Comments about millage lead to call for commissioner to resign
UNION LEADERS PEN RELEASE ASKING
RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT POLICE AND FIRE MILLAGE RENEWAL ON NOV. 4
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
WARREN — A recent live “community town hall” posted on social media led to a Warren City councilman calling for the resignation of a city planning commissioner.
Following a livestream hosted Thursday, Aug. 28 by Warren Planning Commissioner Delwar Ansar, Councilman Jonathan Lafferty demanded Ansar resign from his position after Ansar allegedly disseminated misinformation.
Through the video, Ansar reportedly told viewers to vote no on a police and fire millage appearing on the Nov.
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MOSQUE OFFERS
Warren police are asking anyone with information about vandalism at the IONA mosque to contact the detective bureau at (586) 574-4810. The mosque, located on Ryan Road south of 12 Mile Road, was the first one established in the city.
REWARD FOR INFORMATION AFTER VANDALISM
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
WARREN — A mosque in Warren took to social media to offer a reward for information after being vandalized.
In a statement posted on Facebook Sept. 9, the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations posted a reward offer of $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction after being vandalized
over the previous weekend.
“An official at the Islamic Organization of North American (IONA) contacted CAIR-MI to report the vandalism of its mosque including its expansion project as well as construction company equipment,” the statement said. “The vandalism included wall damage, broken windows and graffiti on the floor and on construction equipment.”
According to the statement, the vandalism occurred
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Marijuana charges dismissed against former Fitzgerald administrators
WEAPONS CHARGE REMAINS FOR FORMER SUPERINTENDENT
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
WARREN — Possession of marijuana charges against two former Fitzgerald Public Schools administrators were dropped earlier this month by a Warren judge.
On Sept. 4, 37th District Court Judge John M. Chmura dismissed the charges of possession of marijuana on school property against former Superintendent Hollie Stange and former Food Services Director Amanda Carroll.
On Sept. 5, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido issued a press release that the Sept. 4 court hearing was to decide a motion on a matter of law. The issue was whether the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, which prohibits possession of marijuana in a school zone, preempted the public health code, which prohibits possession of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school zone.
As per the press release, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Urban argued that the charge should stand because the police were acting in good faith when they searched the ve-
Sterco Refractory Steel Co.’s men’s senior softball team celebrates after becoming the No. 1 team in the Shelby-Warren Senior Softball League for the 2025 season.
SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE CROWNS
UPPER DIVISION CHAMPION
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Sterco Refractory Steel Co.’s men’s senior softball team has taken the title in the Shelby-Warren Senior Softball League for 2025.
The group finished in first place on the season with a 17-4 record, and also went 3-1 during the double-elimination postseason that ended with a 11-6 victory in the title game on Aug 20.
“We have several very good players that are in the Michigan USSSA Hall of Fame on the team and we have one guy that’s also in the national Hall of Fame (Chuck Maiorana),” Sterco Refractory Steel co-man-
ager Oscar Zamora said. “The league is very competitive, but we’re all friends at the end of the day.”
Two years ago, Zamora and co-manager Nick Martinico played on a team that was consistently at the top of the league, but due to schedule and field conflicts, the group saw a lot of its players disperse to other teams. This season, the team tried to go back to its roots and get their original squad back together.
“Martinico and I collaborated in the offseason and thought, ‘Why don’t we try to get our old team back together?’ We contacted our players and most of them came back,” Zamora said. “We thought it would be nice to get the band back together. We just
Warren resident will honor parents with ofrenda at the DIA
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
DETROIT — When Ruffy B. Lim thinks about his parents, Rufino and Lordenita Lim, so many memories come to mind.
“They were both very generous with their time and resources,” Lim said. “They were the unofficial patriarch and matriarch of the family. They sponsored my nephews and nieces to go through school. They did it out of love.”
He becomes emotional when speaking about them. His father, Rufino Lim, a U.S. Navy veteran, died in 1989. Lim’s mother, Lordenita Lim, died in 2024. Lim, of Warren, will pay tribute to his parents over the next several weeks at the Detroit Institute of the Arts. Lim has been chosen to display an altar in the DIA’s 13th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating el Dia de Muertos. The ofrendas (altars) will be showcased at select locations on all three floors of the museum
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Photo provided by Madelyn Zamora
Warren resident Ruffy B. Lim will honor his parents, Lordenita, left, and Rufino, right, with an ofrenda Sept. 27 through Nov. 2 in the Detroit Institute of Art’s 13th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating el Dia de Muertos exhibit.
Photo provided by Ruffy B. Lim
‘Early to tell’ economic effect of Stellantis supplier layoffs
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
WARREN — A supplier for Stellantis plans to lay off 70 workers in Warren in October.
DP World Contract Logistics, a parts supplier for Stellantis located on Hoover Road in Warren, said in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice dated Aug. 5 that it intends to lay off 70 workers, effective Oct. 5, after being notified by Stellantis that it will no longer be needed.
“DP World recently received notice from the only customer it supports at this location that they will no longer need DP World’s services after October 5, 2025,” Lauren Bennett, human resources manager for the company, said in the Aug. 5 letter. “This notice was sudden and unexpected.”
In the letter, Bennett states DP World will not have any ongoing work at the Warren facility after Oct. 5 “and, thus, no need for employees to work at that facility thereafter.”
Bennett said the closure of the facility is
expected to be permanent.
Tom Bommarito, Warren’s director of community, economic and downtown development, said it’s too soon to know what kind of impact the closure will have on the local economy.
“It’s a little bit early to tell, because Stellantis has the lease on the building,” he said. “Their plan is to repurpose the building, which we’ll wait and see what that means and how many employees that brings.”
Bommarito said the goal is to find a new use for the facility.
“That’s a brand-new building. It’s a warehouse, so that makes it good for other uses,” he said. “They could do assembly there, they could do production, they could do storage.”
Bommarito added that what the building ends up being used for would establish the number of employees that would work there. At press time, representatives from Stellantis had not returned a request for comment.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
Interviews to be held to fill school board vacancy
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/TROY — Members of the Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education have begun the process of filling a vacancy on the board.
The district issued a press release to announce that Board Treasurer Kyle M. Johnson resigned, effective Sept. 2. Warren Consolidated Schools residents could apply to fill the board vacancy by submitting applications by the deadline of 4 p.m. Sept. 9.
The school board will hold a special school board meeting at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 to interview nine candidates to fill the seat. The special meeting will be at the WCS Administration Building, located at 31300 Anita Drive in Warren.
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The appointment, which expires in 2026, will fill the seat vacated by Johnson, who resigned due to a job opportunity.
“I am so pleased, and extremely appreciative to have several qualified, caring members of our community step forward and offer to serve,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. John C. Bernia, Jr. said.
The school board has until Oct. 2 to select a new board member or the Macomb Intermediate School District will step in and choose a new board member for them.
“On behalf of Warren Consolidated Schools, I would like to thank Mr. Johnson for his dedication to our students, staff and the community for the past few years,” Bernia, Jr. said in a prepared statement sent after Johnson’s resignation. “We wish him all the best in his new job opportunity, and I know he will continue to support and champion our students and the district.”
