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.

HAZEL PARK — The parent of a student in the Hazel Park Public Schools district is facing criminal charges after allegedly threatening to blow up the high school.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees added a geographic information system specialist to the township’s roster of employees at its Nov. 30 meeting.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — One could make an argument that L’Anse Creuse High School-North has one of the best girls bowling teams in the state. But the only obstacle that keeps them from a state championship is a Macomb Area Conference Red Division rival.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department is asking residents to make their voices heard and share what they would like to see from their local parks and community activities.