UTICA — During the Utica City Council’s Feb. 10 meeting, the presentation of the 2025 fiscal year auditor’s report noted growth in fund balances as well as some concerns with the audit process.

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe will be joining six other communities to participate in an effort aimed at revitalizing downtowns.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — While the weather is warming, last month saw higher levels of snowfall than in recent years, keeping county road crews busy clearing snow and ice.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Late last year, West Bloomfield Township filed a lawsuit against its trash hauler, Priority Waste Management, citing an alleged breach of contract.

WARREN — A routine reappointment recently turned contentious as the Warren City Council challenged the mayor’s appointment process, citing transparency concerns, inconsistent timing and a lack of information.

MOUNT CLEMENS — A new City Hall moves closer to reality as the Mount Clemens City Commission approved Partners in Architecture as the project’s architect on Feb. 17.

HAZEL PARK — Two men, allegedly in the country illegally, are in custody after federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement tracked them to the Amazon facility in Hazel Park where they work as delivery drivers.

SOUTHFIELD — More than 20 people, made up of government representatives and Southfield residents, gathered to speak out against the proposed leasing of office space to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Southfield.

TROY — Contracts for the purchase and installation of emergency backup generators for Troy’s sewer lift stations was unanimously by the Troy City Council at its meeting Jan. 12.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Lathrup Village City Council gave a proclamation during its Jan. 26 meeting condemning the fatal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol shootings in Minnesota.

TROY — At its meeting Jan. 26, the Troy City Council waived the bidding process and awarded a contract for the Daupler Response Management System, from Daupler Inc., which will assist the city with internal and public emergency notices.

FERNDALE — At its Jan. 26 meeting, the Ferndale City Council approved a deficit elimination plan for its auto parking fund.

BIRMINGHAM — Throughout 2026, people from Birmingham’s local history will be highlighted in the “They Changed Birmingham” display that can be found in the central lobby of City Hall.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Local nonprofits looking for a hand from the city of Mount Clemens found themselves with nothing following a vote by the City Commission on Feb. 2.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Saluting standout performers is a yearly tradition in Sterling Heights, a time to pause and applaud the workers who keep the city running strong.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s development of its government surveillance ordinance continued at recent City Council meetings.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A proposed housing development along 23 Mile Road appears to be headed for denial before the township’s Board of Trustees, as developers and members of the Macomb Township Planning Commission could not resolve issues with the project.

FRASER — On Jan. 29, staffers at Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick presented a proposed plan for a Mulvey Road pathway in Fraser. 

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills recently received a $500,000 grant through the state’s Land and Water Conservation Fund program to improve the playground and parking lot at Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills.

BEVERLY HILLS — The community has until March 1 to share feedback with the village of Beverly Hills through the Southfield and Beverly Roads Traffic Calming Intersection Study Survey.