HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Promise Zone was established in 2009 and activated in 2012. Its mission: to use recaptured state taxes and donor funding to guarantee a tuition-free path to an associate degree at Oakland Community College for every student who lives in the Hazel Park Public Schools district and graduates from it.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Water and sewer rates are increasing in the cities of Madison Heights and Hazel Park, due to what officials say are cost hikes passed along by the Great Lakes Water Authority and the Oakland County water resources commissioner’s office.

FERNDALE — A woman died after she reportedly was hit by a train during the afternoon March 18 in Ferndale.

SOUTHFIELD — According to law enforcement, Jonathan Toney, 26, has been safely returned to the custody of his guardian.

UTICA — During the Utica City Council’s March 10 meeting, representatives with the Clinton River Watershed Council discussed potential canoe and kayak launch site updates that could be accomplished at sites in Utica in the near future.

FERNDALE — The Lawrence Street Gallery has been hosting an exhibition specializing in pottery that will continue through the end of the month.

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.

ROSEVILLE — For the past year, the Roseville Public Library has undergone renovations, which are nearly complete.

NOVI — A newborn baby died March 17 from wounds that police believe were inflicted by the family dog. 

EASTPOINTE — A 19-year-old Eastpointe woman accused of kicking the family dog and causing it to lose an eye has waived her preliminary exam and been bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on a charge of third-degree animal torture, a four-year felony.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The deceased suspect in the attack on Temple Israel has been identified as Ayman Mohamed Ghazali, 41, of Dearborn Heights.

HAZEL PARK — At its March 16 meeting, the Hazel Park Public Schools Board of Education voted 4-3 to buy out the contract of Superintendent Amy Wilcox.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 19-22.

STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Current Introduction to Sculpture students at William R. Davis Junior High School in Sterling Heights were able to learn different sculpture techniques through melted and morphed plastic plates and alcohol inks, and they recently displayed their work.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating missing 17-year-old Mahdi Aljaf.

SOUTHFIELD — Zeenat Scott, 27, has been found safe and in good health, according to law enforcement.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — History buffs and baseball fans alike might find the upcoming presentation at the Bloomfield Township Public Library on Tuesday, March 24, particularly interesting as Jose Guzman Jr. will talk about his lifelong love for baseball and dig into its history of inclusion and diversity. The presentation will take place at 7 p.m. 

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham will host a new event this spring. 

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods community is mourning after a supervisor with the Department of Public Works died in a tragic accident.

ROYAL OAK — Taking care of breast health is an important part of caring for overall well-being, and having a trusted, compassionate place to turn can make all the difference.