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APRIL 16, 2025 • Vol. 44, No. 8
Fifth lawsuit filed against Eastpointe Community Schools, superintendent LEFT: A fifth racial discrimination lawsuit has been filed against Eastpointe Community Schools and Superintendent Christina Gibson. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — Last month, Eastpointe Community Schools Superintendent Christina Gibson was one of the guest speakers at Eastpointe’s State of the City address held at the Lutheran Fraternities of America Hall Post No. 57. She let attendees know the district is in the pro-
cess of reconfiguring the four elementary schools, educators have invested in a new math and English language arts curriculum for all K-12 students, the Eastpointe High School swimming pool is scheduled to open sometime this year, and many building improvements have been completed. One topic missing though were the lawsuits that have been filed against her and the district from forSee LAWSUIT on page 10A
Roseville artist attempts to stop Sheetz from redeveloping church, restaurant BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — An outspoken Roseville artist, known for the vibrant murals on his Utica junction studio, is trying to block a new gas station and convenience store from moving in. Edward Stross, owner of Gonzo!! Art Studio, said a new Sheetz location wouldn’t bring anything new to the area and specifically mentioned the nearby gas stations and convenience stores that offer similar items. Stross’ studio has been on the corner of Utica Road and Gratiot Avenue since 1992. “If they demolish Sacred Heart church, they should do it for something that would serve the community,” he said. “You know, that would benefit the community, that would bring people in. It would be a downtown. Another gas station isn’t a downtown-related business.” Sheetz is a Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store See SHEETZ on page 18A
File photo by Nick Powers
RIGHT: Sheetz is set to take over the space currently occupied by the Catholic Community of Sacred Heart church, shown here, and Apple Annie’s Kitchen & Bakery.
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