UTICA — After 35-plus years, the Utica City Council has said goodbye to a long-standing member as he takes on new steps in his life.

WARREN — The Victory Inn will close its doors for the last time on April 14. The mainstay at the corner of 12 Mile and Mound roads in Warren has been around since 1946. It was founded by Alphonse DeLamielleure after World War II, according to the restaurant's website.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department responded to shots fired in the downtown area in the early morning hours of April 13.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Restaurant Week on the Nautical Mile is coming back with a wide variety of restaurants and specials to choose from.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council approved the purchase of a Flock Safety camera system with a five-year contract through a 5-0 vote at its April 7 meeting.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE/NORTHVILLE — It’s time to celebrate history, patriotism and the golden age of the automobile, in that order.

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is looking to connect with small business owners who are affected by the ongoing construction around the city.

EASTPOINTE — Last month, Eastpointe Community Schools Superintendent Christina Gibson was one of the guest speakers at Eastpointe’s State of the City address held at the Lutheran Fraternities of America Hall Post No. 57.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With construction looming along the Nautical Mile, business owners are understandably worried about its impact.

WARREN — A former Detroit Police officer who allegedly sent inappropriate text messages to a 12-year-old has received additional charges and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court.

WARREN/CENTER LINE/STERLING HEIGHTS — Several local teachers are being honored for their passion in the classroom.

WARREN/GROSSE POINTE — Last summer, Grosse Pointe North High School student John Agnello performed an act of selflessness that saved another person’s life.

WARREN — A Warren man has been accused of alleged sexual contact with a dog.

WARREN — Veteran members of the Warren City Council recently voiced opposition to Mayor Lori Stone’s appointment of a new building and safety engineering director due to his past comments toward an advocate for disability rights in the city.

WARREN — A bit of rain didn’t dampen the fun at the Warren Spring Carnival on April 5.

CENTER LINE — Construction can upend a driver’s sense of normalcy, leading to a potentially treacherous commute. To address this, the Center Line Department of Public Safety had an increased presence in the area from April 3-5.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Mercy softball is off to a fantastic start this season after being ranked as the No. 1 team in Michigan at the Division 1 level.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — On April 3, the Farmington Public School District recognized 12 students who have worked hard to better themselves.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa spoke about the strengths, history, challenges and future of the city at the 2025 State of the Cities event April 1 at The Hawk auditorium in Farmington Hills.