ROCHESTER HILLS —  A typical Monday turned into a heartwarming rescue after the Rochester HIlls Fire Department was alerted to a group of ducklings trapped in a storm drain June 9.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A new early literacy bookmobile and longer service hours have been added to the Rochester Hills Public Library’s offerings this summer.

METRO DETROIT — A man linked to a transnational gang suspected in a series of affluent home break-ins across Michigan has been sentenced to prison.

ROYAL OAK — On July 2, the Royal Oak Leprechauns will play a home game at Memorial Park against the Traverse City Pit Spitters with a “Strike Out Cancer” theme.

ROYAL OAK — Northwood Elementary School has just been recognized for 100 years in Royal Oak.

CLAWSON — Matthew Binkowski has resigned from his position on the Clawson City Council for a reason none other than love.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public Library is putting on its annual summer reading program with the theme of “Color Our World.”

ROYAL OAK — The conditional rezoning and site plan for a Sheetz located at 3200 W. 14 Mile Road was brought before the City Commission on June 9. The plan passed with a unanimous vote.

WEST BLOOMFIELD/ROYAL OAK — Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald has charged Kelly Reid, 34, of West Bloomfield, with reckless use of a firearm, after Reid allegedly left a loaded handgun in her child’s backpack.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Fire Department recently unveiled its newest asset: a Rosenbauer Commander Cobra.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A St. Clair Shores man who allegedly murdered his mother in early April has been deemed incompetent to stand trial after a hearing on June 10, according to a release from the office of Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney Peter Lucido.

ST. CLAIR SHORES/ROSEVILLE — According to a press release, a resident of Washington, Michigan has been convicted of multiple charges related to a murder and stabbing that took place in 2023.

UTICA — The Utica Palooza 5K Walk & Vendor Market on June 14 provided fundraising opportunities for projects associated with Sparkle Network and Woman’s Life Chapter 911-Macomb Angels.

UTICA — Community members came out on June 14 to help support the Utica High School Marching Band through its Can & Bottle Drive Fundraiser.

UTICA — Jimmy John’s Field hosted Adoptable Dog Photo Day on Saturday, June 15, to help boost adoptions for shelter dogs who might have difficulty getting adopted.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Summer is officially here and Shelby Township is celebrating with two days of family fun this weekend.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A man facing murder charges related to a Sterling Heights shooting death had potentially incriminating text messages revealed in a court hearing June 11.

WARREN — An exam hearing for a man facing charges for allegedly hitting and killing a 71-year-old woman while fleeing from police has been rescheduled.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of June 20-22.

METRO DETROIT — Dog owners, like anyone, have busy lives. That’s why Macomb Township resident Faith Height is bringing the grooming to her customers as part of her brand-new business, The Doggy Detour.