Residents on Lakeland Street say speeding vehicles, trucks, and buses are cutting through their block since new detour signs went up Tuesday.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Sewer project detour overwhelms St. Clair Shores neighborhood

Residents on Lakeland Street in St. Clair Shores say their once-quiet neighborhood has been overrun with traffic since construction detour signs went up Tuesday along Jefferson Avenue.

The disruption stems from a $30 million county sewer project along Jefferson aimed at improving water quality in Lake St. Clair. When new detour signs were installed Tuesday, not all drivers followed the designated route and many began cutting through Lakeland Street instead.

Mary Nelson, who has lived on Lakeland for seven years, said she had never seen anything like it.

"It was ridiculous all day," Nelson said. "Yesterday at 5 o'clock, I looked out, and it was backed up all the way to Jefferson again."

Susannah Derouin, who lives up the block with her family, said the traffic has been relentless since Tuesday.

"It is loud and disrupting of the day to have all of these commercial vehicles on the street that don't belong," Derouin said.

I observed speeding vehicles, trucks, and buses cutting through Lakeland from Jefferson to Harper, along with moderate traffic jams, while reporting on the street.

Derouin said she fears for her children's safety.

"There's no regard to the children who are in the front yard trying to play," Derouin said.

Her son Benjamin said the situation has affected him as well.

"It's been very complicating and disturbing," Benjamin Derouin said.

St. Clair Shores City Council Member Dave Rubello said the city is working to address residents' concerns.

"We understand it. Our City Council understands it. We are trying to get this solved, and in my opinion, we will get this solved, but I do feel for these residents on Lakeland Street," Rubello said.

Mayor Kip Walby said the city is aware of the traffic concerns and is taking proactive measures by putting up new signage at 11 Mile, where drivers are supposed to detour to Harper to 9 Mile. Walby also said 10 Mile Road will be closed at Greater Mack for the next few weeks for water main work.

Derouin said the message to drivers is simple.

"There is an actual detour for you to use," Derouin said.

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Mr. Paul's Chophouse in Roseville is changing hands, but the owners say the menu, staff and traditions customers love will remain.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Mr. Paul's Chophouse is not closing ownership is changing as family retires

Social media rumors suggesting Mr. Paul's Chophouse could be closing or changing completely have been circulating online, but the family behind the iconic metro Detroit steakhouse wants customers to know the restaurant is staying open.

Co-owner Christopher Gogo said the Gogo family is selling the business to retire not shutting it down.

"We are not permanently closing. We are staying open to the public, to our guests. We're here, my brothers are here. We are selling the business to retire," Gogo said.

For nearly 60 years, Mr. Paul's Chophouse has been serving steaks, seafood and memories in Roseville. Gogo said the new owners are committed to preserving what has made the restaurant a staple.

"They want to keep it as Mr. Paul's Chophouse. That was very important to us. We wanted to keep the reputation," Gogo said.

Gogo added that the family plans to remain involved during the transition.

"We're going to stay with them for as long as they need us to help them and support them in this transition," Gogo said.

Inside the kitchen, head chef John Gangler who has worked at Mr. Paul's for 45 years said customers have nothing to worry about.

"Nothing is going to change back here in the kitchen," Gangler said.

Gangler was preparing customer favorites including prime rib and the French dip sandwich on Friday, describing a workplace that has given him creative freedom.

"I've been here 45 years. They just let me do my thing back here," Gangler said.

The sense of family extends beyond the kitchen. Jermel Wilson, who has worked as head dishwasher for 10 years, said co-owners Chris, Paul and Peter have treated him like family.

"They're good peoples, brothers. They took care of me. They're good peoples. Hate to see them go, but at the end of the day, it's a time where you just got to retire and just spend more time with family," Wilson said.

Loyal customers who filled the dining room Friday feel the same, describing the restaurant as more than just a place to eat.

"The food is excellent, but the family is, I feel like they adopted me and my family," loyal customer Jerry Dickey said.

"The Gogo family is a great family. They treated me like family ever since I've been coming here," loyal customer Paul Torres said.

While customers said they are relieved the restaurant is not closing, some expressed hope that the new ownership will follow through on its commitments.

"We're hoping it stays the same," loyal customer Jeff Karam said.

"Hopefully, the ambiance doesn't change," loyal customer Brenda Anderson said.

For Christopher Gogo, the sale represents a bittersweet but hopeful milestone.

"I am just so happy and so blessed for this restaurant to continue," Gogo said.

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Apple Annie's Kitchen and Bakery, a Roseville comfort food staple known for homemade pies and home-style cooking, is preparing to close its doors for good after 28 years in business.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Roseville's Apple Annie's to close next month after 28 years in business

The restaurant's final day will be Monday, June 15.

Co-owners Catherine and Leonard Pagano say it is time to retire and spend more time with family.

"We're finally almost to the finish line," Leonard Pagano said.

