Ceremonies in Shelby Township Remember 9/11

Shepherd's Gate Lutheran Church, the Shelby Township Fire Department and the Shelby Township Veterans Committee will hold ceremonies to mark the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.

Shelby Pushes Forward With 41-A District Court Move

Shelby Twp. trustees are moving forward with the plan to move 41-A District Court to Macomb Township.

In Brief: Shelby Fire Dept. Gets New Ambulance; Board OKs Rezoning Requests

Some highlights from last night's Shelby Township Board of Trustees meeting include a new ambulance and a request to clear trees for a Muslim cemetery.

Make your Life Easier: Check Out City, County's Holiday Hours

All Macomb County government offices and courts will be closed Sept. 2 for a furlough day.

Unopposed Utica Mayor Will Serve Another Term

Others vie for three council seats in November election.

UPDATE: Board Agrees to Send Building Inspectors to Shelby Woods North

The Shelby Township Board of Trustees gave residents an update Tuesday night on the status of the Shelby Woods North consent judgment.

Shelby Township Board Adopts Smart Meter Resolution

Take a look at highlights from the Shelby Township Board of Trustees meeting.

Board to Revisit Controversial Shelby Woods North Consent Judgment

After more than a year later, several recall attempts and harassment claims, the Shelby Township Board of Trustees will revisit the Shelby Woods North consent judgment at Tuesday's public meeting.

The Macomb County Clerk’s Office Hits the Road

The Macomb County Clerk’s Office takes their operation mobile to bring their services to a location near you.

Utica to Purchase New Financial Reporting System; Fire Dept. to Start Hiring

The Utica City Council agreed to approve a new financial reporting system and agreed to allow the fire chief to begin the looking filling two vacant positions.

Trustees Approve Recycle Company's Request to Expand

Take a look at highlights from Tuesday evening's Shelby Township Board of Trustees meeting.

VIDEO: Utica Mayor Leads Way For New Hike and Bike Trail

Jacqueline Noonan led a group of people through a nearly half-mile walk from City Hall to Heritage Park on Friday.

State Rep. Jeff Farrington Gets Real with Patch

Patch sits down with State Rep. Jeff Farrington (R-Utica) for a little Q and A.

Robotic Company To Get Tax Breaks; Police Get New Cameras

The Shelby Township Board of Trustees approved every agenda item at Tuesday night's meeting.

Utica Council Approves Dance Permit for Dave & Busters

Summer taxes due, Dave & Busters approved for dance permit, and plenty of family-friendly events were announced at the July 12 Utica City Council meeting.

Utica Honors Police Heroes

Utica City Council honored police officers saving lives and fighting crime during the annual awards ceremony at the July 12 meeting.

On the Agenda: Utica City Council to Meet Tuesday Night

Council to decide on a temporary use permit for a car cruise and the police department will hand out annual awards at the meeting.

Free Press: State Legislator from Utica Targeted in MEA Recall Effort

State Rep. Jeff Farrington said he will "let the chips fall where they may," according to a report in the Detroit Free Press.

Recall Language Against Shelby Township Trustees Approved

Petition organizers must collect 6,318 valid signatures by Aug. 5 to get the recall efforts against Stathakis, Viar and Flynn on the November 2011 ballot.

Video: Residents Express Frustration with Cutting Along Macomb Orchard Trail

Live Updates from Shelby Township Board of Trusteees Meeting

Check back throughout the night for live coverage of Tuesday's Shelby Township Board of Trustees meeting.

On the Agenda: Hackel to Address Board of Trustees

Check out the agenda for Tuesday's Shelby Township Board of Trustees meeting.

New Round of Recall Petitions Against Stathakis, Viar and Flynn Filed

A Shelby Township resident has filed recall petitions against three Shelby Township board of trustees, just days after an effort to recall the supervisor and treasurer failed.

Shelby Twp. Prepares for Further Decline in Property Taxes

The Shelby Township Board of Trustees is preparing for a decline in property taxes for several years to come.

Recall Efforts Against Shelby Twp. Treasurer Fail

A second effort to recall a member of the Shelby Township Board of Trustees failed.

Trustee Board Receives Audit Presentation, Recall Plans Are Out

The Shelby Township Board of Trustees agenda included the 2010 Audit, with the added announcement of the recall plans for Viar and Stathakis thrown out.

Surprise: Dequindre Road Will Be Resurfaced This Year

The project, originally planned for 2013, will fix the road between South Boulevard and Auburn Road.

Recall Efforts Against Shelby Twp. Supervisor Dies

County officials said petitioners who filed recall signatures against Shelby Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis did not collect enough valid signatures.

Utica Mayor Announces Candidacy; Homeowners to See Dip In Taxes

At Tuesday evening's Utica City Council meeting, a new interim police chief was named and Mayor Jacqueline Noonan announced she will run for office one more time.

Stathakis Files Lawsuit to Halt Recall Efforts

Shelby Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis has filed a lawsuit against the Macomb County Clerk requesting that she halt the recall process.

VIDEO: Smart Meters Spark Debate in Shelby Twp.

Conversation heated up Tuesday at the Shelby Township Board of Trustees meeting when DTE representatives came to speak about smart meters.

Shelby Twp. Board Agrees to Renew MTA Membership

Against several residents' wishes, the Shelby Township Board of Trustees agreed to renew the annual Michigan Township Association dues.

FBI Warns Scam Emails Look Like Official Correspondence

The FBI is warning residents to be on the lookout for false correspondence.

Viar Accuses Recall Petition Circulators of Fraud

Petitioners turned in more than 7,300 signatures to recall Shelby Township Treasurer Paul Viar.

Viewfinder: UCS Teachers Protest Education Cuts Today

Teachers all over the state of Michigan wore red and carried protest signs at dismissal to contest recent tax breaks that have left school districts in debt.

Shelby Twp. Supervisor Challenges Recall Petitions

Shelby Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis says the recall petitions against him are not valid because they were filed two days late.

What's Closed for Memorial Weekend in Shelby-Utica

A quick look at the government offices, courts and schools closed for the holiday.

Petitioners Submit Signatures to Recall Stathakis

Petitioners filed 7,599 signatures in Shelby Township on Monday asking to recall Supervisor Richard Stathakis.

Utica Police Chief Search on Hold

Until Utica's budget is balanced, the search for a new police chief has been temporarily suspended.

Video: Students Get a Taste of Local Government

Utica High School students visit Shelby and Utica Tuesday to learn more about how local governments operate.