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BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — Celebration was the tone taken at One Crocker Boulevard on the evening of July 1 as the Mount Clemens City Commission gave a hero’s welcome to first responders and legislators.
The meeting began with special recognitions given to four first responders for saving the life of a skater at the Mount Clemens Ice Arena earlier this year.
Rich Mazzella, 84, was playing hockey on Feb. 26 when he collapsed after his second shift on the ice. Thankfully, Mazzella was playing several first responders: Todd Adams, a retired battalion chief of the Roseville Fire Department; Michael Schwartz, of the Roseville Fire Department; James Penman, of the Rochester Police Department; and Derek Kull,
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Andrew Lennon, executive director of United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps and a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, speaks with cadets near the stern of the Pride of Michigan on June 28. Lennon stopped by the ship as part of a larger tour of the USNSCC’s programs across the United States and territories.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
SEA CADETS MEET WITH DIRECTOR BEFORE ARCHEOLOGY EXPEDITION
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Ahead of an excursion to Lake Huron to search for remnants of World War II history, local Sea Cadets got to meet with the organization’s top executive.
The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a U.S. Navy-sponsored organization that works to prepare young adults ages
13-17 with maritime skills in line with organizations like the Navy and United States Merchant Marine. Locally, the USNSCC’s Great Lakes Division operates out of Harrison Township with the Pride of Michigan, a converted 80-foot-long training ship that is currently equipped for research voyages and scuba diving. The Pride of Michigan was acquired in 1989.
“In the beginning, I started working
See CADETS on page 8A
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Busing changes hands in Clinton Township
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Busing won’t change a whole lot, but there will be some improvements. There may even be some familiar faces.
The Richmond Lenox Emergency Medical Services Community Transit program took over Clinton Township’s Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation contract as of July 1. Medstar Ambulance previously provided the service under the contract for residents.
“They’re going to get the same service they’ve always had,” said Jeff White, chief paramedic at Richmond Lenox EMS. “I think that’s been the concern of a number of residents.”
White confirmed that some of the previous full-time drivers are making the switch over to the Richmond Lenox EMS.
“The vehicles will look the same, they will see a number of the same faces there,” White said. “Really it’s just an expansion of what they are already enjoying.”
One large change to the service is the addition of free airport transportation. White said the airport transportation is available to anyone. For those interested, he suggested booking an appointment at least a month in advance. The service is able to schedule pick-ups for departing and returning flights.
The program currently provides rides for residents in Macomb Township, the city of Richmond and Richmond Township, Lenox Township, New Haven, the village of Armada and Armada Township, Memphis, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore and Ray Township. The communities will all be accessible by Clinton Township residents with the new service.
The service does not require proof of residence to utilize it, ac-
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LAST LOOKS AT LAKESIDE
MALL WALKERS, BUSINESS OWNERS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ABOUT CLOSING
BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — Like dozens of other people walking through Lakeside Mall June 27 – the Thursday before its last open day of June 30 and its July 1 closing date – Frank Talo was reliving his memories of growing up with the shopping center.
“The early ’80s, I spent a lot of time here – spent all my allowance and my grass-cutting money on the arcades, back-to-school shopping,” said Talo, who lives in the St. Clair Shores area.
“It’s a pretty big part of my childhood. … It’s kind of sad, you know, but it seems like online shopping … and I heard the pandemic was kind of the final nail in the coffin with a lot of malls, not just Lakeside.”
Talo blamed the COVID-19 pandemic and the popularity of online shopping for the mall’s decline and ultimate demise.
A mall in metamorphosis
Lakeside Mall originally opened in 1976, nota-
ABOVE: Signs announce the future Lakeside Town Center project as lasttime shoppers took one more look at the closing mall June 27.
RIGHT: The carousel space in the Lakeside food court stands empty.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
See LAKESIDE on page 6A
BEHIND THE WHEEL
4A/ JOURNAL • JULY 17, 2024
Chrysler Windsor Coupe celebrates the past, creates new memories
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — When Don Starlin was in the market to buy a classic automobile, he initially thought about going with a muscle car.
“I wanted to go fast,” the Clawson resident said.
But he changed his mind after he saw an advertisement for a 1949 Chrysler Windsor Coupe for sale at a local shop.
“With all the chrome, I kind of fell in love with it,” he said.
According to the website metrommp. com, the 1949 Chrysler Windsor Coupe “captivated onlookers with its sleek, rounded body and fluid lines that hinted at the aerodynamic designs of the future. Its chrometrimmed grille and proud hood ornament were symbols of post-war luxury. The technological advancements were equally impressive, with features like fluid drive semi-automatic transmission and luxurious ‘chair-height’ seats.”
Starlin, 72, has been enjoying his Chrysler Windsor for several years now. He’s also researched the coupe’s history with a data book he picked up at a car show. The guide was published in 1949 and is very similar to the Kelley Blue Book of today. Starlin’s Windsor comes with a six cylinder engine and padded dashboard that was considered a safety feature at the time it was manufactured.
“They didn’t make too many of these,” he said of the two-door look. “Everybody wanted four doors back in ’49.”
One thing Starlin doesn’t worry about is getting a speeding ticket because the car doesn’t go very fast. And something still up for debate is the official color of the car. The data book says it could be one of three blue hues: ensign, ocean or mist.
Starlin has made several updates to the car to keep it in tip-top shape. One noticeable piece is the addition of a sun visor on the front window.
“This changed the whole character of the car and makes it gangster,” he said.
He also upgraded the inside.
“When I first got the car, the interior was not too impressive,” Starlin said.
So, Starlin installed carpeting to the interior, had the seats reupholstered and added seat belts. While the Windsor does not have air conditioning, the vintage vehicle stays cool through an air duct that sucks in air and blows it into the cab. The Chrysler Windsor has one more special touch. On the gear shift is a shiny door knob that was from the home in which his mother-in-law once lived.
On a recent sunny Tuesday morning, Starlin’s childhood friend, Tim Walkaus, 72, of Berkley, stopped by. The pair have been friends since attending Norup Junior High School in Oak Park.
“We probably met in a backyard riding
See WINDSOR on page 13A
TOP AND ABOVE: The 1949 Chrysler Windsor Coupe has fluid lines that, when built, hinted at the aerodynamic designs of the future. LEFT: Don Starlin, of Clawson, often takes his 1949 Chrysler Windsor Coupe to local car shows. BELOW: Starlin installed carpeting in the interior, had the seats reupholstered and added seat belts.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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Lakeside
bly through the efforts of mall developer A. Alfred Taubman. But for years over the last decade, Sterling Heights officials have envisioned and have prepared for a future redevelopment of the Lakeside Mall area.
The mall’s most recent ownership, Lionheart Capital/Out of the Box Ventures, acquired the mall property in 2019. In November 2022, it presented to the Sterling Heights City Council a vision for a mixeduse Lakeside Town Center. In the mall’s place, the town center is envisioned as a billion-dollar project on an estimated 110 acres of mixed-use neighborhoods, apartments, retail shops, office space, green space, a hotel, a community center and more.
That presentation originally predicted the demolition of the main mall building for sometime around late 2024 or early 2025, with town center construction to emerge over the ensuing 12 or so years. In April 2024, city officials said the redevelopment plan was running around a year behind schedule, due in part to difficulty with the mall ownership’s acquisition negotiations over the vacant Sears and Lord & Taylor properties.
But even in early 2023, some mall tenants told the Sterling Heights Sentry that they feared the town center news would falsely lead locals to believe that the mall was closing right away. At the time, Sterling Heights Community Relations Director Melanie Davis emphasized that “Lakeside Mall is not closing” – at least not imminently.
Tenants, attendees reflect
William Hayes co-owns This, That & The Other Thing, a store that sold everything from DVDs to collectibles and small appliances. When he talked to the Sentry June 27, he cast blame on the city for the mall’s current situation.
“Like a lot of our customers and a lot of the stores that were in here, they are thoroughly disgusted with the city of Sterling Heights,” he said.
Hayes said his store moved into the mall around 3 ½ years ago, back when, he said, the mall was around 75% filled.
“They turned around and broke the news, and everybody started running, and they caused the collapse of many businesses and everything and people that they put out of business because they really can’t afford to go anywhere else,” he said.
He called the mall “an amazing building” and praised the mall management as
“really good” for promptly taking care of everyone if they had a problem.
Jamie Torrico, the manager of the Anime GT store, said she has been honored to be part of the Lakeside family. She said the closing experience is sad, in large part due to the impact it’ll have on her customers and the community.
“I’m really, like, broken-hearted. Like, there’s such a void,” she said. “We have people that have come out of state, from Up North, and they come specifically just to see us in the store.
“So it’s just, we’re just really humbled that we’ve even had customers crying that we’re closing this location down. … We’ve seen people grow up as our customers, go to college, get married. We’ve had items of ours at their weddings as part of their weddings, and then they’ve had kids and they bring their kids in.”
Torrico said that while she has been in business for around 25 years, this is the first time her business has been actually closed without another location already set up. She said she hopes to relocate somewhere in the area of Macomb or Oakland County.
“We’re just trying to see where there’s some options for us, since the closure was a little bit more sudden than we all expected,” she said.
Sterling Heights and mall ownership formally announced that the mall would be closed by July 1 in a May 1 email. On Lakeside’s website, shop-lakesidemall.com, Macy’s has an announcement that it is still hiring and plans to stay open even after the mall’s closure. On June 30, four workers from Lakeside JCPenney said over the phone
visiting Lakeside since its opening. And what will they remember most?
“Everything. We met a lot of people,” Helga Praust said. “It’s sad, but what are you going to do?”
“Nothing lasts forever,” added Joe Praust.
History preserved
In an email, the Sterling Heights Public Library’s local library historian, Mitchell Mulroy, said his duties have recently included gathering news articles and securely archiving news station footage about the mall closing.
He added that he plans to use social media to show Lakeside’s construction during the 1970s and get people talking.
“I hope to use this as an opportunity to let the community know more about the local history resources available at the library, as well as answer questions about Lakeside they might have,” he said.
that their store would also remain open after the mall closes.
Meanwhile, near the food court, mall patrons Joe and Helga Praust were strolling and reminiscing. They said they have lived in Sterling Heights since 1971 and have been
Mulroy described how Lakeside shaped Sterling Heights’ direction. He said it fostered “rapid urban development and economic change” in the city and other neighboring communities as the population grew in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
See LAKESIDE on page 10A
A coin-operated kiddie ride was removed and hauled away June 27.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
This photo shows one of the new buses the Richmond Lenox EMS Community Transit program will use in Clinton Township. The changeover in service for the township started July 1.
Busing
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cording to White. As long as you’re at a resident’s home in the township, or one of the municipalities the authority serves, you can get a ride.
“We base this on where we’re picking you up,” White said. “We don’t ask any questions about who’s getting on the bus.”
The Clinton Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a transfer to the service at its April 15 meeting.
The service is funded by the SMART millage, which residents pay for in taxes. While the service is geared toward seniors and disabled people, everyone is able to utilize it.
“Because everybody in the township pays a tax, we do not limit it to seniors and
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disabled (people),” White said. “However, we certainly do most of our marketing to the seniors and disabled.”
Richmond Lenox EMS has been around since 1975. White said it’s an authority, with a board made up of township board members from Richmond and Lenox.
