ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Jan. 17, the city of St. Clair Shores hosted its Diamond Jubilee Gala, celebrating the 75 years of its existence.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Every time C & G Newspapers advertising sales representative David Rubello stepped inside Uncle Harry’s Deli Restaurant, it wasn’t just to hustle a sale.

WARREN — Eleanor Stepanski felt “fantastic.” She was surrounded by the people who love her the most when they gathered to celebrate her 100-year birthday.

WARREN — A man who had influence on Warren’s music and education fronts is being remembered by former colleagues as a remarkable individual.

WARREN — Warren’s Planning Commission has voted to recommend an eight-month moratorium on new gas stations and car washes in the city.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights City Manager Mark Vanderpool has been elected to the board of directors of the Municipal Management Executives, a professional association representing municipal executives from communities of all sizes across Michigan.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A 21-year-old Clinton Township man who was accused of firing a gun during an alleged road-rage incident in Sterling Heights last year, will stand trial in Macomb County Circuit Court.

METRO DETROIT — There is an urgent need for blood donations. On Jan. 20, the American Red Cross held a virtual news briefing via Zoom to announce blood supplies are down 35% nationally, which is about 40,000 units.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The possibility of a Sheetz in Sterling Heights inched ahead Jan. 6 when the City Council, with little fanfare, scheduled a public hearing for the proposal in March.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A fine meal and inspiring words are on the menu for the city’s third annual Black History Month Dinner.

STERLING HEIGHTS — On a morning better suited for polar bears and penguins, more than 100 people gathered in Sterling Heights Jan. 19 to honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and commit to following in his footsteps.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A suggestion to raise the training budget for City Council members ignited a discussion about how — and where — elected officials should direct money toward professional development.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … a drone? Yes, a drone. And, much like Superman, new aerial technology coming to Sterling Heights will be a valuable asset to law enforcement, firefighters and other city departments during emergencies.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Eissa Hannakachl got a glimpse of his future this month. And he’s fired up about it.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At the Jan. 12 meeting of the Farmington Hills City Council, members voted to postpone a vote on a site plan for a Culver’s restaurant at 12 Mile and Orchard Lake roads until the applicant completes traffic and parking studies.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Jackie Boleware, a longtime member of the Farmington Hills City Council, was sworn in as mayor pro tem by City Clerk Carly Lindahl at a council meeting Jan. 12. The council previously approved her for the role with a unanimous vote Dec. 8.

FARMINGTON HILLS — During a closed session of the Farmington Hills City Council Jan. 7, council members discussed the resignation of the city manager, Gary Mekjian.

MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s a tradition that melts away the winter blues. Each Wednesday night in February, the Madison Heights Coffee Concerts will fill the Active Adult Center with the sound of music, storytelling and laughter.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — With 2026 underway, council members in Madison Heights and Hazel Park are hopeful progress can be made even as challenges persist.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The kennels are empty at the Madison Heights Animal Shelter, thanks to holiday efforts to find homes for the animals.