Database built at Michigan State Univ. tracks criminal by their tattoos
When several grapefruit-sized pieces of human remains were found in a sewer in Sterling Heights in 2012, investigators noted the tattoos on them and photographed them. They released the photos publicly hoping to jog someone's memory, but so far no …
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All-East football second team, honorable mention
Quarterbacks: Jacob Cyccone, Sterling Heights; Stephen Gregerson, Warren Fitzgerald; Evan Gates, Roseville; Brett Droski, Dakota; Logan Mico, Grosse Pointe South; Frank D'Ascenzo, Sterling Heights Stevenson; Datrell Milling, South Lake; Charles Kruse, …
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Birmingham's Palladium Building roars back to life
The store is a family-owned business, with other locations in Rochester and Sterling Heights. "We love the vibe of Birmingham, and when we saw what the landlord was doing to the building we wanted to be part of it," Vince Lucido said. "We're very …
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