MACOMB COUNTY — As part of their practicum course in early childhood development at Macomb Community College, a group of students are holding a drive to benefit the baby pantry at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Macomb Township.

STERLING HEIGHTS — In September, Sterling Heights entered into a partnership with AGS Automotive to kick off the city’s Inspiring Green Initiative.

STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — All four Utica Community Schools marching bands will be showcasing the district’s musicians during the annual Band-A-Rama at 7 p.m. Oct. 5.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When students at Parkway Christian School started the 2025-2026 school year, they were welcomed by two new administrators: Head of School Vincent Montoro, and Athletic Director Brian Schlientz.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Despite concerns voiced by residents, the Sterling Heights City Council voted unanimously to move forward with plans for a proposed storage facility.

WEST BLOOMFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS — The week of Oct. 19–26 is National Friends of the Libraries Week, celebrating the Friends groups that support library programs.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Residents will have the chance to peek behind the scenes and see how the city of Farmington Hills operates during its annual Citywide Open House.

METRO DETROIT — What begins with punchlines and laughter will carry a deeper purpose at a comedy show fundraiser aimed at supporting the families of two local police officers.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Every second counts when a home is on fire or a loved one is having a medical crisis. That’s why the Madison Heights Fire Department is promoting a new program called Community Connect, where residents and businesses can share information ahead of time that can help during an emergency.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Autumn is here, and to celebrate the season, Madison Heights is bringing back the Harvest Festival.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Memorial Day Committee is charting a new course for the holiday in 2026, and volunteers are needed to help.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees received and filed another “unmodified” audit for its 2024-25 fiscal year.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Plans are developing for a refresh of the Harrison Township Public Library and a few township offices, adding more space to the library.

MOUNT CLEMENS — City commissioners unanimously approved the $1.5 million purchase of a downtown office space for City Hall at the commission’s Sept. 15 meeting.

MOUNT CLEMENS — On a quiet Sept. 17 afternoon, officials and notables across Macomb County took their places at the historic Emerald Theater for the 2025 State of Mount Clemens address.

HOWELL — Cleary University is expanding its athletics program to include women’s wrestling and co-ed competitive dance in the 2026-2027 school year, the school announced.

METRO DETROIT — The high school football season has already passed its halfway point in 2025 and conference games are becoming more and more important every week.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield School District was among 39 districts to receive a grant aimed at improving literacy rates in reading programs across the state. 

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At a Board of Trustees work session in early September, a site plan for Fire Station No. 1 was presented by West Bloomfield Fire Chief Greg Flynn.

The Novi Police Department is investigating a crash that killed two women early Tuesday morning, Sept. 23.