EASTPOINTE  — Under a proposed overhaul of the city’s animal control ordinance, Eastpointe animal control officers could soon have broader authority to protect pets, including breaking into vehicles to rescue animals in distress.

ROYAL OAK — Cub Scouts Pack 1604 held its yearly Pinewood Derby March 11 at Addams Elementary School in Royal Oak. 

TROY — For decades, Oakland County Youth Assistance has worked to support families and their children with community-focused programming that aims to reduce juvenile delinquency, as well as child neglect and abuse.

TROY — The “Greatest Hits” of the Detroit area were celebrated at The Detroit Shoppe at Somerset Collection during 313 Day, held March 13.

TROY — Young readers can explore Troy destinations through a new children’s book, “Adventures in Troy with Betty and Buddy Beaver.”

NOVI — The city of Novi is working to get to the “root of the problem” of food waste by implementing a pilot composting program.

NOVI — Novi Community School District Superintendent Ben Mainka’s annual State of the District address Feb. 25 shared the district’s high rankings throughout the state and across the country, as well as the things he said the district is doing within each category of the Novi Community School District’s strategic plan.

NOVI — The Novi City Council discussed options for the future of the Novi Ice Arena March 23 and is considering selling the facility to Suburban Arena Management, which currently manages the facility for the city.

SOUTHFIELD — Sarah Abazi, 18, a senior at Southfield Christian High School, was selected as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, a highly selective academic honor.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Lathrup Village City Council at its March 16 meeting unanimously approved Pro-Line Asphalt Corp. as the contractor for the Rainbow Circle reconstruction project.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Public Schools held its annual State of the District on March 12, during which the district’s administration provided details to the public on positive happenings within the district.

TROY — Christina Rick, an English language development teacher at Troy High School, has been named an Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year.

TROY — The Troy City Council has unanimously approved conditional rezoning for a 33.9-acre site on the east side of Livernois Road, north of Big Beaver Road, as well as a site plan for a project there, setting the stage for the development of 156 residential units.

ROYAL OAK — The three cemeteries of the city of Royal Oak hold more than burial plots, but tell the stories of people, events, landscape architecture and more. 

ROYAL OAK — Three Shrine Catholic School educators are being recognized for winning ‘Amazing Catholic Educator of the Year’ awards from The Catholic Foundation of Michigan. 

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Nature Society is celebrating 25 years, and with that it will also be hosting its 18th annual fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. May 21 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. 316 E. 11 Mile Road. 

ROCHESTER — Artists of all ages can transform a blank skateboard deck into a work of art for downtown Rochester’s 16th annual skateboard art competition and exhibition.

ROCHESTER — A new, elevated farmers market will be constructed in downtown Rochester over the next six months, despite being nearly $1 million over budget.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Sgt. Mike Miller was known for his solid instincts on the job, but he was also the kind of person who’d spend hours sculpting handmade pens for friends.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When Grosse Pointe Farms Court Administrator Sue Thomas announced her retirement after eight years of what City Manager Shane Reeside said were “exceptional service,” the city didn’t need to go far to find someone who could continue that tradition.