UTICA — The Utica City Council has reappointed its mayor pro tem for another year.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Humane Society of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, has acquired a new executive director to lead it.

UTICA — The city of Utica has purchased a new art piece to decorate the downtown.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is warning residents to lock up their valuables and vehicles as the department has had many reports of vehicle thefts and vehicle break-ins recently in Shelby Township and nearby areas.

FARMINGTON — Back in the mix as one of the top teams in the state, North Farmington and their senior-led core are looking to make a statement this season.

FARMINGTON HILLS — If there’s one thing that stands true about Farmington Hills Mercy no matter the senior class, it’s that they always leave a lasting impact on the next batch of seniors.

FARMINGTON — In the midst of the development that has been taking place in downtown Farmington, residents have something else to look forward to.

WARREN — If you have tried to call any of the Warren city offices within the City Hall complex and your call did not go through or was dropped, you are not alone.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A freshly sworn-in police dog recently had his day to shine before the public in Sterling Heights.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Coffeehouse concert series is coming back with a mostly new blend of talent in February and March.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Police Department and its hockey team have a common goal in sticking up for a department officer who is battling cancer.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A 2023-2027 recreation master plan was brought before the Clinton Township Board of Trustees on Jan. 9, but few in attendance seemed happy with the results.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It is “new year, new deputy” for the Harrison Township Supervisor’s Office.

HAZEL PARK — For the second time in as many months, a threat was made in the Hazel Park Schools district in early January.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — By unanimous vote, the Macomb Township Board of Trustees has approved the township supervisor’s request to relocate the old township hall.

FRASER — The Fraser City Council approved its annual Community Development Block Grant distributions for the year, voting on the measure unanimously at its meeting on Jan. 12.

BERKLEY — After Natalie Price was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, the city of Berkley was tasked with appointing a resident to serve the rest of her term.

ROSEVILLE — The city of Roseville has seen a change in its leadership.

EASTPOINTE — In the spring of 2022, a group of staff members, parents, community members, clergy and Eastpointe High School students came together to form a committee to work on a strategic plan for the Eastpointe Community Schools district.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — On the morning of Jan. 10, about 30 members of the business community gathered for the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce’s coffee hour.