ST. CLAIR SHORES — In order for a team to achieve greatness, it’s vital for everyone to understand their role and play it to perfection for the well-oiled machine to operate successfully.

METRO DETROIT — Nearly one year before the United States entered World War II, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared the country would be the “arsenal of democracy” and supply the free world with equipment and munitions to fight the Axis powers.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A controversial proposal for a new gas station and convenience store in Madison Heights has been denied special approval by the City Council.

MADISON HEIGHTS — While the budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 in Madison Heights features a lower millage rate, officials say that most residents can expect a slight increase in taxes due to rising property values.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Get ready for fun family time at this year's June Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 1 in downtown St. Clair Shores, on Greater Mack between Nine Mile Road and Cavalier Drive. 

FARMINGTON HILLS/WARREN — A man who reportedly shot and killed his younger brother was taken into custody May 26.

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department responded to a 911 call about an active shooter at Macomb Mall at 7:20 p.m. May 23 that turned out to be phony.

SOUTHFIELD — The Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, will be honored during Southfield's Memorial Day program May 24. Master Sgt.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of May 31-June 2.

TROY — The public is invited to join the city in honoring and remembering the men and women who gave their lives for their country at 10 a.m. May 27 at Veterans Memorial Plaza, in front of Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver Road.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Shelby Township will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 1:30 p.m. and Utica at 2 p.m. May 26.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The cities of Ferndale and Berkley will be hosting Memorial Day events May 27.

HAZEL PARK/WARREN — On May 17, the Michigan Bureau of Elections determined former Warren Mayor James Fouts’ affidavit of identity was valid as a candidate in the newly redistricted District 14 of the Michigan House of Representatives.

NOVI — The city of Novi will be celebrating the holiday with its annual Memorial Day run and parade.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The 2024 Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade will take place May 25, while the city of Hazel Park's parade will take place May 27.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during Memorial Day weekend.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Beauty can be found in everything; it just needs someone to capture it.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For the second straight year, Macomb Dakota girls tennis sits atop the Macomb Area Conference White division.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With a short agenda to work with, the Macomb Township Board of Trustees had a relatively quick meeting on the evening of May 8.

NOVI — A 25-year-old Detroit man was arrested for a string of auto thefts due to the efforts of an undercover Novi police officer and the South Oakland Narcotics Intelligence Consortium.