ROYAL OAK — The iconic, world-renowned Woodward Dream Cruise is preparing for its 29th year, and Royal Oak is ready to welcome thousands of patrons to the area.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Fine Art Society is celebrating the installation of its 30th art show at Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea, 45629 Hayes Road.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police were called for a vehicle that had struck several parked vehicles in the area of 24 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue and was still driving around the area July 21.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — It was as competitive as the Ryder Cup with an emphasis on so much more than representing each player’s team.

UTICA — The 13th annual Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation Glow Run 5K and walk is returning next month and will be an illuminating time.

MOUNT CLEMENS — A man has been arraigned in connection with the alleged months-long imprisonment and torture of a woman in Clinton Township.

FRASER — The Fraser Department of Public Safety recently received unanimous approval from the City Council on items ranging from lifesaving equipment to office chairs.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — According to his doctors, Eddie Fortuna was clinically dead for 14 minutes.

FRASER — Despite a vehicle crashing through one of its walls last year, the Fraser Public Library is pushing ahead and making do with what they have.

DETROIT/FARMINGTON HILLS — A Farmington Hills resident has been charged for a fatal shooting that took place in Detroit.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A Farmington Hills fire marshal is credited with helping launch a nationwide investigation.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Paraprofessionals, aka paraeducators, are needed across the Farmington Public School District and the state to provide much-needed support for teachers of students with special needs.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise rumbled through the sweltering heat for its 21st year on August 4.

TROY — Five suspects have been apprehended and arraigned after a home on Millay Drive was illegally entered. 

STERLING HEIGHTS — According to Oakland University student Emma Bowen, through the power of positive words, “We believe in ourselves to do incredible things.”

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police say they have been working to keep traffic enforcement strong, even as traffic safety analysts are pointing to a reported statewide increase in fatal intoxication-related crashes and fewer drunken driving arrests over a 10-year period.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Perhaps you have noticed a bit of redecorating at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s main branch. Plain white walls block off parts of the inside to guests, while anyone hoping to use the drive-thru book return has been turned away with portable fencing and orange barriers.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Julian Roper’s office has a nice view. A look left from his desk reveals the interior courtyard of Mount Clemens High School, a common area with planters and trees that gives a nice break from the concrete parking lot and fluorescent light reflecting off the floors of the school’s hallways.

WARREN — Mayor Lori Stone recently talked about the collaborative efforts of local and executive government to find solutions for Warren residents who have been seeking relief for more than a decade.

WARREN — Five Warren Woods Public Schools students got a taste of what it’s like to go to work every day. This summer, they participated in the Make It Work program at the district’s Enterprise High School from Aug. 5-15. The students were from Enterprise and Warren Woods Tower High School.