Johnson was first elected to the school board Nov. 8, 2022. The appointee will serve until the end of 2026. In November 2026, the district will have a two-year term on the ballot to serve the remainder of Johnson’s term.
Johnson submitted a letter Sept. 2 to Bernia and Board President Susan Trombley announcing his resignation.
“This decision did not come easily, as my time on the Board has been immensely meaningful,” he stated in the letter. “Serving on the Board of Education has truly been an honor and a privilege. I am grateful for each moment, and every connection made along the way.
“Serving on the Board of Education allowed me to contribute directly to our community, championing educational excellence and helping prepare students for their futures,” Johnson continued. “I have been fortunate to work with devoted educators, administrators, staff, and fellow Board members who continually place student success at the center of every decision.”
Johnson is stepping down for an opportunity to work for Democratic U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, which he said, “presents an extraordinary next step and aligns closely with the passion and purpose that inspired my service here.”
In the letter, Johnson said during his tenure he participated in shaping district policies that focused on curriculum innovation, technology integration, advancing equity and supporting creative teaching practices.
“I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to my fellow Board members for their dedication and support, to the administration and staff for their unwavering commitment to excellence, and to the parents, guardians, and families for their trust and engagement,” he said. “Above all, I thank the students, whose determination and curiosity have been my greatest inspiration and motivation throughout my service.”
Even though he is stepping down from public office, Johnson said his support for education and the community “remains steadfast.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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4 ballot. In a statement posted on Facebook on Aug. 29, the day after the session, Ansar said his town hall was an effort to address high property taxes in Warren and discuss options for residents to reduce them.
Ansar said he had been hearing from a lot of residents about high taxes, and he felt the need to do the town hall to help educate residents to help them make informed decisions for the upcoming elections.
“I’m a planning commissioner. Out of that, I’m also a community activist, also a resident of the city of Warren,” he said. “So as a community activist, always, I try to educate our community.”
However, Lafferty, who has been a public advocate for the passage of the millage, alleges Ansar is giving out misinformation about it.
“As an appointed officer of the city, Mr. Ansar’s advocacy to defund the police and fire department is an abhorrent contradiction to the best interests of our community,” Lafferty said in a statement. “His comments are detrimental to the health, safety and well-being of its citizens.”
The millage in question was first established in 2012 as a levy of about 4.6 mills, or $4.60 per $1,000 of taxable property value, dedicated to funding police and fire safety protection. In April, the City Council unanimously approved putting the renewal question on the November ballot.
Ansar said in an Aug. 29 statement that he recognizes the need for public safety. However, in an interview Sept. 2, he stated the millage can create an additional burden on residents.
“Right now, (SEV) is so high, it is 200% more than at that time. So I personally think it’s becoming a burden for the residents,” he said.
Ansar’s Aug. 29 statement was made as a Facebook post. Several Warren residents — including City Treasurer Lorie Barnwell and resident Lori Harris — responded to Ansar’s Aug. 29 statement on Facebook, stating his post contains misinformation.
In her comment, Barnwell said that despite taxes being “not low,” they aren’t what Ansar claims.
“Are our taxes high? Yes. Should we work as a city to make sure residents are getting the services that match their taxes? Absolutely,” she said in her post. “But cutting police and fire aren’t the answer.
“You’re not a tax or finance expert and what you are doing is misleading,” she added.
Barnwell claimed property taxes are increasing in part because real estate agents and mortgage companies aren’t disclosing information about the tax implications of property transfers to residents, which is something she said herself and state Rep. Mike McFall, D-Hazel Park, would address at their own town hall session at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at 27800 George Merrelli Drive, in Warren.
Ansar said nobody who commented on his post cited a specific piece of information that was wrong.
“I put my statement out there and my account is public,” he said. “None of them have pointed out where the wrong information is provided.”
In Lafferty’s statement, he claims Ansar hasn’t had any meetings with city officials, including the police and fire departments.
Ansar said he currently had no plans to meet with any of them, but if he feels it is needed, he will arrange those meetings.
“I didn’t think about it, but if I see that it is needed, basically whatever is best for the city, for the residents, if something comes up, of course I will do it as a community activist,” he said.
In a press release sent by Lafferty, he said Warren Mayor Lori Stone claimed she had taken action by posting a response to Ansar’s Facebook page.
Stone did not comment when asked about Ansar’s statement and her response.
The leaders of Warren’s police and fire unions urged residents to back the renewal. In a release provided to the Warren Weekly, they said public safety is “not an area where we can afford to cut corners.”
“This millage isn’t about politics — it’s about people,” said Mike Sauger, president of the Warren Police Officers Association, in text included in the release. “Every officer depends on this funding to respond quickly and effectively. Without it, our ability to keep Warren safe would be compromised.”
Joe Schehr, president of Warren Professional Firefighters Local 1383, said, “When someone’s having a heart attack or when a family’s home is on fire, seconds matter. This renewal ensures we have the staffing and equipment to respond in time to save lives. Help us, help you and your family.”
The release from the union leaders continued, “In Warren, public safety has always been a cornerstone of our community. Families, businesses, and neighborhoods thrive
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NEWS & NOTES
Victory Inn torn down to make way for new Sheetz
WARREN — The Victory Inn, a bar and restaurant that has been in Warren for almost 80 years, is being demolished to make way for a new Sheetz gas station at 12 Mile and Mound roads.
A second Sheetz is also planned at the site of the former Pampa Lanes, on Van Dyke and Murthum avenues.
The bowling alley had been vacant before it caught fire in 2019.
Seniors offered free rides to local attractions with Michigan Activity Pass
METRO DETROIT — Library cardholders who are 60 years and older and reside in Macomb, Oakland or Wayne County qualify for free round-trip transportation — with a plus one — to cultural destinations, parks and recreation areas in the tri-county area through Sept. 30.
The offer is through a partnership between Michigan Activity Pass, Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency and The Library Network.
Wayne Metro is also offering assistance with securing a Michigan Activity Pass and will also transport seniors who don’t currently have a library card to and from their local library to obtain one. Transportation must be booked at least seven days in advance through Wayne Metro. Seniors can call (313) 388-9799 to schedule a ride and visit miactivitypass.org/ transportation for more information.
Warren firefighter added to Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial
WARREN — A Warren firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty was added to the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial in Pontiac during a ceremony.
Warren Firefighter Christopher M. Kosmowski, who died June 21, 2024, was added to the memorial during a ceremony held Sept. 11, along with several other Michigan police and firefighters.
“The Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial is dedicated to police officers and firefighters throughout the state of Michigan who have lost their lives in the line of duty,” a press release states. “This special event honors the memory of these heroes and pays tribute to the police and fire communities who serve and protect us every day.”
The memorial can be seen at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Building 38E, in Pontiac.
CENTER LINE NATIVE SERVES IN THE U.S. NAVY
Bollerud
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA — U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kala Bollerud, a 2017 Center Line High School graduate, is serving on the Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 as an aviation maintenance administrationman. She has been in the military eight years.
