MADISON HEIGHTS — A former elementary school teacher, Darlene Grablowski has long been fascinated by children’s books and their ability to captivate young minds.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The lake sturgeon is among the oldest and largest native species of fish in the Great Lakes — living up to 150 years, reaching lengths of more than 6 feet, and weighing more than 200 pounds when fully grown.

CHESTERFIELD — Call it “Extreme Makeover: Preschool Edition.” The Anna Mae Burdi Early Childhood Center, part of L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, is receiving a $50,000 makeover after winning a sweepstakes.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Santa was in attendance as Clinton Township got in the holiday spirit with its annual Christmas Aglow celebration Dec. 7.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Dec. 13-15

METRO DETROIT — The holiday season, while very much a joyous time of year, also is a time when criminals try to take advantage of others.

NOVI — Four Novi Meadows Elementary School sixth graders had the opportunity to demonstrate their robotics knowledge to legislators and business leaders in Lansing during the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning Student Technology Showcase at the Michigan State Capitol Dec. 4.

NOVI — Novi police transparency with the community regarding home invasions led to the rare arrest of an alleged member of an elusive transnational gang Dec. 2.

NOVI — A Novi police officer and his wife are trying to spread awareness that breast cancer can happen at any age after she got diagnosed a week before her 35th birthday.

TROY — Community members may enjoy a “Babes in Toyland” musical from the junior actors of the Ridgedale Players during the 2024 holiday season.

TROY — Troy High School’s theater troupe, the Troy Theatre Ensemble, will be presenting their production of “White Christmas” during December.

TROY — Community members can enjoy historical holiday treats, crafts and entertainment at the Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, through the different events going on during the month of December.

TROY — Troy community members kicked off the holidays with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, which took place on Dec. 6 at the south entrance of City Hall on 500 W. Big Beaver Road.

DETROIT — The Motor City has added a thrilling experience to the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Parks and Recreation will present the annual Soulful Santa Celebration from 12 to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. 

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is kicking off the holiday season with the Holiday Sleigh of Giving to spread cheer to families in need in the community. 

SOUTHFIELD — “I was tricked into a sex trafficking situation.” That was part of a 911 call that the Southfield Police Department said it received at 11:58 p.m. Nov. 21 from a 32-year-old woman.

ROCHESTER — Winners of the ninth annual National Student Production Awards were announced Nov. 21 during a ceremony presented by the Foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). 

ROCHESTER HILLS — In late September of this year, Rochester High School’s varsity dance team captivated the TikTok world with its pep assembly performance to AC/DC’s hit song “Thunderstruck.”

ROCHESTER HILLS — Two people are alive thanks to the quick thinking of an off-duty fire lieutenant in Rochester Hills.