ST. CLAIR SHORES — Since they were young, two local collectors have loved the vintage items they find, the history behind them and the community they create.

BIRMINGHAM — Shortly after graduating from the University of Michigan with his undergrad, Birmingham resident Erik Morganroth woke up and suddenly could not catch his breath. He decided to go to Beaumont Hospital for some tests.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club has announced that it will be hosting an educational presentation on the art of Japanese flower arranging this month.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 7-year-old’s dream of making “Bravery Boxes” and delivering them to Children’s Hospital of Michigan patients — just like what was done for him during difficult times — came true.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A sixth grade student at East Middle School in Farmington Hills recently became one of the youngest writers in the state to publish a book.

FARMINGTON — A teacher in the Farmington Public School District recently achieved one of her lifelong dreams: being a contestant on the game show “Wheel of Fortune,” and meeting Pat Sajek and Vanna White.

FARMINGTON HILLS — When first-year North Farmington girls basketball head coach Michael Allan earned the position following the resignation of Jeff Simpson, who controlled the Raiders sidelines for nine years, he did what any coach would do to prepare for the upcoming campaign.

STERLING HEIGHTS/TROY — With a NFC North Division championship this year, the Detroit Lions enjoyed their best season in more than 30 years.

MACOMB COUNTY — If you walk into the office of Regina-Lutheran North United head coach Paul Buscemi at Big Boy Arena, it’s impossible not to notice the alumni inspiration wall.

WARREN — Warren residents expressed their ideas and concerns about public safety at the second stop of the “listening tour” Jan. 22 at the Van Dyke Public Schools Career and Technical Education Center.

WARREN — On Jan. 23, the Warren City Council unanimously approved the Warren Fire Department’s $81,317 purchase of four new drones.

WARREN — Dressed in a sea of black and white attire, supporters filled The Gazebo Banquet Center to standing room only Jan. 25 for the Warren Symphony Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary Black & White Gala celebrating classical music in the city.

WARREN — On Jan. 23, the Warren City Council voted unanimously to approve a pair of purchases for the Fire Department.

WHITE LAKE — Patrons can look forward to browsing homemade and made-in-Michigan products from more than 40 vendors at White Lake Oaks’ 1st Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Six suspects are in custody following a string of jewelry store robberies at southeast Michigan malls.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Last season was one the St. Clair Shores Lakers Unified hockey team will never forget.

ROSEVILLE — A Warren man who allegedly killed a teenager in a hit-and-run crash in Roseville last August has been bound over to circuit court.

EASTPOINTE — Having served as interim police chief since July, Corey Haines has now been appointed permanent police chief for the city of Eastpointe.

ROSEVILLE — A 54-year-old Roseville man is facing a charge of murder for allegedly beating his 72-year-old housemate to death.