Members of VP-16 fly and maintain the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime aircraft. According to the Navy, the P-8A has transformed how its maritime patrol and reconnaissance force will train, operate and deploy. P-8A aircraft deploy around the globe to monitor the world’s oceans wherever they are needed.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to travel and see the world,” Bollerud said via a U.S. Navy press release. “My grandpa served in the Army during the Vietnam War, and my father served in the Marines. I wanted to do something different and go Navy.”
She said her hometown taught her the value of community and resiliency, how to navigate challenges and to collaborate with others.
CHILI COMPETITION HEATS UP
WARREN/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Father Kramer Knights of Columbus Council No. 2835, based in Warren, will hold the 2025 Ultimate Chili Cook-Off from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Italian Cultural Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township. A $5 fee will be charged for chili tasting. Attendees can buy a $5 food ticket for hot dogs and cornbread. To secure a spot with your chili, email Gchildsnixon@gmail.com. Bring your own extension cord. There will be cash prizes, trophies and more. Proceeds will benefit Knights of Columbus charities.
‘Message of Hope’ luncheon Oct. 13
WARREN — The Christian Women’s Connection “Message of Hope” luncheon will be from held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Andiamo Banquet Center, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road. The event includes a full course meal, guest speaker, music and a special feature presentation. For reservations call or text Kim at (734) 740-3340.
Teachers encouraged to apply for classroom grants
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU) is accepting applications from local teachers for its Classroom Cash Grants program, which provides grants up to $750 to educators. In recognition of its 70th anniversary celebrated last year, MSGCU is increasing the number of grants to 70 this year.
The 2025 application period is open through 5 p.m. Oct. 3. Michigan teachers can submit creative project ideas at ClassroomCash.org. After the application period closes, community members can vote for their favorite projects from Oct. 15-25 using the Classroom Cash Grants website, with options to vote via email or text. Projects with the most votes will receive grants and winners will be announced in early November.
The program is open to Michigan teachers who work in public, private, parochial, or charter schools. Applicants who previously received a grant or submitted a project may reapply with a new learning experience for their classroom. Applicants do not have to be an MSGCU member to enter, but winners must become a member to receive their grant. For more information about the 2025 Classroom Cash Grants program or to submit a project idea, go to ClassroomCash.org.
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Warren man facing charges for allegedly possessing child porn
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
WARREN — A Warren man is facing a total of eight charges for allegedly possessing child sexually abusive material.
On Sept. 4, Macomb County Area Computer Enforcement detectives, along with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Enforcement Team and the Michigan Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence in the city of Warren, according to a press release from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect, 36-year-old Kevin Buchanan, was taken into custody without incident. He was arraigned Sept. 5 in the 37th District Court in Warren.
Buchanan is facing three counts of child sexually abusive material - aggravated possession, a 10-year felony; four counts of using computers to commit a crime, a 10-year felony; and one count of child sexually abusive material - possession, a four-year felony.
Buchanan was given a $250,000 cash/surety bond. If released a tether is required. He is scheduled for a probable cause conference at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 18 in front of District Court Judge Steven Bieda.
His attorney, Noel Erinjeri, did not return a request for comment.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
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sometime between Sept. 6 and Sept. 7. According to a press release from the Warren Police Department, officers were dispatched to the location at approximately 2:13 p.m. Sept. 8.
According to the press release from the police, it was reported that unknown individuals entered the property and caused damage to the building and construction equipment, including an excavator, glass door, mirrors and interior flooring.
Dawud Walid, a regular prayer leader at the mosque and executive director of CAIR-MI, called on witnesses to report any information to the Warren Police Department.
“There is no valid justification for anyone to vandalize private property, especially a house of worship,” he said.
The press release from the police department states an evidence technician processed the scene for potential evidence before it was assigned to a detective.
Detectives canvassed the area searching for possible witnesses and surveillance video. At this time, no evidence has been found to indicate bias or hate-related motive, according to the press release.
“Regardless of motive, the deliberate damage of religious institutions is unacceptable, and the Warren Police Department will continue to use all available resources to identify and hold accountable those responsible,” the release states.
Warren police are asking anyone with information to contact the detective bureau at (586) 574-4810.
The mosque, located on Ryan Road south of 12 Mile Road in Warren, was the first one established in the city.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
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from Sept. 27 through Nov. 2. A total of 12 ofrendas will be exhibited by various artists from across Michigan, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Día de los Muertos — Day of the Dead — is generally celebrated in Mexico, with variations observed in other Latin American countries and different parts of the world. The holiday celebrates the lives of the departed through decorative altars of sugar skulls, candles, water, bright-colored tissue paper, flowers and photos.
People also remember their loved ones with their mementos that include favorite recipes, books, clothing, stuffed animals, dolls, instruments and Christmas lights. The ofrendas are displayed Nov. 1-2 — and sometimes Oct. 31 — and coincide with the Catholic observances of All Saints Day on Nov. 1 and All Souls Day on Nov. 2.
“We are proud to present the 13th annual Ofrendas exhibition in collaboration with our community partners – the Mexican Consulate of Detroit, the Southwest Detroit Business Association and the Mexicantown Community Development Corporation,” Julie McFarland, DIA executive director of public affairs & community engagement, said in a prepared statement. “This year, we’re offering our community a new way to experience the exhibition. We hope that while exploring the museum to discover each ofrenda, visitors will engage with the richness of our galleries and connect with the art in new and meaningful ways.”
Lim’s altar is titled “Mementos: Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother.” This is the first time he will display a Day of the Dead altar at the DIA.
“I’m very, very excited. I’m creating something positive and
honoring both of their memories in the process,” said Lim, a Detroit Public Schools art teacher. “I hope it translates like that.”
Rufino and Lordenita were both born in the Philippines, as was Lim. Rufino denounced his Filipino citizenship to become a U.S. citizen so he could serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Lim is on the hunt for a U.S. Navy cap to place on the DIA altar.
“My mother was a dress maker throughout her lifetime,” Lim said. “I always see her sewing things.”
That included a button-down polo shirt she made for him from a sketch he designed. If he finds it, he’s going to add that to the display.
Although he lives an ocean away, Lim kept in touch with his parents overseas. Every year on his birthday, Lim called his mom twice “because of the 12-hour time difference.” On Lim’s last birthday in August, he had a dream about his parents. His mother was seated on a piece of furniture.
“My father was standing not saying anything,” Lim said. “Both were smiling. They were kind of like greeting me with a happy birthday in their own way.”
Their wedding was the inspiration for his ofrenda. One piece will include a replica of Lordenita’s wedding bouquet with the native flower of the Philippines known as the sameaguita. Other keepsakes will adorn the altar.
“Traditionally ofrendas are very, very colorful,” Lim said. “This is white.”
The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Ave. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. General admission is free for Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County residents. For more information go to dia.org or call (313) 833-7900.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
when they know help is just a call away. On the upcoming ballot, you, the voters, will decide whether to renew the Police and Fire Millage — a measure that ensures our first responders have the resources they need to keep us safe.
“This renewal will not raise taxes,” the letter stated. “Instead, it continues existing funding that supports staffing, equipment, training, and emergency response. Without it, both departments face budget shortfalls that could mean fewer officers and firefighters, slower response times, and reduced readiness in emergencies.”
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
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hicle Stange was driving after finding her smoking marijuana near the school zone.
