ROSEVILLE — Every month, Roseville Fire Capt. Michelle Cattaneo and Fire Marshal Bill Ciner visit residents at their homes to install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

ROSEVILLE — Something was cooking inside the Roseville High School cafe the morning of Oct. 29.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police are investigating a double homicide and have a suspect in custody after two men were found dead inside a used car dealership in Shelby Township Nov. 7.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The American Legion was founded in 1919 in Paris, France, as an association for U.S. military veterans. The post in St. Clair Shores was organized on January 14, 1944, by Mr. H. G. Springer. The Post received its charter on November 13, 1944.

FARMINGTON HILLS — More than 75% of voters in Farmington Hills supported the renewal of the safety proposal for the city’s police and fire departments Nov. 4, which will help pay for staff and equipment for the next 10 years starting in 2026. Voters cast 14,419 votes in favor of the proposal and 4,754 against. 

WARREN — Mayor Lori Stone recently appointed two officers to leadership positions in the Warren Police Department.

WARREN — The Warren City Council recently voted to move forward with a project that will create two new rental homes and an ordinance that will allow for more in the future.

WARREN — The Warren Police Department recently unveiled a new method of transportation — one police said that will not only assist in patrol but will help the department engage with the community.

CENTER LINE — Chronic absenteeism in schools has been an issue since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

CENTER LINE — The city of Center Line has withdrawn from a federally-funded public safety training program following pushback from residents.

FARMINGTON — Familiar faces will continue to run the Farmington City Council.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In the election Nov. 4, Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich was reelected by more than 59% of the vote. Council members Michael Bridges and Valerie Knol were also reelected, and they were joined by a council newcomer, Charlie Starkman.

GRAND LEDGE/WARREN — Warren De La Salle Collegiate won the Division 2 boys soccer state championship on Nov. 1 at Grand Ledge High School with a 2-0 victory over Hudsonville Unity Christian.

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s a romantic comedy or a story that brings feelings of nostalgia, most people have a favorite holiday movie they watch every year that puts them in the Christmas spirit.

STERLING HEIGHTS — In the mid-1970s, Department of Public Works employee Ken Stempowski started a food drive to help local families in need.

WARREN — Talk about a “Winter Wonderland.” On Nov. 6, Gardner White hosted its fourth annual “Twinkle Town” at its flagship store in Warren to ring in the holiday season.

WARREN — A proposed charter amendment that would allow the mayor to make interim appointments has failed by less than 100 votes.

WARREN — On Nov. 4, Warren residents overwhelmingly voted to renew a millage to continue to support police and fire services in the city. Voters approved the city’s police and fire millage with 12,809 votes, by a margin 65.66%. The renewal will continue to fund public safety services over the next five years without raising taxes.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — During the election Nov. 4, voters in the West Bloomfield School District approved a sinking fund millage by a 54% majority, with 3,376 voting “yes” and 2,857 voting “no.” The millage is for 10 years, starting in 2026. 

ORCHARD VILLAGE — Residents of Orchard Lake Village reelected Kevin Kroger and elected newcomer DuAnne Sonneville to the City Council in the election Nov. 4. Both candidates received three-year terms. In addition, two city street proposals were approved.