The service picks up passengers from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturday it runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The airport shuttle picks up passengers from 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Residents can book an appointment by calling (586) 749-7713 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. White said there is no limit on how far in advance you can book an appointment. He said Mondays are typically the busiest days to call to schedule a ride. If a resident does not get in touch with a representative, they can leave a message and get a call back the same day.
NOTICE
To the residents of the Charter Township of Harrison, County of Macomb, Michigan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Clerk’s Offce for the Charter Township of Harrison will post, for public inspection, the Agenda for Township Board Meetings and a Synopsis of the approved Meeting Minutes at the Clerk’s Offce located at 38151 L’Anse Creuse Road, and to the Rosso Hall bulletin board located at 38255 L’Anse Creuse Rd. The Agenda and a full text of the Minutes will be available on the Township Website, www.harrisontownshipmi.gov and, upon request from the Clerk’s Offce.
Adam Wit, MMC, MiPMC, Clerk
Charter Township of Harrison
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Charter Township of Harrison Notice of Public Accuracy Test
Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST for the DS200 Optical Scan Voting System, including computer programs, to be used at the August 6, 2024 State Primary Election will be conducted on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at the Township Clerk’s Offce, 38151 L’Anse Creuse Road. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON (586) 466-1406
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Cadets
with Cranbrook and Oakland University,” said Luke Clayburn, captain of the Pride of Michigan. “We were putting botanists off on islands and they were going off and collecting rare and endangered species of plants because they were separated from the mainland. Then we got involved with Oakland University and Dr. Doug Hunter, and his interest was zebra mussels and what those were going to do to the native clams in the Great Lakes. So, we set up a program where we’d take cadets out and they’d dive down to collect clams and bring them back, and he did the studies on that.”
The Great Lakes Division continued to support research with the cadet-crewed ship, moving from the zebra mussels to helping University of Arizona researchers study submerged pre-Great Lakes forests, as well as working on various projects around the Straits of Mackinac.
On June 29, the Pride of Detroit set out with its young crew and adult volunteers to dive around several sites of interest in Lake Huron off the coast of the Tawas-OscodaHarrisville shoreline. Working alongside Wayne Lusardi, a state maritime archaeologist, the cadets will confirm whether several underwater features discovered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are rocks or part of crashed airplanes used by Tuskegee Airmen.
“These were Tuskegee Airmen flying out of Harrisville, around that area,” Clayburn said. “They crashed and are documented. If we could find something, it would be a major find.”
The Tuskegee Airmen consisted of the two first all-Black units in the Army Air Corps. Airmen from the 477th Medium Bombardment Group trained out of today’s Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport near Oscoda. A total of 15 Tuskegee Airmen died during training in Michigan with a number of them doing so over water. Remnants of Lt. Frank Moody’s plane were recovered just north of Port Huron in August 2023.
In an article Lusardi wrote for NOAA, the wreckages of three planes — a Curtiss
P-40F Warhawk piloted by 2nd Lt. Wilmeth W. Sidat-Singh, a Bell P-39Q Airacobra flown by 2nd Lt. William E. Hill and a Vultee BT-13A Valiant piloted by 2nd Lt. Nathaniel Milton Hill with weather observer 2nd Lt. Luther Linson Blakeney as a passenger — are known to be in Lake Huron but have yet to be located. The cadets aim to find traces of these planes, or at least narrow down the search area.
As cadets were loading the Pride of Michigan on June 28, USNSCC Executive Director Andrew Lennon stopped by. Speaking with the cadets and chaperones, the retired Navy rear admiral learned more about the Great Lakes Division as part of a trip visiting Sea Cadets training across the United States and territories.
“We have so many wonderful trainings and they’re all a bit different and they all have different qualities about them,” Lennon said. “What’s really unique about this one is that the Sea Cadets get to go out on the water on a ship. These are Sea Cadets at sea. It is so important for our program to teach maritime and nautical skills, and this certainly is the very best way to do it — actually on board a vessel.”
Clayburn, who has been involved in the Great Lakes Division for about 50 years, said it was the first time such a high-ranking member of the USNSCC visited the division.
“It’s a pretty major event for what we’re doing with young people,” Clayburn said. “Our training program is what is creating the people who will be buying boats in the future. We’ve had great success with kids doing very well.”
Using skills learned through the Sea Cadets program, members of the Great Lakes Division have gone onto careers in the maritime and military industries, including naval and aerospace applications.
The Pride of Michigan is normally docked outside of the North Star Sail Club along South River Road in Harrison Township. More information about the division can be found at greatlakesdivision.org and information about the ship’s owners, the Noble Odyssey Foundation, can be found at nobleodyssey.org.
ABOVE: Andrew Lennon, executive director of United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps and a retired Navy rear admiral, listens to cadets in the USNSCC’s Great Lakes Division discuss their experiences and thoughts about being in the Sea Cadets on June 28. LEFT: The Pride of Michigan is the main vessel operated by the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ Great Lakes Division. Acquired in 1989, it is the second ship used by the organization.
Photos by Dean Vaglia
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Path over Clinton River completes nonmotorized trail loop
A new biking and walking path, dedicated June 26, connects parks in the township.
The new path spans from the township’s Civic Center to George George Park. Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon highlighted one improvement in particular.
“Widening Cass Avenue and the bridge over the river for automobile traffic was a game changer, and now the vision for a safe route for pedestrians is complete,” Cannon said.
The path completes the township’s trail loop. Someone riding a bike could now travel on Romeo Plank to Budd Park, hook up with the Don Green Way Nature Trail to Canal Park, connect with Clinton River Road to the new path, head east through George George Park, travel back through the Arboretum and back to the Civic Center.
The project was funded by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments via a Transportations Alternatives Program grant through the state.
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY CLEANUP HAPPENING THIS WEEK
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Transportation is urging drivers to remain alert this week as the second Adopt-A-Highway cleanup of 2024 is underway. Over 2,900 volunteering organizations will be found alongside the state’s over 6,000 miles of highways picking up litter July 13-21. The state provides volunteers with high-visibility vests and trash bags, as well as arranging trash pickup. More information about the Adopt-A-Highway program and how to participate can be found at michigan.gov/mdot. The next statewide cleanup will take place Sept. 21-29.
Harrison Township board meeting highlights
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Harrison Township Board of Trustees met for its first time this month on Monday, July 8.
The board moved the township’s new master plan one step closer to approval. After the Planning Commission sent the Resilient Harrison 2040 Master Plan to the board at its June 20 meeting, trustees approved sending the most recent draft of the plan to neighboring communities and other bodies for review. Recipients of the plan will have 63 days to provide Harrison Township with their input, after which the Planning Commission can hold a public hearing before sending it to the Board of Trustees with a recommendation to approve or deny the plan.
Engineering work for the Waterfront Park improvement project now has a price of $84,500 with the project being overseen by engineering firm Wade Trim. Discussion was had among the board at the June 24 meeting about who would handle the engineering work and ultimately led to seeking out a cost breakdown. Costs are set around an estimated 32-week construction timeline.
The Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet next at 7 p.m. Monday, July 22.
Man shot at following road rage incident
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A man driving a Chrysler Town and Country minivan was shot at by the driver of a red GMC SUV July 5. The incident happened while the drivers were traveling eastbound on 19 Mile Road near Hayes Road.
This all stemmed from road rage, the Town and Country driver reportedly told police. The driver reportedly changed lanes and was pursued by the shooter at a high rate of speed. The shooter then tried to use a maneuver to spin out the van. The Town and Country driver showed a middle finger and the suspect threw an unidentified object at his van. When the Town and Country driver threw water on the suspect’s SUV, the van driver heard a loud sound. He was not able to identify the suspect.
The man who was shot at was the only occupant of the vehicle and was not injured during the incident. The police report states that a bullet hole was found on the rear passenger seat. Those with information can contact the Clinton Township Police Department at (586) 493-7856.
PARTRIDGE CREEK TO GET MORE NEW TENANTS
Powerhouse Gym is set to open a location at The Mall at Partridge Creek where Carson’s was formerly located.
Fitness enthusiasts take note: The Mall at Partridge Creek is set to have something for you. Powerhouse Gym and Dick’s Sporting Goods House of Sport are slated to be the mall’s newest tenants.
The Powerhouse Gym will be unique, taking the large space that formerly housed Carson’s at the mall. House of Sport, according to Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon, will offer equipment for sale and facilities to try it out.
Cannon said, while the final contracts have not been signed, he’s “thrilled” for the new businesses to arrive at Partridge Creek.
“This is a destination type of mall,” Cannon said. “Both ends of the mall now will have entertainment that will bring people to help the smaller retailers who are trying to make a go of it. It’s going to bring a lot of traffic.”
Spencer’s, a store known for its shirts and novelty gifts, is also slated to arrive at Partridge, according to the mall’s website. Other recent tenants at the mall include restaurants HopCat and Andiamo’s Pasta and Chops.
Photo by Nick Powers
From left, Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon, Department of Public Services
Supervisor Mary Bednar, Clerk Kim Meltzer, Trustee Tammy Patton, police officer Joe Biggers and Trustee Mike Keys celebrate the nonmotorized bike path spanning from the Civic Center to George George Park.
Photo provided by the Clinton Township Communications Department
Lakeside
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Mulroy explained that real estate developers took 1 1/2 years to acquire Lakeside’s land and then spent another two years building the mall.
“A lot of the land acquired came from smaller farms, and several residents have spoken in oral histories about the mall being built on especially rich soil for crops,” Mulroy said.
“Shortly after it was built, the rent for storefronts was quite high, and only large stores like Sears were buying up space. The streets around the mall, including Hall Road, were still under construction when it opened. Smaller developers started taking up cheaper space around the mall as it became available.”
Sculptures to be saved
Although Lakeside Mall is now an empty edifice, its tall, abstract sculptures and public art will still be enjoyed for years to come, according to the mall’s ownership.
On June 26, a joint announcement between the city of Sterling Heights and the mall ownership stated that “much of” of the mall’s public art will be incorporated into the Lakeside Town Center.
According to the statement, sculptures by Bruce Beasley, Fletcher Benton and Buky Schwartz will be saved for future display amid the estimated 30 acres of town center public spaces.
“We have been deeply moved by how much Lakeside Mall has meant to the Sterling Heights community for nearly 50 years,” Allison Greenfield, chief development officer of Lionheart Capital, said in the statement.
“This inspired us to create plans for repurposing the existing public art within the reimagined Lakeside. One of Lionheart’s main pillars is to reduce waste and facilitate
reuse of serviceable materials and items, when possible, in the redevelopment process.”
The mall ownership also announced that it plans to host a charity estate sale later this year that will sell furniture, fixtures and other equipment. Event proceeds will reportedly go to the Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation, the announcement stated.
In addition, the announcement said Out of the Box Ventures will be involved in asking Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair attendees to suggest names for a future Lakeside Town Center bike path. OOTB also hopes to play a sponsorship role at the Sept. 6 Dodge Park Food Truck Rally and the Sept. 27 State of the City Breakfast, the statement added.
Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor said in a June 29 text message that he planned to visit Lakeside one more time June 30.
“I’ll take a final walk through sometime in the morning,” he said. “What I’ll remember most is meeting friends there in high school, clothes shopping with my mom and brother as a kid, and throwing coins in the fountain!”
