WARREN — Police Commissioner William Dwyer was terminated by Mayor Lori M. Stone on March 5 after more than 60 years of “outstanding” service in law enforcement.

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — After 36 years in education, Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois has decided to retire.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center will host its annual Ramadhan open house dinner for the entire community from 7-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The League of Women Voters Oakland Area chapter is hosting a presentation at 1 p.m.  on Wednesday, March 20, at the Bloomfield Township Public Library to celebrate Women’s History Month with speaker Rochelle Riley, Director of Arts and Culture for the City of Detroit.

METRO DETROIT — Spring — the season of renewal — is a popular time for people to remodel or redecorate their homes. But what many may not realize is the old dresser or couch they no longer want could make life substantially better for a local family in need.

METRO DETROIT — Outside living spaces have grown in popularity over the years. As spring approaches, this is the time to start preparing lawns and gardens for “backyarding” fun.

NOVI — They left as state champions and are already making their mark on the college stage.

NOVI — The nonprofit Novi Youth Assistance is bringing back the Silver Lining Mentor Program this month and is in need of volunteers.

NOVI — Legos are one of a handful of toys that have withstood the test of time, making them a common link between the generations.

SOUTHFIELD — The Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County recently released their communities’ solid waste and recycling metrics for 2023, and Southfield’s recycling rate beat the state average.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren said he is very happy with the new gun laws that took effect last month in Michigan.

TROY — Troy’s robotics teams will show off their ingenuity and hard work during a demonstration hosted by the Troy Public Library Saturday, April 27.

TROY — The Troy Nature Society is offering local residents a sweet experience with the return of its Maple Syrup Time at the Stage Nature Center.

TROY — In the lead-up to International Women’s Day Friday, March 8, the Troy-based United Community Family Services-Chaldean American Ladies of Charity is launching its Clothes for a Cause initiative.

CLAWSON — The Clawson Planning Commission heard the second part of a presentation on the city’s master plan survey that was conducted in the fall of 2023.

ROYAL OAK — Improvements to a pocket park located at the intersection of 13 Mile Road and Main Street were unanimously approved at the Feb. 12 City Commission meeting.

ROYAL OAK — Conceptual designs for a pedestrian plaza on West Fifth Street between South Center Street and South Lafayette Street are still up for discussion as City Commission members had a few suggestions last month on how to make it better for the downtown community.

ROCHESTER — Local artists will have a chance to leave their mark in Rochester Municipal Park this summer.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a large investment into its parks system.

ROCHESTER — Many commercial and residential projects are currently underway in Rochester, with many more in the planning stages, making for an exciting start to 2024, officials said.