According to the press release, Chmura found that the plain language of MRTMA states that it takes precedence over any other statute in conflict with it. Therefore, he would not read the 1,000-foot rule into the MRTMA statute. As a result, the possession of marijuana charges against both women were dismissed.
“We appreciate the judge’s thoughtful consideration,” Stange’s attorney William Barnwell said. “Our belief is that this was the correct ruling underneath the current statute. Justice was served. The most serious counts have been dismissed.”
Lucido believes the state Legislature should revisit both MRTMA and the health code and amend MRTMA to restore the 1,000-foot rule, to ensure that it is once
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enjoy playing with each other so much on the field.”
Bringing in a lot of the team’s previous players also allowed Sterco Refractory Steel to use a lot of different guys throughout the season, which in this league is needed.
“When it comes to senior softball, at some point during the season there’s going to be an injury or two,” Zamora said. “And we were lucky enough to have good players to be able to fill into the different positions when somebody pulled a hamstring, turned an ankle, had a sore arm. It all goes with the territory of being over 55, which is the minimum age for the league.”
Aside from winning on the field, this league means a lot to players and their families, too. The turnout for games is large, and is filled with kids and grandkids to watch family members play.
“It’s such a nice feeling to get out there. The wives come out and watch or the family and grandkids come out and watch,” Zamora said. “Everybody just knows each other and they get along well. We enjoy it so much.”
The league is full of guys that not only know each other, but have played softball or baseball with each other for many years. Part of what makes it such a special environment is the fact that some of these players have competed against or with others for decades.
again part of the law.
“It is deeply concerning that, in legalizing marijuana, the Legislature also eliminated the safeguard that prohibited its use near school zones,” he said. “Perhaps that was not their intent, but it is the effect. We should not encourage the use of drugs, even legal ones, near our schools or around children.”
Attempts to reach Carroll’s attorney, Camilla Barkovic, for comment were unsuccessful at press time.
Stange and Carroll, both 39, were arrested during separate traffic stops Dec. 20, 2024, for allegedly smoking marijuana near school grounds and driving while under the influence of drugs.
Stange was originally charged with possession of marijuana on school grounds, a two-year felony; possession of a weapon in a weapon-free zone; and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, both of which are 93-day misdemeanors.
Carroll was originally charged with possession of marijuana on school grounds;
“We’ve known each other for a long time,” Martinico said. “We’re competitive. Yeah, we want to compete, but the friendship part of it is a big part of it, too.”
The epitome of the competitive-yet-fun atmosphere was the championship game itself. The final score was 11-6 and the game saw a handful of highlight plays from the two best teams in the league.
“What a great game it was. There were diving catches made by the outfielders, and I don’t think there were any errors,” Martinico said. “There were a lot of people there watching. It was a great game.”
Every year, the Shelby-Warren Senior Softball League plays a relaxed and fun game with everyone in the league to mark the end of the season. This year, the game will have over 100 players, and will take place at Jimmy John’s Field in Utica.
“Everything is kind of geared towards having fun and yet still being a little competitive,” Martinico said. “As the league goes, it’s the camaraderie. I got everyone on my team to participate (in the Jimmy John’s Field game).”
The Shelby-Warren Senior Softball League continues to be a great community and the Sterco Refractory Steel men’s team will look to get the band back together next year for another championship run. Games are played at Mae Stecker Park in Shelby Township and Halmich Park in Warren.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated second offense, a one-year misdemeanor; and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with an occupant less than 16 years old, a one-year misdemeanor.
At a court hearing June 18 before Chmura, Macomb County prosecutors dropped the operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charges against both defendants. The charge against Carroll for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with an occupant less than 16 years old also was dismissed.
To date, Stange still faces the possession of weapons charge and is scheduled back in court at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 for a pretrial hearing before Chmura. Barnwell said a hunting rifle was found in her car during the arrest, adding she may not have had knowledge it was there.
“There are some very credible search and seizure arguments to be made,” Barnwell said. “They would have to prove she knew it was there to begin with.”
Stange and Carroll are no longer employed with the district.
“The case is immensely difficult for her stemming from the misunderstanding of the current law,” Barnwell said of Stange. “It has cost her her reputation, her career.”
After her arrest, retired Fitzgerald Superintendent Laurie Fournier stepped in to serve as interim superintendent. In August, the school board appointed Elizabeth Jensen to the superintendent position. Olgert “Gary” Nazarko has been appointed director of food services.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
If you have a racing or irregular heartbeat, also known as an arrhythmia, one likely suspect is atrial fbrillation (AFib), the most common type. In AFib, the upper chambers of the heart beat chaotically and often too fast. In some cases, this can continue indefnitely (or until it’s treated). But in many people, episodes of AFib come and go, which can make it harder to diagnose.
Atrial fbrillation risk
AFib can develop in anyone, at any time, but it’s much more likely to become a problem as you get older. Other factors besides age that can increase anyone’s chance of developing AFib include high blood pressure, obesity, heart problems (such as heart failure or heart valve disease), thyroid disorders, heavy alcohol use, smoking, diabetes, kidney disease and sleep apnea.
In younger adults, conditions such as thyroid disease or sleep apnea can increase the risk. In women, high blood pressure and heart valve disease are more likely to lead to AFib. While in men, coronary artery disease and previous heart attack are more common risk factors
Spotting AFib symptoms
AFib symptoms may vary, and some people don’t experience them. When symptoms are present, for both sexes these can include racing heart rate, heart palpitations (futters or a pounding heart), shortness of breath, chest pain and fatigue.
• Atypical symptoms: Women are more likely than men to experience symptoms such as fatigue and weakness.
• Frequency and duration of episodes: Women tend to have more frequent and longer-lasting AFib episodes than men.
• Stroke risk and severity: Women with AFib may be at higher stroke risk than men. And when women have a stroke, it tends to be more severe.
Diagnosing atrial fbrillation … with your smart watch?
If you notice possible AFib symptoms, take note so you can discuss them with your doctor. During a check-up, your doctor should be able to pick up on an irregular heartbeat—if you’re experiencing an AFib episode. For the other times, a smart watch or wearable ftness tracker may help.
Many of the newest devices use a technology called photoplethysmography, or PPG. This feature uses pulses of light against the skin to measure blood fow through the wrist to track the rhythm of your heartbeat. This can be helpful for spotting heart rhythm disorders such as AFib. If you suspect you’re having periodic AFib episodes, your doctor also might send you home with a heart monitor to help fgure out what’s happening with your heart rhythm.
AFib can be serious, but we can treat heart arrhythmias with medications and procedures. So don’t ignore that futtering heartbeat. If you think you have a possible heart rhythm problem, it’s best to talk to your doctor.
Dr. Waddah Maskoun, Electrophysiologist at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
HOMES
BASEMENT BACKBEAT
LOCAL MUSICIANS RECALL FINDING THEIR OWN SOUND BOUNCING OFF THE CINDER BLOCK WALLS
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — When teenagers start a rock band, they need a place to set up their equipment, practice, hash out ideas and let their creativity flow.
So, they often transform their parents’ basements into makeshift rehearsal spots amid washing machines, low ceilings, wornout carpeting and concrete floors.
