Homeowners complain about sidewalk repairs
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A public hearing for the township’s sidewalk maintenance program dragged the June 25 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting well into the evening.
A total of 14 residents spoke during the second public hearing for the township’s sidewalk maintenance program, which for 2025 centers on sidewalks in the area north of Hall Road, east of Hayes Road, south of 22 Mile Road and west of Romeo Plank Road. Sidewalks in the area were examined and the township sent notices to property owners informing them about the potentially hazardous sidewalks and an estimated cost of replacing them, should the property owner not seek their own contractors or repair the sidewalks themselves. Property owners intending to handle maintenance themselves or with their own contractor are to contact the township by calling (586) 726-6695 or emailing sidewalks@macomb-mi.gov. Work is expected to begin after Monday, Aug. 25.
“The way the ordinances have been written and have been written for a long time is that homeowners are responsible for the maintenance of their sidewalks,” Township Supervisor Frank Viviano said. “Until this program, the township had not enforced that. The responsibility of the sidewalk maintenance has always been on all of us as homeowners … Macomb Township didn’t create this out of thin air. Effectively, we mirrored it from Chesterfield (Township). Almost the exact same program exists in Shelby Township, Clinton Township, St. Clair Shores. I encountered this program as a business owner in St. Clair Shores 25 years ago.”
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DISCOVER GLEN ARBOR
BY GREG TASKER
GLEN ARBOR — If you’re looking for a classic summer vacation in Michigan — the kind where water, woods and whatever are available at your will on any given day — look no further than Glen Arbor on the Leelanau Peninsula.
While this town of about 700 year-round residents swells in the summer, Glen Arbor still manages to invite relaxation. No wonder. Glen Arbor is surrounded by the woods and hills of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and lies on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan — so there’s ample opportunity for beach time, hiking and biking, and kaying and stand up paddle boarding.
And much, much more.
Wander along M-22 through Glen Arbor and you’ll
discover boutiques, T-shirt shops, art galleries, outdoor outfitters, and welcoming cafes and restaurants.
Like any resort town, businesses come and go. And then there are those like Art’s Tavern that become part of the landscape and evoke memories for generations of families who summer in Glen Arbor.
Art’s Tavern has been around for some 90 years
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Bold colors, unique canvases at Art Center solo show
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — The first floor of the Anton Art Center is now playing host to an artist’s debut at the gallery.
“A History of Dreams: Paintings and Objects by Michael Ross” features a collection of works by Ross, a curator in Highland Park who got his first formal training at Oakland University.
“That’s when I learned some of the basics of oil painting and the way to use oil paints and what you can do,” Ross said. “One of the most valuable things I learned was stretching my own canvases.”
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Wrestling camp at Fraser high school continues to grow
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
FRASER — On June 14, Fraser high school hosted its annual United States Marine Corps Leadership Academy wrestling camp for high schoolers. The camp was all day, and featured instruction from Olympic bronze medalist Myles Amine and threetime Southern Conference champion Taye Ghadiali.
The event has not only become popular because of the wrestling skills that are taught, but also because of the leadership and team-
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Three-time Southern Conference champion Taye Ghadiali demonstrates for junior and senior wrestlers at Fraser high school.
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Photos provided by Anton Art Center Works from Michael Ross adorn the first-floor gallery of the Anton Art Center.
NEWS & NOTES
Macomb County Public Works wins award
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Infrastructure projects by the Macomb County Public Works Office that will reduce combined sewer overflows by a total of 75% have earned national recognition.
That’s one of three initiatives by the department that have received a 2025 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties.
Under the direction of Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, the NACo has also recognized the public works office’s use of drones and artificial intelligence to inspect sewers and the office’s digitization of documents in order to improve service and efficiency.
“We’re honored to receive these awards not only for the recognition by NACo, but we’re especially proud that the public is benefitting through the effectiveness and cost savings of programs that protect the environment, infrastructure and save millions of dollars,” Miller said via press release.
The NACo Achievement Awards program is a noncompetitive awards program recognizing innovative and effective county government programs that are judged on their own merits and strengthen services to residents.
State Supreme Court rules on county charter cases
LANSING — On June 16, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled against Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel in two cases about the powers of the county executive under the Macomb County charter.
First, the court ruled in favor of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, requiring Hackel to grant the commission’s director of legislative affairs real-time, read-only access to the county’s financial management software for budgeting purposes. Access was first requested in 2017 and written into the general appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2018, though Hackel never granted this access.
Penned by Justice Elizabeth Welch, the court found Hackel must grant the access based on “the plain language” of the fiscal year 2018 budget and remanded the case back to the circuit court. The court found Hackel must grant the access based on “the plain language” of the fiscal year 2018 budget and remanded the case back to the circuit court.
“We thank the Supreme Court for its thorough opinion and respect its decision,” Board Chair Joe Sabatini said in a press release. “The Supreme Court recognized the Board’s valid ordinance requirement that the Board be provided accurate and timely financial information. With that information, the Board looks forward to working together with the County Executive for the common goal of accountable and efficient government for the citizens of Macomb County.”
The court ruled in favor of Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido regarding his desire to have external counsel. The Macomb County Board of Commissioners appropriated $42,500 to the Prosecutor’s Office in the fiscal year 2024 budget for “contract services,” which Hackel vetoed on Dec. 8, 2023, and the board overrode on Dec. 14, 2023. After attempting to contract with five law firms in January 2024, Lucido began proceedings against Hackel. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Lucido, and Welch wrote the order concurring with the appellate court on the grounds that the county charter “does not impose any limits on the purpose for which independent legal counsel can be retained using public funds.”
“The Court has again sent Mr. Hackel a clear message that he cannot rule like a king, and his abuse of power must end,” Lucido said in a press release. “These are historic decisions that protect Macomb County taxpayers and the integrity of justice in our county.”