The closure comes as a redevelopment plan for a new Sheetz location moves forward. In 2025, Sheetz agreed to purchase the Sacred Heart Church and Apple Annie's. The planned demolition of the church was met with community resistance, but a recent court ruling is allowing the Sheetz development deal to proceed.

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For Catherine Pagano, the outpouring of support from the community since the announcement has been overwhelming.

"When we did announce that we were closing, we could not get over, just, like, the community. We weren't just another restaurant closing; it was like the table, the family, so you know that's really been humbling," Catherine Pagano said.

Waitress Suzy Shafer has worked at Apple Annie's for 22 years. She says saying goodbye to her regular customers and co-workers who she considers family has been difficult.

"It's bittersweet. It really is," Shafer said. "Everyone who walks in here, I have to say goodbye after that many years. I just said goodbye to a couple of ladies this morning because I probably won't see them again."

Chef Brian Kidder credits the restaurant's long run to the people who kept coming back.

"We wouldn't be here as long as we've been here if it wasn't for our customers," Kidder said.

Loyal customer Michael Scarborough has been coming to Apple Annie's for nearly 10 years and only recently learned his favorite breakfast spot was closing.

"The young lady just told me they were closing in a month. And I was like What!? This is my go-to breakfast spot. I was going to have my sister meet me here," Scarborough said. "I am going to hate to see this place go."

For customers like Betty Michalski, Apple Annie's holds decades of family memories.

"I brought all my kids here. It was a great place, believe me," Michalski said. "It's sad. It's a sad day."

With one month left before the doors close for good, customers are stopping in for a final meal and one last memory.

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Construction on the Jefferson Relief Sewer Project is underway again along the Nautical Mile, and business owners say sales are already down as much as 50% in just two weeks.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Nautical Mile businesses hit hard by Jefferson Avenue construction

Construction crews are once again tearing up Jefferson Avenue along the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores as part of the Jefferson Relief Sewer Project, and local business owners say the impact is already being felt.

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The $30 million multi-year sewer infrastructure project is managed by the South Macomb Disposal Authority. It is designed to add another sewer line to reduce discharges into Lake St. Clair.

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Tee Ung has owned Nautical Deli for more than 20 years. He says foot traffic and sales have dropped in the two weeks since construction began, and his phones have been ringing with customers asking how to reach his business.

"We've already have noticed that the traffic has gone down," Ung said. "We've gotten a lot of phone calls asking how do we get in,"

To offset the losses, Ung has signed up with DoorDash and Uber Eats, though he says the delivery commissions are not his preferred way of doing business.

"I prefer it not to be that way because of the commission they charge. I am just hoping for the volume to go up," Ung said.

Down the road at Wine Dock, owner Rani Sheena says the situation has been just as difficult.

"Honestly, it's been a nightmare," Sheena said.

Sheena says sales at Wine Dock have already taken a significant hit since construction resumed.

"We are down about 45%-50%, that's not a joke, that is a big number," Sheena said. "With the construction, we don't know what is going to happen."

St. Clair Shores resident Mark Luttenberger says he has had to change his bike routes to navigate the construction zone. While he understands the work is necessary, he says he sympathizes with the businesses along this 1-mile stretch of Jefferson Avenue.

"I know things have to be done, but it takes a bite out of people trying to make a living," Luttenberger said. "My heart goes out to the businesses. I think a lot of them thought this was over."

St. Clair Shores Mayor Kip Walby, who also serves as director of the South Macomb Disposal Authority, says the project is worth the disruption.

"I understand that it is a little painful, but the lake will be cleaner because of this project," Walby said.

I asked Walby when the Nautical Mile stretch of the project would be finished.

"This will all be open by Thanksgiving. The Nautical Mile. The project will still not be done. We still have to go from 10 Mile to Bon Heur, but the nautical mile will be done by Thanksgiving," Walby said.

Business owners say they are hoping crews can move as quickly as possible.

"I hope they can expedite the project," Ung said.

"We're just hoping to be done as quick as possible so we can move on," Sheena said.

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A criminal investigation is underway after tens of thousands of dollars allegedly went missing from the PTO's bank account at Violet Elementary School in St. Clair Shores.

Parents at Violet Elementary School are demanding answers after a criminal investigation was launched involving former PTO members over allegations that tens of thousands of dollars are missing from the group's bank account.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report below: Criminal investigation launched over missing Violet Elementary PTO funds

According to a source close to the investigation, the missing funds left the PTO with no accessible operating funds as of Friday. The PTO helps pay for field trips, classroom supplies, school events and activities for students.

Lake Shore Public Schools Superintendent Joseph DiPonio said while Violet Elementary School's PTO is independent from the district, the district was alerted after other board members found discrepancies in the PTO's accounting.

"If someone did something wrong they need to be held accountable for it," DiPonio said. "There is a certain kind of wrong when you take something that was intended for a child."