When asked whether it is fair for mall tenants to blame the city and the town center announcement for accelerating the mall’s decline, Taylor said the city’s plans for Lakeside have been publicized since at least 2015.
“While I sympathize with the businesses at Lakeside, this day was inevitable and it’s better for the city to be transparent about the plans,” Taylor said.
Learn more about Lionheart Capital/ Out of the Box Ventures by visiting lheartcapital.com. Learn more about Sterling Heights and the Lakeside Town Center plans by visiting sterlingheights.gov and typing “Lakeside Town Center” in the search bar or call (586) 446-2489.
Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
Clinton Township resident arraigned in connection with double shooting
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A Clinton Township man was arraigned July 9 in connection with a shooting that left one dead and one critically injured.
Corey Deyshaun Cook, 24, allegedly shot his mother, Yolanda Cook, 49, and his 27-year-old brother July 5. His mother was pronounced dead at the scene. His brother is currently on life support at a local hospital, according to police and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
Following the shooting July 5, Corey Cook went to the Clinton Township Police Department to report the shooting, according to the Prosecutor’s Office. He was detained and officers reportedly found the mother and brother when performing a welfare check.
Corey Cook was charged with firstdegree murder, which carries a life sentence without parole. He is also charged with two counts of felony firearm, a two-year manda-
tory felony, and assault with intent to murder, a potential life felony.
He was arraigned in 41B District Court in Clinton Township by Magistrate Ryan Zemke. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Patrick Sierawski appeared at the hearing to argue for the highest possible bond. Zemke set bond at $1 million cash or surety.
A probable cause hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. July 22 in the court of Judge Carrie Lynn Fuca.
“Our office is committed to seeking justice for the victims and their family,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a press release. “We will ensure that the accused is held fully accountable for this alleged premeditated act of violence.”
At press time, Cook’s attorney, Robbie D. Lang, had no comment about the case.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
Cook
Players batter up for the National Kidney Foundation
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
DETROIT — Vito Chirco’s dad, Jerome Chirco, has always been there for his family.
“We’ve always had a really good bond and relationship. He’s always supported me and raised me up the right way,” said Chirco, whose family includes younger brother Dominic, 28, and mom Liz. “He’s always supported all of our endeavors and passions.”
In the spring of 2022, Jerome Chirco was diagnosed with acute kidney failure. Because of the illness, Jerome undergoes regular dialysis treatments and is currently on a kidney donor list to “help him live a safer life and a better life,” Chirco, 31, said.
Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. While the disease “affects him here and there,” Chirco said his dad has maintained a positive attitude.
Several years ago, Chirco — the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Chirco & Company — began organizing
annual softball games to raise money for different charities, including Make-A-Wish Michigan and the Pope Francis Center.
When his dad was diagnosed two years ago, Chirco decided to use the softball game to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Last year, the charity game raised $10,500 for the nonprofit organization that offers programs and provides resources and services to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it.
See KIDNEY on page 15A
ABOVE: This year’s Chirco & Company charity softball game will be held July 20 at the Buysse Ballpark on the campus of University of Detroit Mercy, located at 4001 W.
LEFT: Vito Chirco, left, is holding his charity softball game July 20 to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. His dad, Jerome Chirco, right, is living with acute kidney failure.
McNichols Road in Detroit.
Photos provided by Vito Chirco
Walkaus said.
Bonding over cars was always a pastime. When Starlin, for instance, bought his Windsor Coupe, he drove it home on a trailer with Walkaus following him. That’s when Walkaus spotted the initials “DS” on the license plate from 1949, which are Starlin’s initials.
“That was kind of cool,” Walkaus said. “Destiny, I guess.”
“You’re part of this thing,” Starlin told his buddy. “You’ve helped me work on it so many times.”
When in high school, Starlin drove around in a 1965 Plymouth Belvedere while Walkaus had a 1969 Dodge Dart.
“We always had Plymouths. My dad was a Chrysler draftsman in Highland Park,” Starlin said. “Back then, it didn’t cost much to buy a used car. I picked up many a car for $50.”
Cruising Woodward Avenue was the game of sport. The Totem Pole drive-in restaurant and Big Boy were regular hangouts.
“You’d have $3 in your pocket and
you’d get three quarters of a tank of gas,” Starlin said. “That was Friday night, Saturday night, if not more.”
Their days and nights of riding up and down Woodward eventually came to an end, though, when they were both called to serve their country during the Vietnam War.
“The service was the demise of both of our muscle cars,” Walkaus said, he in the Army and Starlin in the Navy.
Decades later, the pair are enjoying classic car shows and cruising again. Walkaus has a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, and Starlin is a regular at many local car shows, including the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site in Shelby Township, the annual Berkley CruiseFest, and the Thursday night cruise nights at the Big Boy located at 200 W. Maple Road in Troy.
Paying homage to the 1960 song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini,” Starlin sometimes decorates the front engine with a yellow-and-white polka dot bikini top. The Chrysler Windsor is always a conservation piece guaranteed to stir up memories.
“It’s surprising how many people have cars tucked away in their garages. Everybody’s got a story,” Starlin said. “A lot of
people like to take photos of the dashboard. When I go to a car show, if I see a little kid, I let them get in it.”
Starlin’s Windsor has won 15 trophies, including first place in the 2011 Bud Light Mount Clemens Car Show and the sponsor’s choice in the Clawson car show in 2017. He has given some of the awards to his grandchildren.
Don Starlin’s Windsor has won 15 trophies, including first place in the 2011 Bud Light Mount Clemens Car Show and the sponsor’s choice in the Clawson car show in 2017. Paying homage to the 1960 song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini,” Starlin sometimes decorates the front engine with a yellowand-white polka-dot bikini top.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
C & G Newspapers staffers win 23 journalism awards
METRO DETROIT — The 12 C & G Newspapers staffers who were recognized in the Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest and the Society of Professional Journalists-Detroit Chapter’s Excellence in Journalism awards walked away with a total of 23 honors.
Both awards are held annually, and the winners were recently acknowledged for their work in 2023.
Maria Allard, a staff writer for the Warren Weekly and the Eastsider, won first place in the news enterprise reporting category of the Better Newspaper Contest for “Warren resident, World War II vet becomes centenarian.” Allard took third place and honorable mention, respectively, in the feature story category for “Warren couple embodies everlasting love” and “Student acts after bus incident, brings classmates to safety.”
“I love being a writer, and it’s nice to be included alongside my colleagues,” Allard said.
Mary Beth Almond, staff writer for the Rochester Post, was recognized in the breaking/spot news category in both the Better Newspaper Contest and the Excellence in
Journalism awards, taking second and third place, respectively, for “Oakland Township woman arraigned on charges in fatal hitand-run crash.” She also took third place in government/news reporting of the Better Newspaper Contest for “Rochester skates forward with plans for outdoor skate park.”
“The journalists at C & G Newspapers work tirelessly to provide essential coverage of important community news and I’m extremely proud to be a part of that,” Almond said.
Page designer Jason Clancy was awarded first and second place by the SPJ for his page one designs. First place went to the July 26 edition of St. Clair Shores Sentinel, while second place went to the Feb. 22 edition of the Royal Oak Review.
“I enjoy coming up with creative designs that help entice readers to pick up our papers,” Clancy said.
Gena Johnson, a staff writer for the Warren Weekly, took first place in the MPA’s government/education news category for “Michigan Supreme Court won’t hear term limits case involving Warren mayor.”
“Working as a reporter at C & G News-
38 years at Macomb County Sheri ’s O ice 13+ years as Sheri
papers has been a joy having my fingers on the pulse of community journalism,” Johnson said.
Andy Kozlowski, staff writer for the Madison-Park News, won two Excellence in Journalism awards. The first award was first place in the consumer/watchdog category for “Ex-contractor sentenced in Madison schools bribery case,” and the other award was first place in the explanatory story category for “Wild Wings continues mission to rescue birds in need.” The judges said, “Love this story. It gives good and vital information on how to handle baby birds that have fallen from their nest.”
“The stories couldn’t be more different: One was a public corruption case I investigated, and the other was about helping baby birds,” Kozlowski said. “But I believe each has an impact. That’s the best part of journalism.”
Charity Meier, staff writer for the Novi Note, earned honorable mention in the feature story category for “An extraordinary ‘ordinary’ life” in the Better Newspaper Contest.
“I am pleased to have been able to share
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the knowledge, insight and humor of Wilbur Bigelow,” Meier said. “He turned 101 recently and is someone we can all learn from.”
K. Michelle Moran, staff writer for the Grosse Pointe Times, walked away with six awards between the two organizations. She won two first-place awards in the Better Newspaper Contest: one for her spot news story, “Friends, family remember Arielle Anderson and Brian Fraser,” and a public service award for “Kroger agrees to new fence, window displays for Village store.” Moran also received second place in both the Better Newspaper Contest and Excellence in Journalism awards for the local and community news story, “Grosse Pointe Shores considering breed ban after violent dog attack.” She took third- and fourth-place honors, respectively, in the Better Newspaper Contest and See AWARDS on page 26A
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
• Associate Degree from Macomb Community College
• Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State University
• Class 208 F.B.I National Academy
• Northwestern University School of Police Sta and Command
• Secret Service Dignitary Security Protection Program
• Fiscally manage a $99 million dollar budget
• Policy and decision maker
• Leader of 562 full time employees and 178 Reserve Deputies
• Board Member of the F.B.I. Criminal Justice Information System Advisory Policy Board.
• Vice Chair of Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standard.
wickersham2024@outlook.com
for by: CTE Anthony Wickersham | P.O. BOX 752 | Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Consolidated Dispatch Services with Clinton Township and Sterling Heights police and re.
• Since 2011, increased sta ng by 114 full time positions.
• New State of the Art Marine Division Headquarters.
• New Central Intake and Assessment Center with a focus on mental health and substance use disorder for those remanded to the County Jail opening in 2027.
• Updated technology for Law Enforcement, Dispatchers, Correctional Sta .
ENDORSEMENTS
• Macomb Sheri Captains/Commander/Dispatcher Director Union
• Macomb Sheri Command O icer Union
• Macomb County Professional Deputy Sheri ’s Association
• Macomb County Association of Chiefs of Police
• Police O icers Association of Michigan
• IBEW Local 58
• Sheetmetal Worker Local 58
• Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights
“It’s mainly about raising as much money as possible while having fun for the players in the game,” said Chirco, who is the alumni director at De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren. “It’s a very rewarding cause.”
Every year, the Clinton Township resident recruits local sponsors and volunteer athletes who will step up to the plate for the big game, including some of his fellow De La Salle graduates, their spouses and daughters. About 35-40 players participate in the nine-inning game. The competitors rotate around the field, sometimes playing different positions each inning.
This year’s game, in its seventh year, will be held July 20 at the Buysse Ballpark on the campus of University of Detroit Mercy, located at 4001 W. McNichols Road in Detroit. Admission is $35 for spectators, and children 12 and younger are free. The gates will open at 1 p.m., and the first pitch is scheduled for approximately 2:15 p.m. During the game, a silent auction will be going on.
On game day, there is a mix of friendly competition and serious athleticism. This year’s roster of star athletes includes the following notable team members: Detroit Tigers content creator Chris Castellani, Detroit Lions on Sports Illustrated reporter/ Detroit Sports Podcast host John Maakaron, former Michigan Rose Bowl-winning quarterback John Wangler, three-time U.S.
