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1 week ago | 
macombdaily.com | Susan Smiley
In the wake of a fifth federal discrimination lawsuit being filed against Eastpointe Community Schools and Superintendent Christina Gibson last month, the ECS school board has issued a statement supporting Gibson. Originally Published: April 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM EDT
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1 week ago | 
detroitnews.com | Susan Smiley
Susan SmileyMacomb DailyThe two largest cities in Macomb County, Sterling Heights and Warren, have entered into an economic development partnership to bolster the defense industry. Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor and Warren Mayor Lori Stone signed the Arsenal Alliance on Wednesday at the Defense Corridor Center for Collaboration and Synergy in Sterling Heights.
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1 week ago | 
macombdaily.com | Susan Smiley
The two largest cities in Macomb County, Sterling Heights and Warren, have entered into an economic development partnership to bolster the defense industry. Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor and Warren Mayor Lori Stone signed the Arsenal Alliance on April 16 at the Defense Corridor Center for Collaboration and Synergy in Sterling Heights.
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1 week ago | 
macombdaily.com | Susan Smiley
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido announced Wednesday morning that his office has filed an emergency motion seeking a bond hearing to revoke or significantly increase the personal bond granted to 20-year-old Daveon Jahmel Godbold of Eastpointe. Originally Published: April 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM EDT
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1 week ago | 
theoaklandpress.com | Susan Smiley
US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
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1 week ago | 
macombdaily.com | Susan Smiley
With the announcement in February that all Joann fabric and craft stores would be closing, sewing and quilting enthusiasts began seeking other places to buy fabric. For most sewers, no matter if they are quilters or people who make apparel or home decor items, buying fabric online is not an appealing option. Being able to touch and feel it is essential.
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1 week ago | 
macombdaily.com | Susan Smiley
A 20-year-old Eastpointe man is facing several charges after an alleged altercation with a St. Clair Shores business owner on Saturday. Daveon Jahmel Goldbold is charged with aggravated assault, unarmed robbery, resisting and obstructing a police officer, malicious destruction of property and delivering/manufacturing marijuana.
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1 week ago | 
macombdaily.com | Susan Smiley
Funding for Warren’s chief equity, diversity and inclusion officer has been eliminated in Mayor Lori Stone’s proposed 2026 fiscal year budget. The 2025 budget included $126,721 designated for salary for the position. This year, the proposed budget, which is posted on the city website, calls for the position to be eliminated. It states the current funding for the position is $131,790.
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1 week ago | 
macombdaily.com | Susan Smiley
Warren Mayor Lori Stone’s budget presentation April 14 contained few details about specific line items in the actual 2026 fiscal budget and was more like a tutorial on the City Charter, distribution of tax dollars and the budget process. The mayor proposed a total budget of $430.5 million, an increase of $84.2 million over the 2025 fiscal budget. Stone’s proposed budget is now posted on the city website and budget hearings are scheduled for April 26 and 28 and, if needed, April 29.
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1 week ago | 
macombdaily.com | Susan Smiley