Hear more from Superintendent Joseph DiPonio below: Extended interview: Lake Shore Public Schools superintendent talks about allegations around PTO funds

"There has to be very swift and firm accountability, but there has to be the standard of due process."

Parents say the alleged missing money is frustrating, especially after a year of fundraising efforts.

"I was shocked as a parent," Carrie Marcath, a Violet Elementary School parent, said.

Marcath, who has two children at Violet Elementary, said the community deserves to know what happened to the money.

"We are very concerned. We would like to know where the money has gone. We have raised money all year long and now, there's no funds," Marcath said.

Other parents echoed those concerns, calling for transparency and a full review of the PTO's finances.

"For all that money to just be gone, it's very frustrating," Melissa Piaseczny, a Violet Elementary School parent, said. "Hopefully going forward, they'll be more transparent and we'll know where the funds are going."

"It just makes me feel pretty awful, but we do like having our kids at Violet and I hope that they just do a thorough investigation," Nicolai Kowalski, a Violet Elementary School parent, said.

"I feel a little anger and I am angered about this and I want to know more about what's going on," Neil Dodge, a Violet Elementary School parent, said.

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An Eastpointe business owner got an unexpected surprise when a crew dumped massive pieces of a cut-up maple tree in his store's parking lot on 9 Mile and the whole thing was caught on his security cameras.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Eastpointe business owner finds massive maple tree dumped in his parking lot

Adam Steiner said he watched the footage in disbelief as the crew casually pulled up, unloaded the logs, left, and then returned to dump even more.

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"These guys dropped it here like it was supposed to go here," Steiner said. "On video, they just casually drove up, dumped the wood left, and then came back and dumped a bunch more."

The incident happened late Friday afternoon. Security video shows a truck backing up and a trailer unloading massive pieces of a cut-up maple tree. The crew left and returned a second time to drop off the rest.

Steiner spent several days trying to track down where the tree came from while the logs sat in his parking lot.

"I seriously probably spent 50 bucks on gas driving around Eastpointe looking for people cutting down trees. It was like my life's passion to find out where this came from," Steiner said.

Part of the answer turned out to be right across the street.

John Spanguolo, who lives directly across from Steiner's business, said a tree company had stopped by his home the week before.

"I am retired, and I hustle wood," Spanguolo said. "He goes, you want some wood, and I said, yeah, drop it off right here by my house there. A couple of days went by, and I thought, what the hell, man? He never dropped off the wood. I really could use the wood."

Spanguolo said he realized a few days later that the wood had been dropped at the wrong address when he looked across the street.

"When I seen the wood pile that was delivered, I was like, 'Oh no, I don't want that big bulk wood," Spanguolo said.

Spanguolo has been clearing the wood piece by piece with a chainsaw.

Steiner said there is no bad blood between the two neighbors just a lot of confusion and a pile of maple tree logs sitting where they do not belong. He hopes the tree company responsible for the mix-up returns to remove what remains.

"Hopefully, the wood is out of here in the next few days, and we can just maintain business," Steiner said.

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Eastpointe residents are demanding answers after a Priority Waste garbage truck was caught on video dumping puddles of foul-smelling liquid, known as "garbage juice," onto their street.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Priority Waste truck caught on video dumping 'garbage juice' in Eastpointe

Homeowners Ryan Margerison and Micaela Preston found the mess outside their home on Piper Street. Preston first noticed the liquid when she went to grab her trash cans.

"I noticed all of this water in the road. So I originally came out in socks. Didn't think anything of it. Until I noticed used feminine products in my street along with broken liquor bottles and plastic liquor bottles," Preston said.

Watch the video of the truck dumping the "garbage juice" below: Video captures garbage truck dumping liquid in Eastpointe

The couple checked their doorbell camera and saw a Priority Waste driver throw the truck into reverse before spilling the liquid.

"They backed up the truck, slammed on their brakes and just let all of the liquid waste just spill out. They did it one time there, a second time there, and a third time right here," Margerison said.

The spill left stains on the road and a strong stench of garbage lingering in the air.

"It's a horrible smell, and I mean when you come out the house, as soon as you get out of the car, you can smell it," Margerison said.

"That is disgusting and just gross," Preston said.

"We still have all the stains here. There's a bunch of garbage and trash as well," Margerison said.

Neighbors are also worried about the contents of the liquid left behind in the street.

"There's all kinds of stuff in there. You have no Idea what could be in there," Dale Rocke said.

I reached out to Priority Waste for answers. The company provided a statement explaining that leachate, or "garbage juice," is a natural by-product of the industry.

"We were made aware of the spill and immediately deployed a street sweeping crew to Eastpointe to remediate the area. After reviewing the situation internally, the driver has been formally reprimanded and will complete corrective action training to help ensure this does not happen again. Leachate, aka garbage juice, is a natural by-product of our industry, and while it can occur from time to time, we work hard to minimize and prevent it through proper maintenance, operating discipline, and rapid response when issues arise," Priority Waste said.

