UTICA — Seven Utica Community Schools students will be performing in “An Irish Nutcracker” at 5 p.m. Dec. 20 at the McMorran Place Theater, 701 McMorran Blvd. in Port Huron.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Fine Art Society’s fall art show is on display at the Shelby Township Public Library through Nov. 24.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old man from Florida was convicted of all charges for his role in violently abducting a man outside a Shelby Township gym in 2023.

UTICA — In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, the Utica City Council during the Oct. 14 meeting unanimously approved the hiring of Landscape Services Inc. to install the Christmas lights throughout the downtown and the Van Dyke corridor.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a 17-year-old from Rochester Hills who went missing after school on Friday, Nov. 7.

EASTPOINTE — A complaint filed by a former Eastpointe employee was found to have no merit, according to a third-party investigator.

MACOMB COUNTY — Following a delay of more than 90 minutes and several additional witnesses called to testify, a juvenile who allegedly was fleeing from police and crashed into another vehicle, resulting in a Madison Heights man’s death, was ordered to stand trial on the charges against him.

ROSEVILLE — Roseville city officials have temporarily paused plans to redevelop a property on Gratiot Avenue into three commercial buildings.

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.