HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At its meeting on May 26, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees voted 4-3 to deny the introduction of an ordinance amendment that would have allowed the colocation of marijuana grow operations within the township.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council has chosen its newest member.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — It was a day of patriotism and commemoration.

UTICA — Utica honored those who died while serving their country by hosting the city’s annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 24 at Utica’s Memorial Park.

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo’s Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails are now open following a ribbon cutting on May 22. 

U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Christina Davis-Brown spent her day off on Saturday, May 9, collecting food for people in need and teaching her son about the importance of helping others.

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield held its annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony on May 22, where officials emphasized the importance of remembrance and honor.

ROSEVILLE — The city is making a splash.

ROYAL OAK — A brownfield plan for a proposed residential development on North Main Street was approved in a unanimous vote following a public hearing during the City Commission meeting May 18.

WARREN — Two Warren residents are facing animal cruelty charges stemming from separate, unrelated incidents. According to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, Samantha Koss, 28, of Warren, was allegedly paid to care for a dog that escaped from her home.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Solemn bagpipes, humble prayer and the ritual rifle blasts of a 21-gun salute were among the sights and sounds May 19 as the Sterling Heights Police Department paused and paid tribute to the city’s fallen protectors.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The community is invited to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at the Shelby Township Down Home Days Festival May 21-25.

TROY — On Aug. 4, voters will consider a proposal that aims to support schools throughout Oakland County.

TROY — At the State of the City event May 6, officials highlighted progress in Troy.