While I was reporting on this story Thursday, Priority Waste sent a street sweeping crew to clear the stains and smell from the street.

The City of Eastpointe is aware of the video and is investigating the incident. Additionally, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has an open investigation and said Priority Waste is cooperating.

"I just don't want this to be done to someone else or repeated again as well," Margerison said.

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A Roseville family is seeking answers after dealing with overgrown vegetation, hazardous trees and poison ivy that they say is spreading into their yard from an adjacent city-owned property.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Roseville family battles city over overgrown brush and poison ivy

Katelyn and Rick Alexander moved to their home in 2020. For nearly five years, they have complained to the city about the city-owned property next door.

"All I am asking is for them to take care of the problem that they started," Katelyn Alexander said.

The couple said the thick brush and poison ivy have been creeping into their yard for the last three years.

"Two of my family members got poison ivy just last summer because of all of this creeping over," Katelyn Alexander said.

"I've gotten it myself three years in a row," Rick Alexander said.

The Alexanders said city officials have previously visited the property and promised to resolve the issue.

"Multiple people from the city told me it was theirs," Rick Alexander said.

"I've had city workers come out saying, 'Yeah, that's our side, we'll take care of it,'" Katelyn Alexander said.

"They've come out here themselves, different people from the city, and looked at it and said, 'Oh yeah, we're going to take care of this, you're on the list. We'll come and take care of it,' and they never have," Rick Alexander said.

Feeling like their concerns fell through the cracks, Rick Alexander installed a sign in his front yard on Sunday to get the city's attention. The family also posted photos on social media from the previous summer showing the overgrown vegetation.

"The sign's obnoxious, and I hate to put it in my front yard, but I didn't have any other way to get their attention," Rick Alexander said.

To get answers and a hopeful resolution, I took the family's concerns to City Hall and spoke with Roseville Assistant City Manager Glenn Sexton. I learned that a property line dispute may be the reason for the delay.

"It's a little more complicated than the post on social media or the sign on the street. The property line does come at an odd angle where I can see there would be some confusion as to exactly where that property line is," Sexton said.

Sexton said the city will be taking a closer look at the property line to determine who is responsible for the overgrown brush.

"Our department of public services director has been communicating with them and has committed to working with them in clearing up this issue, and we will absolutely take care of anything that is on our property," Sexton said.

Rick Alexander said if the brush is on his property, he will take care of it, but he wishes he had known earlier, so it would not have been an issue.

"Now it's a property line dispute, which it never was. I would have taken it down if they said it was my responsibility," Rick Alexander said.

"I just wish that the city of Roseville would hold themselves to the same standard that they hold their residents," Katelyn Alexander said.

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Brian Bulgarelli has been waiting for a kidney transplant for three years, and his perfect match is his wife, Catherine Bulgarelli.

On April 27, the couple will undergo major surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Catherine Bulgarelli is donating her kidney to her husband to save his life.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report below: Michigan wife donates kidney to save her husband

"I should be scared probably, but I am not," Brian Bulgarelli said.

"I just want to see him back to his normal self," Catherine Bulgarelli said.

For the last 10 years, Brian Bulgarelli has battled chronic kidney disease caused by membranous nephropathy. He is now on the verge of kidney failure, requiring nightly at-home dialysis just to keep going.

"I don't feel good. There's toxins in my body, I am tired, my breath stinks and it's a challenge. When I come home from work, I am ready for bed," Brian Bulgarelli said. "As we've equated it before, it starts to feel like a piano hanging over your head and the strings are popping, but you never know when that piano is going to fall."

Brian Bulgarelli has been on a living organ donor transplant list for three years. The couple took to social media to find a match.

"It's been a real challenge. I have B positive blood type which, is semi-rare. So the average wait time is for a B positive recipient is about six years," Brian Bulgarelli said.

Catherine Bulgarelli stepped up to take the donation survey. She discovered she is a universal donor and a perfect match for her husband.

"Obviously, I was very excited and nervous and then we had to decide what should we do? Should I do it? Or should we wait to see if somebody else is a match," Catherine Bulgarelli said.

The couple decided not to wait.

"How could I not do it? He's my best friend, my partner in life, the father of my child," Catherine Bulgarelli said.

The road ahead will involve both of them facing recovery at the same time.

"We're going to need somebody here every day, not all day, but every day for sure," Catherine Bulgarelli said.

According to Gift of Life Michigan, 2,000 people in the state are in need of a kidney transplant, and finding a perfect match can be challenging. I spoke with the organization about the couple's situation.

"It's very rare for that spouse to be a match," Patrick Wells-O'Brien said.

As the couple prepares for their journey, they hope their story raises awareness about organ donation.

"You can save somebody's life," Catherine Bulgarelli said.

The Bulgarelli family has set up a GoFundMe page. If you wish to donate, visit the page.

