FERNDALE — After what the Ferndale Downtown Development Authority felt was a successful first year, it is bringing back its monthlong celebration of art.

UTICA — During the Utica City Council’s Feb. 10 meeting, the presentation of the 2025 fiscal year auditor’s report noted growth in fund balances as well as some concerns with the audit process.

UTICA — Students, staff and family members from Michigan Connections Academy were able to attend an in-person field trip to the LegaSea Aquarium & Reptarium Feb. 13.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old man from Shelby Township was bound over on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence related to the death of a woman last July, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.

UTICA — On Jan 16, in the Utica High School main gym, the school inducted its first athletics Hall of Fame class since 2015.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township man was sentenced this month for his role in what authorities are calling a multimillion-dollar Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme.

STERLING HEIGHTS — City law enforcement partnerships with federal crime-fighting agencies has drawn extra attention following Mayor Michael Taylor’s recent criticism of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration policies.

STERLING HEIGHTS — David Chesnutt never got in trouble for drawing on his bedroom walls as a child. Maybe that explains why he’s still a hustling artist today, grinding out playful pieces centered around car culture and seeking the holy grail of cartooning — syndication.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sheetz has paused its plans to build at a busy Sterling Heights intersection.

WARREN — Starting this month, residents will have a new opportunity to get to know the members of the Warren Police Department.

WARREN — A strong voice is being remembered by those who knew her as a ‘fighter’ who was dedicated to her family and community.

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe will be joining six other communities to participate in an effort aimed at revitalizing downtowns.

DETROIT — When he was a teenager back in 1968, Lenny Palmeri spent much of his free time in his dad’s garage at their home in East Detroit, now Eastpointe.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Feb. 13, the Shorewood Kiwanis in collaboration with Macomb Community College unveiled the logo for this year’s Harper Charity Cruise. 

WEST BLOOMFIELD — While the weather is warming, last month saw higher levels of snowfall than in recent years, keeping county road crews busy clearing snow and ice.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Late last year, West Bloomfield Township filed a lawsuit against its trash hauler, Priority Waste Management, citing an alleged breach of contract.

FARMS — A new officer will soon be patrolling the streets of Grosse Pointe Farms.

EASTPOINTE — At the last two Eastpointe City Council meetings, brief presentations were held to recognize a number of Eastpointe firefighters for their dedication to the profession.

MACOMB COUNTY — In 2022, the state Legislature created a new mental health and school safety grant known as 31aa funding.

EASTPOINTE — A gas station and convenience store known for its food was expected to open this week in Eastpointe despite earlier pushback from residents and the City Council.