By the time Jimmy Burkard was 12 years old, he knew he wanted to play guitar. A few years later, with music pumping in his veins, he recruited friends Mike Alonso, a drummer, and Kurt Bardak, a bassist, to form Atomic Axe around 1979-80.
The teenage rockers could be found in the basement of Burkard’s Warren childhood home rehearsing KISS, Black Sabbath, Rush and Van Halen tunes. Burkard’s mom, dad and four sisters became used to the sonic booms that shook the walls. Atomic Axe was pre-internet and relied on vinyl records and cassette tapes to hone their craft.
“You kept having to rewind cassette tapes. You put the (record) needle back to where you needed it to be,” said Burkard, a 1982 Mott High School graduate and professional musician who now lives in the Los Angeles area. “You just go over and over it to get it as close as you can.”
The band didn’t soundproof their base-
ment digs nor dim the lights to create a mood.
“It was just a hard tile floor and very bright,” Burkard said.
But it worked.
“The basement was like a sanctuary,” Burkard remembered. “You felt safe. It was your space.”
Early on, they relied on a “little practice amp.” When Bardak and Burkard got jobs at the local Towne Club soda store, they spent their paychecks on stacks of Marshall amps.
“We wanted the gear our idols were using,” Burkard said. “It was all set up along one wall.”
Sometimes the decibels went to “11.” Burkard can still picture “my dad laying on the couch after work” upstairs telling the band “You guys sound great.” At one point, two of Burkard’s sisters — Krissy and Judy — moved their bedroom downstairs. Krissy’s bed was right next to the band’s speakers with only a curtain in between. There were many nights while in college she stayed up late studying to drum beats and guitar riffs.
“I did well in school, so maybe that helped me,” Krissy said. “I didn’t mind it. It was something to remember.”
Atomic Axe became the go-to band at basement parties in the neighborhood, including the night law enforcement busted up one out-of-control bash.
See BANDS on page 21A
ABOVE: With a stack of Marshall amps, Jimmy Burkard’s first band, Atomic Axe, practiced regularly in his parents’ basement in Warren back in the 1980s. Photo provided by Jimmy Burkard
LEFT: China White singer Chris Neumann, left, and guitarist Don Walker, spent many evenings rehearsing next to cinder block basement walls while building the band. “It was a full volume basement practice,” said Neumann. “We had all the regular guitar amps. Full microphones.”
Photo provided by Chris Neumann
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Macomb Center’s new season steals the spotlight
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 2025-2026 season at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts pays homage to classic rock ‘n’ roll, children’s theater and “All That Jazz.”
There will be a little bit of doo-wop, music for the “soul,” pirate tales, some southern charm, and a Merry Christmas in December.
The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts is located on the Center Campus of Macomb Community College at 44575 Garfield Road.
“Broadway is lighting up our stage once again, and we couldn’t be more excited,” Kerrie Augustine, sales and marketing manager at Macomb Community College, said in a prepared statement. “This season brings a mix of comedy, concerts, family fun and jaw-dropping spectaculars. One stage. Endless possibilities. From free parking, superb acoustics and not a bad seat in the house, your night out just got better. We look forward to welcoming you to the theater this season.”
The new season kicked off in July.
“We’re off to a great start,” said William Wood, director of cultural affairs and community engagement at Macomb Community College.
One production sure to “Razzle Dazzle” the crowd is the Broadway hit “Chicago,” in town for one night only at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25, 2026. Set in the vaudevillian days of the 1920s, the famed musical centers on
rivals Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly. They are thrown in jail for separate murders and throughout the show sing and dance their way to freedom.
The luck of the Irish will leave an impression when “A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music & Dance Sensation” performs at 4 p.m. Oct. 26. Audience members will be treated to traditional Irish music with a modern twist.
Homegrown favorites the Macombers, the Macomb Symphony Orchestra, the Macomb Youth Chorus, the Macomb Community College Jazz Band and Jazz Combo, and the Macomb Ballet Company are on the marquee this season.
Wood has a couple favorites of his own this season, including “The Barricade Boys Broadway Party” on Feb. 6, 2026, and the Soweto Gospel Choir on Nov. 1.
“The Barricade Boys all played lead roles in ‘Les Misérables’ in London. They are fantastic, and they’re the most requested group I’ve had that I can remember,” said Wood, adding that after their last show two years ago he heard comments like, “You’ve See SHOWS on page 26A
The Broadway musical “Chicago” comes to the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts for one night only Jan. 26, 2026.
Photo by Jeremy Daniel
Bands
“Getting shut down by the police, that was like a badge of honor,” Burkard said. Still playing music, Burkard tours with the Sweet and performs solo. Check him out on Instagram at @jimmyburkard and @spsweetband.
‘Music is what drew us all together.’
In 1997, eight Cousino High School band students in Warren formed their own ska group, Peanut Butter Mosquito, better known as PBM. They either headed over to rhythm guitar player Nate Castle’s or trumpeter Tom Torrento’s to rehearse, where their parents welcomed the “noisy chaos.”
“Nate’s parents were both musicians. His mom liked to sing. Dad was a very accomplished bluegrass guitar player,” Torrento said. “They’d rather have us in the basement innocent and productive than out on the streets getting in trouble. Music is what drew us all together.”
Although the basement dwellings were cramped with so many musicians, they found their groove.
“There was never enough room for all of us to be way too loud. We would spread out and tuck the drum set into any open corner,” Torrento said. “It was tight.”
Rehearsal lasted anywhere from 90 minutes to three hours. It often started when a band member, at his school locker, blurted out, “Do you guys want to get together and practice?” But there was one stop to make first: the local coffee shop to get wired on caffeine.
At the Torrento household, there was an old dining room table that came in handy. The guys lounged around and relaxed during breaks. PBM played original music.
“Nate would write the songs,” Torrento said. “We’d figure out the lyrics and chords and add the layers of music to kind of build the song.”
Others noticed their talents. From 2003 to 2007, PBM toured Europe, the U.S. and drew fans at many college towns. Torrento said the tour bus “fueled writing new stuff. We were immersed in the music.”
Currently, Torrento is the director of bands at Grosse Pointe North High School and Parcells Middle School in the Grosse Pointe Public School System. PBM reunited a few years ago for its 25-year anniversary. Check them out at Shorestoberfest from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St Clair Shores. For more information, go to pbmband.com.
‘We had some great times, I mean just great times.’
Before China White ventured onto the local music scene, the five members rotated practice spots in their parents’ basements between Utica and Romeo. That meant hauling instruments up and down the stairs, but the change of pace kept the band from becoming complacent. They’d secure their speakers along the cinder block walls and play away.
“It was a full volume basement practice,” singer Chris Neumann said. “We had all the regular guitar amps. Full microphones.”
The band created a following with gigs at the Romeo Theatre, Romeo Peach Festival, the Rink in Shelby Township, the Ritz in Roseville and the Lewisville Smoke Bar and Grill in Port Hope, Michigan. China White, which took its name from a Scorpions song, got together in the mid-1980s playing everything from the Guess Who and the Monkees to Ratt and AC/DC with some Ozzy Osbourne tossed in.
“It was basically covers, album-oriented rock playing on radio stations,” Neumann said. “That’s what people in the bars wanted to hear at the time.”