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A $3.8 million streetscape project is set to dramatically transform Charlevoix Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, bringing wider sidewalks, new lighting, landscaping and a more pedestrian-friendly design to the area.

Construction will begin in May and is expected to last until November. The project, which spans from Beaconsfield to Alter Road, will be completed in phases and will result in some road closures.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report below: Charlevoix Avenue streetscape project to transform Grosse Pointe Park

The city received a $1.8 million grant from the state to help fund the makeover. The goal is to bring more people to the Grosse Pointe Park social district and boost local businesses.

An informational meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night at city hall, giving residents an opportunity to voice concerns directly to the city before work starts.

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"The purpose of tonight's meeting is for residents to be able to meet with the contractor, meet with the engineers and meet with city staff here, ask any concerns or questions they may have like what's their daily commute or impact is going to be like, how do we meet with the businesses, how can we help or be supportive," Grosse Pointe Park City Manager Nick Sizeland said.

"This has been an ongoing idea that started with our tax increment finance authority about three years ago."

Residents and business owners are expressing a mix of excitement for the finished project and concern about the upcoming construction.

"It might make it a little difficult to navigate the area or walking-wise in the interim while they're working on it. It might be tough, but in the end, I think it's a worthwhile," Grosse Pointe Park resident Benjamin Huber said.

"It's something we're excited about," Huber said.

Local businesses are worried that construction could impact the number of customers they attract. David Strouse, manager of Growlers and Howlers, noted the potential challenges.

"Short term having it impact parking and some of our customers' willingness to come is going to be a little tough to get through, but we've been a community bar and restaurant for eight years and we've been through tough things and we'll get through this," Strouse said.

Tony Vassallo opened his barber shop, Park Barbers, on Charlevoix Avenue in November.

"I am happy that it is going to get a little bit of love. It's going to be tough while we're going through it, but I am happy it's getting done," Vassallo said.

Other residents remain optimistic about the overhaul.

"I think it's great that we are having other opportunities to showcase the community," Grosse Pointe Park resident David Chudy said.

"I am glad they're moving forward with it," Chudy said.

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High school senior "water wars" are prompting serious warnings from police and school districts across Southeast Michigan after a game led to a police response in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Police warn high school seniors about the dangers of 'water wars' after a close call

The popular springtime showdown involves high school seniors chasing each other with water guns to win a cash prize. However, local school districts and law enforcement agencies are urging students to think twice about safety and trespassing.

I spoke with Warren Police Lt. John Gajewski about the potential dangers of the game.

"Water wars are fun until somebody gets hurt or gets a ticket," Gajewski said. "It's one of those situations where you're on private property, you're in somebody's yard, it's late at night it's dark those are the elements that a lot of times get the police called."

On Tuesday, that exact situation played out in Grosse Pointe Farms. According to dispatch audio, a caller reported a man crouching in a backyard by a shed with a possible weapon.

"Caller states that there's a man crouching down in his backyard by the shed. He believes he possibly has a weapon in his hand unaware of exactly what it is but it is an object. He states that he could be hiding from somebody," a dispatcher said.

An officer responded, noting the situation sounded like the senior water game.

"It sounds like it's going to be that senior water park game, where they shoot each other with squirt guns and such," an officer said to the dispatcher.

I spoke with Steve Fedirko, whose daughter is a senior at Grosse Pointe South High School. He walked me through what happened during the game that day.

"The plan was she was going to come back from school and as she was walking out to go to our side door the boy who was the assassin to target my daughter was hiding between the fence and the house, but what made it even worse, he was in their backyard behind their shed," Fedirko said. "Worked out to be OK, but it could have been much, much worse."

Grosse Pointe South High School reminded parents and seniors in an email to stay off private property, warning that trespassing could carry ramifications.

Fedirko said he is all for this type of fun but wants the teenagers participating to be safe and for other parents to be aware.

"From a parent's standpoint, I wish there was a more vocal understanding, a better message, so people knew what was going on," Fedirko said.

Police say the message is simple: have fun, but do not put yourself or others at risk.

"If you're out there using a squirt gun and doing these water wars, make sure it is abundantly clear this is a squirt gun," Gajewski said.

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The city of Grosse Pointe is putting homeowners on notice as inspectors prepare to check who is maintaining their property and who is not.

If you live in the city, you may have received a letter letting you know an exterior inspection of your home is coming soon. The city says it is a routine process, but it is one that has a lot of people talking.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report below: Grosse Pointe notifies homeowners of exterior property inspections

"I understand both sides both as a city and as a homeowner," Anne Leo said.

As the weather warms up, homeowners can expect a visit from code enforcement if they receive a letter notifying them of an exterior housing inspection. The inspections are aimed at making sure homeowners are keeping their property up to snuff.

"For those who it is aimed at, I can understand their concern. But I don't think their concerns are well-founded," resident Larry Sailor said.