Olympic swimmer and four-time Olympic medalist Peter Vanderkaay, former Carolina Hurricanes right wing and Stanley Cup champion Chad LaRose, and “Woodward Heavyweights” co-hosts “Eazy” and Spencer Raxter.
Chirco’s parents will be in attendance at Saturday’s game as fans in the crowd. Jerome himself is a huge sports fan.
“He loves his baseball,” Chirco said, adding that he grew up watching the Detroit Tigers with his dad while also attending games at Comerica Park and the former Tiger Stadium.
For the third year in a row, Trevor Currier, realtor with Keller Williams Domain in Birmingham, is a main sponsor of the event.
“Vito is a good friend of mine, and it’s a great cause,” Currier said. “I love helping out a friend and you can’t beat Vito’s charisma and efforts to better this world.”
Currier, of Berkley, also will play in the game.
“There’s always good camaraderie and a lot of people know each other,” he said. But that doesn’t stop the players from joking around on the field. “You razz them or give good jabs when you can.”
Other sponsors include the Fett Family, the Detroit Sports Podcast and the HealthQuest Physical Therapy.
Payments in advance can be made via cash, check or Venmo @CHIRCOANDCOMPANY. Guests also can purchase tickets on game day.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
a captain with the Monroe Fire Department. The men assessed his condition and realized he was in cardiac arrest. They then worked to give Mazzella CPR and used an automated external defibrillator to bring him back to consciousness. The attempts were successful and Mazzella was able to speak with his rescuers by the time an ambulance arrived.
Adams, Schwartz, Penman and Kull each received recognitions from the city of Mount Clemens and state recognitions signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. The state recognitions were presented to the first responders by state Rep. Denise Mentzer and state Sen. Kevin Hertel.
Mazzella gave his own thanks to his rescuers, hugging each of them and sharing kind words.
“I started playing with firemen and policemen about 25 years ago and never really appreciated firemen or policemen until I started playing hockey with them for all these years,” Mazzella said. “After what happened to me and saving my life, put them at the top! They’re definitely underpaid for their work. I appreciate everything you guys did for me. That was great.”
Mazzella said he felt like the “luckiest guy on the face of the Earth” ever since that fateful day at the ice area, referencing Lou Gehrig’s 1939 farewell speech at Yankee Stadium after his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis.
He said he hopes to return to the ice soon.
State budget allocations
Appearing before the Mount Clemens City Commission, Mentzer and Hertel spent more time discussing the details of $5 million for the city that is earmarked in the 2024-25 Michigan budget, pending the governor’s approval.
The money comes to the city after a 19-hour legislative session on June 26 to get the state budget sorted out. A key goal of the legislators has been to reduce the tax burden the city and residents have to deal with given how much of the city’s land is owned by Macomb County and therefore nontaxable.
“The lens that I look through all of this (with) is how do we take state dollars that are available for grants that will go here or other places in the state,” Hertel said. “We want to bring them back to our community, but do it in a way that will increase the taxable value of (Mount Clemens) land.”
The projects money includes $1.5 mil-
lion for a new pump station and $2 million for a waterfront revitalization project. While full details of the waterfront revitalization project will be discussed later this year, Mayor Laura Kropp says the project will involve the relocation of the city’s government offices and the redevelopment of City Hall.
“We are going to be looking at a new home for City Hall, and that money will enable us to work with another entity that’s in the downtown and possibly move City Hall to downtown,” Kropp said. “There’s many hoops to getting there but we’re going to start looking at the feasibility of that and how that’s going to all work out.”
City officials were generous with their applause for the state funding, which has been around $10 million over the past two budgets.
OUTDOOR RIVERSIDE DINING
“I’m extremely happy,” City Manager Gregg Shipman said prior to the meeting. “I feel like up until just recently, I think Mount Clemens was forgotten about and we hadn’t received anything. I think Mount Clemens with its high nontaxable rate should absolutely be in consideration all the time for any kind of assistance … We’re an overburdened community and it’s nice to have people in place representing us that see the value in investing in Mount Clemens.”
Money will be made available to the city after the state budget goes into effect on Oct. 1.
Clementimes renewed Commissioners approved the renewal of the deal between the city, the Mount Clemens Public Library and Drive Creative Services to create and publish the Clementimes Newsletter. The quarterly newsletter showcases city and library news and events, as well as providing advertising space with the city and library receiving 40% of the revenue in the form of direct reductions in the cost of creative work and distribution of the newsletter.
The cost to the city for the last edition of the newsletter was just under $3,960.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Rich Mazzella hugs Derek Kull, Monroe Fire Department captain, at the July 1 Mount Clemens City Commission meeting. Kull and three other first responders were recognized for saving Mazzella’s life after he collapsed during a hockey game at the Mount Clemens Ice Arena earlier this year.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
VOTERS TO CONSIDER PRIMARY CANDIDATES, MILLAGE RENEWAL
In the Journal’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for various offices in federal, state, county and local primary elections on Aug. 6.
Voters in the Chippewa Valley Schools district will also be asked to consider an operating millage renewal.
Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected. If a candidate went over the word limit, (…) replaces the rest of the answer. (I) indicates the candidate is an incumbent. The answers are printed verbatim except where material is omitted
U.S. Senate
Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination and four candidates are running for the Republican nomination to compete for one six-year term in November.
Democrat Hill Harper Age: 58
Occupation: Actor, Author, Activist Municipality of residence: Detroit
For how long: 8 Years
Online campaign information: www.hillharper.com/
Education: Harvard Law School J.D. Cum Laude, 1992
• John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University M.A. with Honors, Public Administration,1992
• Brown University B.A. Magna Cum Laude, Economics/Sociology (Valedictorian) 1988
• US Marine Corps OCS, Platoon Leaders Class 1, Honors Graduate, Quantico, VA 1986
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: As your U.S. Senator, my top goals would be ensuring universal healthcare for every American, safeguarding reproductive rights for all, enacting common sense gun reform to enhance public safety, reducing car insurance rates to ease financial burdens, increasing funding for education to improve our schools, and passing the PRO Act to protect workers’ rights and strengthen unions. These priorities reflect my commitment to creating a fairer, healthier, and safer society for everyone in our state.
Democrat
Elissa Slotkin
Age: 47
Occupation: U.S. Representative (MI-07) Municipality of residence: Holly
For how long: Grew up in Michigan; I now live on my family farm Online campaign information: elissaslotkin.org
due to personal attacks or items we know to be false or that are blatant misrepresentations. Candidates running unopposed during the primary election appear listed by name and party only. Those candidates will be afforded an opportunity to submit a candidate profile prior to the general election in November.
The ballot proposal listed below mirrors the language on file with county elections officials.
Education: Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Science, Bachelor’s Degree and Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs, Master of International Affairs
Previously and currently held elected offices: U.S. Representative (Formerly MI-08, now MI-07 due to redistricting):
Top goals: My number one priority is to make it easier for Michiganders to get into the middle class. Michigan invented the middle class by maintaining a strong union presence and making investments in small businesses. We can keep people there by reducing healthcare costs, putting Americans on the path to homeownership and making more critical items in America. I am committed to restoring the national standard set by Roe, and ensuring voting rights for every American.
Republican
Justin Amash Age: 44
Occupation: Lawyer and small business owner
Municipality of residence: Cascade Charter Township
For how long: 20+ years in Cascade. I’ve lived my whole life in Michigan. Online campaign information:
www.justinamash.com
Education: A.B., Economics, University of Michigan; J.D., University of Michigan Law School
Previously and currently held elected offices: U.S. Representative, 2011-2021; Michigan State Representative, 2009- 2010
Top goals: My priorities are to follow the Constitution, protect everyone’s rights, uphold the Rule of Law, restore representative government, read the bills, stop governing by emergency, balance the budget, defend economic freedom, end the forever war, and oppose the surveillance state.
Republican Sherry O’Donnell
Age: 62
Occupation: Physician/ Business owner private medical practice
Municipality of residence: Stevensville; Berrien County
For how long: 24 years
Online campaign information: Docsherry2024.com
Education: Bachelor Degrees in Biology and Chemistry/Minor in PsychologyHastings College, NE
Doctor of Osteopathy: College of Osteopathic Medicine OK State University: Tulsa, OK
Ministerial Certificate: Biblical studies: Victory Bible Institute, Tulsa, OK
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: Securing the Borders and Inflation
Failure to secure our borders has many consequences. It jeopardizes public safety and national security. It is worsening our inflation. It also diminishes the value of citizenship in our nation. Dr. O’Donnell has been to the border and is endorsed by Tom Homan, former director of I.C.E under President Trump.
We must enact a balanced budget and stop reckless spending and entitlements. Dr. O’Donnell signed the “No New Tax” pledge
Republican Sandy Pensler
Age: 67
Occupation: Manufacturer and economist. Owner of Pensler Capital and Korex Companies
Municipality of residence: Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
For how long: No answer given. Online campaign information: sandypensler.com
Education: Sandy worked his way through Yale University where in just four years he earned a B.A. in Chemical Engineering, a B.A. in Economics and an M.A. in Economics – receiving high honors in all
degrees. He received his law degree, with honors, from Harvard.
Previously held and currently held elected offices: No answer given.
Top goals: Restore moral direction to our decision making. Spend only on what we need not on what we want. This will reduce the deficit, inflation and interest rates. Rely on market mechanisms and competition to solve problems rather than government directives. Support decisions based on merit not skin color or creed. In foreign policy, weakness begets aggression. Stop funding terrorists if you do not want terrorism. Stop illegal immigration stone cold -no benefits except for legals.
Republican Mike Rogers
Age: 61
Occupation: Candidate for U.S. Senate, Army Veteran, Former Congressman, State Senator, and FBI Special Agent.
Municipality of residence: Brighton, MI
For how long: Nearly 50 years Online campaign information: rogersforsenate.com
Education: Adrian College and the University of Michigan
Previously and currently held elected offices: U.S. Representative (20012015), Michigan State Senator (1995-2000) Top goals: Families are struggling under the current administration and are desperately in need of relief from the high costs of gas and groceries. As a Congressman, I earned a reputation as someone who got results for Michiganders by working across the aisle, and in the Senate, I’ll bring my experience to slash inflation, lower the cost of living for families, and secure our southern border to stop the flow of crime and deadly drugs.
Harper
Slotkin
Amash
O’Donnell
Pensler
Rogers
Election
U.S. House of Representatives District 10
Five candidates, including one write-in candidate, are running for the Democratic nomination and one candidate is running for the Republican nomination to compete for one two-year term in November.
Democrat
Emily Busch
Age: 52
Occupation: Running for office full time after 30 years working in the business sector doing sales and leading professional development initiatives
Municipality of residence: Village of Oxford, Oakland County
For how long: I’ve lived in Oakland County for 30 years
Online campaign information: emilyformichigan.com
Education: B.A. in Biology, Indiana State University; M.S. in Management, Strategy & Leadership, Michigan State University
Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A
Top goals: My son ran for his life from a school shooter, so for me, keeping our families safe and standing up for our rights is personal. In Congress, I will fight for your kids just as hard as I do my own, fight for commonsense gun safety solutions, protect abortion rights, safeguard Social Security and Medicare, lower costs, and make our economy work better for Michigan families.