Andrew McKinnon, deputy Macomb County executive, said the rulings were a matter of seeking clarification about the executive’s limits in the county charter.
“(The court cases were) an avenue to clarify what the charter means and to give us clear direction on how we move forward with the charter and with our responsibilities and what the board’s responsibilities are,” McKinnon said.
SUMMER DISCOVERY CRUISES RETURN TO LAKE ST. CLAIR
MOUNT CLEMENS — MSU Extension, in partnership with HuronClinton Metropolitan Authority and Michigan Sea Grant, announced the 2025 cruise schedule for the popular Summer Discovery Cruises program on June 25. The cruises are an educational on-boat experience that connects participants to the Great Lakes and the professionals that work to conserve them.
“We’re happy to be able to offer the Summer Discovery Cruise
program again this year” Andrew Cox, Macomb County Department of Health and Community Services director and health officer, said via press release. “It’s a fun, educational way to experience the wonders of Lake St. Clair in Macomb County.”
Passengers can take part in a number of two-hour cruises on the lake covering subjects such as the birds of the lake, the Great Lakes fur trade, Great Lakes science, shipwrecks on the lake, lighthouse tours and
more. Cruises will depart from and return to the Lake St. Clair Metropark North Marina on select dates from July 11 and Aug. 9, with departure times at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Those interested in learning more about MSU Extension’s Summer Discovery Cruise program or Great Lakes literacy are encouraged to contact Angela Scapini, Michigan State University Extension Sea Grant extension educator, at scapinia@msu.edu.
“Many foot problems in people with diabetes occur when injuries and infections go unnoticed and untreated. Healing can be delayed due to decreased feeling in the feet (neuropathy) and poor circulation. I will evaluate your feet regularly to detect any changes early, before they become a problem. Call me for an appointment and I will work with you to keep your feet healthy.”
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Photo provided by Macomb County Public Works Macomb County Public Works Director Candice Miller, right, and Operations and Flow Manager Vincent Astorino pose with a drone used for sewer inspections.
Chippewa Valley grad earns Girl Scouts’ highest honor
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Few people who join the Girl Scouts of the USA ever achieve the prestigious Gold Award. Madalynne Honeycutt of Clinton Township has made herself a member of this rarified sorority.
One of 13 Girl Scouts to achieve the Gold Award this year in southeastern Michigan, Honeycutt’s award caps off a long career with the organization by building a lasting resource for her community.
Following in the footsteps of her mother, Honeycutt joined the Girl Scouts while in elementary school.
“My mom was a Girl Scout as a child and she was like, ‘How about you try Girl Scouts,’” Honeycutt said. “Throughout my Brownie and Junior years, I was in a troop, and we had fun activities together. It got a little bit difficult when I got to middle school. When you get to that age level, not too many girls continue after elementary school.”
While the numbers of Honeycutt’s troop began to dwindle, she was faced with continuing with the Girl Scouts or joining her peers to seek other pursuits. She decided to remain with the Girl Scouts by becoming a “Juliette” — a Girl Scout who operates independently of a troop. Taking its name from Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low, Juliettes have access to the full resources of the Girl Scouts while working with adult mentors; in Honeycutt’s case, her mother served as her effective “troop leader.” Remaining with the Girl Scouts allowed Honeycutt opportunities like visiting the General Motors Design Dome and getting to take part in programs at Camp Hawthorn Hollow.
“I always wanted to be a leader growing up,” Honeycutt said. “I always wanted to show and give back to the community, and I knew that Girl Scouts was an opportunity to show my power and worth.”
Honeycutt’s Juliette status allowed her to continue working toward achievements within the Girl Scouts, chief among them being the Gold Award. Comparable to the Boy Scouts of America’s Eagle Scout rank, the Gold Award is achieved by only around 5% of eligible Girl Scouts. Much like how Eagle Scouts are required to complete a project in their community, Girl Scouts seeking the Gold Award must complete a “Take Action” project in their community that targets an issue the Scout cares about and can
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be continued by community members once they have completed the project.
Honeycutt, pulling from her own experiences, decided to tackle the matter of sexual harassment education as her “Take Action” project. Honeycutt had direct experiences with sexual harassment during her time in middle and high school, describing sexual harassment as “very common and obvious” while at Chippewa Valley High School.
“A lot of people didn’t want to speak up about it,” Honeycutt said. “They’d just push it away like it’s not a big deal or that it’s not going to hurt, but I could see it going on in the hallways. I could see it going on online and in classrooms, but nobody was really aware that they were doing sexual harassment … I saw it happening around the school and I knew it wasn’t right, and I wanted to make a difference, so other people didn’t have to go through what I had to go through.”
Daniel Lawrence, the Chippewa Valley High School counselor Honeycutt worked with on the project, says instances of sexual harassment tend to be kept private by affected students and that “each situation was
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Photo provided by Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan Madalynne Honeycutt of Clinton Township poses for a photo with her Gold Award certificate, signed by Girl Scouts of the USA President Noorain Khan and CEO Bonnie Barczykowski.
CARE of Southeastern Michigan has a new home
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — For nearly 50 years, CARE of Southeastern Michigan has been helping families deal with relationship issues, substance use addiction, anger management and more.
Now, CARE staff members have more space in which to provide services.
The organization recently moved from Fraser to its new location at 18441 Utica Road in Roseville. The nonprofit organization’s mission is to strengthen resiliency in people and their communities through various programs.
On the afternoon of June 23, a ribbon cutting — coordinated by the Eastside Community Chamber — was held with employees and local dignitaries. Guests also toured the new location and talked with employees. CARE President and CEO Susan Styf welcomed all to the event.
“This has been a wonderful project for CARE. We’ve been around for almost 50
years. To be able to move to Roseville on a bus line for the people that we serve, and to have a parking lot that is big enough, is just incredible,” Styf said. “Most importantly, to have a board of directors that really supported my crazy idea. A year ago I said, ‘This is what I want to do: I want to get this building.’ And they said, ‘OK, go ahead.’ Here we are a year later with what we think is a beautiful building and a wonderful community that has been supportive of us.”
