EASTPOINTE — Tenisia Evans said her passion is to help others. When someone was in need of work with no one to watch her kids, she stepped up to the challenge, having always wanted to open a child care center.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A request to increase the bond for one of two suspects in the reported assault of a St. Clair Shores business owner has been granted, while the second suspect also now faces a criminal charge.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Get ready for a tail-flipping performance at Lake Shore High School’s production of Disney’s “Little Mermaid.”

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Six candidates will run for three seats on the St. Clair Shores City Council this year.

WARREN — Community members who reside in the Fitzgerald Public Schools district will be asked to consider two ballot proposals in the Aug. 5 election.

WARREN — After nearly a century in the community, Trinity Lutheran Church will soon cease operations.

WARREN — The Warren Concert Band will be performing a special Mother’s Day showcase on May 11.

CENTER LINE — Being a small city tucked in Warren, the third largest municipality in Michigan, means you have to show what sets you apart. Center Line’s Independence Festival and Cruisin’ 53 aim to do just that for the “heart of metro Detroit.”

WARREN — The Warren Lincoln boys basketball team held a city-wide parade on April 17 to celebrate the program’s second consecutive Division 2 state title.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The historic Glen Oaks Golf Course is turning 100 years old this spring and on May 14, Oakland County Parks will be celebrating the milestone.

FARMINGTON HILLS —The Farmington Area Arts Commission presented the commission’s 2024 annual report to the Farmington Hills City Council at a City Council meeting March 24.

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public School District, in partnership with the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce, is set to host its first business showcase from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 7 at Farmington High School, located at 32000 Shiawassee Road in Farmington.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Having working smoke alarms in the home was the key message when the Farmington Hills Fire Department and the American Red Cross teamed up to promote home fire safety at a live controlled-room fire demonstration April 23.

STERLING HEIGHTS — For more than 10 years, Kim Walton served as the animal control officer for Sterling Heights, Warren and Eastpointe. She enforced animal welfare laws, taught the public about pet safety and found homes for strays at the shelter.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Police Department is making an effort to better respond to individuals with different disabilities.

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — The mayors of the two largest cities in Macomb County have signed an agreement aimed at growing the defense industry, an industry officials referred to as a national asset.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Kratom was the focus of a Clinton Township Board of Trustees special meeting on April 21.

MOUNT CLEMENS — A Mount Clemens animal control officer is on administrative leave after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing him mistreating a dog.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Amendments to two separate ordinances governing open burning and animal control were approved by the Harrison Township Board of Trustees in 6-0 votes on April 14.

METRO DETROIT — On a cool late March morning, one of Shelby Township’s newest residents stumbled his way out of bed.