Smile friendly Easter candy

Find out which Easter candies are the most harmful to your smile, get a list of dentist approved treats, as well as some tips to eliminate cavities.

UHS senior is finalist for citizenship scholarship

Senior Lindsay Spagnuolo is first local student in 50 years to advance to state level in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution scholarship program.

Don't Worry....Be Happy

As a special needs parent it is difficult not to spend time worrying about your child. I am trying to learn how to balance every day worries & learning to let go a little bit & just let my son be.

Join me and I’ll take you on a virtual trip to the pleasure of healthy eating.

I'm an Italian American born in Sicily with the passion for tasty healthy food. I got this passion from my husband's grandmother, Nonna Angelina, and would like to share this passion with you.

Utica Academy for International Studies project is good for the sole

UAIS students collect 761 new and gently used shoes for needy children

UCS is one of only 35 U.S. districts selected for alliance of innovative schools

Utica Community Schools is named to League of Innovative Schools

Pet of the Week: Lemi

Meet Lemi, our pet of the week in need of a lifelong, loving home. Give him someone to love for life.

UCS Students Shave Their Head to Support Those with Cancer

UCS students participate in the St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser.

I (Will Do) Everything Possible...What An I.E.P. Means To Me

Prepping for my son's I.E.P. took over my life, but proved to me that anything is possible when you stand up for your child and all the possibilities ahead of him.

Happily Ever After (As Long as I am)

It's hard to find true love. It's even harder when your so-called friends scheme behind your back to be sure that you do not find happiness before they do.

Prospective Idols Hit Right Note at Auditions

Annual Arts & Idols Scholarship Gala set for May 31

Easy Beef Brisket: What to Make if You Don’t Like Corned Beef & Cabbage

St. Patricks day is coming, and if you hate corned beef and cabbage, we have an easy 2 ingredient beef brisket meal you could serve as an alternative.

How A Dancing Bear & Singing Dinosaur Changed Our Lives

A dancing bear and a singing dinosaur finally gave our son something to call a "favorite" and changed our whole family's life along the way.

UCS elementary students are picture perfect in county art show

Eight students honored in Macomb County K-12 Art Show

Nationally-recognized Ike dance team to be featured on ESPN

Varsity dance team has placed third nationally for four straight years

Pet of the Week: Harley

Meet Harley, our Paws for Life pet of the week. Harley is very friendly and loves to play! He is housetrained, crate trained and good with other dogs.

"The new iPad" and more

The re-cap of Apple's Keynote Wednesday in California that featured the new iPad as well as updates to the apps that they develop.

Contra Dancers Far and Wide Attend Annual Ann Arbor Dance Festival

A rollicking weekend at Clague Middle School in Ann Arbor filled with dancing, friends, and pure joy.

UAIS project has designs on raising awareness about organ replacements

"Fashion with Passion" raises funds for Gift of Life in Michigan

I'm going to Boot Camp- without my favorite boots

A non exercise person is going to do her first EVER 1 hour Boot Camp Session at Body Images. I LOVE boots, but Boot Camp may be a different story. Hey for $5.00, it can't hurt? (or can it?)

Losing My Choice

When you are a parent of a child with special needs, often, you feel like the choice to be a working mom has been taken away from you. I am trying to make it all work.

Pets of the Week: Tyler & Kennedy

Sisters Tyler and Kennedy are two wonderful house cats looking for a home together.

The Itchy Truth About Fleas and Ticks – Is Your Pet Safe?

Fleas and ticks may not always be easy to spot and can be hard to get rid of once they've arrived. Protect your pet and home!

Utica High School store goes for - and gets - the gold

The Cheiftain Connection has earned national gold certification from DECA

UCS Elementary Honors Choir to perform Thursday

The Honors Choir is composed of fifth and sixth graders from each of the 25 UCS elementary schools.

A New Normal

Learning to adjust to another "new normal", as our son returns to school.

A Close Shave at Switzer Elementary Aids Local Family

Switzer Elementary male staff members grew beards through January and had them shaved as part of a school fundraiser for a local family.

Eisenhower choir selected for U.S. tribute show

Eisenhower Choir to appear on Celebrate America PBS special

Online Dating SOS: To drink or not to drink...that is the question?

Drinking on your first date is not only dangerous, but a possible precursor for bad decisions.

"Idols" can audition on March 3

Premier charity event raises funds for student scholarships

Heart disease and oral health

Coronary heart disease is the single major cause of death, and stroke is number three in the U.S. What does heart disease have to do with your oral health? Plenty!

Don't Forget About Me....Being a Special Needs Sibling

Nobody every talks about what a challenging road the siblings of children with special needs must navigate. Our daughter is showing us the way.

Pet of the Week: Playful Pete

Playful Pete is looking for a lifelong, loving home. He is available for adoption from Paws for Life Rescue.

Online Dating SOS: Extreme Measures

Ignoring the red flags in your new online relationship can often times have disasterous consequences.

Lent Around the Corner: St. John Vianney Lenten Worship

Find out the meaning of Lent and join St. John Vianney Fridays in Lent, starting Feb. 24 to Mar. 30 at the annual Fish Fry and ending with Triduum!

National Press Association honors UHS publications with six top awards

National Scholastic Press Association adds to long list of national and state honors for UHS publications.

It's Ok To Be Scared

As my son starts on his journey with Type 1 diabetes, I know I have to be the expert, but I am also learning it is ok to be scared.

Take it or Leave it, Valentine’s Day is Here

Valentine's Day is here, and men around the country are cringing and exacerbated...that is, those who remember it at all. Are women's expectations too high for Valentine's Day?

Pet of the Week: "Honey"

Meet our Pet of the Week! Honey is a spayed female, longhaired, indoor cat in need of a lifelong, loving home. She is litterbox trained and living at K9 Cuisine in Shelby Township.

The Cold Doesn’t Have To Make Us Bitter! Enjoy Winter Walks With Your Dog

Check out these tips to prepare you for walks with your favorite furry friend on these frigid winter days.