Grosse Pointe City Manager Joe Valentine told me this program has been in place since 1974.

"The city inspects a third of all properties every year," Valentine said.

He said code enforcement does not go onto your property and only views your house from the sidewalk.

"It's been a long instituted program in the community and I think it's been well received by the community. A lot of people are appreciative that the program exists," Valentine said.

Valentine says these are not surprise code crackdowns. Instead, he says this program is designed to spot maintenance concerns early.

"Gutter issues, roofing, windows, some of the mullions, painting, brick, mortar, just to keep everything looking good as it should," Valentine said.

Valentine says the city wants to work with its residents if something needs to be addressed.

"If something's broken, we'd like to see it fixed. If it takes time or has a cost to it, we'll work with them on a time frame that's acceptable to them," Valentine said.

Some residents say this program is a good thing.

"As a community member, we certainly always want to keep our spaces lovely and safe and upkept," Leo said.

"I think it's targeted at some folks who don't adequately maintain their property," Sailor said.

But not everyone is on board. Some homeowners say the inspections are unnecessary.

"I am not too fond of it. I think it's a little bit of micromanaging. People here in Grosse Pointe typically keep their houses pretty spiffy, so I think it's a little micromanaging," Samuel Rodriguez said.

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Homeowners across metro Detroit are gearing up for the spring season, which means making sure homes are ready after a rough winter. From roofs and gutters to doors and windows, a few quick checks could save homeowners a lot of money in future repairs.

Every spring, homeowners discover winter damage they did not even know was there. A simple home tune-up can catch those problems before they get worse.

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Your spring home maintenance checklist after a 'rough, rough winter'

As the weather starts to warm up and the area shakes off winter, people are stepping outside and taking a closer look at the damage left behind, from missing shingles to broken gutters.

St. Clair Shores resident Adam Gardner knew he needed a new roof. This past winter, snow and wind tore off enough shingles that the damage was impossible to ignore.

"I know a lot of people would rather spend the money on a kitchen, bathroom, all that fun stuff. But this is the most important piece," Gardner said.

When Florian Lushaj and his team at J & J Roofing started tearing apart Gardner's roof and replacing it with a new one on Monday, they noticed a lot of damage under the shingles, including black mold caused by moisture.

"Look and see if something sticks out," Lushaj said. "We've had a rough, rough winter. Where the cold really hampered the shingles,"

Lushaj walked me around Gardner's property to show what else homeowners should be looking for this spring, especially around windows and doors.

"All of this stuff that opens the wound for the air to get in. You lose a lot of air. Moisture can get in," Lushaj said. "Water will get into that. You lose heat. In the summer, you get a lot of hot air. Basically, you want to make sure it's airtight."

As we head further into spring, now is the perfect time to tackle a spring tune-up checklist that can prevent costly repairs later:

Check your roof for loose or missing shingles. Inspect gutters and downspouts for damage or debris. Check caulking around doors and windows for damage or wear. Check for damaged or rotten siding. Inspect your wooden deck, railings, and steps for rot.

Gardner has an ongoing list of repairs that he is checking off one by one.

"Whatever takes priority. Obviously, the roof was the biggest priority," Gardner said.

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St. Clair Shores police are asking for information after a driver's vehicle was struck by a chunk of concrete thrown from the Frazho Road overpass on westbound I-94 Sunday night.

Sean Kokenos of St. Clair Shores was driving home from work in the right lane and was about to go under the overpass when a loud noise startled him.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report below: th 110. Driver's Jeep struck by concrete thrown from an I-94 overpass in St. Clair Shores

"I heard a big pop and thought it was a gunshot. Then I noticed my windshield and noticed that someone threw a piece of concrete," Kokenos said.

Kokenos got off at 10 Mile Road and called 911. While inspecting his Jeep for more damage, he noticed not only had his windshield been hit, but a large chunk of concrete was wedged in the front of his SUV.

"I am fortunate that I am still here," Kokenos said.

When St. Clair Shores police arrived and started taking pictures, Kokenos said another driver pulled up.

"As they're taking the last picture, a Dodge Ram shows up and says someone is throwing rocks off on the freeway off the bridge and he seen a group of kids, and that's when they started investigating," Kokenos said.

Roseville resident Theresa Anderson lives just two blocks from the overpass. She said around the same time, three young men were caught on her home's surveillance camera kicking in her screen door.

"They were coming from the east on Frazho and they kicked in my door," Anderson said.

Anderson said she believes the three people who kicked in her screen door are the same people who were allegedly throwing chunks of concrete at vehicles from the overpass.

"Why are they going around causing all of this destruction and why would they do that to someone on the freeway," Anderson said.

St. Clair Shores police told me the case has been closed at this time, citing a lack of evidence, but it could be reopened. Police are asking anyone with information to give them a call.

Kokenos has a message for whoever is responsible: "Sometimes, you're just thinking it's fun and games, but you could kill somebody," Kokenos said.

