MADISON HEIGHTS — Faced with the prospect of costly litigation, a divided Madison Heights City Council has approved additional cannabis licenses for two companies that were previously denied.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In Clinton Township, voters will elect a member of the Board of Trustees on Feb. 27 to serve one partial term ending on Nov. 20, 2024. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected. The answers are printed verbatim.

METRO DETROIT — Cherished memories come from receiving a yearbook on the last day of school and having friends and teachers sign it with personalized messages. Not only are they personal keepsakes of time spent in school, but they can also act as historical records for decades to come.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Businesses calling for emergency services in Clinton Township may be in for a shock soon.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The first public hearing for the North Blom Drive and Cloverleaf Street special assessment district was held at the Jan. 22 Harrison Township Board of Trustees meeting.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Another year, another chance to tout the township’s accomplishments. On the morning of Jan. 26, Clinton Township Supervisor Robert Cannon took the podium at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s main branch and delivered his State of Clinton Township address.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Lee Rocker, of Stray Cats, is always ready to put on a show for his fans.

METRO DETROIT — While many of the measures taken during the peak years of COVID-19 have been rolled back, remote working has stuck around.

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP — Willow Run Airport in Van Buren Township is receiving $2.2 million to construct an 8,617-foot parallel Taxiway to eliminate the need for aircraft to back-taxi on the runway

WARREN — On Jan. 30, Democratic Macomb County Commissioner Mai Xiong and Republican Ronald Singer won their respective special primary elections for the District 13 seat in the Michigan House of Representatives left vacant by newly elected Warren Mayor Lori M. Stone.

MOUNT CLEMENS — McLaren Macomb has scheduled a series of Stroke Support Groups, inclusive events to aid in the recovery of stroke patients and their families, while also providing information to those living with common stroke risk factors on how they can lower their risk of experiencing the life-threatening attack.

ROCHESTER HILLS — In their third-consecutive meeting, the Rochester Adams varsity girls and boys basketball teams will host the Dutton Farm Farmers in a 5v5 charity basketball game at 1 p.m. Feb. 3 at Adams High School. Doors are set to open at 12:30 p.m.

DETROIT — It may be cold in Michigan, but the Friends of the Detroit River and Detroit Historical Society are inviting the public to join them and learn more about the environment with its Shiver on the River celebration.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — After investigating an incident Jan. 9 in which two Shelby Township police officers opened fire on a suspect, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office determined that the officers acted according to the law and their training and that no charges would be requested against the officers.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Lois Haron isn’t just an interior designer; she’s a dream maker with a gift for picking the right colors, fabrics, furniture, appliances and accessories that transform any room — be it a kitchen, bathroom or other type of living space — into a stylish retreat.

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s through fundraising, volunteer work, educating customers about the industry and the benefits of cannabis, or simply putting the right products in the hands of the right people, it’s always the season of giving at JARS Cannabis.

BIRMINGHAM — Dr. Joe Ales of OPTIK Birmingham began decorating his windows in 2005 to coincide with that year’s sleeper hit “March of the Penguins.”

METRO DETROIT — Meet The Market Group: Joanne Carter, Becca Chapman, Emily Day, Angie Dobbins, and Kathleen Jardine. These savvy, tenacious women are highly experienced real estate professionals who offer their clients an exclusive suite of combined services.

BIRMINGHAM — The Villa At The District, Birmingham’s first single-level loft community is now available for sale.

METRO DETROIT — Leaf and Bud founder and CEO Mark Savaya is transforming the cannabis industry in metro Detroit and communities across Michigan.