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Oct 24, 2024 | 
candgnews.com | Andy Kozlowski
MADISON HEIGHTS — Organizers with the Madison Heights Food Pantry say that donations have been decreasing while recipients have been increasing, putting the group in a difficult situation where if the trend holds, they will be forced to reduce aid.
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May 30, 2024 | 
candgnews.com | Andy Kozlowski
MADISON HEIGHTS — Since its debut in 2021, the Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration has roughly doubled its turnout each year, with live music, food trucks, children’s activities, vendor sales and educational exhibits drawing a crowd.
This year’s event will once again be at Civic Center Park, located at 360 W. 13 Mile Road, running from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15.
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May 30, 2024 | 
candgnews.com | Andy Kozlowski
MADISON HEIGHTS — A controversial proposal for a new gas station and convenience store in Madison Heights has been denied special approval by the City Council.
The formal applicant was Skilken Gold, a real estate development firm working on behalf of Sheetz, a Pennsylvania-based chain that is trying to expand into Michigan.
Under the city’s zoning ordinance, “gasoline service stations” require special approval from the council since they can have significant impacts on adjacent properties.
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May 29, 2024 | 
candgnews.com | Andy Kozlowski
MADISON HEIGHTS — While the budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 in Madison Heights features a lower millage rate, officials say that most residents can expect a slight increase in taxes due to rising property values.
The Madison Heights City Council unanimously approved the budget for fiscal year 2024-25 during its regular meeting May 13. The budget clocks in at $66 million, up from the current year’s amended total of $65.4 million. The total millage rate is reduced by about 0.1 mill.
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May 23, 2024 | 
candgnews.com | Andy Kozlowski |Gena Johnson
JIm Fouts and Mike McFall will face off in the Democratic primary on Aug. 6.
HAZEL PARK/WARREN — On May 17, the Michigan Bureau of Elections determined former Warren Mayor James Fouts’ affidavit of identity was valid as a candidate in the newly redistricted District 14 of the Michigan House of Representatives.
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May 22, 2024 | 
candgnews.com | Andy Kozlowski
MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The 2024 Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade will take place Saturday, May 25, the weekend before Memorial Day. The procession will begin moving at 10 a.m., departing just south of Wilkinson Middle School, 26524 John R Road.
From there, the parade will proceed north along John R Road to 11 Mile Road, at which point it will turn right and continue down to Madison High School, 915 E. 11 Mile Road.
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May 19, 2024 | 
candgnews.com | Andy Kozlowski
Sisters-in-law Margaret Donnelly, left, and Kathryn Ellywicz prepare to post signs promoting the Hazel Park Citywide Yard Sale & Freecycle, set to take place at locations across the city the weekend of June 7-9. Photo by Liz Carnegie
HAZEL PARK — Free and affordably priced items await buyers at locations across the city of Hazel Park the weekend of June 7-9.
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May 17, 2024 | 
candgnews.com | Andy Kozlowski
EASTPOINTE — A heated argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend took a violent turn when the boyfriend was stabbed at least six times.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office announced May 15 that Shantisha Howse has been charged with assault with intent to murder, a life felony. She was arraigned in the 38th District Court in Eastpointe before Judge Kathleen Galen, who set Howse’s bond at $250,000 cash or surety.
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May 17, 2024 | 
candgnews.com | Andy Kozlowski |Gena Johnson
WARREN/HAZEL PARK — James Fouts, the former mayor of Warren now running for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, has responded to a complaint made to the Michigan Bureau of Elections. The complaint was filed by Edward Klobucher, the city manager of Hazel Park. Klobucher claims that Fouts’ affidavit of identity is invalid and should disqualify him from the race.
Fouts is challenging Democratic state Rep.
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May 15, 2024 | 
candgnews.com | Andy Kozlowski
MADISON HEIGHTS — Hot off the heels of the massive “Modernize I-75” initiative that ensnarled traffic in and around Madison Heights for years, the Michigan Department of Transportation is finalizing plans for the last leg of another freeway project.
Promising greater safety and efficiency along Interstate 696, the third and final phase of the “Restore the Reuther” project is set to begin next year and continue through 2027, spanning Dequindre and Lahser roads.