Referring to his background as a law enforcement officer, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel also addressed the crowd.
“We’ve come to the realization that in law enforcement we need a lot of support organizations out there to help people that are coming through our doors. Oftentimes, people think law enforcement is just there to arrest the bad guy and we put them in jail or lockup,” Hackel said. “That’s not our mindset today. It never really was back then, and we’ve come to realize there are organizations out there that really do care about people that want to partner with us and help
us out. We know there are people out there who have challenges, and we care enough to try to figure out how to support them.”
Prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Hackel walked around the facility and spoke with several CARE staff members.
“Every one of those people I talked to
are so passionate about what they do,” Hackel said. “You have such an incredibly talented staff.”
CARE of Southeastern Michigan provides services that cover parenting classes; alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention; suicide See CARE on page 14A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
CARE of Southeastern Michigan recently moved from Fraser to its new location at 18441 Utica Road in Roseville.
IMMIGRANTS THRIVE IN BUSINESS, SHARE AMERICAN CULTURE
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
The United States of America is the melting pot of people and cultures: a nation built on the dreams of people who came here from around the world, often to escape persecution.
Three business owners in C & G’s coverage area recently took the time to share their stories of how they found their dream through hard work, determination, and dedication in America.
‘If you apply yourself, you can make it’
Johnette Eggert, owner of Elite Bridal and Donate a Gown USA Int’l in Farmington Hills, came to the U.S. 30 years ago to escape the civil war in her native Liberia.
“I think it was the best decision they made for me,” Eggert said of her parents’ decision to bring her to the U.S.
She said she knows Africa and recalled seeing people get lined up and slaughtered in Liberia. She said people from Africa would be grateful just to be
here in the U.S. and to have the chance to obtain their dreams.
“It’s America, and the whole world fits in America. America is a big enough light. You go to Liberia, and people would give anything in the world to come here. Even if they’re sleeping on the street, they know that they can go to the church and get food. You can go and get a job. If you apply yourself, you can make it,” Eggert said.
She said entrepreneurship runs in her blood. Her parents founded the Richard M. Nixon Academy in 1965, a private school in Liberia for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Eggert said she believes education is the key to success for anyone. She also strives to help provide food to the community by donating to Cares in Farmington Hills.
Through the bridal shop, Eggert said she hopes to help local youth continue their education by providing scholarships. She also wants to support the schools her parents started in Liberia, where a teacher makes $25 and a principal, $75.
It was her father’s kindness and generosity to
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TOP: Johnette Eggert came to the U.S. from Liberia 30 years ago. She said owning a business was a dream of hers after working as a substitute teacher in Madison Heights and hearing girls say how they wished there was an affordable store where they could shop for highend dresses.
Steganha said she and her husband, Rodrigo, decided to look into franchising their own Biggby Coffee business after the birth of their second child. Since coffee is such an important part of Brazilian culture, they thought it was the perfect type of business to get involved in.
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those less fortunate that ultimately spared his life in Liberia. Eggert’s father, John Woolu, worked for the Liberian government and was on a hit list. However, the hitman who was assigned to assassinate her father recognized him and recalled how he had fed him as a young boy, when his family was homeless. So instead of killing him, he took her parents to the border, where they were able to return to the U.S.
Eggert said the business was a dream of hers after working as a substitute teacher in Madison Heights for many years and hearing girls repeatedly say how they wished there was an affordable store where they could shop for high-end dresses.
“I had a dream and for months and months, I kept thinking about the dream, and I kept thinking about the vision, and what I would hear the students say about how they wished they had a place that was fancy and had a set up that wasn’t like a thrift store, but still be getting a resale item that was high end, and I was like, ‘I can do that.’ And here it is,” she said.
‘The feeling of brightness and happiness was the first feeling I had’
Jenny Wu, who owns three Chinese restaurants, came to the U.S. as a child in 1981 to escape political turmoil in her native China. Her family was labeled as traitors to the country by the Communist Party.
“There was a lot of changes. I noticed the streets were brighter. The streetlights just made it seem like America was really beautiful,” Wu said of her initial impression of America. “Back in the day in China wasn’t like how it is now. They didn’t allow people to have lights or have anything really. The streets were always dark at night. So that alone, just entering into the United States, the feeling of brightness and happiness was the first feeling I had.”
She said initially, a language barrier caused her family to struggle with employment for a while. She said they only came to the U.S. with approximately $30 and two suitcases. Eventually, her mom started one of the restaurants Wu owns with a friend in order to help her godson get a green card. However, her mom, a pianist, did not really care for the stress of the restaurant business, and her mom’s godson didn’t care for it, either. So Wu, who had gone to school at the University of Michigan for organizational studies, which incorporates business with psychology, ultimately took over the business and expanded it. At one point, she owned four restaurants across metro Detroit: JJ Crab House and Lucky Kitchen, in Ann Arbor; Sapporo Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi, in Livonia; and her largest one, Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse, in Novi. After 13 years in Novi, she closed the restaurant this year but still maintains her other locations.
Wu said she has faced some challenges as an immigrant business owner over the years, especially when there was the SARS epidemic, which originated from Hong Kong.
“SARS was a big challenge for me. A lot of people didn’t want to come eat Chinese food,” said Wu. “Also, back in 1993 when I started it, a lot of people saw Chinese food as really unhealthy. So yeah, there’s always challenges.”
As a single mother of ve children and owner of a daycare center since 2018, Mailinda Repass knows how to get things done and has developed many contacts over the years throughout Macomb County.
Now, Repass has taken the next step in her entrepreneurial journey by opening her own Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, the Mailinda Repass Agency in Macomb Township. Repass has been a licensed insurance agent for more than a year. ere, Repass sells home, auto, life, business, farm and Lake Estate insurance. She emphasizes the client service she provides and her willingness to answer client questions seven days a week.
