SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Art Fair is celebrating its 39th anniversary this year and is inviting bakers to take part in its fourth Better Pie baking contest Aug. 13.

WOODS — Police were seeking the public’s help at press time to identify a man who is said to have robbed the Flagstar Bank at 19733 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods at around 9:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5 — shortly after the branch opened for business.

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man who police said escaped while being transported hours after his arraignment in the 38th District Court has been apprehended.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — In a state Senate primary that featured two well-known Eastpointe politicians Aug. 2, current Macomb County Commissioner Veronica Klinefelt won the Democratic Party nomination over current Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An annual tradition is back at the Assumption Cultural Center.

MACOMB/WAYNE COUNTY — The candidates who won their respective state and county primary races Aug. 2 are now preparing their campaigns for the general election Nov. 8.

EASTPOINTE — A group of local war veterans got behind their steering wheels July 21 at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park in Eastpointe.

DETROIT — After two years of live virtual programming, Detroit Jazz Festival organizers are looking forward to staging concerts in front of crowds again.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Residents in the Farmington Press’ coverage area recently cast their votes for candidates seeking a spot on the ballot for the general election in November.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In March, the city of Farmington Hills hosted three “information sessions” in an effort to learn more about the commercial marijuana industry.

CENTER LINE/WARREN — In November 2017, Center Line Public Schools passed a $53.95 million bond issue, and since that time construction crews have worked on a number of districtwide building updates and technological improvements.

WARREN — While growing up, there were times in which Kylie MacDonald accompanied her mom to work at her teaching job in Van Dyke Public Schools.

WARREN — On July 23, someone riding a stolen dirt bike attempted to flee from police. He crashed and may now lose his leg, said Warren Police Deputy Commissioner Bob Ahrens.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A collaboration center and resource for local entrepreneurs could soon take new steps to implement its own strategies for success.

STERLING HEIGHTS — In the Aug. 2 primary, voters took to the polls to choose candidates to proceed to the November general election.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Prepare your appetite for goulash, palacinky crepes and more — Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish in Sterling Heights is preparing its annual summer Slovak Festival Aug. 26-28.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The developer behind a proposed mixed-use development along Hall Road recently withdrew the application after many residents objected to the idea weeks prior.

WARREN — A Warren man is facing charges after being involved in an overnight standoff with Warren police last month.

WARREN — The bonds set for two suspects following a shooting at a Warren gas station earlier this month have been increased after Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said he was “outraged” over the low amounts set by a visiting judge.

WARREN — A Warren resident who has previously served two terms as a state representative will run in November for a chance at serving another term.