SOUTHFIELD — Brother-sister duo Braylen and Rylee Watson, 12 and 11, respectively, were recognized as Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) 2025 national champions by Corewell Health Children’s, a member of CMN.

SOUTHFIELD — At 1:30 a.m. March 2, Southfield Police Department officers were dispatched to a hotel located on the Northwestern Highway service drive after a clerk at the front desk reported that a woman approached the front desk and said she was fearful of her boyfriend.

TROY — The young actors of the Ridgedale Players performed “The Little Mermaid Jr.” on March 7-9 and March 14-16.

TROY/SOUTHFIELD — In celebration of Black History Month in February, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognized Camilla Rice, a Troy resident and owner of Green Olive Soaps, along with two other business owners, with an award.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has agreed to strengthen Oakland County’s discharge permit following months of pressure from lawmakers.

SOUTHFIELD — At its Feb. 10 meeting, Southfield City Council unanimously voted in favor of amending text in the city’s animal ordinance to allow for more backyard chickens and beekeeping on residential lots.

SOUTHFIELD — The roar of the Levey Middle School band welcomed over 400 attendees to the 2025 State of the District event hosted by Southfield Public Schools.

TROY — Although members of the Troy Planning Commission unanimously agreed to table an agenda item related to the latest version of the Village of Hastings residential project, some community members appeared to be more receptive to the revamped plans at a meeting Feb. 25.

TROY — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against the owner of the Oxford Center and three employees in connection with the death of 5-year-old Royal Oak resident Thomas Cooper.

NOVI — Madeline Gazzarari, of Novi High School, was crowned the Division 1 girls individual bowling state champion for the 2025 season.

NOVI — The flex lanes on Interstate 96 in Oakland County are now open.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Police are investigating after a bullet was found in a classroom at Van Hoosen Middle School March 11.

ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Oakland Township has reached a temporary agreement with the Rochester Hills Public Library for library services.

GROSSE POINTES — The Western Golf Association’s Chick Evans Scholarship has awarded 36 Michigan high school seniors a full four-year housing and tuition scholarship through caddying.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Retirements bring more than new hires — they also mean promotions. And with multiple promotions happening at the same time, the Grosse Pointe City Public Safety Department held a special ceremony Feb. 26 at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms to mark this important occasion.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — “Groundhog Day: The Musical” is coming to the Pierce Middle School stage in Grosse Pointe Park, but audiences won’t be feeling déjà vu — this is the southeastern Michigan premiere of the show.

GROSSE POINTES — Girls have always been able to be members of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, but they were never able to take advantage of programs like the Eagle Scouts, which was only offered through Boy Scouts of America.

HARPER WOODS —Getting adjusted to retirement can be hard for anyone, but it’s even harder when you don’t yet understand you’re retired. That’s the case for Harper Woods Public Safety Department K-9 Kaiser, who still wants to head to work when he sees his handler put on his uniform.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The CAMEO Quilters Guild will be hosting a quilt show next month in celebration of its 30th anniversary.

BERKLEY — A local state representative recently appeared on an episode of “The Daily Show” to discuss her work passing legislation on ghost guns.