Democrat
Carl J. Marlinga Age: 77
Occupation: Attorney (retired Judge)
Municipality of residence: Sterling Heights
For how long: 44 years
Online campaign information: www.marlinga4congress.com
Education: Graduate University of Michigan Law School, 1971; Graduate University of Detroit, summa cum laude, 1968.
Previously and currently held elected offices: Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney, 1985-2004; Macomb County Probate Judge, 2013-2017; Macomb County Circuit Court Judge,
2017-2022.
Top goals: I have four goals: (1) Protecting our Great Lakes. I oppose drilling for oil in Lake St. Clair and I want to increase the budget for the EPA. (2) Easing the cost of living. Big Oil and the OPEC countries cannot get away with gouging us at the gas pump. (3) Defending women’s rights, including reproductive health care. (4) Saving Democracy. Every vote should count, and the electoral college should be abolished.
Write-in Democrat
Rhonda Powell
Age: 54 years old
Occupation: Nonprofit Director
Municipality of residence: Mount Clemens
For how long: 23 years
Online campaign information: www.Write-inRhondaPowell.com
Education: BA Community Service, Siena Heights University, MS Human Service, Capella University
Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A
Top goals: Rhonda Powell is a native of Macomb County, a proven leader and advocate for people of the 10th Congressional District, that Washington continues to leave behind. She will fight to ensure pre-K for all children, affordable housing, broad investment in small business development and will help working families not just get by but get ahead. Use the power of the Pen for Change in District 10 and write RHONDA POWELL in!
Democrat
Tiffany Tilley
Age: 47
Occupation: Realtor
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield
For how long: Two years.
Online campaign information: www.tiffanytilleyforcongress.com
Education: Rochester College (Rochester University), I received a B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Communications; University of Detroit Mercy I received an MBA geared towards finance and international business.
Previously and currently held elected offices: I am currently a statewide elected official representing Michigan. I ran in 2018 on the democratic ticket for the State Board of Education receiving almost 1.8M votes. I serve as the Co-Vice President on the Board.
Top goals: Our top priorities are WEE:
Women’s Rights, Education, and the Economy.
Women’s Rights: Ensuring equal pay, reproductive rights, and protections against gender-based violence.
Education: Investing in quality and affordable education for all, reducing class sizes, equitable funding, increasing access to early childhood programs, and increasing support for teachers as well as support staff.
Economy: Promoting job creation, ensuring fair wages for all workers, supporting small businesses with grants, loans, capital funds, and earned tax incentives.
Democrat
Diane Young Age: 59
Occupation: Fiduciary Financial Planner and small business owner
Municipality of residence: Warren For how long: 7 years
Online campaign information: www.dianeyoungforcongress.com
Education: Stony Brook University - B.A.
Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: My top goals for congress are protecting Social Security and Medicare by fully funding both programs, fighting rising costs and inflation, defending reproductive freedom by enshrining Roe v. Wade into law, combating climate change by creating more investment opportunities in clean energy; and streamlining our tax code to give middle class families a break and make big corporations pay their fair share.
Republican John James (I)
Running unopposed.
State House of
Representatives District 60
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democrat and one candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to compete for one two-year term in November.
Democrat
Shelly Fraley
Running unopposed.
Republican
Joseph Aragona (I)
Running unopposed.
State House of Representatives District 61
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democrat and three candidates are running for the Republican nomination to compete for one two-year term in November.
Democrat
Denise Mentzer (I) Running unopposed.
Republican Russ Cleary Age: 23
Occupation: Congressional Aide/Caseworker
Municipality of residence: Sterling Heights For how long: 23 years
Online campaign information: www.russcleary.com
Education: High School:
Paul K. Cousino High School, 2018
College:B.S., Michigan State University, 2021
Previously and currently held elected offices: NA Top goals: Securing Manufacturing Jobs: We must invest in manufacturing jobs in the State of Michigan, specifically in the 61st State House District. We must engage in pro-business policies, fight against EV mandates, and continue to strengthen the Arsenal of Democracy.
Protecting Our First Responders: As crime continues to rise, our investment in first responders continues to drop. We must ensure that we prioritize these investments.
Republican Robert Wojtowicz
Age: 62
Occupation: Self-employed small business owner
Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: Lifelong Macomb County Michigan resident Online campaign information: www.Robert4Mi.com
Education: trade school and degree/certification after college
Previously and currently held elected offices: Chippewa Valley School Board
Top goals: Transparency is nonexistent, our government budget/spending is out of control, our schools are a mess and our children are suffering, Michigan and
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our country has a serious problem with illegal immigration and election integrity needs to be addressed and some serious questions need to be answered.
Republican
John Grossenbacher
Age: 43
Occupation: IT consulting
Municipality of residence: clinton township
For how long: 9 years but oakland and Macomb 32 ish years
Online campaign information: johngfor61.com
Education: Associate in Applied Science Associate in Liberal Arts
Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given.
Top goals: As a Christian, husband, father, business owner, and longtime resident, I understand our community’s challenges. My guiding principles are commitment and service, values often forgotten in politics. Michigan needs problem solvers who relate to people, work within budgets, and address challenges effectively.
My goals include protecting parental freedom in schools, supporting law enforcement to combat the fentanyl epidemic, reducing wasteful spending, and opposing use tax devices on cars
State House of Representatives District 62
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democrat and one candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to compete for one two-year term in November.
Democrat
Michelle Levine-Woodman
Running unopposed.
Republican
Alicia St. Germaine (I)
Running unopposed.
Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democrat and one candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to compete for one four-year term in November.
Democrat Christina Hines
Running unopposed.
Republican Peter J. Lucido (I)
Running unopposed.
Macomb County Sheriff
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democrat and three candidates are running for the Republican nomination to compete for one four-year term in November.
Democrat
Anthony Wickersham (I)
Running unopposed.
Republican
Terence Mekoski
Age: 59
Occupation: Retired
Municipality of residence: Shelby Township
For how long: 3 years
Online campaign information: mekoski.com
Previously and currently held elected offices: Fmr. MI State Representative 36th District
Top goals: To serve as a Constitutional Sheriff to assign more patrol deputies to protect Macomb County’s borders, attack human sex trafficking organizations, expand the Narcotic Enforcement Task Force to address the opioid/fentanyl epidemic. Implement a school liaison officer in all Macomb County schools to protect our children and implement a Sheriff’s Posse with retired law enforcement, former military, additional reserve deputies and trained citizens to protect Macomb County in the case of a critical incident.
Republican Eddie Kabacinski
Age: 50
Occupation: RETIRED / DISABLED MILITARY COMBAT VETERAN
Municipality of residence: CITY OF WARREN
For how long: 20 YEARS SINCE 2003 Online campaign information: www. ekabacinskicommittee.wixsite.com/eddie Education: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION COURSE, MILITARY POLICE INVESTIGATOR COURSE, PRIMARY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE, MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ENFORCEMENT, UNITED STATES ARMY MILITARY POLICE
ACADEMY, CITY OF INKSTER POLICE ACADEMY, PHYSICAL SECURITY AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION TACTICS - LAWTON SCHOOL.
Previously and currently held elected offices: FORMER CITY OF WARREN 5TH DISTRICT COUNCILMAN
Top goals: IT IS MY INTENTION TO SERVE AS CONSERVATIVE SHERIFF UNDER YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITED REPUBLIC. I WILL APPOINT TERENCE MEKOSKI AND SCOTT BUDNICK AS SHERIFFS. WE WILL SERVE UNITED TOGETHER. I WILL ADHERE TO THE PRINCIPLES OF OUR INALIENABLE GOD GIVEN RIGHTS TO UPHOLD, SUPPORT, AND DEFEND YOUR FREEDOM AND LIBERTY UNDER YOUR FEDERAL AND MICHIGAN CONSTITUTIONS. I WILL NOT INFRINGE ON YOUR RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. I WILL HONOR OUR SANCTUARY COUNTY STATUS.
Republican
Scott Budnick
Age: 53 years old
Occupation: Police Officer
Municipality of residence: Macomb County Resident, Macomb Township
For how long: Homeowner built my house 8 years ago, and I have lived all my adult life in Macomb County
Online campaign information: Scottbudnickforsheriff.com
Education: 2014 Union Institute and University, Bachelor of Science (Law Enforcement Management)
2000 Macomb Community College, Associate Degree (Law Enforcement) 2012 Macomb Community College, Associate Degree (General Studies) 2018 Macomb Community College, Certificate (Law Enforcement with Police Academy)
2019 Macomb Community College, Certificate (Homeland Security)
Previously and currently held elected offices: I have never run nor held any elected office in the past, I am not nor have I ever been a politician.
Top goals: My top priority is putting an armed officer in every Macomb County school, both private schools and public schools. This is non-negotiable, our children will be protected. Second is our border. I will cooperate
with Border Patrol, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist with the capture and removal of criminal illegal aliens, human smuggling, and drug enforcement.
Third is protecting our senior population against those who attempt to commit criminal acts against them.
Macomb County Clerk and Register of Deeds
Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination and three candidates are running for the Republican nomination to compete for one four-year term in November.
Democrat
David Adams Age: 55
Occupation: Public School Teacher
Municipality of residence: Bruce Twp.
For how long: 10 years
Online campaign information: No answer given.
Education: M.A. Linguistics, Oakland University, B.A. Secondary Education, Wayne State University, Previously and currently held elected offices: I have never run for or held an elected office before Top goals: As a candidate for Macomb County Clerk I can promise the citizens of Macomb County that I will work tirelessly to provide efficient service to all citizens regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnic background, socioeconomic status or political ideology. I will always thoroughly vet all potential applicants to the clerk’s office for their integrity and commitment to service for the people of Macomb County.
Democrat
Steve Fleck
Age: 44
Occupation: Artist / Rideshare / Small Business Owner
Municipality of residence: Eastpointe For how long: over 12 years
Online campaign information: sjfleck.com
Education: College Degree / Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan & Oakland University
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: Securing the Election, Extending election times and availability, & a Timely Election. Hiring more staff and hav-
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ing more volunteers. Working to get laws passed that will make it easier to vote and creating campaigns to get more people to vote. Working for the people.
Republican Kristi Dean Age: 59
Occupation: UWM in Pontiac (United Wholesale Mortgage)
Municipality of residence: Shelby Township
For how long: 20 years
Online campaign information: No answer given.
Education: PhD
Previously and currently held elected offices: Macomb Community College Trustee
Top goals: Holistically observing the current business processes and identify any bottlenecks create/develop work arounds to streamline and look for cost savings for the office and taxpayers of Macomb County.
Republican Anthony G. Forlini (I)
Age: 62
Occupation: Macomb County Clerk, Register of Deeds
Municipality of residence: Harrison Township
For how long: 37 years
Online campaign information: http://www.anthonyforlini.com/
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Western Michigan University
Previously and currently held elected offices:
• 2004-2010 Harrison Township Supervisor
• 2011-2016 Michigan State Representative for St. Clair Shores, Harrison Township, Clinton Township, Macomb Township
• 2020-Present Macomb County Clerk/ Register of Deeds
Top goals: Four years ago my goal was to provide great customer service. Today you get a real person that is knowledgeable that picks up the phone-no voicemail. Long customer wait times have all been eliminated, most services take just minutes. Future goals 1) Perform the greatest upgrade in our history to the Register of Deeds search capabilities. 2) Upgrade election night reporting. 3) Complete the process of properly storing county records.