“I nd most clients care more about nding (an agent) who can quickly answer their questions than the exact premium they will pay for their insurance,” Repass says. “ ey want to work with someone they can trust and (who proactively) checks in on them.”
Given her background, Repass understands the value of insurance. Her husband passed away in 2020 and Repass has been the sole parent for her family ever since. She says that while most clients understand the necessity, legal and otherwise, of home and car insurance, life insurance can be a more di cult sale.
Yet life insurance can provide the security blanket that is needed if a tragedy were to occur, Repass says. It can help pay o a mortgage and other bills. A life insurance policy can pay
‘This is something that, at one point, my kids can be part of it’
Mariana Steganha co-owns the Biggby Coffee franchise location in Lathrup Village with her husband, Rodrigo.
Originally from Brazil, she came to the U.S. with her husband, who had a temporary work assignment in 2016. She said he was offered a full-time position with his company in the U.S., and ultimately, they ended up staying stateside.
Steganha said that after the birth of her second child, they decided that a traditional 9-5 job was not something that was suitable for her anymore. They decided to look into franchising their own business. Steganha said their neighbor is the area representative for Biggby franchise locations and asked if they were interested in opening one. Since coffee is such an important part of Brazilian culture, they thought it was the perfect type of business to get involved in.
“My husband thought it was a good idea to own a business and long term, we would have more time for our family, too,” Steganha said. “This is something that, at one point, my kids can be part of it.”
They opened the franchise in November 2024. She said she really has enjoyed getting to know the community through the business.
Like Wu, Steganha said that the biggest challenge she had when coming to the country was the language barrier. She said her husband spoke the language well, but she didn’t. She did, however, have a foundational understanding of the written language and was able to learn it by submersion with her first job in the U.S.
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for other health care bills or even fund college tuition.
“It’s good protection that can be so valuable to people,” Repass says. “I know some people don’t want to talk about (their) death, but if you have a family, it’s something important to consider.”
Regardless of the type of insurance clients are buying, they appreciate understanding the value of coverage versus costs, Repass says. She prefers to meet with clients in-person when possible. Repass also runs Heavenly Daycare on Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores.
“I enjoy being a trusted adviser for people, whether it is with (watching) their kids at the daycare or supporting their nancial needs with (the insurance) agency,” Repass said. “I just love to talk to people and help them out. It’s great that I have found businesses where I love what I am doing.”
As she writes on her website, Repass wants to help her clients and their family members through the toughest times of their lives.
Learn more about the Mailinda Repass Agency by calling (586) 371-2060. Note that Repass is available for an initial consultation in person or by phone in Macomb County by appointment most Sundays through Fridays.
Glen Arbor
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and is throwback to another era, welcoming tourists and locals alike, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner almost every day of the year. Staples like burgers and tater tots and a rotating selection of Michigan craft beer and other ales keep customers coming back.
The dining room is pretty much as it has always been: college sports pennants blanket the ceiling, old photos line the walls, and a streamlined jukebox awaits to play your favorite tunes. It’s an anomaly — cash or check only — in an era of Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Glen Arbor is the home of Cherry Republic, the purveyor of all things cherry in Northern Michigan and beyond. It’s well worth a visit to its small, tidy campus, where you can shop for chocolate-covered cherries, jams and salsa or sit outside and sip a cherryinfused beer or eat a slice of heavenly cherry pie.
Another iconic Up North brand — M22 — has a presence in Glen Arbor as well. You’ll find T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags and other branded items at this location on its namesake road. Unlike the company’s other stores in Traverse City and Suttons Bay, the Glen Arbor location boasts a wine tasting bar. You can sit outside on the patio for a glass of locally made red or white wine or step inside the store for a flight.
Speaking of wine, be sure to check out Glen Arbor Wines on Lake Street, just a block from Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Bay. The tree-shaded patio is an inviting spot to chill and sample wines made especially for the business by a private winemaker. A bocce court and lawn games make it all too easy to linger.
Lissa Edwards Martin, who opened the wine store and art gallery several years ago after a decades-long career in journalism, has a long family history in Glen Arbor. Her parents purchased the property decades ago and her grandparents once ran a restaurant around the corner on M-22. She spent her childhood summers here — swimming in the bay, floating in a tube on the Crystal River and hiking the dunes.
“I remember Glen Arbor as a dusty town back in the 1960s,” says Martin, who walks the block to the beach nearly every day to marvel at the water’s ever-changing colors. “It’s mostly a tourist town now but I’m happy to share Glen Arbor with people who appreciate it. It’s truly a magical place.”
At the town’s northern end, The Mill, a landmark along the meandering Crystal River, is creating its own magic. Shuttered as a grist mill some 80 years ago, the recently
renovated 19th century structure now serves as a cafe, restaurant and gathering spot. The eateries offer seasonal and regionally sourced fare and freshly baked pastries. Guest rooms are available in the adjacent Queen-Anne style miller’s house.
Step inside for coffee or to look around and you’re likely to run into Corey Smith, the general manager, who encounters the curious nearly every day. “So many people have either been traveling to the area for generations or haven’t been for decades. These people are surely curious to see The Mill after our restoration,” he says.
Most people are delighted. Don’t be surprised if the great room, with its exposed post and beams and variety of comfortable sofas, chairs and tables, entices you to stay awhile, play board games and cards or chat with locals and visitors.
“The work completed here is a feat of its own caliber. Not only has our team been thoughtful of the historical preservation, but also we have created a space that the local community is able to interact with on a daily basis,” Smith says.
