FARMINGTON HILLS — An Oakland County woman was arraigned in the 47th District Court in Farmington Hills Nov. 19, where she faces charges related to a car crash that killed a road crewman and married father of six. Two others were seriously injured in the July incident.

MACOMB COUNTY — Since taking the bench in 2011, Macomb County Chief Judge James Biernat has been involved in a number of memorable cases.

EASTPOINTE — Authorities are investigating an alleged assault that resulted in the death of an Eastpointe resident.

EASTPOINTE — While many residents thought the discussion of the proposed Nine Mile Road diet was over, the Eastpointe City Council took up the issue again at its Nov. 18 meeting.

ORCHARD LAKE — Unofficial results for the Nov. 4 election showed DuAnne Sonneville leading Sean O’Bryan by three points for the last seat on the Orchard Lake City Council. Ten days later, they would face off in a tiebreaker, reconfirming Sonneville.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Veterans Day “means everything” to David LeDuc. LeDuc was living in a Vietnamese orphanage in the mid-1970s when he was rescued by American soldiers during the Vietnam War.

STERLING HEIGHTS — One suspect is in custody following a suspected road rage and shooting incident.

STERLING HEIGHTS — There is a new service organization in town, and others are invited to join in the cause. Last summer, a group of residents with the desire to help families in need became the Kiwanis Club of Sterling Heights Community, which was formally chartered on Sept. 23 in Dodge Park.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — After an over 60-year history, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Harrison Township is on the brink of closing its doors for good.

MOUNT CLEMENS — City commissioners took time out of the Nov. 17 meeting to recognize a local hero for her actions.

MOUNT CLEMENS — There are not many traditions that have been running for 50 years, but the Mount Clemens Santa Parade is one of them.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Trustees gave their approval to the 41B District Court’s 2026 budget at the board’s Nov. 17 meeting, but it was not without comment.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Through hardship and long distance, this couple has stayed together. The icing on the cake? They won a free wedding at MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A Madison Heights woman who went missing earlier this month was recently found deceased, submerged with her vehicle in the St. Clair River.

HAZEL PARK — Following an incident where a student was arrested at Hazel Park High for sending a threatening text, officials are reminding parents to speak with their kids about the importance of alerting authorities whenever they sense danger.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Each year, the Madison Heights Goodfellows work with area businesses to sponsor families in need, ensuring gifts are under the tree come Christmas morning.

METRO DETROIT — While many spend the holidays with family and friends, the police and firefighters who keep them safe continue to work in the dark and cold, never certain they will come home at the end of their shift.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Birmingham Groves football defeated St. Clair Shores Lakeview 37-14 in a Division 2 regional final matchup on Nov. 14 at Lakeview High School.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A missing Rochester Hills teen was found Nov. 13 at a man’s home in Newaygo County.

ROSEVILLE — The criminal sexual conduct case against a Roseville man who works as an assistant principal at a school in Detroit will advance to Macomb County Circuit Court.