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Clawson police are issuing a warning tonight after residents reported a man possibly impersonating a DTE Energy worker going door to door on Hendrickson Boulevard.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Clawson police warn residents of possible DTE Energy impersonator

Investigators say the man claimed to be checking utility issues, but homeowners became suspicious after he showed up unannounced with no appointment. Police are now trying to figure out if the man was legitimate or trying to deceive homeowners, and they are asking him to come forward.

I obtained home security camera footage of the man from a homeowner who declined to go on camera. She said she did not have an appointment with DTE and found the unannounced visit suspicious. At this point, investigators asked that we blur his face in the footage in case he actually does work for a utility company.

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Police said another homeowner contacted them, reporting the same thing.

Susan Stempky lives in the neighborhood and expressed concern over the unannounced visits.

"It's right on our sidewalks, so yeah, I am concerned," Stempky said.

Dennis Shulski lives a few houses down and said you can never be too sure who is knocking on your door these days or who they could be trying to impersonate.

"It is kind of scary. Clawson is a safe community. You don't want something out of the ordinary happening," Shulski said. "Like I say, that's one house too many, so, and who knows, he might not have gotten away with it too easily."

Paul Stanton lives nearby and said the neighborhood is quiet, noting that residents pay attention when something does not seem right.

"I heard about it. Saw it on film and it can be very worrisome," Stanton said. "Everybody looks out for each other, like I said, but when something does happen, we try to let each other know."

I reached out to DTE, and they said they are aware of the situation in Clawson and that police are looking into it.

Clawson police are asking homeowners to check their home surveillance systems to see if this man knocked on any more doors and to contact them if they have any information.

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A 38-year-old woman was shot and killed by her boyfriend on Tuesday night, authorities say.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Center Line woman shot and killed by her boyfriend, police say Watch Carli Petrus' video report below: Center Line woman shot and killed by her boyfriend, police say

The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. at a home on Sterling Street near Van Dyke Avenue.

The victim has been identified as Erica Sanders. We're told her four children were home at the time.

Zachary Fuqua, 39, was charged on Friday in connection with the murder of Erica. He's charged with second-degree murder, three counts of felony firearm and others.

Officers arrived and saw that the woman had been shot. Center Line Public Safety Director Paul Myszenski said officers tried desperately to save her. She was pronounced dead at the scene by ambulance personnel.

"Officers arrived. They found our victim laying on the floor. Officers attempted to revive her trying to do life-saving techniques," Myszenski said.

Watch our full interview with Director Paul Myszenski below: FULL INTERVIEW: Center Line public safety director Paul Myszenski on woman shot and killed

Investigators say that her live-in boyfriend, 39, fled the scene on foot. After a description of them went over police radio, the suspect was arrested by Center Line and Warren officers at the corner of 10 Mile Road and Wainwright Street.

Darryl Adams, Sanders' brother, said the family is in unimaginable pain.

"We're hurt. You can never be prepared for nothing like this. You know what I am saying? We feel even more hurtful for our niece and our nephews," Adams said.

Amiyah Price, Sanders' niece, is devastated.

"As my godfather, you promised me you were going to take care of my auntie, and you take her away from me, us, her kids," Price said.

Adams said they heard the shooting followed an argument.

"We don't know for sure what exactly led up to it. All we heard is that it was an argument. There wasn't any domestic violence in the past that led up to it," Adams said.

The family said there were red flags on the boyfriend's social media pages over the last month.

"Seeing some of the notifications and people had sent to me where he been battling something for maybe a month, and it led up into this, and he pretty much said something was going to happen this day," Adams said.

Adams said he wishes the boyfriend would have come to him about the turmoil he was experiencing.

"I wish I had the opportunity to talk to him before it led to this point," Adams said.

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Two weeks ago, a decades-old, 5-foot piece of pipe began leaking inside the Warren wastewater treatment plant. The leak flooded the plant's dry well, an underground chamber that houses critical pumping equipment. This put the city at risk of raw sewage backing up into homes and businesses.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Warren approves $4 million to fix leaking wastewater plant pipes

Crews at the plant worked around the clock for 72 hours to contain the leak.

"This plant was built 70 years ago. We have aging infrastructure," Warren Public Service Director David Muzzarelli said.

Muzzarelli said crews patched the section of pipe with an industrial patch, but it is only temporary.

"It will not be a permanent fix. We are still able to operate the plant," Muzzarelli said.

Wednesday night, the Warren City Council held a special meeting to address the need for $4 million in emergency funding to properly fix the broken pipe.

"Disaster is probably too light of a word to describe it," Warren City Councilman Jonathan Lafferty said. "The first phase will be a 4 million dollar expenditure that is going to come from our reserve funds."

Lafferty said the $4 million is just phase one. A 10-year plan could cost taxpayers $50 million. The City Council is looking at how this could impact Warren taxpayers, including potential water rate increases, but no final plan has been set.

