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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Vol. 44, No. 24
Eastpointe City Council approves 5-lane plans for Nine Mile Road
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BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — While many residents thought the discussion of the proposed Nine Mile Road diet was over, the Eastpointe City Council took up the issue again at its Nov. 18 meeting. The plan, which would reduce the number of lanes on Nine Mile Road between Tuscany Avenue and Kelly Road, has been met with strong opposition from residents. In OctoSee NINE MILE on page 16A
Photos by Liz Carnegie
ABOVE: Runners get on their mark Nov. 9 for the annual Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe Big Bird Run. RIGHT: Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe Director Tony Lipinski, right, held a moment of silence to honor longtime running participant Darrell McKee, who died this year at the age of 90. Next to him is McKee’s widow, Ellen McKee.
‘Darrell was a great ambassador for the Big Bird Run’ BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Darrell McKee always ran a good race. The longtime runner and polio survivor
was a fixture at many local running events that tested the athletes on their skills, time and endurance. On the course, too, was where he made a lot of friends. “He loved running. He just wanted to stay See RUN on page 12A
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At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Eastpointe City Council voted to reject the controversial road diet, which would have reduced the number of lanes on Nine Mile Road, and instead moved forward with a five-lane design.
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