Macomb briefs

Warren

Testimony for teen in pot killing trial starts Tuesday

Testimony begins Tuesday before Macomb County Circuit Judge Edward Servitto for one of four teens accused of killing a man over a couple of $5 bags of marijuana. Brandon Lee Ebel, 16, of Warren is charged with second-degree murder and armed robbery in the July 26 death of Michael McCarthy, 46. A jury of three men and 11 women was selected Friday. Kevin David Antone, 18, of Warren faces trial later this month in the incident. Two other teens, Jacob Steven Androsuk, 18, of Warren and Thomas Henry Post, 18, of Sterling Heights took plea deals and will be sentenced later this month.

New Haven

Groundbreaking set for water system project

New Haven officials expect to begin replacing an aging water system in January, said Village President Jammie Kincaid. Voters last week approved a 30-year bond proposal to borrow up to $10 million for the $5.4 million project, taking advantage of a federal stimulus grant that would cover 40 percent of the costt. Kincaid said he expects the project to be complete in two years.