The parents were good sports about the rumblings underneath the stairs, even when a picture frame or two got knocked over. Their moms and dads went to the bars to see the band perform live.
“All the parents were supportive,” said Neumann, a 1982 Utica High School graduate. “My mom and dad loved it when we came over and played.”
While rock ‘n’ rollers are known for hard partying, China White kept it professional. They didn’t drink alcohol when working on songs. To stay focused on the music, rehearsals were off limits to their girlfriends and friends at the time, except for the last few minutes when everyone got a sneak peak. After practice, the group decompressed at Big Boy or Ram’s Horn.
“Fun — that was the goal,” Neumann said of the band. “We had some great times, I mean just great times. It was friends that were playing music.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
SPORTS SHORT
Nominations open for Samaritas inaugural Coaches Who Care Hall of Fame class
METRO DETROIT — Samaritas officially announced the launch of “Coaches Who Care,” which is a program that celebrates high school coaches who recognize the importance of mental health among student athletes.
As a part of the program, Samaritas will put together its inaugural Coaches Who Care Hall of Fame class this fall. Nominations are open now, and the class will be announced this October.
Samaritas reportedly is one of the largest nonprofit health and human services organizations in Michigan. The organization of professionals has served Michiganders in need of mental health help, as well as those living with substance use disorder, refugee families, kids in foster care systems, children with the goal of being adopted, and many more for over 90 years, according to a press release.
Now, the organization is highlighting the importance of high school coaches who play a role in identifying challenges, fostering conversations and creating supportive environments for students.
“Be nice.” is the signature program of the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, and it is partnering with Samaritas in the Coaches Who Care initiative. The program works with schools across Michigan to create a positive culture, increase mental health referrals and promote behaviors that prevent suicide.
SCOTT BENTLEY
Coaches Who Care is a great way to recognize those who have been a light in their student athletes lives. To nominate a coach, visit samaritas.org/coacheswhocare and fill out the form before Sept 30. To learn more about Samaritas and be nice., go to Samaritas.org and benice.org. —
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
24A/ WARREN WEEKLY • SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
SEPT. 17
Empowering Civic Engagement: The Local Government Series: Learn about and tour Warren Sanitation Department, 6-8 p.m., 25601 Flanders Ave., sign up at cityofwarren.org/events
SEPT. 18
Medicare 101 educational seminar: Presented by Medicare Learning Services, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, also held Oct. 28 and Nov. 20, registration required, (586) 465-0588
SEPT. 20
Mom-to-mom sale: Raises money and awareness for Friends of Foster Kids of Macomb County, includes 50-60 tables, $1 admission and strollers welcome, 8 a.m.-noon, Sterling Heights High School, 12901 15 Mile Road, (586) 854-7987, shhs.psk.nhs@gmail.com
SEPT. 23
We’re Fond of Ponds: Ages 3-10 can view and touch artifacts, participate in themed activities, and interact with live animals, 6 p.m., Warren Public Library - Burnette Branch, 23345 Van Dyke Ave., registration required, (586) 353-0579, warrenlibrary.net
SEPT. 24
City Square Street Fair: Vendors, food trucks, face painting, inflatables, and kids games and crafts, 5-8 p.m., also magic show at 7 p.m. and screening of “IF” at 8 p.m., Warren City Square outside City Hall, 1 City Square, cityofwarren.org/ events/city-square-street-fair
SEPT. 25
Community Check-in with Mayor Stone: Get updates, share ideas, suggestions and concerns, and connect with city leader and neighbors, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Warren Public Library - Burnette Branch, conversations continue Oct. 23, cityofwarren.org/events
SEPT. 29
Property Tax Town Hall: Get insight from Warren City Treasurer Lorie Barnwell, also ask questions during free event presented by state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park), 6-7 p.m., UAW Region 1, 27800 George Merrelli Drive in Warren, mikemcfall@house.mi.gov, (517) 373-0140, facebook. com/share/16gf9nol28
OCT. 2
Author Night: Detroit Free Press sports reporter Dave Birkett discusses his book “Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline,” 6-7:30 p.m., Warren Public Library - Miller Branch inside Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., (586) 751-5377, warrenlibrary.net
OCT. 10
Widowed Friends Book Club: Discuss “Bellevue” by Robin Cook,10:30 a.m., National Coney Island, 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, continues every second Friday of month, RSVP to Elaine at (586) 291-2471, widowedfriends.com
ONGOING
Weekly car shows: 5-9 p.m. Mondays, Jimmy’s Tavern next to National Coney Island, 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, facebook.com/jimmystavernnci, (586) 751-1400
• Also 50-50, door prizes and food with proceeds benefitting Veterans Returning Home, 5-8 p.m. Mondays, Lumberyard Pub & Grub, 26700 Schoenherr Road in Warren, (586) 776-7775
• Also music, 50-50, and drinks and food, 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road in Warren, (586) 757-8130, uccwarren.com
• 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Sandbaggers Sports Bar & Grill, 25615 Van Dyke Ave. in Center Line, (586) 759-5900
‘Artist Choice Show’: Features 53 works by 44 artists from Warren Tri-County Fine Arts, Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
Art Association, Shelby Township Fine Art Society and Romeo Guild of Art, on display 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays until Oct. 16, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, (586) 469-8666, theartcenter.org, read story at candgnews.com
Warren Tri-County Fine Arts meetings: 5:307:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of month (except July and August), Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., (586) 484-5035 or 586-795-5471, warrenartgroup@gmail.com, warrenfinearts.net
Historical Society of Center Line meetings: 10 a.m. every first Friday of month, Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274, centerline.events.mylibrary.digital
Fiber arts meetups: For knitters, crocheters, felters and more ages 16 and older, 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20, Warren Public Library - Burnette Branch, 23345 Van Dyke Ave., registration preferred, (586) 353-0579, warrenlibrary.net
Concerts at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre: Hear Goose Sept. 19, Kevin Gates hosted by DJ Chose Oct. 10, and Seether and Daughtry with P.O.D. and Kami Kehoe Oct. 11, Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, www.313presents.com
La Leche League of Warren meetings: For pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, 6:30-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, Warren Public Library - Civic Center inside Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, lllofwarren.weebly.com
Pageturners Book Club: Meets 6-7 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., centerline.gov/436/ pageturners-book-club
Senior activities: Cards, chair exercising, puzzles and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fitzgerald Recreation Center, 4355 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, (586) 759-0920
SEPT. 27
South Lake High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes appetizers and soft drinks, plus cash bar, 6-10 p.m., Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, 23722 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
Ferndale High School — Class of 2005: 20th reunion, 6-10 p.m., Fifth Avenue Royal Oak, 215 W. Fifth St., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
OCT. 4
Seaholm High School — Class of 1995: 30th reunion, includes live music by Lain Hanna, DJ Coop (Kevin Childs) and DJ Second Nature (Brett Belcastro), also light food and drinks, 7-11 p.m., ZANA, 210 S. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
OCT. 11
Warren Cousino High School — Class of 1980: 45th reunion, includes appetizers, buffet dinner, open bar, DJ playing ’70s music, photo booth, prizes and surprises, 6-10 p.m., Vintage House, 31816 Utica Road in Fraser, purchase ticket at warrencousinoclassof1980@gmail.com
Henry Ford II High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion for first graduating class, includes open bar and professional photographer from 6-11 p.m., strolling hors d’oeuvres and desserts from 6-8 p.m., and pizza buffet at 9:30 p.m., Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Road in Clinton Township, purchase ticket at myevent.com/henryford2classof1975reunion
Seaholm High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes food stations, drink ticket, music and other activities, also cash bar, 6 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at seaholm1975@gmail.com or (248) 217-0990, make optional hotel reservation at (248) 644-1400
OCT. 18
Lahser High School — Class of 1985: 40th reunion, 5-11 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
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got to get them back.”
