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Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel and his team are pleased to invite you to the 2026 State of the County Address, presented by Free Star Financial Credit Union. Join us on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts for an evening focused on where Macomb County stands today and, more importantly, where we’re headed tomorrow.
November 11, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State and Governor Elect of Michigan joins Paul W. Smith and special guest co-host Mark Hackel. LANSING ~ As Jocelyn Benson prepares to become Michigan’s next governor, leaders across Macomb County and the defense community are closely watching what her administration will do to support Selfridge Air National Guard Base, one of the state’s most important military and economic assets. The base supports thousands of jobs and plays a key role in national defense, making its long-term future a priority for local residents, service members and businesses that depend on its presence.
LENOX TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Lenox Township will hold a public hearing Monday to consider a request to rezone 1,402 acres for a project that developers aren't sharing many details about. The application was submitted by the Lenox and Chesterfield Economic Development Alliance and includes signed authorizations from the...
The town of Adair in St. Clair County is an oft-ignored little town that deserves recognition once in a while...so here we go...
Chelsea Howell, owner of Michigan's Modern Cone, says customers snapped photos as she carried her baby behind the counter. A county inspection cited no violations.
Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed stood in front of a crowd in Macomb County and delivered a verdict that had nothing to do with policy: Amo Sami’s Shawarma, he declared, serves the best shawarma he has ever eaten. The comment sent co-founder Sami Rayshouny into tears and, he says, sent customers streaming through the door.
A Michigan man called his city to report a mess that’s been piling up in his neighborhood and causing drama. He speaks out about the rental property next to his home and how it’s littered with gallons of trash. Now, rats have moved into the neighborhood and he wants somebody to do something about it.
Marine City will unveil a new freighter-shaped sculpture at Broadway Park on Nov. 12. Visitors can attach commemorative locks to the steel structure celebrating the city's Great Lakes shipping heritage. The project was funded through local donations, grants and sponsorships. Featured image recommendation Use an actual photograph of the sculpture at Broadway Park rather than an AI-generated interpretation. The chamber's project page and local October coverage include visual references that would help readers recognize the attraction. Sources 1. Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce — Official project page. Confirms design specifications, sponsorships and construction partners. Marine City Chamber of Commerce 2. Port Huron Times Herald — Nov. 9 unveiling announcement. Confirms the Nov. 12 schedule, recognition ceremony and reception location. Bluewater Healthy Living 3. Marine City sculpture installation and City Commission approval. Documents the Oct. 15 agreement, preliminary costs and maintenance responsibilities. Bluewater Healthy Living Editorial verification: The $4,800-$6,600 project figure is an early estimate, not a confirmed final cost. The Nov. 12 ceremony is a formal unveiling rather than the sculpture's first physical installation. WordPress status: The article is prepared here but has not been saved to TwoVerbs.com.
A former Michigan state representative was in critical condition Friday, Nov. 13, at a local hospital after hitting an unmarked sewer pipe in Orion Township while riding his bike, according to local officials. Former Republican State Rep. John Reilly was biking to a local church early Wednesday, Nov. 11, when he hit a pipe that lay over the sidewalk on North Axford Street near the Orion Township post office. He suffered a spinal cord injury, two fractured vertebrae and a brain injury, according to Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett. Reilly is at McLaren Hospital in Pontiac. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office's Crisis Response Unit documented the scene and is investigating the circumstances of the crash, according to Tyler Sweers, an agency spokesperson. John Reilly's wife, Karen Reilly, said her husband was biking to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lake Orion, where he leads a men's Bible study on Wednesday mornings. She said her husband "snapped his neck back" when he crashed. "There were no cones or anything around" the pipe, said Karen Reilly. Barnett said the pipe was part of an Oakland County Water Resources Commission project that began Oct. 26 and was supposed to be done that week. Barnett
MARYSVILLE – From school assemblies and youth sports to public safety equipment and community celebrations, the Marysville Community Fund is helping strengthen the programs, organizations and experiences that make a difference in the lives of local residents. The fund, held at the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, recently...
American Legion Post 382 will honor local veterans with complimentary meals during its annual Salute to Veterans fish dinner in St. Clair on Nov. 20. The event will run from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1322 Clinton Ave., according to a community announcement. Through a partnership between the American Legion post and the St. Clair Women’s League, local veterans will receive dinner at no charge. In past years, the partnership has provided complimentary meals to about 90 veterans. Presentations will begin at 6 p.m. and include Quilts of Valor and the presentation of the St. Clair Women’s League’s 2026 Volunteer Extraordinaire Award. The league presents the award annually to a local volunteer recognized for giving time, talents and compassion to improve the lives of others, according to the announcement. The honor recognizes someone whose dedication has made a lasting difference in the community, often without seeking recognition. The Salute to Veterans dinner is open to the public. More: Tommy’s Express to offer veterans free car washes Nov. 11 This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally
Port Huron residents are raising concerns about this year’s leaf pickup service, citing late collections as an issue. City Manager James Freed spoke about the situation at this week’s City Council Meeting. “I called around to several companies who normally bid on our contract, and they said, ‘We...
A Change.org petition with more than 300 signatures is urging Oakland County to preserve Orion Oaks Dog Park’s rustic character as renovation ideas are considered. Possible upgrades include a paved parking lot, fence replacements, permanent pavilions, accessible paths, more water stations and a dog wash. After community feedback, officials...
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners shifted prioirities and made trims to County Executive Mark Hackel's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Thursday, Nov. 12, including eliminating new positions county departments had requested. In unanimous votes in its Finance/Audit/Budget Committee meeting Thursday afternoon, commissioners amended Hackel's proposed budget, some of which were cuts and some of which were increases or other changes. The proposed budget set aside around $21 million for capital needs, or improvements to county buildings and parking lots, in the general fund. Commissioners didn't want to take as much money out of the county's savings as the county executive had proposed, said Commissioner Phil Kraft. They instead pulled $5 million out of savings and decided to make reductions elsewhere in the budget, allowing the board to set aside $20 million for capital plan projects. "We wanted to reduce the pull from the overall general fund," Kraft said. Hackel offered his proposed budget in early October for the 2027 fiscal year, which begins Jan. 1. The $1.25 billion budget reflects an 11.9% increase over the current budget . The board is slated to adopt the budget Nov. 19. Hackel's budget included 26.8 new full-time equivalent positions,
Cars can't seem to stop driving on this Michigan man's lawn.
School officials say those involved will be disciplined
HAZEL PARK — The curtain will soon rise on the next production by the students of the Hazel Park Drama program, adapting Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Our Town.”. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in the auditorium...
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — In Harrison Township on Nov. 7, an emotional ceremony took place, remembering veterans who had passed on and adding four names to the stones in the memorial garden just outside of Rosso Hall. As the start time rolled around, family members of the fallen, members of...
St. Clair County RESA in Marysville wants residents to see the behind-the-scenes work many families never notice. The county’s TEC and Woodland Developmental Center opened in 1976 and are marking 50 years of preparing young people for life after school, while RESA celebrates 65 years of service. Superintendent Brenda Tenniswood says RESA also runs a 200-mile fiber network linking schools, libraries and local governments, coordinates preschool for more than 650 4-year-olds, and operates the Pine River Nature Center. The celebration ends with a community open house in fall 2027.