ST. CLAIR SHORES — Bassmaster Magazine released its annual list of the 100 Best Bass Lakes in America and Lake St. Clair was ranked in the top 10 in the country.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/ST. CLAIR SHORES — When Michael Schodowski was studying tae kwon do to earn his black belt more than 40 years ago, another student invited him to visit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit after class one night.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Community members are invited to a workshop where they can share their ideas for the future of the parks in Madison Heights.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A multiweek program will give residents an eye-opening look at the inner workings of local government in Madison Heights, showing them how city services are provided and how their tax dollars are spent.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Two events are in the works this month for art appreciators in Madison Heights.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A road worker for the Road Commission for Oakland County died on the scene when the three-member crew was struck by an SUV that crossed the median the morning of July 23 on Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The mayor and mayor pro tem of Madison Heights have both decided to call it quits this November.

MADISON HEIGHTS — With the recent announcement by Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein that she will not be seeking another term on the City Council this fall, there are now challengers vying to take her place.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Kenneth Flowers, 64, of Farmington Hills, was sentenced in Oakland County 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac before Judge Martha Anderson on July 17 for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy in Flowers’ home.

DETROIT — The USA Stand Up Paddleboarding National Championships took place in Michigan this year, held July 18-20 at Belle Isle and Wyandotte. Officials said the weekend event was a success for both the community and USA SUP organization.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Shaw Sports Turf recently finished installing a new turf field at West Bloomfield Middle School, one that reportedly offers increased safety and performance.

SYLVAN LAKE — The Sylvan Lake City Council recently amended the budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

SOUTHFIELD — Founded in 1979 in Chicago, IL the Crusade for Christ, was last held in metro Detroit in 1991, scheduled to be held here in 2021 but delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the Crusade for Christ is coming to Southfield.

MOUNT CLEMENS — On July 24, in a courtroom where the heartbroken and shattered family members of one of his victims gathered, Shane Burns was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Cheryl Ryan-Parsley and the stabbing of Robert Baecke.

LIVONIA — Myasthenia gravis is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes weakness and sudden fatigue of muscles under voluntary control. It’s a communication breakdown between nerves and muscles that can result in a droopy eyelid or mouth, weakness in the arms and legs, or even shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing.

OAK PARK — Fall enrollment is now open at Dorothy’s Montessori Center, a family-owned early education program that has served generations of metro Detroit-area children since 1976.

LIVONIA — Sapporo Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi is probably best known for...its hibachi lunch and dinner meals of course. But customers know that Sapporo is much more than that, from its daily specials to its recently expanded menu.

NOVI — When local couple M.J. and Andrew LaDuke launched Michigan Kitchen Cabinets, their goal was to offer homeowners a more personal remodeling experience — one that combines full-service kitchen and bath renovations with expert design guidance and dedicated customer service.

OAKLAND COUNTY — When you think of Valkyries from Norse mythology, you might picture fierce, compassionate, female guardians guiding heroes to peace and safety. That same spirit lies at the heart of Valkyrie Vets, a unique mobile veterinary service dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate care right to the doorsteps of families across Oakland County.

MADISON HEIGHTS — When police officers responded to reports of gunfire in a Madison Heights neighborhood, they confronted an individual who was reportedly armed, and an officer ended up shooting the subject multiple times.