Republican Jackie Ryan
Age: 62
Occupation: Self Employed
Municipality of residence: Sterling Heights
For how long: 26 years
Online campaign information: Ryan For Macomb (Facebook)
Education: Accounting and Business Degrees
Previously and currently held elected offices: Precinct Delegate
Top goals: As Macomb County Clerk, my Top Goals are to Serve the Families of Macomb County (not be a county store)
“The People’s Clerk” keeping their records low-cost, accurate and secured; provide election integrity for the Voters in Macomb County by using “We The People’s” system of hand counting, proof of citizenship and one day voting; provide a website for all Candidates/Proposals before the election to increase voter participation and “People’s Audit” every election.
Macomb County Treasurer
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democrat and one candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to compete for one four-year term in November.
Democrat
Matthew T. Churchwell
Running unopposed.
Republican
Larry Rocca (I)
Running unopposed.
Macomb County Public Works Commissioner
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democrat and one candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to compete for one four-year term in November.
Democrat
Kevin Higgins
Running unopposed.
Republican
Candice S. Miller (I)
Running unopposed.
Macomb County Board of Commissioners District 4
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democrat and one candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to compete for one four-year term in November.
Democrat
Deneen Brewer
Running unopposed.
Republican
Joe Sabatini (I)
Running unopposed.
Macomb County Board of Commissioners District 7
Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination and one candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to compete for one four-year term in November.
Democrat
Frank Borsellino
Age: 52
Occupation: Security protection and business owner
Municipality of residence: Years 8
For how long: Clinton Township Education: high school diploma
Online campaign information: bankonfrank2024.com coming soon
Previously and currently held elected offices: I have not held any previously elected offices.
Top goals: My goal is to make sure all citizens are treated and represented fairly.
Democrat
Edlira Sako
Age: 44
Occupation: Teacher
Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: 12 Years
Online campaign information: www.facebook.com/VoteSako
Education: Attending: Wayne State University Masters (MA) Counseling Psychology
Wayne State University, Bachelor of Arts (BA) — Dual Majors in Psychology and Political Science, with Honors. University of Tirana, Albania, Bachelor of Arts (BA) — Political Science and Government.
Previously and currently held elected of-
fices: I am a first time running candidate for County Commission District 7
Top goals: People’s daily lives are impacted by county level decisions. Satisfying citizens needs, facilitating effective governance, emphasis on open communication, mutual respect, and responsible spending is essential. My top three priorities are: road repairs through the County Department of Roads, investment in water and sewage infrastructure - including recreation and safe drinking water, and mental health support — as a student working on a Masters degree in counseling — I see the value in greater understanding of one another.
Macomb County Board of Commissioners District 8
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democratic to appear on the ballot for this four-year term in November. No Republicans filed to run for this office.
Democrat Antoinette Wallace (I) Running unopposed.
Macomb County Board of Commissioners District 9
Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination and four candidates are running for the Republican nomination to compete for one four-year term in November.
Democrat Tenia Denard
Age: 41
Occupation: Nonprofit manager and community organizer
Municipality of residence: St Clair Shores
For how long: 2 years
Online campaign information: https:// www.facebook.com/people/Tenia-Denardfor-Macomb-County-Commissioner/61559 498739733/?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Education: Michigan State University, Cornell University, University of Southern Florida
Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A
Top goals: I want to stop population decline and attract others to show how it is the best county to live, work, and play. My main goals are to move Macomb businesses forward, making Macomb work for working families, expanding education access and funding, updating and work on infrastructure to decrease flooding and power outages.
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Democrat Donald C. Wheaton, Jr.
Age: 60
Occupation: Attorney and Mediator at Wheaton Law (St. Clair Shores)
Municipality of residence: St. Clair Shores
For how long: 60 years
Online campaign information: www.electdonwheaton.org
Education: Valedictorian, Lakeview High School (1982); Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Alma College (1986); Juris Doctor, The University of Michigan Law School (1989)
Previously and currently held elected offices: Trustee, Lakeview Public Schools, 29 Years (1991-1998, 20002008, 2010-2022)
Top goals: Our county roads are fourth worst in the State and must be improved. Of course, we have to protect the Clinton River Watershed and Lake St. Clair. More “sunshine” for county government is required: Commissioner meetings should be held at night (not midafternoons) so that working people could attend. As an attorney, I’ll bring a more legally-honed analysis to the Board table and will have a frequent user’s perspective on County Clerk and Court issues.
Republican James Faircloth
Did not return questionnaire by press time.
Republican Jim Randlett
Age: 59 Years old
Occupation: Retired from Macomb County Sheriff’s Office
Municipality of residence: Resident of Harrison Township
For how long: since 2011 Online campaign information: No website
Education: Attended Macomb Community College, Graduated from Macomb County Police Academy in 1995
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: Improve public safety and health.
Increase economic growth. Enhance county infrastructure. Ensure responsible budgeting and fiscal
management. Encourage community engagement and promote transparency and accountability.
Republican Paula O. Rose
Age: 62
Occupation: Marketing Campaign Manager
Municipality of residence: Harrison Township
For how long: 33 years
Online campaign information: https:// www.linkedin.com/in/paula-rose24/
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/ PR from Oakland University
Previously and currently held elected offices: Harrison Township Trustee, 2020-present Top goals: My top goal is to put citizens first. This starts with controlling our budget and avoiding new taxes. Secondly, prioritizing road repair to assure safe commutes. Next, preserving our lake for recreation by holding polluters accountable through legislative repercussions is critical. Strengthening our infrastructure is also important to avoid sinkholes and ensure working pump stations to prevent flooding basements during heavy rainfall. Making Macomb a better place to live and work will be the outcome!
Republican Barbara Zinner (I)
Age: 72
Occupation: Macomb County Commissioner
Municipality of residence: Harrison Township
For how long: 44 years
Online campaign information: BarbWins4You@Gmail.com
Education: MCCC, Shapero School of Nursing
Previously and currently held elected offices: I am a County Commissioner now and have been reelected
Top goals: I WILL continue to keep corruption away from Macomb County. I WILL continue to oversee the county budget judiciously. I WILL continue to advocate for our Rights for every age as the American Constitution explains. I WILL continue to support law enforcement for order.I Will not stop trying to clean our water. I WILL continue to respond to every call and email. I vote purposefully in serving you.
Macomb County Board of Commissioners District 10
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democratic to appear on the ballot for this four-year term in November. No Republicans filed to run for this office.
Democrat
Harold Haugh (I)
Running unopposed.
Clinton Township Supervisor
Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination and two candidates are running for the Republican nomination to compete for one four-year term in November.
Democrat
Paul Gieleghem
Age: 54
Occupation: Treasurer, Clinton Township Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: 53 years
Online campaign information: paulgieleghem.com
Education: Graduate Clintondale High School, Associate of Arts, Macomb Community College, Bachelors of Arts, Wayne State University
Previously and currently held elected offices: State Representative, 19992004; County Commissioner, 2005-10; Chairman, Macomb County Board of Commissioners, 2009-10; Clinton Township Trustee, 2012-16; Clinton Township Treasurer: 2016 -present.
Top goals: We deserve a Supervisor who works every day to bring people together and solve problems. As an experienced public official, with a 99.6% attendance record at all regularly scheduled board meetings, I’ll listen to our residents, and then mobilize our workforce and resources to expand our neighborhood parks, fight for road funding, revitalize our commercial districts, and serve all of our residents; so our community grows in a way that leaves no one behind.
Democrat
Kenneth Reiff
Age: 63
Occupation: plastic injection molder and owner of Clinton River Vending Municipality of residence: Clinton township
For how long: 28 years
Online campaign information: N/A
Education: assorted classes at Macomb
Community College but no degree pursued
Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A
Top goals: Improve relationship between public servants and residents. Make township board nonpartisan to make township work better for the people. Require annual inspection of vape businesses plus new restrictions. Improve roads and parks. Require all millage votes to be in November of even numbered years, no more sneak thru February or May votes on milages already rejected by voters. Listen to and act on residents’ concerns. I want to be the voice of all township residents.
Republican
Noah J. Cannon
Age: 25
Occupation: Small business owner
Municipality of residence: Clinton Twp
For how long: 25 Years
Online campaign information: www.noahforsupervisor.com
Education: Chippewa Valley High School
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: My main priorities are to support our local small businesses, enhance township offerings to residents and to make sure that we are as transparent as possible for our residents and to have an “open door” policy to hear the concerns of our residents and make sure that as your elected officials we are working for your benefit.
Republican Vicki
Wolber
Age: 54
Occupation: Retired; self-employed consultant
Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: almost 6 years; moved here in August of 2018
Online campaign information:
electvickiwolber.com
Education: BBA, Walsh College; State Certified Professional Emergency Manager (PEM)
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: People need to feel safe, secure and comfortable where they live, work and
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visit in the Township. With 32 plus years of public safety knowledge and expertise, I will put safety first, mitigate risk and ensure that our first responders are well trained, equipped and provided competitive compensation. I also want the Board to operate in an organized and civil manner, with open and honest discussion where people are treated kindly and with respect.
Clinton Township Clerk
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democrat and one candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to compete for one four-year term in November.
Democrat Carol Shumard Diehl
Running unopposed.
Republican Kim Meltzer (I)
Running unopposed.
Clinton Township Treasurer
Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination and one candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to compete for one four-year term in November.
Democrat
Mike Keys
Age: 31 years
Occupation: Senior Analyst, Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: 31 years
Online campaign information: www.votemikekeys.com
Education: Central Michigan University, Bachelor’s Degree; Government Finance Officers Association, continuing education
Previously and currently held elected offices: Trustee, Clinton Township Board, elected 2020 and 2016
Top goals: If elected, I will streamline processes and increase transparency and communication so residents understand how taxpayer dollars are collected, invested, and disbursed. I also aim to build stronger relationships with non-profits, businesses, banks, and investment firms to ensure prosperity and financial health for Clinton Township. As a Board member, I will continue my record for making policies which increase
transparency and accountability and which support the strong Democratic values that residents expect, respect, and value.
Democrat Tammy T. Patton
Age: 53
Occupation: U.S Army Veteran, Clinton Township Trustee, Owner of Small Businesses, CEO and Owner of Team Patton Outreach Non-Profit
Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: 20 years
Online campaign information: www.tammypattonfortreasurer.com
Education: Harvard Kennedy School of Education: Executive Certificate in Public Leadership, Certificate in Women and Power, Certificate in Public Narrative, and Senior Executives in State and Local Government.
Previously and currently held elected offices: Clinton Township Trustee
Top goals: As an invested taxpaying Clinton Township property owner for 20 years, I know people want to know where our taxes are going, and that they are spent responsibly. This is the right of every taxpayer. As Treasurer, transparency will be the top priority. I will concentrate on financial responsibility and Leadership. This is the glue that holds our township together and moves us forward.
Republican
Mike Aiello
Running unopposed.
Clinton Township Board of Trustees
Six candidates are running for four Democratic nominations and four Republican candidates are running unopposed in the primary to compete for a total of four four-year terms in November.
