost for each baseball session is $75. Register for sessions at WayneStateBaseballCamps.com.
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ogy and innovation — while intentionally creating hands-on entry points for young people to see themselves in the future of the auto industry,” the release states. According to the release, the exhibit offers guests of all ages an opportunity to explore real-world science and engineering concepts, hands-on coding and problemsolving, augmented and virtual reality-based technician training and more. Additionally, children will be able to experience the Jeep and Ram Power Wheels track, which the release states “offers a thrilling, age-appropriate first connection to vehicles and mobility.” Todd Szott, the 2026 Detroit Auto Show chairperson, said the exhibit is about inspiring kids. “We want kids and students to walk in, get their hands on technology, feel the excitement of innovation and start to imagine themselves as engineers, designers, coders, technicians or entrepreneurs,” he said in a statement. “If we can inspire even a fraction of them to explore a future in the auto in-
dustry, that’s a win for Detroit and for the industry as a whole.” Inside the exhibit hall, visitors can experience the debut of Michigan Overland Adventure, a new immersive feature celebrating the vehicles, gear and lifestyle of overlanding — self-reliant, vehicle-dependent travel to remote destinations, typically involving camping and off-road-capable vehicles. “Designed as a rugged, adventureinspired environment, Michigan Overland Adventure will transform a dedicated area of the show floor into an overland showcase featuring custom-built trucks, off-road SUVs, adventure-ready rigs and expedition equipment built for exploration,” a press release from the organizers states. “The experience invites attendees to step into the world of overlanding — where capability, durability and freedom come together.” Szott said the exhibit reflects a shift that’s been seen in the industry towards vehicles that are “built for more than just getting from Point A to point B.” “Michigan Overland Adventure taps directly into that momentum. It reflects how automakers — especially those with deep roots here in Detroit — are responding to
consumer demand for capability, authenticity and vehicles that can take people further, whether that’s up north, off the grid or off the beaten path,” he said in a statement. According to the press release, besides featuring vehicles from Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Jeep, Ram, Toyota, INEOS, Subaru and American Expedition Vehicles, the exhibit will also feature rooftop tents, off-road trailers, recovery equipment and expedition gear. The show will also feature a number of signature experiences, such as the return of The Gallery, an ultra-luxury and exotic vehicle showcase; Modded Detroit, one of
Michigan’s premier automotive enthusiast groups, which will bring a curated showcase of over 150 modified vehicles; and Racing Day on Jan. 20. The Detroit Auto Show will run Jan. 1425 at Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd. in downtown Detroit, with the public show running Jan. 17-25. For a full schedule and list of exhibits, visit detroitautoshow.com. Check candgnews.com for more auto show coverage from the media preview, which occurred after press time. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
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“The Final Four is much different than it was in 2009,” said Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 Men’s Final Four. “It’s really been amplified.” Beachnau went on to say that last year’s Men’s Final Four in San Antonio reported $400 million in economic impact on the area and that organizers expect about 100,000 visitors to come in from out of town for the event. In 2024, downtown Detroit hosted the NFL Draft and reported an all-time NFL record in attendance with 775,000 people showing up across three days. In 2027, the Final Four will have a different feel to it. “The NFL Draft was a great event, but these two events are almost complete opposites,” Beachnau said. “We did have a lot of out of town visitors for the draft, but it was largely a local audience. The Final Four … certainly the local people will be able to enjoy the events, but it’s largely a visitor event.” At the logo release on Dec 19, members of the Michigan State University basketball program were also in attendance. MSU head coach Tom Izzo offered his support of the event and the logo. “Michigan State played a huge role in us being able to win the bid for 2027. Not only coach Izzo with his reputation … but (MSU) has great credibility with the NCAA from an event management standpoint and how they conduct their business,” Beachnau said. “While there were a lot of factors that went into the decision to come to Detroit, I think without Michigan State it would’ve been more difficult for us.” The last time that the Men’s Final Four was in Detroit, Izzo
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and MSU made the Final Four and lost to the University of North Carolina in the national championship game. The 2009 Spartans are one of the few teams in NCAA history to play a Final Four game in the program’s home state. In 2008, regional final games were played at Ford Field and were used as a dress rehearsal for the 2009 Final Four. The games were the first to feature the basketball court placed at the 50-yard line, rather than the end zone, in order to get more fans in attendance. According to Beachnau, 2008 is still one of the most-attended regional games in NCAA history. “The people of this state love basketball at all levels, and those people owe an amount of gratitude to the Detroit Sports Commission, which put its best foot forward during a competitive site selection process to show off the transformation of downtown Detroit,” Gavitt said. “It’s a great time to be a sports fan in Michigan.” Over the last several years, Detroit has seen the NFL Draft, the announcement of a new WNBA franchise, and now the 2027 Men’s Final Four. This, along with the continued success of the teams in the area, highlights the excitement surrounding sports in the community. “The Tigers are coming off a trip to the postseason, the Pistons and Red Wings are playing great, Michigan and Michigan State are two of the best college basketball teams in the country,” Gavitt said. “And today we officially began the countdown to the 2027 Men’s Final Four with the unveiling of the logo for what promises to be a great event.” For more information, visit finalfourdetroit.com. The new website features a countdown to the event, press releases, updates, information and the ability to subscribe to the 2027 Men’s Final Four email list. Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
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Michigan State University men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo speaks at Ford Field about the 2027 Men’s Final Four to be played in Detroit. MSU has made 27 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, which is the longest active streak in the country.
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248-252-5331
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586-306-6163
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586-838-4063
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75
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586-888-9031
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586-360-0681
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0063-2550
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586-822-5100
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586-610-1209
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586-354-4910
Home Repairs EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.
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248-242-1511 Painting
PAINTING GPC MASTER PAINTER PLASTER & DRYWALL Restoration/Insurance Projects, Wallpaper Removal/Carpentry, 30-yrs Licensed, BBB A+ Senior Disc/Free Est. 586.899.3555 (Cell) 248.566.6460 (Office)
586-792-3117
PETE'S PAINTING
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586-722-8381
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586-822-5100
Painting & Carpentry Complete Interior/Exterior Services. Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs. Wood-Staining.Wallpaper Removal. Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing, Insured/References. Free-Estimates
0350-2548
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Painting MARATHON POWER WASH & PAINTING •INTERIOR •CABINETS •EXTERIOR Painting, refinishing & power washing Family-Owned & Fully Insured
586-463-9564
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586-341-6880 Plumbing MASTER PLUMBER
Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, Repairs, New Installations. Free Estimates Senior Rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul
248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852
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586.524.6752
APEX PLUMBERS CORP
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586-477-7777 License# 8005101
SILVERSMITH ROOF MAINTENANCE Ice Dam Removal, ALL Roofing & Repairs Siding, Chimney, Window Frame Repair, Insurance work, 40 Yrs Exp. All Major Credit Cards Accepted Family Owned/Operated.
248-707-4851
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0355-2235
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ANDERSON
0141-2548
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Plumbing
586-217-9002
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248-542-8022
Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885
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Tree Service BERG BROS. LLC.
“Fully Insured, Highly Referred.” Senior Discounts Tree-Removal, Stump Grinding, Tree-Trimming, Hedging, Shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free-Estimates
(586)262-3060
DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB 30%-Winter Disc. Insured, Snow Removal, Carpentry, Emergency Storm Damage, LargeTree Removals, Trimming, Stump-Grinding, Gutters, SeasonFirewood(100 a cord)
(586)216-0904
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ELITE TREE SERVICE
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586-756-0757
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