Although Glen Arbor is spread along M-22 and side streets, it’s easy to walk around. If you prefer two wheels, pop into The Cyclery, Glen Arbor’s only full-service bike shop, for a rental. You can venture farther afield, cruise scenic roads or make your way to the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, one of the region’s premier bike trails. The paved, multi-use trail passes through the national park, stretching 22 miles from Empire to Bohemia Road to the north, running parallel to the lakeshore.
The Crystal River snakes through Glen Arbor on its way from Glen Lake to Lake Michigan. Need to cool off? Rent a kayak or stand up paddle board at Crystal River Outfitters and slip in the river for a leisurely two- to three-hour paddle. The river is slowmoving and shallow, which makes it accessible to the whole family.
Or save exercise for another day and check out the River Club Glen Arbor, which opened just a year ago. The well-manicured three-acre park offers mini golf and plenty of outdoor seating for food and drinks and live music. River Club serves a variety of Michigan craft beer, cider and wine, as well as margaritas and cocktails.
On a recent afternoon, I met some friends there for drinks. We lounged in chairs along a bend in the river, watching kayakers and stand up paddlers mosey by. With Bob Seger songs playing in the background and Michigan wine and beer in hand, it felt like a classic summer day in Michigan.
Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.
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Wrestling
work qualities the Marine Corps instills in the participants.
“They really help,” Fraser high school wrestler Ethan Miller said. “(The Marine Corps) help with our leadership roles and form leaders.”
The camp has become a yearly staple for metro Detroit and is something that wrestlers all over the state talk about and look forward to all season.
“It was good. I liked showing the moves with Myles Amine,” Miller said. “I feel like it was just a great learning experience and I’m thankful that I had the opportunity to go to the camp.”
Participants are divided up into groups of upperclassmen and lowerclassmen and work with wrestlers in the same weight and age group. Now, wrestlers entering high school can potentially benefit from the camp for four years.
“I think it’s important,” Miller said. “It helps the newer wrestlers. A bunch of newer wrestlers always show up.”
According to Fraser wrestling coach Kyle Tucker, the camp started about three years ago and has grown exponentially every
year. Between reputation, word of mouth, and just attention in the wrestling community, the camp has become a big deal around the state.
“We had 251 kids I believe this year. Last year we had 219,” Tucker said. “Every year we’re just getting bigger and bigger… We’re one of the largest camps in the nation.”
One of the biggest perks that the camp offers is insight from high-end wrestlers. Amine has helped with the camp before, and Ghadiali will be transferring to the University of Michigan this upcoming season.
“They stuck around, they took pictures, they signed autographs, they had a great conversation with the kids,” Tucker said. “With that camp coming back every year, these kids are looking forward to it.”
According to Tucker, the Marine Corps also donates $500 to the program that has the most kids at the camp every year. There are coaches from around the state that attend and it’s completely free for students to attend.
“These coaches are loving to get their kids on the mat. This is a great offseason camp,” Tucker said. “There’s nowhere around here you’re going to find close to 300 kids that want to wrestle for free… As we add more people (the coaches) get more and more excited.”
The Marines provide free Chick-fil-A for the participants and speak to the kids about college opportunities, and also what the Marine Corps has to offer after high school.
“All the Marines come and talk to us about scholarships, what they can do with
their academics, what the Marine Corps has to offer,” Tucker said. “It’s a whole 30-minute class that the Marines talk to us about how we can help our students.”
The presence and support of the Marine Corps is felt beyond the camp as well. See WRESTLING on page 15A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Olympic Bronze Medalist Myles Amine instructs freshmen and sophomore wrestlers at United States Marine Corps Sports Leadership Academy wrestling camp at Fraser High School.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
12A/ MACOMB TOWNSHIP CHRONICLE • JULY 10, 2025
JULY 12-13
World War II reenactment: See Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society conduct public demonstration of authentic combat, encampment life and vehicle displays, also food and drinks for purchase, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 12 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 13, Chesterfield Township Historical Village, 47275 Sugarbush Road, (586) 949-0400, chesterfieldhistory@yahoo. com, chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.org
Utica Antiques Market: Browse thousands of items from approximately 100 dealers from around country, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. July 13, Knights of Columbus Grounds, 11541 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township, also held Sept. 6-7, (586) 2543495, uticaantiques.com
JULY 22
Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Joe Jo’s Restaurant, 16611 21 Mile Road in Macomb Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 556-9471 by July 18, www. widowedfriends.com
JULY 25-26
Autos for Autism: Benefits Ted Lindsay Foundation (fosters inclusion, empowerment and support for children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder), includes charity cruise to Port Sanilac and back at 8:30 a.m. and dinner with automotive designers from 5-10 p.m. July 25, then family day featuring car show, live music, bounce houses, lawn games, face painting, food trucks, raffles, 50-50 and more from noon-3 p.m. July 26, Stahls Motors and Music Experience, 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township, stahlsauto.com/afa2025
JULY 26
Yoga at the Hill: Presented by Macomb County Board of Commissioners and Bodhi Seed Yoga & Wellness, childrens yoga and basic yoga from 9-9:50 a.m., raffle from 9:50-10 a.m., and chair yoga and intermediate yoga from 10-10:50 a.m., pavilions at Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, free but register for 10th anniversary shirt and gift at bocmacomb.org/events/yoga-at-the-hill
See ‘The Prince of Spanish Guitar’: Benise celebrat-
ing 25 years of world music and dance, 7:30 p.m. (VIP experience at 5 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
JULY 27
Golf fundraiser: Presented by Santa Fara di Cinisi Detroit and benefiting Wish Upon a Star Autism Scholarship Corporation, shotgun start at 1 p.m., also lunch, dinner, games, prizes, 50-50 and more, Golden Hawk Golf & Banquets, 9861 Meisner Road in Casco, register to bit.ly/Golf072025 by July 18
