EASTPOINTE — A section of Nine Mile Road between Kelly Road and Gratiot Avenue will undergo a transformation.

DETROIT — Detroit Autorama, “America’s greatest hot rod show,” is scheduled to hold its 71st event at Detroit’s Huntington Place March 1-3.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks is announcing several projects made possible through its $20 million Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Emagine Entertainment announced on Feb. 8 that they will be offering Dementia Friendly Screenings once a month at the Emagine Rochester Hills Theatre.

SOUTHFIELD — The Road Commission for Oakland County and the city of Southfield will host a public information meeting about the 2024 resurfacing of 12 Mile Road from Telegraph Road to Northwestern Highway 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Adlai Stevenson Elementary School, 27777 Lahser Road.

NOVI — Dante Basco, who portrayed Rufio in “Hook,” and voiced Jake Long in “American Dragon: Jake Long” and Zuko in “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” is slated to attend the 2024 Motor City Comic Con at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi May 17-19.

WARREN — Educators in the Fitzgerald Public Schools and Warren Consolidated Schools districts are reminding parents to talk to their students about making good choices after a pair of school threats this month.

NOVI — Novice ice dancers Cooper Cornwell, 16, and Jasmine Robertson, 15, claimed their second national title Jan. 24 when they competed in the 2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Columbus, Ohio.

ORCHARD LAKE — The Polish Institute of Culture & Research at Orchard Lake is inviting the public to attend a discussion by author and professor Dr. Jadwiga Biskupska who will present her award-winning book, “Survivors: Warsaw under Nazi Occupation.”

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Tractor Supply is inviting customers to attend a Pet Adoption Event on Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College will host a high school esports tournament Feb. 16 for Macomb County high school juniors and seniors.

NOVI — History enthusiasts throughout the Novi community were treated to lunch and conversation with Abraham Lincoln at the Novi Public Library Feb. 1 in honor of Presidents Day Feb. 19.

NOVI — Anastasia Olson, of Novi, will be returning to home ice when she performs as Belle in the Disney on Ice presentation of “Magic in the Stars” at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit Feb. 15-18.

NOVI — A portion of Wixom Road is closed to through traffic while a sewer is being installed under the road.

SOUTHFIELD — The City Council unanimously approved an agreement Jan. 29 with Lawrence Technological University for an art installation called The Key.

SOUTHFIELD — The residents of Woodridge Apartments in Southfield really love to cook, according to the state fire marshal, and their culinary skills are a little safer thanks to a new safety program.

TROY — Citing economic challenges and the quest for talent retention, Walsh College and the Troy Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to launch what they are calling the Preferred Education Partnership, a program aimed at supporting businesses and nurturing and retaining talent within Michigan, they said.

TROY — A section of the Troy Public Library will need to shut down for approximately six weeks to facilitate repairs and cleaning to its heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. However, some residents are displeased that such work has to take place.

TROY — A portion of the upcoming Troy skating ribbon and event venue at Jeanne M. Stine Park will move forward thanks to a significant contribution from the Troy Community Foundation.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It can be a challenge moving to a new community, but Ethan Ngwa made the most out of his new home.