MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A proposed conditional rezoning of a plot in the southeastern part of Macomb Township failed to find any support at the Aug. 23 Board of Trustees meeting.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Legislative business in Clinton Township has come to a standstill as two consecutive Board of Trustees meetings, a special meeting on Aug. 21 and a regular meeting on Aug. 28, have failed to reach a quorum.

ROYAL OAK — Northwood Elementary School’s new principal is excited to be starting her dream job.

TROY — On Aug. 27, several young models took to the runway at Somerset Collection in Troy for the eighth annual Shine Fashion Show.

TROY/AUBURN HILLS — Four suspects were taken into custody during an alleged armed robbery attempt at Oakland Mall 13 days after committing a different armed robbery, authorities believe.

SOUTHFIELD — In the early hours of Friday, Sept. 1, at approximately 2:33 a.m., Southfield police were led on a 14-minute high-speed chase after responding to a breaking and entering at Lume Cannabis Recreational Dispensary, 26760 Lahser Road.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield A&T has one of the most dynamic offenses in the state, and they’ve shown it time and time again behind the arm of quarterback Isaiah Marshall and an offense loaded with playmakers.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Dressed in heels no less than 3 inches tall, Loretta DeLoach is not your typical 90-year-old woman.

NOVI — The second annual Novi Taco Fest attracted foodies from across metro Detroit when it took over a section of the Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk parking lot Aug. 25-27.

NOVI — The Michigan State Fair in Novi has become a holiday tradition for many people throughout the state.

NOVI — The city of Novi, in partnership with the Polynesian Arts Advocacy Council of Michigan, held the “Luau for Lahaina” Aug. 26 at the Novi Civic Center to benefit those affected by the wildfires in Maui.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Community members will have the opportunity to share input and ideas with local law enforcement and mental health professionals to enhance emergency response, suicide prevention and awareness of mental health services, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills.

DETROIT — It was impossible to dream up better weather conditions Aug. 28 as renowned actor Mark Wahlberg and Feldman Automotive Group owner and CEO Jay Feldman held their third annual Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational at Detroit Golf Club.

BIRMINGHAM — Until Sept. 28, the juried works of the Birmingham Society of Women Painters will be on display at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Village Players are starting their 101st season with Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin In The Sun.”

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Various members of the Bloomfield Township Fire Department staff were recognized for their service to the community during a recent Board of Trustees meeting.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham residents will see a proposed senior millage on ballots Nov. 7 for the area’s aging population.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The filing deadline for the November election has passed and there will be several contested races in local cities.

CENTER LINE — There’s a lot of excitement surrounding Center Line football after winning the Macomb Area Conference Bronze league title in 2022, and freshman running back Masai Ali just gave fans a look at how explosive the offense can be this year.

WARREN — When students at two Warren Woods Public Schools buildings return to school this month, they’ll be sure to notice the new murals displayed inside.