In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters on Aug. 2 will select candidates to represent their respective parties in the general election on Nov. 8

In the Troy Times’ coverage area, voters in the Aug. 2 primary election will choose party representatives to run in the Nov. 8 general election for the gubernatorial race, as well as numerous races for U.S. Congress and the Michigan Legislature.

TROY — Troy Public Schools Board of Education Trustee Steve Gottlieb has been elected to the Oakland County Board of Education by the boards of Oakland County’s 28 school districts. Gottlieb will serve for a six-year term that began July 1.

TROY — As more and more media transitions to being recorded digitally, decades of photos and videos can be lost forever or become unable to be viewed due to a lack of a proper viewing device.

ROYAL OAK — After being named co-champions in the Milk Cup tournament in 2019, when thunderstorms caused the cancellation of the championship game, Oakland County Football Club and the Flint City Bucks returned to the finals this year to settle the score.

ROYAL OAK — A suspect in multiple larcenies from automobiles in the southern part of Royal Oak was formally arraigned June 24.

ROYAL OAK — On Aug. 2, Royal Oak voters will decide a millage proposal for the Royal Oak Public Library.

In the Aug. 2 primary election, voters in Royal Oak and Clawson will cement which Democratic and Republican candidates in local, state and federal races will go head to head in the November election, as well as approve or deny a millage for the Royal Oak Public Library.

In the Chronicle’s coverage area, voters will select party candidates vying to earn spots in the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the U.S. House of Representatives and the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Aug. 2.

METRO DETROIT — Since 1859, two years before Abraham Lincoln became president, the South Channel range lights have stood tall at the southeastern tip of Harsen’s Island.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Anton Art Center has many things. From its gallery to its studio and classes, the Mount Clemens center has nearly everything related to the world of arts.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton River Cut-Off boat launch will be closed until later this fall, according to a statement by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Harrison Township Board of Trustees accepted and filed its 2021 audit report at its June 27 meeting.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A stretch of 23 Mile Road in Macomb Township will have intermittent lane closures for more than a year in order to be widened, according to the Macomb County Department of Roads.

METRO DETROIT — Earlier this year, two prominent nonprofits in the metro Detroit area merged into one, but they lacked a name for the new organization — until now.

HAZEL PARK — During the next two weeks, the Hazel Park District Library will hold a variety of events, culminating in its annual summer reading picnic where prizes will be awarded.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Developing the budget is among a City Council’s most important work. With the finished budget now in effect, members of the Madison Heights City Council shared some thoughts on the challenges overcome, and what was accomplished.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The new fiscal year began July 1 in Madison Heights, backed by a budget featuring a slightly reduced millage rate from the fiscal year that just ended.

HAZEL PARK — This month marked the start of a new budget cycle for the city of Hazel Park. Officials say the city continues to run on a very tight budget, despite an increase in housing values and commercial values.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In 2021, the Farmington Hills Police Department equipped all of its patrol vehicles with sensory bags in an effort to help officers communicate with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.