MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library will soon host a fair featuring authors with connections to the city, alongside a sale where books will be sold at prices set by the buyer, with all proceeds supporting the library.

MADISON HEIGHTS — More details have been announced for the replacement to the Memorial Day parade in Madison Heights.

ROYAL OAK — The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial will host a V-E Day Commemoration Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. May 8 at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak.

DETROIT — The origins of the award-winning, critically acclaimed musical “Suffs” — about the women’s suffrage movement — can be traced to a metro Detroit native’s middle school days.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Confusion, insults and questions were aplenty at the April 7 meeting of the Macomb Township Planning Commission, where an incomplete planning document put a halt to a commercial condominium development.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 16-19.

TROY — During weekend showings April 17 to May 3, the Ridgedale Players will present the comedy “Drinking Habits” at its community theater, 205 W. Long Lake Road.

TROY — Two local students have been raising funds for Gleaners Food Bank by selling affordably priced meal boxes to members of the Troy community.

METRO DETROIT — Spring brings fluctuating temperatures and storms, and that could mean damage for Michiganders’ homes.

ROCHESTER — Wine, Wit & Wisdom, a fundraising event hosted by the Friends of Rochester Hills Public Library since 2014, will be held 6-9:30 p.m. April 25 at Rochester Hills Public Library.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A Rochester Hills couple was killed and two others were critically injured following a car crash in Orion Township April 11.

ROCHESTER — A local man has a second shot at life after suffering from cardiac arrest multiple times at his home in Rochester.

ROCHESTER — The Downtown Rochester Farmers Market is returning to the corner of East Third and Water Street, bringing fresh fruit, plants and vegetables to the city.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — According to a press release posted to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, at 12:37 p.m. on April 13, Marine Division deputies were dispatched for a capsized vessel report on Lake St. Clair, off St. Clair Shores. 

SHELBY TOWNSHIP —  A Shelby Township Planning Commission member has been charged after allegedly writing a nearly $100,000 check with insufficient funds in the bank.

UTICA — Utica Community Schools community partners gave 39 graduating seniors scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to continue their educations at trade schools, community colleges or universities, for a total of more than $40,000 in scholarships.

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — A safety animation video by Crevolution Robotics, a Utica Community Schools FIRST Robotics team, will be played during FIRST competitions after being selected as one of the finalists for the Safety Animation Award.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Utica Community Schools hosted three ribbon cutting events during the week of April 6 that showcased new athletic complexes at Stevenson High School, Eisenhower High School and Henry Ford II High School.