JULY 28
Learn about last Great Lakes lightship: Historian Andrew Kercher discusses HURON LV-103, 6:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - North Branch, 54100 Broughton Road in Macomb Township, register at (586) 226-5082 or cmpl.libnet.info/events starting July 14
AUG. 8
Movie Under the Stars: Free event includes kids-only yard sale at 6:30 p.m., play area with inflatables, games and toys, meet-and-greet with Moana from 7:30-8:30 p.m., and screening of “Moana 2” at 8:30 p.m. (bring chair or blanket), also concessions (can bring own food), Hawaiian leis, beach balls and glow necklaces (for first 500 kids), and bug spray station and glow bracelets at dusk, Macomb Corners Park, 19449 25 Mile Road in Macomb Township, www. macomb-mi.gov/472/movie-under-the-stars
ONGOING
Music in the Park: Hear Power Play Detroit July 10, Shattered (The Rolling Stones tribute) July 17, The Jerry Ross Band July 24 and 50 Amp Fuse July 31, also inflatables, organized games, toys and more, plus concessions for purchase (can bring own food), bring lawn chair or blanket, 7-8:30 p.m., Macomb Corners Park, 19449 25 Mile Road in Macomb Township, (586) 992-2900, macomb-mi.gov/471/music-inthe-park
Summer Concert Series: Hear Stone Blossoms
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(classic rock) July 13, Brad Stuart (country) July 20, Gridiron & Friends (party) July 27, The Best of Billy & Elton (Billy Joel and Elton John tributes) Aug. 3, Velvet Steel (top 40 rock and pop) Aug. 10, Vinyl Rockit (party) Aug. 17, Taylor Tucky (country) Aug. 24, and Larry Lee & the Back in the Day Band (funk, R&B and soul) Sept. 1, 6:30-9 p.m., Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, metroparks.com/lake-st-clair-metropark
Summer Sounds: Free concerts from 5-8 p.m. FridaysSaturdays and 3-6 p.m. Sundays until Aug. 31, also 3-6 p.m. Sept. 1 (Labor Day), Center Court at The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, see lineup at shoppartridgecreek.com/events
Rosco on the Run: Series includes silly magic show July 8 and music by Guy Louis July 22 at Macomb Township Recreation Center/Town Square, 20699 Macomb St., comedy-juggling July 15 at Waldenburg Park, 19225 21 Mile Road, and water fun and games July 29 at Macomb Corners Park, 19449 25 Mile Road, plus interactive games, inflatables and toddler area at each site, bring blanket and lunch (pizza available for purchase), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., (586) 992-2900, macomb-mi.gov/470/roscos-picnicpalooza-series
Weekly car show: Also music, food trucks and prizes, 4-7:30 p.m. Thursdays (except third Thursday of
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Wellness Wednesdays: Free weekly fitness classes sponsored by Henry Ford Health, includes yoga July 16-Aug. 27, 9-10 a.m., Center Court at The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, shoppartridgecreek.com/events
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Scout
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taken seriously and addressed” when brought to the attention of councilors.
Work began on the project shortly after Honeycutt achieved the Silver Award in 2021. Jan Robertjohn served as Honeycutt’s mentor during the project, helping her remain on track as she conducted research.
“The statistics were kind of crazy,” Honeycutt said. “I didn’t realize how many people don’t report (sexual harassment) or speak up about it.”
Honeycutt’s finished project, titled “Stand Up, Speak Up, Report,” took the form of a PowerPoint presentation that goes over the definition of sexual harassment, the various forms it takes, how it can reported and addressed, as well as providing contact information for support organizations. As the project’s sustainability is a key part of the “Take Action” project, Honeycutt’s presentation will continue to be used by Chippewa Valley counselors to help discuss sexual harassment. Lawrence said the project will be shared with other councilors.
“When you work with the community, that’s when you can make impactful change because they buy into what you are doing,” said Robertjohn, a volunteer Gold Award mentor with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. “They can see the value of it and then want to continue it. (Honeycutt’s project) will continue after she’s done at the high school, and I do understand that it’s possible some of the other school districts she contacted … could also use it in the future.”
As for Honeycutt’s life as a Gold Award recipient, she is currently enrolled at Macomb Community College and intends to transfer to either Kettering University or Oakland University for a mechanical engineering degree. She hopes one day to work for NASA.
“I hope with having my Gold Award, I can inspire other, younger Girl Scouts to aim high and go big because it is well worth getting your Gold Award,” Honeycutt said. “At the end, you will be so proud of yourself that you were able to accomplish the highest award you can get in Girl Scouts, and anybody can do it if they put their mind to it.”
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Trustees
from page 1A
While the township formerly ran a program where it would cover the cost of repairing sidewalks and was lax in enforcing maintenance requirements, the June 28, 2023, Michigan Supreme Court decision in the Kandil-Elsayed v F & E Oil, Inc, and Pinsky v Kroger case led to the end of the “open and obvious” defense that would have shielded the township from liability for sidewalk-related injuries.
The 14 residents that spoke complained about the costs quoted in the notification letter — both the high cost associated with replacements and the variation in costs based on the varying sizes of sidewalk pieces — as well as the notification letter lacking an itemized list of each potential sidewalk hazard.
“I have elderly neighbors that are crying and trying to just understand what is going on, ” township resident Valerie Foulks-McCrary said. “I understood and tried to explain to them the ordinance law. I tried to explain that the sidewalk is our responsibility — just like we have to shovel the snow and make sure we have the branches up when it rains and storms — but when you have neighbors who get different prices for different things for the sidewalk … this is not fair, just to send a letter.”
Though Viviano accepted the blame for the lack of details for each property’s letters, the residents found little relief in getting around the need to address their sidewalks. Viviano said the township would absorb half the cost of replacing 8-foot sidewalks and the full cost of replacing pieces of sidewalk featuring ADA-compliant ramps and dimples. Viviano, Township Clerk Kristi Pozzi and Department of Public Works Director Kevin Johnson also spoke about the bid process for the program.
