The C & G Editorial staff selected some of the top stories that appeared in our recent print editions.

Rubello

STAFF FAVORITE — DECEMBER 2012:

WARREN
Graduation day

About the reporter: Staff Writer Nico Rubello has been covering the communities of Clinton Township and Fraser since November 2011.

About the story: In "Graduation Day," he tells the story of an inspiring Clinton Township man, who, despite all odds, has been overcoming expectations for more than nine years and recently graduated from Macomb Community College.

OTHER NOMINEES:

OAKLAND COUNTY
For the love of kids
Farmington Hills senior Nancy Leflar is honored for her work with local students

TROY
Troy Transit Center project gets under way

MADISON HEIGHTS
World champion ice carver demos at festive event
Sculptor makes his mark at Madison tree lighting

SPORTS
Playing it forward
Local sports programs take time to give back

SPORTS
Back at it again
Veteran Ferndale High coach returns to head job of wrestling team

SHELBY TOWNSHIP
Through the grapevine
Local couple brings wine country to Shelby Township

LANSING
Life of a Lansing legislator
State Rep. Tim Bledsoe shows what goes on during the average day