Democrat
Jason Davidson Age: 45
Occupation: Sales Manager
Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: 30 Years
Online campaign information: No answer given
Education: BBA – Walsh College
Previously and currently held elected offices: Clintondale Board of Education (2002-2020)
Top goals: As a candidate for Clinton Township Trustee, I am committed to advancing service equity, enhancing non-motorized transportation options, advocating for equitable road funding from the county, and driving economic redevelopment, including the revitalization of Groesbeck. Together, we can build a community that prioritizes accessibility, fairness, and sustainable growth for all residents.
Democrat
Shannon King Age: 43
Occupation: Talent Acquisition / Human Resources Leader, Co-owner of a Small Business
Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: Since 2018 Online campaign information: www.voteshannonking.org
Education: Some college coursework at Wayne State University, De La Salle High School
Previously and currently held elected offices: Secretary of Chippewa Valley School Board (current)
Top goals: Enhance transparency and promote community engagement: Utilize canvassing, town halls, and surveys to ensure residents’ voices are heard and involved in decision-making. Boost the local economy: Support small businesses and create partnerships between educational institutions and local industries to provide job opportunities for both residents and students. Improve infrastructure and promote sustainability: Focus on repairing and modernizing infrastructure while promoting environmental sustainability to create a vibrant and inclusive community for all residents.
Democrat
Julie Matuzak (I)
Age: 69
Occupation: Retired/Part-time Office Manager
Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: No answer given Online campaign information: www.juliematuzak4clintontwp.com
Education: BA, Grand Valley State University (William James College)
Previously and currently held elected offices: Clinton Township Trustee, Macomb County Commissioner
Top goals: Examining each budget, program and department to make sure we are providing services in the most efficient, cost effective and ethical manner possible. Continue pushing for more transparency in township business. Provide more services and programs to residents in locations other than the Romeo Plank township center campus. Increased economic development in the Gratiot and Groesbeck corridors. Fight for more road funding.
Democrat
Iona Means
Age: 61
Occupation: Retired-Macomb County Department of Roads - over 30 years of service
Municipality of Residence: Clinton Township
For how long: Lifetime resident Online campaign information: Iona Means for Clinton Township Trustee on Facebook Education: Graduate of Clintondale High School and complete courses at Macomb Community College
Previously and currently held elected offices: Former Clintondale School Board Member
Top goals: If elected as Trustee, I will bring energy and a strong Democratic voice to the Board. With my history of service to Clinton Township, and career experience working for the Macomb County Department of Roads, I plan to help capture state and federal funding for local road projects and work on a balanced, strategic economic development plan. My priorities also include voting for investments in neighborhood parks and expanding programs for both seniors and youths.
Democrat
Rodney Tolbert Age: 62
Occupation: Pastor
Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: 9 years Online campaign information: https://www. facebook.com/profile. php?id=61557174584900
Education: Doctorate
Previously and currently held elected offices: Macomb County Delegate - District 8 - Clinton Twp, MI
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Top goals: My vision and focus is to work on and accentuate the positive qualities of Clinton Township. This will be done with a common-sense approach. By forming strong partnerships with entities that have the ability and willingness to assist Clinton Township is reaching its goals. I will remain committed to choosing people over politics.
Democrat
Diane Zontini
Age: 72
Occupation: Retired Vocational Educator, Retired Owner & Operator of a Vocational Academy 26 years
Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: 41 years
Online campaign information: Diane Zontini For Clinton Township Trustee (Facebook)
Education: Lake Shore High School Grad, Licensed Vocational Educator, Licensed Cosmetologist Previously and currently held elected offices: Nonelected appointment to Clintondale Community Schools Board of Education Trustee
Top goals: We need to continue to eliminate unnecessary government spending. We need to take advantage of state and federal money for road construction projects. We need to reinstate our chipping services for our residents. We should have a Town Hall meeting to discuss the substandard local roads and defining what options the residents have in fixing their streets.
We need to address the areas in the township where homeowners are dealing with a rat infestation.
Republican
Dan Kress (I)
Running unopposed.
Republican
Vito Strolis
Running unopposed.
Republican
Bruce Wade
Running unopposed.
Republican
Derek Wilczynski
Running unopposed.
Harrison Township Supervisor
One candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to appear on the ballot for this four-year term in November. No Democrats filed to run for this office.
Republican
Kenneth J. Verkest (I)
Running unopposed.
Harrison Township Clerk
One candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to appear on the ballot for this four-year term in November. No Democrats filed to run for this office.
Republican
Adam Wit (I)
Running unopposed.
Harrison Township Treasurer
One candidate is running unopposed as a Republican to appear on the ballot for this four-year term in November. No Democrats filed to run for this office.
Republican
Larry Tomenello (I)
Running unopposed.
Harrison
Township Trustee
One candidate is running unopposed as a Democrat and four candidates are running unopposed as Republicans in the primary to appear on the ballot to compete for a total of four four-year terms in November.
Democrat
Craig William Bardill
Running unopposed.
Republican
Brian W. Batkins
Running unopposed.
Republican
David Bratto
Running unopposed.
Republican
Liza Brown
Running unopposed.
Republican
Dean Olgiati
Running unopposed.
Judge of Probate CourtNew Judgeship Position
Three candidates are running for one six-year term.
Jevona C. Fudge
Age: 47
Occupation: Deputy Chief/Assistant Prosecutor in the Family Division Municipality of residence: St Clair Shores For how long: 2 Years
Online campaign information: www.jfudgeforjudge.com
Education: Juris Doctor
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: I am running for Probate Judge to continue my work as a public servant for all communities.
My top goals as a newly elected Probate Judge would be to assist in addressing the high volume of cases in a timely manner, promote equal access to justice, attentively and compassionately listen to the facts of each case and apply the law fairly, work with mental health professionals to assist families care for their loved ones.
Aaron J. Hall
Age: 35
Occupation: Chief of the Probate Unit at the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Municipality of residence: Clinton Township
For how long: 5 years in Clinton Township, 34 years in Macomb County. Online campaign information: HallForProbateJudge.com
Education: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D.), Oakland University (B.A.) with Honors. Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A
Top goals: As a cancer survivor, I understand firsthand the importance of peace of mind to families navigating the challenges of caring for their loved ones. As Judge, I will modernize the technological infrastructure of the Macomb County Probate Court. This will provide a better experience for the public and faster results. Mental illness petitions, protecting the disabled and seniors, and safeguarding family assets while upholding estate wishes are issues too important for needless delays.
Benjamin A. Schock
Age: 48
Occupation: Probate and Elder Law At-
torney
Municipality of residence: Macomb Township
For how long: 10 years (lifetime Macomb County Resident)
Online campaign information: www.schockforprobate.com
Education: Macomb Lanse Creuse High School North, Michigan State University, B.A in Political Science Pre Law, Michigan State University College of Law
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: As a Judge, I would continue protecting seniors and vulnerable individuals from abuse. I will look to use the role of judge to further protect susceptible individuals. I have over 18 years of probate court experience, under both the Estates and Protected Individuals and Mental Health Codes. I am deeply committed to serve Macomb County as a fair, honest, dedicated and impartial probate court judge; ethically upholding the principles of justice, integrity, and compassion.
Chippewa Valley Schools County of Macomb State of Michigan
Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
This proposal would renew and restore the authority of the School District to continue to levy the statutory limit of 18 mills on all property, except principal residences (owner occupied homes) and other property exempt by law, for general operating purposes, which currently expires with the School District’s 2024 tax levy and allow the School District to continue to levy the statutory limit of 18 mills in the event of future Headlee rollbacks of up to 1 mill. This authorization will allow the School District to continue to receive revenues at the full per pupil foundation allowance permitted by the State.
Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residences and other property exempted by law, situated within the Chippewa Valley Schools, County of Macomb, Michigan, be increased in the amount of 19 mills with 18 mills being the maximum allowable annual levy ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of ten (10) years, 2025 to 2034, inclusive? This operating millage if approved and levied, would provide estimated revenues to the School District of $16,500,000 during the 2025 calendar year, to be used for general operating purposes.
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BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Two violent incidents happened at the same apartment complex, in the area of 16 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway, around the July 4 holiday.
Man is killed
A man died following a shooting on July 4 at the Peachtree Apartments.
At 12:45 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired at the apartment complex. One man was found dead at the scene.
The man was later identified as Jaret Mays, 35, on social media.
Mays worked as a nurse and owned a shoe cleaning business called SHOElution. He also was an actor. He was set to be in an upcoming independent film called “Caught in the Crossfire.”
The person who called in the shooting did not see a suspect and was not able to give a description, according to a police report of the incident.
A candlelight vigil was held for Mays in Detroit, at the corner of Lenox and Linville, on July 6.
Those with information on the shooting can contact the Clinton Township Police Department at (586) 493-7839.
Woman arraigned after allegedly stabbing boyfriend
A Clinton Township woman was ar-
raigned in 41B District Court July 5 on charges of allegedly stabbing her boyfriend at his home at the Peachtree Apartments.
Jennifer Marie Hayes, 29, allegedly stabbed her boyfriend July 3. He’s expected to recover from the injuries, according to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
Hayes was charged with assault with intent to murder, which is a felony that carries up to a life sentence. She also faces an aggravated domestic violence charge, a misdemeanor that carries up to a one-year sentence. She was arraigned July 5 by Magistrate Ryan Zemke in 41B District Court in Clinton Township. Hayes’ bond was set at $250,000 cash or surety only.
“Domestic violence needs to stop,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a press release. “Violence has no place in our community.”
Hayes’ attorney, Sherman Abdo, did not provide a comment at press time.
Hayes is set to appear in 41B District Court July 15 for a probable cause hearing in front of Judge Sebastian Lucido.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
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SADs offer option for improving residential roads
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Establishing a special assessment district for residential improvements can often be a controversial issue in a community. Residents may wonder why their taxes are going up for an improvement they may not agree with.
One recent example of this was the SAD paving on North Miles Street. The Clinton Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution for the project at its June 3 meeting, though it was not without controversy.
Four residents of the neighborhood requested the right to appeal the charges at the meeting. The residents who spoke had issues with the rollout of the improvement.
“Maybe in the future, if you’re doing something which you’re supposed to be working for us, maybe you could put it in layman’s terms so most of us can understand,” resident Debbie Johnson said. “Because a lot of people may not know why they’re here today. Maybe they thought they might stop it, maybe they won’t.”
Special assessment districts are funded by residents to make up the difference when a governmental entity lacks sufficient funds for something specific. Once approved, the governmental entity levies a tax on property owners in the district to pay for a specific improvement or service.
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In the case of North Miles, Macomb County picked up half the tab, through a grant, and residents were left to pay $509,298.56. More often than not, SADs fund residential road projects but they can also fund sewer work and street light improvements. Clinton Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem said Macomb County has $2 million in grant funds available for all townships in the county. He said townships typically get $500,000 to utilize for projects like North Miles.
The improvements for North Miles cover a 1,750-foot-long, 22-foot-wide stretch of pavement on the street. It replaces culverts and makes drainage improvements. The project spans from Little Mack Road west to 20751 North Miles Street.
Total front footage of a property determines how much residents in the district pay out in taxes for the project. For North Miles, the average front foot cost was $149.36. Residents can pay the costs up front or spread them over 10 years. The highest approximated cost for a property owner for the North Miles project is $17,910.90. Gieleghem acknowledged these costs are high.