Any questions or disputes about a particular property’s sidewalk can be directed to the township’s engineering consultant Anderson, Eckstein, & Westrick, Inc. by calling (586) 726-6695 or emailing sidewalks@macomb-mi.gov.
Another sidewalk related matter was the board awarding Luigi Ferdinandi & Son Cement Co. a $62,170 contract to install ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps in the township between Hall Road and 21 Mile Road west of Card Road. Over $56,300 of the project is covered by 2024 Community Development Block Grant funds.
Bench shade coverings
Trustees also approved the purchase of four shade coverings for benches from Midstates Recreation for $17,772. The shades will be split between Waldenburg and Pitchford Parks, with the shades being placed over benches around the parks’ respective playscapes.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Business
from page 9A
lenges like talking to people over the phone, especially angry customers, with some delayed orders, for example. So you know customer service, so I was the first one to take the heat,” she said. “So that brought me a lot of experience. For me, when I’m here at the cashier talking to people, that’s something that I really appreciate because it’s how everything started for me when I started my career path.
“I like that, and people get curious
CARE
from page 7A
and depression; counseling; mental health; home-based case management; recovery coaching; employee assistance programs; and more. The organization also works with the local school districts.
The youth counseling and outpatient treatment, for instance, provides resources and interventions within the classroom to foster a responsive learning environment. CARE supports adolescents and their families as they manage mental health or substance use issues.
Another example of a CARE program is Recovery United Community Center, which offers free support groups and services to everyone in the community. It is also home to CARE’s peer recovery coaching program where individuals can continue their progress and receive support on their substance use recovery journeys.
Each CARE staff member works in a specified area. Jade Cruz, prevention program manager; Kayla Dadswell, director of prevention; and Elizabeth Cupolo, project coordinator of the Sterling Heights Drug Free Coalition, work together to prevent substance use disorder. The Ster-
and say, ‘Hey, where are you from? I noticed your accent,’ and we start to get to know each other,” Steganha said.
She said getting to know the community and her staff is her favorite part of owning the coffee shop. She said she has learned a lot from both her customers and her staff. Wu has been in the restaurant industry for years and said that her Novi customers have continued to frequent her Livonia locations. Eggert and Steganha, who recently opened their businesses, said that they just want people to know they exist.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
ling Heights Drug Free Coalition supports CARE and what the organization does; hence, the relationship.
“We work with elected officials and community partners to try to combat the marketing strategies aimed toward youth. Drugs are accessible in our community or normalized through our culture. The biggest component we see with kids is social media,” Cruz said. “We do evidence-based curriculum in the school system. These are honest conversations we have with youth. The new location brings a new face to the services we provide.”
Lauren Letzmann is the Project VOX coordinator.
“We do a lot of grassroots work with different sections of the community, law enforcement, elected officials, churches and schools,” Letzmann said. “We do expungement clinics to reduce the barriers to getting a job. We get them integrated more into the community and try to give the people in recovery a voice. We have Narcan kits free to the community to help reverse opioid overdoses. We provide resources for treatment.”
For more information on CARE of Southeastern Michigan, visit careofsem. com or call (586) 541-2273.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
The Macomb Township Board of Trustees hears a resident complain about mandatory sidewalk repairs at the board’s June 25 meeting.
After stepping away from visual arts for about a decade to pursue music and other work, Ross found himself compelled to give painting another go around 2010.
“I always had these ideas in the back of my mind as far as what sort of paintings I wanted to make, and so I was always sketching these things out,” Ross said. “At some point I — I couldn’t tell you the exact genesis of it — I was like, ‘Oh, yeah. I’ve kind of gotten away from painting.’ I went and picked up a new batch of oil paints and supplies and went right to it.”
Learning how to stretch canvases at OU has become a notable part of Ross’ works, as many of his paintings twist and bend around the unconventional canvases he builds.
“I’ve been working a lot with these geometric shapes and forms, things like that, and it occurred to me that I could make the actual surface of the painting be part of the painting itself and reflect what’s contained therein,” Ross said. “Making the canvases is part of the work for me, especially with these oddly shaped canvases and multi-canvas pieces and finding interesting ways to make them fit together.”
The sheer size of Ross’ work and depth of his back catalog came as a unique benefit for AAC Exhibition Manager Stephanie Hazzard, who combined her curation experience with Ross’ to fill out the first-floor gallery.
“(Ross) works on paper, on canvas, on panels and also on three-dimensional objects that he’s painted, as well as ceramic pieces that he’s painted,” Hazzard said. “He has a style that he’s placed onto shaped twodimensional items and three-dimensional items, and composing them into one cohesive show is my job to make sure there is an appropriate flow of the pieces that complement one another … He had brought in lots to choose from and because of the size of the pieces, which are very large, we were able to utilize the entire floor for one show.”
Hazard says it has been fun working with Ross on deciding which of his works go on display and where they will be placed throughout the gallery.
“We like to work with a lot of different artists and curators, and Michael has a special background as both an artist and a curator, and as a muralist,” Hazzard said. “He works on a very large scale as an artist on lots of different surfaces … It’s fun to work with someone who also does similar work in a gallery on another side of town, so
he has experience with the curating part. It was great to work with someone new to the space as well.”
Ross’ idea toward art is that what one sees in it is shaped by the experiences of the beholder and hopes that his show leaves a good impression on visitors.
“A lot of what I do, I try to make it a positive viewing experience,” Ross said. “In choosing color palates and forms and things like that. Without planting too much of a seed in someone’s mind as they’re looking at the work, I like the idea of it having a calming effect on the viewer. It depends a lot on what the viewer is bringing to it, but I hope it makes people feel good.”
Running from June 28 to Aug. 16, “A History of Dreams” is one of two solo shows going on at the Anton Art Center. The other exhibit, “Suzanne Guimond Wilson: Glass Art,” showcases the Roseville-based artist’s stained-glass work on the second floor from July 8 to Aug. 23.
