FARMINGTON — At the Farmington City Council meeting June 16, the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 was unanimously approved.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Byron Turnquist officially retired from his role as fire marshal of the West Bloomfield Fire Department June 27, after 29 years of service.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Summer is in full swing, and people are enjoying Oakland County’s many beautiful lakes and waterways.

KEEGO HARBOR — Tragedy struck a group of five fishing on Cass Lake when one of them misjudged the depth of the water and died from drowning.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — During a meeting of the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees June 23, members voted for a 23% water rate increase and 13% sewer rate increase, an option referred to as “Rip the Band-Aid Off.”

MACOMB COUNTY/LANSING — On June 16, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled against Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel in two cases about the powers of the county executive under the Macomb County charter.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Meeting for roughly an hour and a half on June 23, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees signed off on several projects around the township at its final meeting of the month.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Few people who join the Girl Scouts of the USA ever achieve the prestigious Gold Award. Madalynne Honeycutt of Clinton Township has made herself a member of this rarified sorority.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On June 23, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees voted to receive and file the township treasurer’s 2024 annual report in a 5-0 vote.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The first floor of the Anton Art Center is now playing host to an artist’s debut at the gallery.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The city of Mount Clemens announced on June 27 it had entered into a purchase agreement with Oakland University for its Anton/Frankel Center campus at 20 South Main Street.

MADISON HEIGHTS — As shopping bills rise, the Madison Heights Food Pantry has been a lifeline for many trying to make ends meet. But the pantry’s ability to provide relief depends on the good will of those able to donate time and supplies.

MADISON HEIGHTS — This summer will feature multiple concerts at Civic Center Park, part of a series curated by the Madison Heights Arts Board.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Work has begun along a stretch of 11 Mile in Madison Heights that will see the road reduced from four lanes to three, including a center turn lane.

METRO DETROIT — Today’s seniors are shattering expectations and demanding more from their living environments; Oakmont Senior Living is here to meet these evolving needs.

TROY — Brookdale Troy Assisted Living & Memory Care are inviting you to a wonderful free breakfast celebration from our very own chef-run kitchen from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the holiday weekend of July 3-6.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Department is investigating after two people were found dead in a Woods home.

METRO DETROIT — There is a large group of micro/mini car owners nationwide who meet occasionally to bond over the unique vehicles they own.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of June 27-29.