ROSEVILLE — Rumors have been circulating in Roseville about what the former Toys R Us building might become.

In the Eastsider’s coverage area, voters will select party candidates vying to earn spots in the governor’s race, the U.S. House of Representatives, the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives, and the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Aug. 2.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County’s environmental improvement initiative “Green Macomb” has received a $250,000 Consumers Energy 2022 Planet Awards grant.

ROSEVILLE — Two major cross streets are closing in Roseville as a result of the ongoing Gratiot Avenue construction project.

EASTPOINTE — More than five months after Zion Foster’s disappearance, her mother still doesn’t have the answers to her questions about what happened.

ROSEVILLE — A Roseville woman is facing charges after an infant who was left in her care June 13 suffered severe head injuries, and police reported June 22 that the child had died.

ROSEVILLE — “Seeing this just takes you back in time,” Kathy DiCenzo said as the 23rd annual Cruisin’ Gratiot switched into gear June 18.

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe City Council members circled around as Deputy City Manager Mariah Walton was sworn-in as the city’s new manager during the council’s June 21 meeting.

EASTPOINTE — On June 10, members of the community and local dignitaries — and a few precious pooches — came out for the grand opening of the new APAWS Veterinary Hospital at 21300 Kelly Road.

EASTPOINTE — A Detroit man who allegedly pulled a gun on officers before fleeing is facing six charges.

ROSEVILLE — A man facing charges for allegedly murdering his ex-girlfriend and setting her mobile home on fire in April 2021 had a hearing adjourned last week after he refused to appear.

EASTPOINTE — The case of a Detroit man who allegedly killed a 38-year-old Eastpointe man on his birthday in the basement of his Ridgecroft Avenue home will head to trial later this year.

MICHIGAN — In a virtual press conference hours after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 vote, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel took questions from members of the press June 24.

METRO DETROIT — The skies above Lake St. Clair will once again roar with the sounds of jet engines this July as Selfridge Air National Guard Base hosts its air show and open house.

METRO DETROIT — Bringing a pet into a home can make a huge difference to an animal, even if it is just on a temporary basis.

METRO DETROIT — Earlier this month, Michigan State Police decided to play a game of laser tag.

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners looking to spruce up their yards can add some gorgeous color to their landscapes while helping to increase the local pollinator population.

ROSEVILLE — The preliminary exam for the suspect in a fatal shooting that took place in March at Dooley’s Tavern was rescheduled June 8 due to the autopsy report not being ready yet.

ROSEVILLE — A former Roseville man facing charges after an investigation into the Boy Scouts of America was found competent to stand trial.

EASTPOINTE — The search of a Lenox Township landfill for the body of a missing Eastpointe teenager has entered its second phase.