The Anton Art Center is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Metered parking is available. For more information, go to theartcenter.org.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Wrestling
from page 11A
The program and the Marines have a relationship that is apparent year-round.
“At Fraser, when we do our home meets or any big tournaments, we invite the Marine Corps,” Tucker said. “They always show up in their dress blues and they talk with the kids. It’s that presence with the Marines and everyone involved with that camp.”
The camp has helped hundreds of kids across Michigan and has solidified Fraser as a wrestling hot bed at the high school level. Down the road, the community may see the camp become the biggest of its kind in the nation.
“It’s helped (Fraser wrestling) great. At our high school level, we had 50 kids, and then our youth program… another 80 coming through the ranks,” Tucker said. “We can show our Fraser community that we’re one of the big dogs now.”
To learn about the United States Marine Corps Sports Leadership Academy, go to usmc sports.com. To learn more about Fraser wrestling, go to fraserathletics.com. Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
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Kitchen caper
MOUNT CLEMENS — On June 8 at around 6 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to McLaren Macomb Hospital for a theft report.
A hospital security officer played surveillance footage for the deputies showing a male suspect entering the kitchen at around 4 a.m., making a meal on the grill, putting food into a bin and taking the food to a room on the second floor before leaving. No staff members recognized the suspect or knew how he got into the facility.
Splash pad spat
MOUNT CLEMENS — On June 6 at around 7:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Shadyside Park for an assault report.
The caller, a 47-year-old Clinton Township woman, said a child spat on her child at the splash pad. The woman went over to the other child’s guardian and told her what happened. The guardian then began yelling at the Clinton Township woman, telling her she should use corporal punishment on her child and poked her on the forehead.
The Clinton Township woman reportedly indicated that she wished to press charges against the guardian.
Barricaded gunman draws
SWAT response
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On June 4 at around 10:40 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 27000 block of Riviera Drive in Harrison Township for a disorderly person. The suspect, a 41-year-old Harrison Township man, was allegedly intoxicated, destructive and threatened to shoot the caller. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspect and a child were inside the residence. As they attempted to establish a perimeter, deputies spotted the man holding a gun and heard a gunshot-like sound. Deputies used the patrol vehicle PA system to issue commands for the suspect to exit the residence, which he did not comply with.
The county’s tactical team was activated and responders were able to retrieve the juvenile from the residence. They took the suspect into custody without further incident. The suspect was lodged in the Macomb County Jail.
Attempted stereo robbery
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On June 4 at around
2:20 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 38000 block of Middle Pointe Court for an attempted larceny from auto.
Township man who said someone broke into his car and tried stealing its radio. Glass was found around the car, while the radio housing was pried open and several wires were unplugged.
A doorbell security camera was found in the area but the footage did not provide additional information about the incident.
Drunken driver arrested after driving into ditch
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police
officers were dispatched to the area of 23 Mile Road and the M-53 ramp for a vehicle in the ditch at 8:03 p.m. June 15. The sole occupant of the vehicle reportedly said he was cut off by another vehicle, causing him to run off the road. Upon talking with the driver, an officer observed indicators that suggested the driver had consumed alcohol, according to the police report. Police said the driver admitted to “having a couple of beers” earlier in the day. After a series of roadside sobriety tests, the driver was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated, according to police. The driver was transported and lodged at the Shelby Township Police Department until he was sober.
Hundreds of dollars in liquor stolen
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer was dispatched to CVS, 15121 24 Mile Road, for a retail fraud at 5:15 p.m. June 16. Upon the officer’s arrival, he met with the store manager, who said he observed on surveillance video five suspects in the store select more than $330 worth of liquor and leave the store without paying for it. The suspects drove away in a Dodge Durango. Detectives were investigating.
Car stolen
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A police officer was dispatched to the 46000 block of Jonathon Circle, near Dequindre and Auburn roads, for a stolen car at 7:44 a.m. June 11. The owner of the vehicle said her 2020 Nissan Altima was gone from the parking lot when she woke up that morning. The owner stated she last saw her vehicle at 11:30 p.m. June 10. Detectives were investigating.
Abandoned bag
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On June 6 at around 9:30 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the intersection of 22 Mile Road and Beacon Square to investigate a suspicious item.
A passerby notified deputies about a backpack left on the median separating Beacon Square. Deputies opened the gray-and-black backpack to find
clothing.
No identifying documents were found in the bag, and deputies stored the bag in an evidence locker.
Bad check
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On June 5 at around
2:55 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the Michigan Educational Credit Union on Hayes Road for a fraudulent check report.
A 53-year-old Detroit man reportedly entered the credit union and attempted to cash a $1,700 check. As the check was being processed, staff was notified the man’s account had a history of fraudulent check activity. As employees tried to get more information, the man fled the credit union, leaving his check and ID behind.
Marketplace scammer
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On June 5 at around 2:10 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 21000 block of Rome Drive to speak with a 21-year-old Macomb Township man about a fraud report.
The man attempted to buy a Nintendo Game Boy Color device and two games from a 29-year-old New Baltimore man through Facebook Marketplace. The seller claimed he no longer lived in Michigan and would mail him the items if he was paid $80 through Venmo.
After being paid, the New Baltimore man did not respond to requests for mailing updates, and a search of the man’s account by the Macomb Township resident revealed a history of people claiming the New Baltimore man to be a scammer.
The Macomb Township man wished to press charges.
Bomb threat suspect arrested
GROSSE POINTE CITY — Police took a 35-yearold Detroit woman into custody at around 12:50 p.m. June 10 after she allegedly left a post on X, formerly Twitter, threatening to bomb a doctor’s office on the second floor of the Neighborhood Club. Police said the building was evacuated, searched and cleared, and no explosive device or any other suspicious object was found. Police said after they identified the suspect and arrested her, she confessed to making the threat on social media. She was facing a charge of making a bomb threat, police said.
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