CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After four weeks, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees has again designated its paid holiday for township employees on the second Monday in October as Columbus Day.

MADISON HEIGHTS — For half a century, the Association of Chinese Americans has looked out for the interests of metro Detroit’s sizable Chinese American population.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A little bit of light dispels a lot of darkness. It’s one of the core concepts of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival that began Dec. 18 and ends the night of Dec. 26.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library closed its doors Dec. 16 and began curbside pickups by appointment only Dec. 19. While an exact date has not been determined, it’s expected that the building will reopen sometime in March 2023.

METO DETROIT — The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most wasteful time of the year.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — While the holiday season for many is a time of reflection and celebration, one area mother has a lot to celebrate.

ROYAL OAK — A 46-year-old Holly woman was arrested Dec. 15 following an incident where she allegedly fled from police and endangered an officer, leading to that officer discharging a firearm.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel announced plans for an outdoor education partnership between the county, the Detroit Zoological Society and Huron-Clinton Metroparks at the State of the County address on Dec. 7.

TROY/ROYAL OAK — The board of the Michigan World War II Memorial is inviting the public to join them for an educational night at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy as they provide updates on the memorial project and feature opportunities to learn more about Poland’s history during the war.

MACOMB COUNTY — A successful program and a true embodiment of the Macomb County community, the St. Clair Shores Green Hornets football program was well represented on Dec. 5 as the All-County high school football team was announced.

ROSEVILLE — A victim of a New York man who was convicted by plea agreement in October of two criminal sexual conduct charges dating back as far as the year 2000 in Roseville stated during the defendant’s sentencing Dec. 14 that, while the defendant had impacted his life in several ways, the victim would not let it control the course of his life.

KEEGO HARBOR/ORCHARD LAKE/SYLVAN LAKE — Residents in Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake can expect to see an increase in their winter tax bills for at least the next 10 years.

WARREN — As 2022 comes to an end, 2023 will mark the beginning of campaign season for those seeking to become Warren’s next mayor.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Following a gun scare in November that forced the district to lock down, Clintondale Community Schools is reviewing and implementing new district-wide security policies for the new year.

FRASER — The Fraser Public Library will be going to the City Council on Thursday, Dec. 8, to ask their approval for a bond, but library officials want to get the word out that this will not mean additional taxes collected from Fraser residents.

FRASER — On Nov. 11, the Fraser Educational Foundation surprised five teachers in the district with its annual educational grants, providing schools and classrooms with new resources not included in their regular budgets.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its change to the township’s list of named paid holidays, recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day on the second Monday in October.

FRASER — A 15-year-old Fraser High School student has been charged by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office with calling in a bomb threat to his school. The student was reportedly brought in by school staff on Dec. 5 because of another unrelated conduct violation.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A man from Dearborn has been charged with two counts of ethnic intimidation for allegedly making antisemitic threats at Temple Beth El, a synagogue and preschool for Jewish students in Bloomfield Township.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It’s a great time to be a part of Macomb Dakota’s bowling program after the success both the girls and boys teams have achieved.