BIRMINGHAM — After 38 years of service, Chief Mark Clemence has retired from the Birmingham Police Department.

BIRMINGHAM — The early stages of the South Eton construction project are underway as the city of Birmingham works on gathering feedback from the community.

PLEASANT RIDGE — In the fall, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission met to discuss a petition to add lighting to the dog park at Gainsboro Park.

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved a millage proposal for a Headlee override to appear before voters in May.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club will be hosting a spring gardening presentation at 1 p.m. Feb. 9 for all gardening enthusiasts with presenter Marilyn Trent from the Rochester Pollinators.

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.