ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Older Persons’ Commission is giving the senior community a chance to ‘Spring into Action’ this month with a variety of classes and programs March 13-17.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — There’s an oak tree at the corner of Letts and Rush roads in Oakland Township that is over 500 years old, and officials are hoping it will stand tall for many more years to come, despite recent actions that may have put the tree in danger.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Echoing a sentiment likely held by other financial professionals, Grosse Pointe Shores Mayor Ted Kedzierski — a certified public accountant and attorney — declared, “It’s always the highlight of the year,” when the city’s auditors appeared in front of the Shores City Council Jan. 17.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A youth who left a noose made from paper towels in the men’s restroom at Panera in the Village Dec. 30 will not be facing charges.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — After relying entirely on volunteer labor until this point, communications might be becoming a budgeted expenditure in the future in Grosse Pointe Shores.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The University Liggett School Players are tackling a sweeping tale of love and betrayal in their spring musical.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office aren’t a routine presence in the Grosse Pointes, but they could become more visible in the future.

GROSSE POINTE CITY/PARK — For those with substance use problems and the people who love them in the Grosse Pointes, “Hope” is on the way.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES/PARK — Several local and regional arts organizations could be finding a home for themselves in the forthcoming A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Center for the Performing Arts and the Richard and Jane Manoogian Art Gallery in Grosse Pointe Park.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Public Library has adopted a new long-term strategic plan that will serve as a guide for the library through 2025.

BIRMINGHAM — Opening night for the Birmingham Village Players’ performance of “Lend Me a Tenor” will be March 10.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills girls basketball could only improve after finishing 3-17 and in the abyss of the Oakland Activities Association-White division, but how much, was the question.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Cool Math Games website any 2000s kid would remember from school was the ultimate form of free time in the classroom, but for Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood senior Michelle Hua, it was the ultimate test when it came to creating her own game.

BIRMINGHAM — The Junior League of Birmingham brings together Oakland County women to make a positive impact in their community.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Local chef Mike Eckles recently competed against 10 other chefs for $100,000 in “Pressure Cooker,” a Netflix cooking competition show. Eckles grew up in Bloomfield Hills and went to Lahser High School.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Like many other police agencies across the state, the Bloomfield Township Police Department is losing more officers than it can hire.

BIRMINGHAM — Since there may be a sense of concern among residents about how their local government has prepared for the possibility of a train derailment following a recent incident in East Palestine, Ohio, the Birmingham Fire Department has expressed confidence in their abilities to handle train emergencies.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Bloomfield Hills City Commission discussed potential options to rehabilitate or replace the Chesterfield Road bridge Feb. 14.

FERNDALE — A popular Ferndale restaurant and music venue has shut its doors permanently.

PLEASANT RIDGE — Pleasant Ridge’s City Commission has given its approval for its second and final marijuana business application.