The Soweto Gospel Choir’s concert is called “Peace,” and highlights South African freedom and gospel songs alongside the music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush and Judy Garland.
“Their music is so good and so impactful,” Wood said. “There is a lot of energy and a lot of color. They look and sound wonderful. They just have a spirit to them that’s hard to find.”
Theater staff members always try to come up with new acts and returning favorites to book every season.
“We get a lot of input from different places, artists, agents, venues. There is a whole checklist you go down, cost and availability,” Wood said. “We want to have a diverse selection artistically and culturally. I
want to make sure the quality is there. We’re here for the patrons to have a good experience the whole evening.”
One such artist is Chris Ruggiero, who will bring his style of ’50s, ’60s and ’70s hits to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. With a live band and new orchestrations by Charlie Calello, Ruggerio will perform a number of classics, including “Unchained Melody,” “My Cherie Amour” and “This Magic Moment.”
“He is very much like Michael Bublé. He does a lot of the same kind of music. He’s very much a crooner,” Wood said. “Another interesting one in March, the Tartan Terrors. They got bagpipes but they do rock ‘n’ roll music. It’s a wild time.”
Wood encourages residents to take in a show at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts.
“It’s a very good venue. It’s got great acoustics. Our size makes it a much more intimate venue,” Wood said. “There really isn’t
CITY OF CENTER LINE
Amendment to Code of Ordinance
Chapter 10 – Animals, Article 1, Sec. 10-2. - Animals prohibited; exceptions.
Unless expressly authorized in this chapter, no person shall keep or house any animals within the city except dogs cats, birds, or animals commonly classifed as pets. No horse, cow, calf, swine, sheep, goat, chickens, geese or ducks shall be kept except as authorized by section 10-1 or 10-2. This offense is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or $500.00 fne.
(a) Exception; domesticated hens (educational institutions). A public, charter, or parochial school may apply for a permit to keep up to 12 domesticated hens for educational purposes. A domesticated hen shall mean a female chicken. A domesticated hen does not include any other type of fowl or a male chicken.
(1) License required. An educational institution serving wishing to keep up to 12 domesticated hens shall obtain a license from the city and pay the required license fee, as established by city council. This license shall be valid for three-years and subject to renewal each September 1st. Only one license and fee per educational institution shall be required for all domesticated hens allowed under this section.
(2) Adequate shelter, care and control required. Any educational institution licensed to keep hens under this section shall comply with all of the provisions and defnitions of this Code regarding care, shelter, sanitation, health, rodent control, cruelty, neglect, noise, reasonable control and any other requirements pertaining to the adequate care and control of animals in the city.
(3) Inspection required. Any educational institution wishing or licensed to keep hens under this section shall submit to a physical inspection by the chief building inspector prior to the issuance or renewal of said license to ensure compliance with this section.
(4) No ground feeding. Ground feeding shall be prohibited. A feeding container shall be used for feeding and all unused or unconsumed food shall be adequately secured and stored after every feeding as to prevent access by other animals or rodents. All feeding shall be conducted in a manner as to prevent unconsumed food to be left open or accessible by other animals or rodents.
(5) Further prohibitions. Educational institutions may not keep any chicken within 50 feet of any dwelling, street, alley or public place; permit any chicken owned by it or in its possession or control to run at large in any street, alley or public place, or upon the premises of another.
(b) Exception: domesticated hens (residential). A single-family residence shall be allowed to keep up to three domesticated hens. A domesticated hen shall mean a female chicken kept as a pet with the added beneft of the possibility of an egg for consumption but not for sale by the resident or owner. Roosters or male chickens are strictly prohibited. A domesticated hen does not include any other type of fowl.
(1) License required. A person wishing to keep up to three domesticated hens shall obtain a license from the building department and pay the required fee established by the city council by resolution.
(2) Adequate shelter, care and control required. Any person licensed to keep domesticated hens under this section shall comply with all of the provisions and defnitions of this Code regarding care, shelter, sanitation, health, rodent control, cruelty, neglect, noise, reasonable control and any other requirements pertaining to the adequate care and control of animals in the City. In addition, it shall be unlawful to slaughter a domestic hen for human consumption or other food source.
(3) No ground feeding. Ground feeding shall be prohibited. A feeding container shall be used for feeding and all unused or unconsumed food shall be adequately secured and stored after every feeding as to prevent access by other animals or rodents. All feeding shall be conducted in a manner as to prevent unconsumed food to be left open or accessible by other animals or rodents.
Adopted September 8, 2025
10.17.2025
Published in Warren Weekly 09/17/2025
a bad seat in the house. We’re close by and we’ve got free parking.”
To see a complete list of shows or purchase tickets, go to MacombCenter.com or call (586) 286-2222. Tickets also can be purchased in person at the box office. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and also 90 minutes prior to each performance.
College officials have added a disclaimer to the website reminding patrons to be
aware of unauthorized ticket resellers, and that tickets purchased from secondary sites often come with high prices and fees. Box office staff cannot guarantee entry with tickets bought from third parties and won’t be able to assist with such tickets, because they won’t have any record of your purchase and will not be able to inform you of any changes/ updates about the performance.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF WARREN:
WARREN, MI
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualifed elector of Warren who is not already registered, may register to vote at the offce of the Warren City Clerk; the offce of the Macomb County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch offce; or other designated state agency; or online at www.michigan.gov/voterregistration
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 20, 2025
After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the Warren Clerk’s offce, located at 1 City Square, Suite 205, Warren, MI 48093 at the following times:
• Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, November 4th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the purpose of the election is to vote on the following proposals as presented and listed below:
WARREN CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT
A PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO MAKE INTERIM APPOINTMENTS AND EXTEND THE APPOINTMENTS WITH APPROVAL FROM THE COUNCIL
The city charter does not specifcally authorize the mayor to make interim appointments of appointive and administrative offcers to vacant positions. This proposal will authorize the mayor to make interim appointments of existing city employees to appointive and administrative positions for a period of three months pending completion of a selection and appointment process. Any interim appointment can be extended three additional months with council approval.
PROPOSAL: Should the mayor be able to make interim appointments of appointive and administrative offcers for three months with the option to extend the appointment an additional three months with council approval?
YES ________
NO ________
CITY OF WARREN CHARTER AMENDMENT
MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL FOR POLICE AND FIRE SAFETY PROTECTION
Shall section 9.1 of the Warren City Charter be amended to continue the annual levy of up to 4.6176 mills on taxable value of property located in the city for fve (5) years, to sustain police and fre safety protection?
