CLAWSON — Adam Duberstein was appointed to fill the vacant Clawson City Council seat in a unanimous vote on May 5. His seat is set to expire at the November 2027 election.

FERNDALE — Applications for the vacant seat on the Ferndale City Council have now closed.

EASTPOINTE — The majority of the Eastpointe Community Schools residents who came out to the polls for the May 5 election, or cast their absentee ballots, approved a nonhomestead operating millage replacement that will generate funding for the district. 

ROSEVILLE — On May 5, the Roseville Community Schools $175 million zero-tax-rate-increase bond passed at the polls.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for victims who may have unintentionally doled out money to a new scam that claims to support a fake summer camp for youth with special needs.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — A woman from Rochester Hills has filed a class action lawsuit against Goldfish Swim School claiming the company failed to protect customers from being secretly video recorded while changing.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — One day each year, leaders from various agencies in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods — including government, schools, churches, hospitals and nonprofits — assemble to interact and share a meal.

FERNDALE — A staple of Ferndale’s celebration of art will be back in the residential neighborhoods this weekend.

WARREN — Instead of a house standing on the property on Toepfer Road where John Hofmann, treasurer of Urban Seed, grew up, there sits a small community garden.

METRO DETROIT — Yong Ni, the 52-year-old owner and operator of two Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse restaurants, was indicted in late April on charges of conspiracy, harboring illegal aliens for commercial advantage and private financial gain, and fraud and misuse of immigration documents, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.

METRO DETROIT — When Nick Binson went to work for his dad James Binson in the family business, he learned, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” That philosophy is what made James a successful entrepreneur and longtime owner of Binson’s Medical Equipment and Supplies.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on April 20, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 6-0 to adopt an ordinance regulating the use of kratom by young people. 

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on April 20, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 6-0 to approve a new sidewalk replacement policy.

STERLING HEIGHTS — If art, as the saying goes, is in the eye of the beholder, then behold Sterling Heights. The city has assembled a notable public art collection over its history — ramping up significantly in recent years — and the momentum shows no signs of slowing.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — With its tranquil atmosphere, mature trees and lakefront setting, the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores make for a scenic spot for a stroll.

ROYAL OAK — A day of remembrance and community has been scheduled for May 17 at The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica on 12 Mile Road in Royal Oak to honor the life and legacy of Al Fracassa.

DETROIT — On April 24, around 200 youth sports coaches, advocates, development professionals, volunteers and leaders gathered at the Wayne State University Field House for the second annual Unite to Ignite Youth Sports Summit.

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State High School Clay Target League has kicked off its 2026 spring season with more participation than ever.

KEEGO HARBOR — Det. Kevin Oliver and officer James Dennis of the Keego Harbor Police Department were honored with an award of valor by Police Chief Robert Barnes and the Keego Harbor City Council at the April 16 council meeting.