ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission on Feb. 23 unanimously approved putting a charter amendment proposal on the Aug. 4 primary ballot that if approved would give the city the ability to levy 4.6 mills per year for 10 years starting in 2027 to provide funds for police, fire and emergency medical services.

SOUTHFIELD — Madison Sims-Griffin, 16, has been found and is safe, according to an email released by Southfield law enforcement.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Inspired by a member’s harrowing experience being held captive in Hawaii, the Madison Heights Women’s Club is organizing a benefit on behalf of Haven Oakland — a group that has helped survivors of domestic violence for 50 years.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A local man stands accused of shooting two people in what authorities believe was attempted murder.

CLAWSON — Residents are being invited to an open house to discuss Consumers Energy’s Four Cities Metro Pipeline Project from 5 to 7 p.m. March 4 at the Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Court in Clawson.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 5-8.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Local officials from three counties are uniting with a message to Lansing lawmakers: Work with us, not against us. That plea was emphasized again and again during a Feb.

SOUTHFIELD — A third person allegedly connected to a Southfield human trafficking case has been arrested and arraigned, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

NOVI — Shots rang out today from the parking lot of a Novi apartment complex, where a man reportedly opened fire on another man. 

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department is seeking information on a shots fired incident that took place earlier this week.

WARREN — Local historian and retired Macomb Community College professor Wesley Arnold could be in trouble for comments he made at the Feb. 24 Warren City Council meeting.

NOVI — The Novi City Council recently amended its code of ordinances to allow it to adjust garbage and refuse rates, specifically to pass along increased recycling expenses to residents.

SOUTHFIELD — Amid the federal government reportedly leasing office space in Southfield for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement administrative activities, the city of Southfield released a statement, as well as adopted a resolution, about public safety, civil rights and local policy.

NOVI — The sound of music was especially sweet for seniors, their families and friends Feb. 17 as they were treated to songs and sundaes served up by the Novi Choralaires at the Meadowbrook Commons Activity Center.

NOVI — The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced in a press release Feb. 11 that former Novi High School Athletic Director Brian Gordon will be the recipient of this year’s Nate Hampton Champion of Progress in Athletics Award.

NOVI — Summer vibes were oozing out of the Vibe Credit Union Showplace Feb. 12-15 as the Detroit Boat Show — featuring the latest boats, docks and related supplies — took over its halls.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Animal Control, in partnership with the Martha T. Berry Foundation, officially launched the Martha’s Mutts Puppy Love Social at the Martha T. Berry medical care facility on Feb. 13.