"At the end of the day, we are going to have to come up with the money to pay for this," Lafferty said.

"Any time it hits your pocketbook, it's going to catch your attention," Warren resident Carl Foster said. "This is probably something that should have been done over the years and not all at once, and now we're going to have to pay for it."

"I really hope that it doesn't," another resident, Faris Gerbrvic, said.

"We really don't have a choice, and stuff is expensive already," Foster said.

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Residents in Saline say their usually quiet downtown strip has been overrun by heavy gravel trucks hauling materials for what is expected to become Michigan's largest data center, and they are demanding relief from what they describe as nonstop noise, dust and safety concerns.

Hundreds of trucks a day are rolling through downtown Saline along Michigan Avenue, hauling materials to a construction site in Saline Township just a few miles away, where Oracle and OpenAI are building the massive data center.

Saline resident Anita Rochefort said the speed of the trucks is what concerns her most.

"They're so fast. I mean again, I am not wimpy, but it's almost kind of scary," Rochefort said.

Fellow resident Bruce Demaine said he is worried about the damage the heavy haulers could do to recently repaved roads.

"Saline... spent the last couple of years spent thousands probably hundreds of thousands of dollars redoing Route 12 through the city and on each end, and with these extra weighted trucks, it's going to tear that stuff up," Demaine said.

Not everyone along Michigan Avenue shares the same level of alarm. Steve Babiack, owner of Benny's Bakery in downtown Saline, said he is accepting the disruption as part of doing business.

"Hopefully, the roads will hold up. Right now, I think they're doing good and let's let commerce go. It's going to be loud, but it's always loud," Babiack said.

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While reporting at the corner of Ann Arbor Street and Michigan Avenue, I captured video of one of the trucks running a red light. I contacted Saline Mayor Brian Marl, who said the city is already taking steps to address the problem.

"Just last week, the city manager, police chief and I met with Walbridge, who is overseeing construction activity at the data center site, to talk about a number of these issues. Most specifically, the increased amount of truck traffic. Trucks not respecting our speed limits and the potential having trucks potentially over the weight limit," Marl said.

Marl said there will be additional traffic enforcement, and the city plans to take action at the next city council meeting this coming Monday.

A spokesperson for Oracle and OpenAI offered a timeline for when conditions may improve.

"By early spring, much of the interior roads on our site will be paved and therefore, the gravel deliveries will be finished. That will greatly alleviate some of what the community feels right now, in terms of the volume of trucks," the spokesperson said.

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For residents like Rochefort, that timeline cannot come soon enough.

"I'd love to know the time frame on when they're going to finish that data center," Rochefort said.

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Some travelers heading out for spring break are waiting in security screening lines for hours at airports across the country as a partial government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security continues to impact TSA staffing.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: TSA staffing shortage causes spring break airport delays

TSA workers have been working without a paycheck since the partial government shutdown began on February 14th, 2026.

The Transportation Security Administration says its agents are about to miss paychecks, and some are not showing up for work. The TSA told me travelers at some major U.S. airports are waiting in security lines of up to nearly 3 hours, causing missed flights and significant delays during peak travel times.

At Detroit Metro Airport, however, a spokesperson says TSA operations are currently running normally.

I checked in at Detroit Metro Airport to see how security lines were moving and what travelers are up against.

Kristin Whitfield, who is traveling to Orlando with her mother and her son Hunter, said she had seen warnings online before heading to the airport.

"I saw some posts online where they're like warning watch out for you know all these three-hour waits," Whitfield said.

Whitfield said she did her homework before leaving for the airport.

"I tried to do some research on it and was like, we're fine, we can come at our normal time," Whitfield said.

Justin Cessante and his family are headed to Florida. They arrived much earlier than usual after seeing reports of long security lines at other airports across the country. Despite their concerns, they were relieved to find the lines short.

"I was surprised to see the lines so short," Cessante said.

Cessante said the extra time he built into his trip turned out to be a precaution worth taking.

"A little early, probably a half hour to 45 minutes earlier than we typically do," Cessante said.

He added that the experience at Detroit Metro went smoothly from start to finish.

"We will see how it is getting back, but getting here today was pretty smooth, even driving to the airport, and now getting here to security, it seems pretty efficient," Cessante said.

Travel expert Lauren Gumport with Faye Travel recommends getting to the airport earlier than normal and considering travel insurance.

"Travel insurance can help cover many unexpected events that cause delays, cancellations, and missed flights," Gumport said.

Whitfield said she is hoping for a smooth return trip as well.

"We have a 6 am flight, so hopefully, nobody wants to get up that early, but yeah, it could be bad, but we will be prepared either way," Whitfield said.

Another traveler, Johnny Shecker, who is headed to West Palm Beach, said he also expected worse conditions at the airport.

"I honestly thought it was going to be a lot busier," Shecker said.

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