STERLING HEGHTS — On June 24, the Fun Time Cruzers held their final Monday Night Cruise-In at Lakeside Mall. Knowing it was the last event at the mall location, about 500 classic car owners drove their vintage vehicles into the food court parking lot, where the event had been held for the past two decades.

WARREN — Two Pontiac men face charges in the 37th District Court after an alleged race led to a police chase and a crash that killed a mother of two on June 29.

CLAWSON — The Fourth of July in Clawson holds a special place in local history. Beginning in 1933, the event has yet to miss a year of celebration besides one year during wartime.

HAZEL PARK — Two women died from smoke inhalation in what officials say is Hazel Park’s first fatal fire in more than 10 years.  Authorities received word of the fire around 5 a.m. Friday, July 12.

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — Royal Oak-Berkley M1 boys lacrosse prides itself on facing the toughest competition possible early on in its season, and unfortunately it’s led to a roller coaster of emotions.

FRASER — The passage of the 2025 budget at the state level netted Fraser funding for an overdue project.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Voters in the Chippewa Valley school district will soon be tasked with determining whether a key revenue source will be allowed to continue.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township SummerFest featured tons of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy June 28-29 at the Shelby Township municipal campus.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan announced June 21 that it recognized many inspiring volunteers, including two from Shelby Township, at a special banquet event during National Volunteer Month.

UTICA — Every step on the track is a blessing for him. It wasn’t long ago that 2013 Utica High School graduate Freddie Crittenden III faced the ugliest part of the relationship between athletes and their respective sports — deciding when it’s time to call it a career.

EASTPOINTE — Three generations of a family stand accused of orchestrating a drive-by shooting on an Eastpointe home where multiple people were present, including six children.

ROSEVILLE — There is a new franchise in town, one that redeveloped a vacant building, and it promises to satisfy your appetite.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A request for site plan approval for a gas station at the Nine Mile Road and Harper Avenue Kroger location was tabled in a 6-1 vote by the St. Clair Shores City Council at their meeting on June 17.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — According to a press release from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, one of its Marine Division patrol boats was struck by a Sea Ray Cabin Cruiser while conducting a marine violation stop on another boat July 5 in St. Clair Shores.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Citywide Garage Sale is back this year, and the Cool City Committee is excited for residents and eventgoers to participate.

WARREN — Hundreds of people were in attendance at Warren’s first pride celebration on the front lawn of City Hall on June 29.

WARREN — At the July 9 Warren City Council meeting, some residents vented about vendors’ products, political campaigning and what they called the council’s inaction regarding events at the city’s first Pride celebration.

In the Madison-Park News coverage area, voters will select candidates for various offices in federal, state and county primary elections on Aug. 6. Madison District Public Schools voters will also be asked to consider an operating millage proposal.

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park Youth Assistance started more than 70 years ago. Since then, it has become part of the Oakland County Circuit Court, leading to youth assistance offices in every school district across the county.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A two-in-one car show and barbecue contest will bring together fans of both subcultures at Civic Center Plaza this fall.