“We need to find a way to lower the cost of these special assessment districts,” Gieleghem said. “We need money from the state dedicated to subdivision streets.”
North Miles resident Lewis Comaianni questioned last minute changes to the costs
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Excellence in Journalism first-place awards were shared by Clancy and photographers Patricia O’Blenes and Erin Sanchez for a feature page design about local graduates in the June 21 edition of the Eastsider.
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of the SAD at the June 3 meeting.
“We want to get our numbers straight because this is a lot of money,” Comaianni said. “You’re talking $17,000 for me, personally. I just retired.”
Special assessment districts were established by Michigan Public Act 51. Gieleghem explained that funds captured from the gas tax and vehicle registration fees funnel into the Michigan Transportation Fund. Through the public act, the money is then distributed to the Michigan Department of Roads (39%), cities and villages (22%) and counties (39%).
The SAD process starts with residents asking the township for an improvement in their area. Then, the township draws up the district and sends it out to engineers to get an estimate of the costs. Residents then get out a petition to help split up the costs of the improvement. Once this is done, a public hearing is held to provide information to residents before the township board votes on whether or not to approve the project. The project then goes to the Macomb County Department of roads to carry out
the construction.
“Final decisions are ultimately made by the Macomb County Department of Roads,” Clinton Township Department of Public Services Director Mary Bednar explained in a video on the township’s website.
Gieleghem said residents from the community take initiative to advocate for SAD improvements. North Miles resident Greg Csernai went door to door to make sure people in the neighborhood were aware of the costs of the project. He said he did get pushback from residents when he approached them.
“Every neighbor in our neighborhood had a chance to look at the cost,” he said.
Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon said that this type of debate is typical for a SAD. He said the opinions of residents about such improvements can often be split.
Cannon said one of the most difficult parts of his job is seeing neighbors mad at one another.
“I hope you’re happy with it and I hope you get along with your neighbors,” he said.
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JULY 18 Macomb County Community Baby Shower: For expectant moms and those with children 2 and younger, hosted by The Rial Glam Life, 1-3:45 p.m., Mount Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass Ave., also Aug. 15, (586) 272-5489, therialglamlife@gmail.com
Sweet Treats and Sweet Rides: Cars on display, music and in-store specials, 5-8 p.m., also Aug. 15 and Sept. 19, Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township, (586) 464-5372
JULY 20 Garden Walk: Tour Crocker House Museum & Gardens and visit neighborhoods using map, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 15 Union St. in Mount Clemens, (586) 465-2488, info@crockerhousemuseum.org, www.crockerhouse museum.org/garden-walk
Bubblemania: 1 p.m., Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse (Suite A), register at (586) 329-1261 or htlibrary.org
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Paranormal investigation: Presentation by Motor City Ghost Hunters, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse (Suite A), register at (586) 329-1261 or htlibrary.org
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Candy from around the world: Teens (grades 6-12) can taste test and rank sweet treats, 3:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public LibrarySouth Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, registration required, (586) 226-5073, cmpl.org
JULY 27 Garden tour: Self-guided tour of eight “inspiring” Harrison Township gardens, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., register and pick up map and armband on day of event at Tucker Senior Center, 26980 Ballard St., (586) 2423868, keehns@wowway.com
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Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until Nov. 23, City Park & Ride Lot, 141 N. River Road in Mount Clemens, (586) 493-7600, facebook.com/MountClemensFarmersMarket
• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 10 and Sept. 14, John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council #5460, 33320 Kelly Road in Clinton Township, (586) 610-2990
Summer Sounds: Concerts run 5-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3-6 p.m. Sundays, and 3-6 p.m. Labor Day, The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, see lineup at www.shop partridgecreek.com
Wellness Wednesdays: Free weekly fitness classes hosted by Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, includes yoga July 17-Aug. 28, 9-9:45 a.m., The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, (586) 416-3849, facebook.com/themallatpartridgecreek
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Bicycle getaway fails
GROSSE POINTE CITY — A 34-year-old Detroit man was arrested after he reportedly stole multiple bottles of alcoholic beverages from The Village CVS store at 4:20 p.m. June 20 and fled the scene on a bike. Police arrested the suspect as he was making his getaway. They said he was facing possible charges including retail fraud and resisting and obstructing police.
Suspects sought in clothing theft
GROSSE POINTE CITY — Two unknown suspects reportedly stole $1,078 worth of clothing from The Village Lululemon store in the 17000 block of Kercheval Avenue at around 5:07 p.m. June 23. Police said the suspects ran from the store with the stolen goods and were last seen heading westbound on Kercheval in a red Chevy Cruze.
Man arrested for disrobing
GROSSE POINTE CITY — Police took a 26-year-old Detroit man into custody after he was reportedly seen removing his clothing in the 600 block of Cadieux Road at around noon June 20. Police said the suspect — who’s expected to face charges including indecent exposure and disturbing the peace — was also found to be urinating in public. A 28-year-old Detroit man who was with the suspect at the time was arrested as well after police said they discovered that he was driving with a suspended license.
Stolen car tracked
GROSSE POINTE PARK — A 2017 Chevrolet Impala was stolen from a driveway in the 1200 block of Three Mile Road between the hours of 10 p.m. June 18 and 6 a.m. June 19. Police said the owner had the keys at the time. Police were able to use a tracking system on the vehicle to find its location on Haverhill Street in Detroit, where they recovered it. Police said it appears the Impala was stolen by being pushed by another vehicle.
Vehicle theft thwarted
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Two unknown male suspects are said by police to have been seen in the act of trying to steal a Kia Soul while it was parked on the street in the 1400 block of Wayburn Street at around 11:16 p.m. June 17. According to a police report, the victim saw the suspects break a window on the vehicle and get inside it. The victim told police that she yelled at the suspects, who she said fled on foot. The suspects are said to have damaged the steering column in an attempt to take the Kia.
Purse removed from vehicle
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block of Pemberton Road between the hours of 5 p.m. June 14 and 8 a.m. June 15. Police said they recovered the purse nearby, but the cash was missing.
Stolen vehicle recovered
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 39-year-old Highland Park woman learned from the Farms Public Safety Department that the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer she had bought for $1,550 from a man through Facebook Marketplace was a vehicle that had been reported stolen. The woman who bought the vehicle came to the Farms because she had been unable to get the vehicle title from the seller; she said when she tried to register the vehicle with the Secretary of State’s Office, she was told she would need a vehicle information number inspection/verification to acquire the title, which is why she brought it to the Farms.
Police said the VIN plate was scratched and had the wrong type of rivets, and the federal label, tire label and service parts label were all missing. However, police could see a different VIN number underneath some adhesive. The hidden VIN number came back to a 2003 Trailblazer that had been stolen out of Waterford Township on June 4, 2024. Police said the suspect who sold the vehicle to the woman had been arrested multiple times before for motor vehicle theft. The suspect is a 33-year-old Detroit man.
Vehicle stolen
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A black 2021 GMC Yukon was stolen from the parking lot of a private club in the 200 block of Country Club Drive between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. June 15. The victim told police that he had parked toward the south end of the lot. He said he had left the Yukon unlocked with the keys inside. Police checked surveillance footage of the lot and saw a silver Chevrolet Camaro convertible with no license plate enter the parking lot after the victim. An unknown male suspect exited the Camaro and began checking vehicles in the lot. A second male suspect is said to have also gotten out of the Camaro. Police said that after this happens, the missing Yukon is seen leaving the lot, where it meets up with the Camaro and both vehicles exit together.
Trespasser warned GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police were called to the Shell gas station at Mack Avenue and Moross Road at 6:08 p.m. June 17 about a man who had reportedly taken a pop and doughnut and only paid $1.97 in change for $3.97 worth of food. The worker said the business wasn’t seeking retail fraud charges against the suspect — they just wanted him to be told he was trespassing and shouldn’t return.
a 52-year-old Detroit man, eating a doughnut on the front porch of a home in the 400 block of Allard Road. Police said the suspect is homeless, has a mental order, was known to be violent and had 19 previous contacts with the Farms Public Safety Department for larceny, trespassing and breaking into a motor vehicle. In addition, police said he’s a suspect in a double homicide in Detroit. The suspect was given a trespassing warning and sent away from the area.
The same suspect was found sitting inside a vehicle in an automotive service business in the 18000 block of Mack at 1:22 p.m. June 15. Because the suspect had been found sleeping inside an unlocked vehicle in that same parking lot June 12, police arrested the man for trespassing June 15.
Man charged with assault, resisting arrest
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 11:37 a.m. June 9, Shelby Township police officers responded to the area of 21 Mile and Schoenherr roads for a mental health call.
A dispatcher updated the responding officers that the mother of a 32-year-old man was the caller. The mother stated that her son was suffering from a mental health issue and was now carrying a handgun in a case inside his garage, according to police.
The mother reportedly was able to get out of the house. Police said that officers made contact with the man and were able to get him into custody before he was able to injure himself or others. The 32-year-old man was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation, according to police. The investigators ended up charging him with domestic assault and resisting arrest.
Police arrest man for outstanding warrant
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 8:11 p.m, June 19, an officer from the Shelby Township Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of Shelby and 21 Mile roads. Upon making contact with the occupants of the vehicle, the officer was able to obtain identification from all who were inside the vehicle. Police said that one passenger gave several incorrect names and information to the officer. The passenger later gave the correct information, which led police to find that he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The man was placed under arrest for the warrant and turned over to the correct jurisdiction for the warrant.
Fraud report made
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:35 p.m. on June 18, a report was made about a case of fraud that occurred in the 20000 block of Beaconsfield Avenue.
A 68-year-old man came into the police station stating that he was a victim of fraud. He reached out to Amazon Prime Video to watch a soccer game. The repre-
amount of $250 each to verify he was a real person. The man bought the gift cards and sent pictures of them to the suspect.
Vehicle theft report made
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 8:36 a.m. on June 18, a report was made about a vehicle theft that occurred the same day at 5:09 a.m. in the 19000 block of 10 Mile Road.
A 47-year-old woman stated she left the residence with her husband at around 3:40 a.m. to deliver Amazon packages. When she arrived back at around 8:40 a.m., she saw the passenger window to her vehicle broken out. The minimal video footage she had showed a vehicle at her residence at approximately 5:09 a.m. The officer was unable to figure out what kind of vehicle it was. When he arrived, the officer observed that the passenger window was broken and that the lower dashboard on the passenger side was removed with some electrical components hanging out.
Fleeing and eluding report made ST. CLAIR SHORES — Police reported a case of fleeing and eluding at 2:12 a.m. on June 12 at Harper Avenue and Nine Mile Road.
An officer saw a vehicle at a gas station that was wanted for fleeing previously and also a felony assault of a police officer in Warren. When it left the station, it started at a high rate of speed and increased its speed when the officer put on the patrol vehicle’s emergency lights. A pursuit ensued and ended when the suspect, an 18-year-old man,
ordered out, patted down and taken into custody without incident. The driver admitted to stealing the vehicle out of Port Huron but did not say anything else. The passenger was released from custody at the St. Clair Shores Police Department pending investigation, and the driver was transported to the Macomb County Jail for lodging. Macy’s shoplifter tries to steal jewelry STERLING HEIGHTS — Police investigated a June 13 shoplifting report at the Lakeside Mall Macy’s, in the 14000 block of Lakeside Circle. According to staff, a male suspect tried to leave with two women’s
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