TROY — The next production by the Ridgedale Players is an aquatic adventure that adapts a modern Disney classic.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 13-15.

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — After last month’s student count day, Southfield Public Schools reported a preliminary total of 4,314 students enrolled for the 2025-26 academic year.

NOVI — A former Wayne County sheriff’s deputy found himself on the other side of the justice system as he was sentenced to probation and community service in Oakland County Circuit Court Feb. 25 for illegally pulling over a Novi police officer. 

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Fire Department earlier this week unveiled its newest emergency response vehicle, a Sutphen Aerial Tower 5, and allowed the public to get a close-up look.

NOVI — The pressure was high for Great Lakes Water Authority CEO Suzanne Coffey as she faced questions from the Novi City Council during its regular meeting March 9, two days after a second water main break within six months had caused another widespread service disruption.

TROY — Just in time for syrup-making season, the Troy Nature Society celebrated the grand opening of its new sugar shed.

TROY — Members of Scouting America learned first aid skills — and put them to the test — during the First Aid Rally, held March 7 at Troy Fire Station No. 3.

FARMINGTON HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Officials in Farmington Hills and neighboring communities are commending each other for their work handling the aftermath of a water main that broke in Farmington Hills earlier this month.

ROCHESTER — Recent efforts of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education and administration will save taxpayers over $8.6 million, according to district officials.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Over the past few years, Michigan has seen rapid growth in the development of data centers, leaving communities to decide whether to let them in.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Those who walk, run, bike, or scooter along John R will soon have a safer way to cross the road. The city of Rochester Hills recently received a $765,560 grant from the Southeastern Michigan Council of Government’s Transportation Alternatives Program to install High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks, or HAWK, signals with median refuge islands at three locations along John R.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — He already won the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department’s highest honor, the director’s award — aka Officer of the Year — in 2022, so it seems only fitting that officer Jeff Roybal has now moved up the ranks.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Several members of the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department were recognized recently for outstanding work in 2025.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods could soon be home to a combination Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream establishment.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A pair of what Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Director John Kosanke said are “seasoned veterans” who have “represented the department well during their tenure” have new titles that reflect their experience.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — In early March 2020, Grosse Pointe City artist Lori Zurvalec had just opened a solo exhibition — mostly of drawings — at Grosse Pointe Congregational Church in Grosse Pointe Farms, where she chairs the Arts Ministry.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce will host the State of the Chamber and an awards ceremony 9-10:30 a.m. March 26 at the Red Run Golf Club, 2036 Rochester Road. 

ROYAL OAK — Follow the story of Jershua Abbott and Jervis Pendleton in “Daddy Long Legs,” taking the second stage March 20-29 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. 

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools announced in a press release that it has been awarded a $4.45 million Clean Bus Energy Grant from the Michigan Department of Education.