METRO DETROIT — The lime green trucks picking up refuse in your neighborhood will soon be yellow.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It’s been an indescribable high school track career for Clinton Township Chippewa Valley senior Shamar Heard, but he ended it the only way he knew how.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A year ago, Utica Eisenhower junior Bryce Hurley would’ve told you he wasn’t feeling like the best version of himself.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Eisenhower girls tennis could have done a lot of things after setting the school record for the highest finish at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state finals meet last year, so the team chose to double down.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Utica Community Schools mom and daughter graduated high school together at the same ceremony this month.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Jose Eugenio Medina-Hernandez, who resides in Westland, was arraigned in 41A District Court June 7 in connection with a traffic incident that killed two people in Shelby Township.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A mother and son have been arrested following a recent shooting incident.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Women who have considered exploring a career as a first responder are being offered a potentially life-changing opportunity by the city of Farmington Hills.

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Safety Director Bob Houhanisin recently reflected on an inquiry from a local resident.

WARREN — Fitzgerald Public Schools will again host Meet Up and Eat Up meal sites this summer, offering breakfast and lunch at no charge. Look for the district’s food truck in the parks.

WARREN — We could all use a little help from our friends or, in this case, a PAL.

WARREN/MOUNT CLEMENS — A jury in Macomb County Circuit Court convicted a Warren father of child abuse on June 5 after a six-week trial.

WARREN — Nearly 50 area seniors gathered for a visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts on May 30 and enjoyed a Motown concert followed by a self-guided tour of the museum. The free event was hosted by the Warren Civic Center Library and sponsored by the DIA.

WARREN — Two brothers were arraigned in the 37th District Court on June 5 after they allegedly beat a man and left him unconscious in the street following an argument about money.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — Music fans, get ready for summer.

EASTPOINTE — It’s the type of moment that high school athletes dream about, but it’s also the moment that helps you uncover something in yourself that you didn’t know existed.

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — With cheers, hugs and tears, high school graduation is a bittersweet time.Emotions can run high as parents can’t believe their children grew up so fast, and teachers have to say goodbye to students.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Pierogi fans and people hankering for kielbasa will be most welcome at the 2024 American Polish Festival and Craft Show June 21-23.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A local performer is returning to the Dodge Park stage at the end of this month to put her unique Michigan spin on country music.

STERLING HEIGHTS — There’s a point in time where every athlete has to come to certain crossroads, but the road doesn’t just close after high school or college.