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FAMILY MARKETS, GARDEN CENTERS ROOTED IN HOMETOWNS /10A SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Vol. 44, No. 18
Students, teachers return to class in Eastpointe Community Schools BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
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Woman faces felony charges for allegedly firing gun at friend’s father BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
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Six-year-old Blair Jackson, of Eastpointe, is ready for her first day of first grade at Forest Park Elementary in Eastpointe Community Schools Aug. 25. >> Read about students and teachers in Roseville Community Schools returning to class • 3A
EASTPOINTE — A Livonia woman faces up to life in prison after allegedly firing a gun at her friend’s father when he asked her to leave his Eastpointe home. The suspect is Kimberly Lozano, 31. She was arraigned before Magistrate Mark Makoski in the 38th District Court Aug. 18. She has been charged with one count of assault with intent to murder, a felony punishable by life in prison or any number of years; two counts of weapons felony firearm, a two-year felony consecutive to the main charge; Lozano one count of discharging a firearm in a building, a 10-year felony; and one count of assaulting/ resisting/obstructing a police officer, a two-year felony. Her bond was set at $350,000 cash or surety. At press time, Lozano did not have an attorney, according to records with the district court. The incident reportedly occurred the day prior, Aug. 17. Authorities said that Lozano was visiting her friend’s father when she grew irate at him for asking her to leave his home. It is alleged she pointed a handgun at him and fired a shot, which missed him. Eastpointe police were then called to the home, and Lozano reportedly ignored their orders, requiring additional officers to subdue her. “We cannot allow people to settle conflicts with fireSee CHARGES on page 15A
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EASTPOINTE — There is a major change in Eastpointe Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year. As part of the school district’s long-term facilities master plan, the district’s four elementary schools have returned to K-5 levels. In the past, Bellview and Pleasantview housed grades 3-5 while Crescentwood and Forest Park housed grades K-2. Last year, educators began the transition process and now all four elementary schools are K-5. School started districtwide with a half day Aug. 25. School was closed Aug. 26 at Crescentwood due to a water main break. It is unclear at this point if Crescentwood students will have to make up the day. Michigan public schools are allowed six “forgiven days,” also known as snow days, without penalty. Student enrollment numbers weren’t available at press time. Oct. 1 will be count day when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools, which translates into state funding.
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