MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods is one of the city’s best-kept secrets — an oasis of greenery in the heart of Madison Heights, hidden away from the roads, where visitors can enjoy peace and quiet on woodland trails.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A local woman was recently honored for a world record flight she made two years ago in the middle of the pandemic, piloting a plane from Chicago to Omaha in less than three hours.

NOVI — A Novi High School student has been suspended and faces possible charges for allegedly writing a threatening message on the bathroom wall at the school, according to Novi Police Cmdr. Jason Meier.   

NOVI — The Acme Partyworks Rental Co. building at 41326 Vincenti Court was lost to what appears to be an accidental fire Nov. 2, according to Novi Assistant Fire Chief John Martin.

MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 25, Macomb County officials welcomed three guests of honor at its Department of Roads and COMTEC Center in Mount Clemens.

MADISON HEIGHTS — As local manufacturers and business owners continue to look for skilled building tradespeople to work in their shops, educators are finding ways to share opportunities for learning trades with their students.

ROSEVILLE — On the morning of Oct. 24, Roseville High School students had the opportunity to speak to career technical education professionals from various occupations during the school’s “Career Showcase.”

ROSEVILLE — For the first two rounds of the playoffs, Roseville football encountered some familiar competition.

EASTPOINTE — “I don’t think there’s a person out there that loved this district more than Keith Ward did,” Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education President Jon Gruenberg said when remembering his colleague.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Think you’re a good reader? Do you soak in all the information from books? Are you looking for a challenge? Well, grab some friends and test your reading skills at the return of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s Battle of the Books.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In honor of Veterans Day, the Warren Symphony Orchestra is bringing the red, white and blue center stage.

STERLING HEIGHTS — It’s not often that a brand-new event hopes for a “frosty” reception, but a local group of Catholic churches hopes that its Frost Moon Art Gala will be a cool spot for local artists to show their work.

STERLING HEIGHTS — After years of city deliberation about the future of the Lakeside Mall area, the public is finally able to see the ripple effect, thanks to newly revealed concept designs.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Approximately five years ago, Farmington Hills resident Scott Schneider scheduled a regular checkup with his doctor.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Although the word “home” can take on a significant meaning for many people, for local couple Gina and Rob Gregory, the place that they call home is so special that they believed it was worthy of filling the pages of a book.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The role of the Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce is to help its member businesses grow by providing them networking opportunities, skill-building workshops and other support services.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights Bishop Foley’s football program has already made history this season, but coach Brian Barnes and his team are looking to make a significant impact outside of the regular schedule.

METRO DETROIT — Holiday craft shows, concerts, visits with Santa Claus, tree lightings and more are ready to put you in a festive mood.

METRO DETROIT — When members of the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce needed to find classic cars from 1972 for a special golden anniversary event, a bright orange Corvette Stingray and a Rallye Red Plymouth Duster pulled right up.

Rochester Hills — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is hoping the public may have information to help identify the driver of a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened Saturday, Oct. 29, in Rochester Hills.