TROY — The Troy police have arrested a suspect related to an assault that took place at 9:10 p.m. July 7 outside of a Troy store. On July 15, the Detroit police announced he is also being charged with murder in what they believe is an unrelated case.

MADISON HEIGHTS — It was the penultimate day of a journey spanning nearly 1,800 miles, walking on foot from Florida to Michigan, but U.S. Army veteran Jack Huffman didn’t seem tired at all.

NOVI — A district court judge recused himself from a case July 12 as a result of the defendant allegedly making threats against him and his family.

NOVI — Novi senior Alicen Liu is a cornerstone of Novi High School tennis, and she made history in her senior year.

NOVI — Residents filled the Novi City Council chamber to its 140-person seating capacity, and still more filed in for standing room along the walls, into the media seating area, and into the Civic Center lobby during a Planning Commission hearing June 7 to voice their opposition to and concerns about the construction of a new apartment complex.

NOVI — In order to avoid a financial shortfall in the 2023-24 school year, the Novi Community School District is having a special election Aug. 8. On the ballot are both the district’s operating millage and its recreational millage.

NOVI — After a six-month, nationwide search and a lengthy executive session, the Novi City Council voted unanimously June 5 to offer the city manager position to Victor Cardenas, who had been serving as the interim city manager.

METRO DETROIT — With summer officially here and in full swing, more opportunities exist to soak up the sun’s rays and boost serotonin levels.

In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters will decide on who will fill the position of city clerk Aug. 8.

SOUTHFIELD — Polish Americans gathered in Section No. 5 of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield to honor the “Forgotten Volunteers of the Blue Army” with a monument and tombstone dedication recently.

SOUTHFIELD — Beloved former Southfield Mayor and Councilman Donald F. Fracassi passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 25, on his 63rd wedding anniversary with wife, Karen.

TROY — Ryan Werenka, a teacher at Troy High School, has been selected as one of six educators in C-SPAN’s 2023 Teacher Fellowship program.

TROY — On June 23, 90 students from the Detroit-based Developing KIDS program spent the day at Kelly Services’ headquarters in Troy to learn about the workplace, how they work, and how to land and maintain a career.

TROY — Automotive enthusiasts can start revving their engines for the 15th annual Troy Traffic Jam car show.

TROY — A new cricket field will be coming to Troy, thanks to $900,000 in funding included in Michigan’s 2024 state budget, which was approved June 28.

TROY — After more than three years of effort, new sound walls will be coming to two areas along Interstate-75 in Troy to combat noise from traffic.

ROYAL OAK — In the midst of summer break, school districts often will take time to make changes to improve buildings and curricula.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The June 28 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting was more celebratory than business as usual. Officials shined a light on the achievements of Clerk Kristi Pozzi and presented badges to Macomb Township firefighters.

METRO DETROIT — Michigan homeowners may have new options when it comes to those annoying critters digging up their gardens or threatening pets.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It was an impressive season for Macomb Dakota baseball, but they’re not done just yet.