ROCHESTER HILLS — Those who walk, run, bike, or scooter along John R will soon have a safer way to cross the road. The city of Rochester Hills recently received a $765,560 grant from the Southeastern Michigan Council of Government’s Transportation Alternatives Program to install High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks, or HAWK, signals with median refuge islands at three locations along John R.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — He already won the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department’s highest honor, the director’s award — aka Officer of the Year — in 2022, so it seems only fitting that officer Jeff Roybal has now moved up the ranks.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Several members of the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department were recognized recently for outstanding work in 2025.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods could soon be home to a combination Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream establishment.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A pair of what Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Director John Kosanke said are “seasoned veterans” who have “represented the department well during their tenure” have new titles that reflect their experience.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — In early March 2020, Grosse Pointe City artist Lori Zurvalec had just opened a solo exhibition — mostly of drawings — at Grosse Pointe Congregational Church in Grosse Pointe Farms, where she chairs the Arts Ministry.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce will host the State of the Chamber and an awards ceremony 9-10:30 a.m. March 26 at the Red Run Golf Club, 2036 Rochester Road. 

ROYAL OAK — Follow the story of Jershua Abbott and Jervis Pendleton in “Daddy Long Legs,” taking the second stage March 20-29 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. 

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools announced in a press release that it has been awarded a $4.45 million Clean Bus Energy Grant from the Michigan Department of Education. 

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees gave its blessing to a five-year capital improvement plan for the township’s water and sewer infrastructure put forth by the Department of Public Works on Feb. 25.

FRASER — Fraser will once again host a marshmallow drop this year filled with fun, candy and spring joy.

ROSEVILLE — Last year, Roseville Community Schools celebrated 100 years of educating students.

ROSEVILE/DETROIT — Three people are facing narcotics charges after the Macomb County Sheriff’s Enforcement Team executed search warrants at homes in Roseville and Detroit.

ROSEVILLE — An investigation by the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office turned up no wrongdoing on behalf of Roseville police officers during a shooting that occurred in January.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s largest park will be getting new playground equipment as early as this fall.

FERNDALE — The students of the Ferndale Theatre will be traveling the yellow brick road for its next show.

BERKLEY — Construction of updates to Tyler Park have begun and will continue through the fall.

BERKLEY — After more than 30 years, the Berkley Theater once again will be hosting live events.

The majority of the city of Novi is now under a boil water advisory Monday following a water main break in Farmington Hills on March 7.

BIRMINGHAM — The Wylie E. Groves High School Advanced Theater class won the state championship for its studio production of “Orphan Trains” at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association One Act State Theatre Festival at St. Johns High School Feb. 13-14.