• New MEAP cut scores show lower proficiency - 02/21/12
• Could Farmington’s dispatch be dispatched? - 02/14/12
• Farmington might rebuild Grove Street this summer - 02/14/12
• Opinions differ regarding school bus purchases - 02/14/12
• Board to decide Highmeadow capacity next month - 02/14/12
• YMCA reaches out to community - 02/08/12
• Farmington signs on for single-stream recycling - 02/08/12

Farmington Hills

• Santorum to visit chambers of commerce - 02/22/12
• William Grace site could accommodate dog park - 02/21/12
• Residents will have three recycling container choices - 02/21/12
• Players present farce with speed, coordination - 02/21/12
• Street solicitation will likely continue in Hills - 02/21/12
• Players present farce with speed and coordination - 02/17/12
• Snyder endorses Romney before pro-business audience in Hills - 02/16/12
• Toastmasters take the terror out of public speaking - 02/14/12

Southfield

• Police believe Helen Gale murder suspect has been found - 02/21/12
• S-L junior hopes for a world with less cancer - 02/21/12
• Southfield plans prescribed burn to restore nature preserve - 02/21/12
• Judge holds court at Birney K-8 School - 02/21/12
• Budget talks: ‘Layoffs continue to be a last resort’ - 02/15/12
• Birney students headed Down Under - 02/15/12
• Southfield launches web gallery of apps and maps - 02/15/12
• Police believe Helen Gale murder suspect has been found - 02/14/12

Metro Detroit

• Red Wings welcome high school journalism students - 02/21/12
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra delights neighborhoods - 02/08/12

Troy

• Group submits petition language to recall mayor - 02/21/12
• Meal deals mean money for winning local school - 02/21/12
• Noted foodie gets cooking for scholarships - 02/21/12
• Cut scores keep Troy School District above state averages - 02/21/12
• Woman pins boyfriend to tree with SUV - 02/21/12
• County executive defends Troy city manager against mayor’s accusations - 02/15/12
• Troy gearheads rev up for Autorama - 02/15/12
• New Mediterranean restaurant on Rochester gets quota liquor license - 02/15/12

Ferndale

• AJ’s Café to close at end of March - 02/21/12
• Proposed bond extension to come before voters Feb. 28 - 02/21/12
• Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge renew fire services contract - 02/21/12
• Fundraisers on tap to help locals with incurable illnesses - 02/21/12
• Ferndale Reads event returns with more activities for kids - 02/14/12
• Fleeing driver caught day after high-speed chase - 02/14/12
• Police find man dead in van from apparent suicide - 02/09/12
• Police get 2 ‘hardcore drunks’ off the road in 2 hours - 02/08/12

Berkley

• Fundraisers on tap to help locals with incurable illnesses - 02/21/12
• Local cities partner with Oakland County on new sustainability project - 02/14/12
• Berkley Rotary Club member still going strong after 56 years of perfect attendance - 02/14/12
• Berkley adds new voting precinct, changes old boundaries - 02/14/12

Bloomfield Township

• Maple Theater reopens, plans to upgrade - 02/21/12
• Mascot, colors announced for Bloomfield Hills High School - 02/21/12
• District sets unification bond issue for May 8 - 02/21/12
• Students to re-vote on new high school mascot - 02/08/12
• Taking a look at tax rates - 02/08/12
• BHS approves switch to full-day kindergarten - 02/08/12

Bloomfield Hills

• Bloomfield Hills adopts code of ethics for boards and commissions - 02/21/12
• Mascot, colors announced for Bloomfield Hills High School - 02/15/12
• Experts share do’s and don’ts of de-icing - 02/08/12

Birmingham

• Baldwin Public Library installs self-check machines - 02/21/12
• East Maple to stay four lanes, for now, says commission - 02/21/12
• Snyder gives positive look ahead at chamber event - 02/20/12
• Celebs sing for kids at third annual fundraiser - 02/08/12
• Experts share do’s and don’ts of de-icing - 02/08/12
• Local matchmaker says she’s in the business of love - 02/08/12

Royal Oak

• Investigation of student activities fund continues at ROHS - 02/20/12
• Study recommends hiring police, privatizing ambulance - 02/20/12
• Is a ‘do not knock’ list coming to Royal Oak? - 02/15/12
• Autopsy pending for body found behind business - 02/10/12

Hazel Park

• Hazel Park resident receives national screenwriting award - 02/20/12
• Conquer your fears for a brighter future - 02/13/12
• Getting to know the new police chief - 02/13/12
• Chop shop exposed in Hazel Park - 02/13/12

Madison Heights

• Madison Heights residents revved up for Autorama - 02/20/12
• Casual Dress Day benefits local and national charities - 02/13/12

Franklin

• Millage increase meeting outlines proposals - 02/20/12

West Bloomfield

• Refinancing to help schools, Sylvan lower millage rates - 02/17/12
• ‘Last Lecture’ co-author remembered after auto death - 02/17/12
• Music festival mixes young and new, classic and old - 02/17/12
• Back-to-back Shakespeare shows sweep Berman - 02/17/12
• Technion Institute looking for science students - 02/10/12
• Custom car fans cruise to Autorama’s 60th show - 02/10/12
• WB postpones Civic Center paving - 02/10/12

Sylvan Lake

• Sylvan Lake OKs its own parade committee - 02/17/12

Orchard Lake

• OLR student hopes to spell victory at regional bee - 02/17/12

Rochester Hills

• New OU golf clubhouse funded by large gift - 02/15/12
• Stars share birth stories during benefit screening for new wellness center - 02/15/12
• Barnett honored as one of ‘40 under 40’ - 02/15/12
• Couple charged with car break-ins at churches, funeral homes - 02/08/12

Rochester

• Main Street reconstruction project bids come in high - 02/15/12
• Eighth-graders to celebrate Women’s History Month with essay - 02/08/12
• Sponsors wanted for Hollywood-themed sheep as part of new public art project - 02/08/12
• Self-proclaimed reluctant traveler tells tale of a year in Italy - 02/08/12

Clawson

• Clawson makes nice with winter - 02/15/12
• Participants gear up for another Relay in Clawson - 02/15/12
• Rogers to retire from CPS this year - 02/15/12

Oakland County

• Job opportunities abound at Oakland Job Hub 2012 - 02/13/12
• County commission disputes early release of violent offenders - 02/08/12

Oakland Township

• Shelby Township woman dies in crash - 02/13/12