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World’s Largest Powerhouse Gym Set to Open in Michigan in 2025
Does the biggest gym necessarily mean it's the best? Residents of Macomb County are about to find out when the world's largest Powerhouse Gym opens in 2025. Did you know Powerhouse Gym was founded in Michigan? Brothers William and Norman Dabish opened the first Powerhouse Gym in Highland Park in 1974. At the time, the gym was nothing more than a place for people in the neighborhood to exercise. They promoted the gym as a place you could go for boxing, bodybuilding, karate, and kung fu.
Macomb County man gets second murder charge after brother dies
A Macomb County man accused of shooting his mother and brother had his charges changed after his brother died from his injuries. The shooting happened at 4:34 p.m. July 5, 2024, at a home on Harper Avenue, just south of King Drive in Clinton Township. Officials said Corey Deyshaun Cook,...
Michigan lawmakers target how "flushable" wipes are marketed
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan is at the forefront of a national push to police plumbing by passing a law that requires manufacturers of moistened wipes to place labels on their products warning "Do Not Flush.""It's sort of an uncomfortable topic to talk about," said Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller. "But it's costing us millions."Miller said the wipes aren't biodegradable, and Macomb County has had to spend thousands of dollars on cleaning them up once they make it to water treatment plants. Across the state, cities spent over $18 million to clean them up last year alone."Anybody you talk...
Macomb County man wins state lottery's largest Fantasy 5 prize
A Macomb County man has claimed the Michigan Lottery's largest Fantasy 5 prize after buying tickets for the game every day. The 56-year-old man, who chose to remain anonymous, won $963,040 in a drawing after purchasing a ticket at Smoker's Express in New Baltimore, state lottery officials said in a Wednesday press release.
Macomb County man wins record Fantasy 5 jackpot
A Macomb County man who told Michigan Lottery officials he pays Fantasy 5 “every single day” was finally rewarded when he won the largest jackpot since the game began in 2004. The 56-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers – 04-05-08-22-38 – in...
Macomb County Habitat for Humanity ReStores in need of donations
Normally, Macomb County Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores are filled with gently-used furniture but those turning to the nonprofit for help in furnishing their homes are finding the showrooms empty. “Every year at this time, Macomb Habitat’s two stores experience a dry spell,” said Helen Hicks, president and CEO of...
Decision made by Macomb prosecutor on assault claim against Warren pastor
An assault complaint filed by two Warren women against Harvest Time Christian Fellowship Pastor Curtiss Ostosh has been dismissed by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. Jayme Lynn Morris and Amber Fuller alleged that during the June 25 Warren City Council meeting, Ostosh pushed them into the back wall of the Warren Community Center auditorium. They filed a police report immediately after the meeting.
Everyone’s Italian at Festa Italiana this weekend in Sterling Heights
The taste, music and culture of old-world Italy will be celebrated this weekend at Festa Italiana, which brings together the Italian community of Macomb County — grocers, restaurant operators, musicians and others in Sterling Heights. The festival at Freedom Hill County Park, which runs Friday through Sunday, offers entertainment...
Attorney general’s office announces probe into Feb. SHPD arrest
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Michigan Department of Attorney General is investigating Sterling Heights police officers’ conduct during a Feb. 25 arrest that followed a domestic violence report and a high-speed chase. According to the Sterling Heights Police Department, its officers arrested suspect Gary Young, who they said was...
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