TROY — Hockey Mentors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free ice skating and hockey opportunities for individuals of all ages with disabilities.

TROY — As spring approaches and the weather warms up, officials in Troy are taking stock of a winter season that was busier than usual for snow control.

FARMINGTON HILLS — After 166 years, Elizabeth Packard may soon become better known and receive some of the credit she deserves, thanks to theater students at Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills.

ROYAL OAK — On March 6, the 44th District Court announced that it is going to unveil a permanent memorial wall honoring the late Judge Jamie Wittenberg. 

SOUTHFIELD — The Police Department is nearly through its annual Badges & Books initiative, and so far it has given out approximately 325 gently used books and 120 new gunlocks to community members.

The boil water advisory for Novi has been lifted as of March 11, but there are many things to do to ensure that contaminated water particles are removed from all lines into one’s home or business.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating 26-year-old Jonathan Toney, who allegedly is missing voluntarily.

NOVI — Members of the Novi Community School District plunged into frigid water on Feb. 28 to raise money for Special Olympics.

TROY — The Troy High School boys swim team won the Oakland Activities Association Red Division title Feb. 27 and placed among the top five teams for Division 1, according to the most recent rankings posted by the Michigan High School Athletic Association.

TROY — The next production by the Ridgedale Players is an aquatic adventure that adapts a modern Disney classic.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 13-15.

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — After last month’s student count day, Southfield Public Schools reported a preliminary total of 4,314 students enrolled for the 2025-26 academic year.

NOVI — A former Wayne County sheriff’s deputy found himself on the other side of the justice system as he was sentenced to probation and community service in Oakland County Circuit Court Feb. 25 for illegally pulling over a Novi police officer. 

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Fire Department earlier this week unveiled its newest emergency response vehicle, a Sutphen Aerial Tower 5, and allowed the public to get a close-up look.

NOVI — The pressure was high for Great Lakes Water Authority CEO Suzanne Coffey as she faced questions from the Novi City Council during its regular meeting March 9, two days after a second water main break within six months had caused another widespread service disruption.

TROY — Just in time for syrup-making season, the Troy Nature Society celebrated the grand opening of its new sugar shed.

TROY — Members of Scouting America learned first aid skills — and put them to the test — during the First Aid Rally, held March 7 at Troy Fire Station No. 3.

FARMINGTON HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Officials in Farmington Hills and neighboring communities are commending each other for their work handling the aftermath of a water main that broke in Farmington Hills earlier this month.

ROCHESTER — Recent efforts of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education and administration will save taxpayers over $8.6 million, according to district officials.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Over the past few years, Michigan has seen rapid growth in the development of data centers, leaving communities to decide whether to let them in.