GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A hockey-loving dad and former professional hockey player is seeing his dream for a youth hockey training facility in the community come true.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — With millions of dollars in previously promised federal funding now no longer a certainty, a massive stormwater sewer separation project in Grosse Pointe City is on hold — possibly permanently.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Public Service Recognition Week runs May 3 to 9, and few have better exemplified public service than Frank Schulte.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — One day each year, leaders from various agencies in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods — including government, schools, churches, hospitals and nonprofits — assemble to interact and share a meal.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — With its tranquil atmosphere, mature trees and lakefront setting, the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores make for a scenic spot for a stroll.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Students and staff at Grosse Pointe South High School in Grosse Pointe Farms celebrated one of the most notable events in the school’s history when they unveiled a new display case April 30 for the chair that civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. used when he spoke at the school March 14, 1968.

BERKLEY — An unfortunate accident at a crosswalk in Berkley led to the death of a small dog. According to the Berkley Public Safety Department, the incident took place at approximately 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, near Coolidge Highway and Harvard Road.

FERNDALE — A staple of Ferndale’s celebration of art will be back in the residential neighborhoods this weekend.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale currently is researching whether to move forward with a pilot project to introduce a valet parking program.

TROY — The Troy City Council decided April 6 to delay zoning ordinance changes so it could better assess the impact on neighborhoods. The conversation is now expected to continue at its meeting May 11.

TROY— State Rep. Sharon MacDonell honored Troy Youth Assistance as an outstanding nonprofit in the 56th district she represents, declaring it her Nonprofit of the Month April 24.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public Library has shared how it plans to implement the first year of its 2026-2028 strategic plan. 

ROYAL OAK — The Oakland County Earth Day Rally at the Royal Oak Farmers Market April 18 had a turnout that pleased organizers with nearly 400 people in attendance. 

ROYAL OAK — Community members will come together to honor the life and legacy of former Mayor and City Commissioner Patricia Paruch during the grand opening of the new Dino Dig at Patricia Paruch Park, near Marywood Drive and Lloyd Avenue. 

MACOMB COUNTY — This year’s field of candidates seeking state and federal offices representing Fraser has been finalized. 

ROSEVILLE — Roseville officials are projecting a modest surplus and continued financial stability in the city’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget, though declining state revenue remains a concern.

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe City Council’s April 21 meeting opened with Planning Commission Chair John Dhondt apologizing for how long he expected the meeting to go.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams, Michigan’s 41st governor, visited St. Clair Shores during his first year in office in 1949.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On April 22, Ardmore Elementary School welcomed author and athlete Dion Leonard and his special little dog Gobi who traveled a long way to join his family.

ROYAL OAK — Shrine Catholic High School sophomores had the opportunity last week to learn from first responders, a prosecutor and victims about the dangers of drunken and distracted driving.