If renewed this millage would renew the police and fre safety protection millage levy expiring after the 2025 levy, beginning with the July 2026 levy and continuing through the 2030 levy.
This millage will raise in the frst year of such levy estimated revenues of $21,332,963.
YES ________
NO ________
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the City of Warren Clerk’s Offce, 1 City Square, Suite 205, Warren, MI 48093, Telephone: 586-574-4557. A sample ballot may be viewed at michigan.gov/vote.
PERSONS ENTITLED to be registered voters in Warren must possess the following qualifcations on or before the day of the election: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) not less than 18 years of age;
If you have any questions, please contact the Offce of the Warren City Clerk, located at 1 City Square, Suite 205, Warren, MI 48093, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (586) 574-4557.
Persons with special needs as defned by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Clerk’s offce.
Sonja Buffa Warren City Clerk
Published in Warren Weekly 09/17/2025
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MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 19 at around 1 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies spoke with two Macomb Township women in the 21000 block of Martineau Drive about their home being “ransacked.”
After the residents left in the late morning, security cameras from a neighboring residence caught a black SUV pulling up. A search of the women’s home found overturned tables and food thrown on the floor, though deputies did not see signs of forced entry.
The women had reported a man peeking through the home’s windows the night before.
Lost license plate
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 18 at around 4:50 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 47000 block of Daisy Drive for a larceny report.
Deputies spoke with a 79-year-old Macomb Township man who said his license plate had gone missing from his car. The man was unsure when the plate went missing.
Vandalized car
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Aug. 19 at around 5:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 60 block of Church Street for a property damage report.
Deputies spoke with a 34-year-old Mount Clemens man who said his car had been keyed. The man believed his ex-boyfriend was responsible for the vandalism. Back in July when they broke up, the ex caused a scene at a bar.
Deputies verified that damage was done to the car, with a scratch along the driver’s side door and dents around the car. The man told deputies the car was not damaged prior to the breakup.
Nurse struck
GROSSE POINTE CITY — A 45-year-old Detroit woman is facing assault charges after she is said by police to have hit a nurse in the face at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital at 4:45 p.m. Aug. 24 when the nurse was trying to help the suspect get up. A police report states that the assault knocked the glasses off the nurse’s face.
Wine theft suspect sought
GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown woman is said to have stolen a box of wine and miscellaneous other merchandise from The Village CVS store at approximately 3:15 p.m. Aug. 17. A police report states that the suspect then fled the area in a black Dodge Charger.
Suspect flees with frames
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A 36-year-old Detroit
man was taken into custody at around 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20 after he reportedly stole a pair of eyeglass frames from LensCrafters in the 19000 block of Mack Avenue. After an employee contacted police to report the theft, officers arrived on the scene quickly and spotted the suspect running through the alley, heading south. They chased the suspect and arrested him. Police said the suspect tossed the frames while he was fleeing, but they were able to recover them. The frames are said to be worth $1,100, a police report states. A LensCrafters employee told police the same suspect had stolen frames from them before. The suspect was facing first-degree retail fraud charges.
Cigarettes snatched
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is being sought by police for allegedly stealing a carton of cigarettes worth $123 from a gas station in the 20000 block of Mack Avenue at around 2 p.m. Aug. 22. According to a police report, the clerk placed the cigarettes near the partition when the suspect asked about condoms. As the clerk looked for those, the suspect is said to have reached under the partition, grabbed the cigarettes and left, fleeing the scene in a black Nissan.
Vehicle broken into
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — An unknown suspect is said to have smashed out the rear passenger-side window on a white 2022 Ram pickup truck while the vehicle was parked in the area of Mack Avenue and La Belle Circle at around 2:41 p.m. Aug. 28. Security footage from the area showed a suspect — a man in khaki pants and a dark-colored jacket — break the vehicle window around 2:15 p.m. A second suspect, believed to be a lookout, was said to have been seen on camera walking on the sidewalk in sync with the suspect who broke the window; the lookout is said to have been speaking on the phone and continued to walk west. The victim said he didn’t believe anything was taken from the truck.
Victim scammed by fake cable employee
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 70-year-old Grosse Pointe Farms woman contacted police Aug. 27 after she was conned out of $8,200 on Aug. 26 by someone who called her on her cellphone and claimed he was a Comcast employee investigating strange activity on the victim’s phone that was consistent with child pornography. The suspect told the victim her phone and Social Security numbers were linked to a rental property in New Mexico, but he would send
home. After having the victim download an app called Any Desk, a second male suspect — who claimed he was from the Federal Trade Commission — instructed the victim to drive to her bank and withdraw $8,200 and then deposit the money into a gas station bitcoin machine on Warren Avenue near Alter Road in Detroit. When the victim called Comcast the following day, they told her they didn’t contact her and she had been scammed. Police advised the victim to contact all her banking and credit card institutions, as well as all three credit bureaus.
Missing license plate
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 17 at around 4:10 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 39000 block of Lakeshore Drive for a larceny report.
Deputies spoke with a 21-year-old Harrison Township woman who said the license plate for her mom’s car was missing. The plate’s absence was noticed while at the Mall at Partridge Creek and initially reported to the Clinton Township Police Department.
The last known sighting of the plate was on Aug. 12 at around 9 p.m., as seen on security cameras.
Job offer scam
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 13 at around 2:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies spoke with a 70-year-old Harrison Township man about a fraudulent job offer he received.
The man received an email on Aug. 6 asking him to text a phone number for a job offer. The offer claimed to be from a company that improved application ratings on Apple’s App Store. To get the job, the man was required to send the “company” Bitcoin.
The man wired the “company” $8,500 in Bitcoin before becoming suspicious when asked to send over $15,000 in Bitcoin. The man wished to press charges against the scammers.
Fraud reported on Jefferson Avenue
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 10:34 p.m. on Aug. 23, a report was made about a fraud attempt in the 24000 block of Jefferson Avenue.
The restaurant manager informed the officer that around 20 people walked in and celebrated a birthday, getting a bill that was $493.50. With tax and with an added gratuity, it came to $594.10. One of the two adults paid for all of it except $9.02 or $109.62 after gratuity.
The manager informed the adult that the party had not fully covered the bill and was reportedly told they didn’t have anything else and weren’t going to pay. The manager informed them he would call the
manager started to call the police, the entire party walked out and left in their vehicles.
Attempted vehicle theft on Eight Mile Road
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 2:29 p.m. on Aug. 25, a report was made about an attempted vehicle theft that occurred on Aug. 20 in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road.
A 55-year-old woman came into the department and reported someone had attempted to steal her vehicle. Photos and emails showed minor damage near the driver’s side door handle and an anti-theft alert that occurred at approximately 5:14 p.m. on Aug. 20. The woman eventually went to her superiors since it was a work vehicle and they said to file a police report. The vehicle was parked near her residence. The dash and radio screen have been acting up and it takes multiple attempts to start the vehicle, according to the report.
Theft reported on Northshore Drive ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 10:43 a.m. on Aug. 18, a case of larceny was reported in the 700 block of Northshore Drive.
An officer spoke to the man who is an employee of a news company and has a company vehicle. He explained when he went