The Voice

A two-story wood frame farmhouse in China Township quickly went up in flames Saturday morning, claiming three lives before Marine City firefighters extinguished the blaze at about 4 a.m. Full Story »

Keeping any business-support organization up and running these days can be a huge challenge. So as members of the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce prepare to celebrate their 30th anniversary, the milestone is just that much sweeter. Full Story »

How difficult is it to sell a house in Macomb County? It's not difficult at all if you're willing to take a substantially lower price than two years ago. In the current real estate market, priced right, people have sold their property within a couple of months. Full Story »

Free kits to help reduce the spread of influenza viruses can be obtained at the Memphis Police Department. Full Story »

Two concurrent fundraising events could make the holidays very merry for some furry creatures, not to mention many humans. Full Story »

The Algonac Community School Board made some significant cost-cutting measures this year, saving the district $80,000 annually. Full Story »

Seeing a homeless young mother and her two children drove local singer Julianne to write award winning lyrics. Local singer and songwriter Julianne placed first in the Great Lakes International 2009 songwriting competition. Full Story »

The pantry at Living Hope of the Bay Church in Chesterfield Township used to occupy the space of a closet. But after only a year, organizers had to move the pantry to a much larger space to accommodate the growing clientele - a familiar story at pantries around the area that are serving more individuals in hard economic times. Full Story »

Local farmers didn't get everything they wanted in Lansing last week but a state commission was resuscitated. Full Story »

Macomb Township Fire Sgt. Dwayne Thompson's youngest son has a favorite blanket, one which has provided inspiration to his dad. Full Story »

Contrary to rumors recently circulated around town, officials are adamant that no decision has been made by the Richmond school district to close the high school. Full Story »

A pair of home invasion suspects are expected to be charged with breaking into township homes. Full Story »

Clay Township resident Janet Shumaker will not be required to take down a newly installed cyclone fence as the result of a recent Zoning Board of Appeals decision. Full Story »

A local man is jailed, accused of the fatal stabbing of his wife in their Chesterfield Township home Saturday morning. Leonart Nazarko, 41, is currently being held at the Macomb County Jail after being arraigned Monday. Full Story »

A 51-year-old East China Township man was arrested Thursday after purchasing gold from an undercover officer without a valid certificate of registration required by the Precious Metal Act. Full Story »

Steve Bingham enjoys the seclusion his Columbus Township home provides, or at least, used to provide. Full Story »

The construction has been smooth sailing so far on New Haven's middle school building located on 26 Mile Road in Ray Township, but a conflict over the building's infrastructure has one local official up in arms. Full Story »

At their Nov. 23 meeting the Memphis Board of Education approved the salary and benefits portion of a six-year contract for teachers in the Memphis Community Schools district. Full Story »

Due to economic conditions, the Marysville City Council voted to keep license and permit fees the same as last year. The only increases will be the ambulance fees requested by Marysville Fire Chief Thomas Konik. Full Story »

State Rep. Phil Pavlov attended the November Marysville school board meeting to inform the members what is going on in Lansing regarding school funding and to answer any questions they may have. Subjects discussed included: Full Story »

The Marysville City Council went against the advice of its city engineer and awarded a wastewater treatment plant contract to the lowest bidder. Full Story »

A 33-year-old New Baltimore man accused of conning people out of cash in several Macomb County communities to pay for drugs has been charged with several felonies, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. Full Story »

In the future, Dorothy Stabile and Matt Bommarito hope the Anchor Bay Artist's Club can not only benefit local artists, but help put New Baltimore on the map. Full Story »

Macomb Township full-time firefighters who reach the age of 65 can be required by the township board to retire, as township board members reaffirmed on Nov. 24. Full Story »

Age was nothing but a number to Atwood Elementary second graders on Nov. 24, as they hosted a tea party with a special purpose. Full Story »