WEST BLOOMFIELD — The township of West Bloomfield is reeling in shock after a vehicle was apparently used to attack a synagogue, leading to gunfire that resulted in the suspect’s death. The incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m.

FARMS — When Grosse Pointe Farms Court Administrator Sue Thomas announced her retirement after eight years of what City Manager Shane Reeside said were “exceptional service,” the city didn’t need to go far to find someone who could continue that tradition.

STERLING HEIGHTS — John Childs, a “big part” of Sterling Heights history, was memorialized this month in a most befitting way.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating 27-year-old Zeenat Scott.

ROYAL OAK — On March 6, the 44th District Court announced that it is going to unveil a permanent memorial wall honoring the late Judge Jamie Wittenberg. 

SOUTHFIELD — The Police Department is nearly through its annual Badges & Books initiative, and so far it has given out approximately 325 gently used books and 120 new gunlocks to community members.

The boil water advisory for Novi has been lifted as of March 11, but there are many things to do to ensure that contaminated water particles are removed from all lines into one’s home or business.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating 26-year-old Jonathan Toney, who allegedly is missing voluntarily.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Fire Department earlier this week unveiled its newest emergency response vehicle, a Sutphen Aerial Tower 5, and allowed the public to get a close-up look.

NOVI — The pressure was high for Great Lakes Water Authority CEO Suzanne Coffey as she faced questions from the Novi City Council during its regular meeting March 9, two days after a second water main break within six months had caused another widespread service disruption.

TROY — Members of Scouting America learned first aid skills — and put them to the test — during the First Aid Rally, held March 7 at Troy Fire Station No. 3.

FARMINGTON HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Officials in Farmington Hills and neighboring communities are commending each other for their work handling the aftermath of a water main that broke in Farmington Hills earlier this month.

BERKLEY — After more than 30 years, the Berkley Theater once again will be hosting live events.

The majority of the city of Novi is now under a boil water advisory Monday following a water main break in Farmington Hills on March 7.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Sheetz is opening 14 new restaurant and convenience store locations in metro Detroit in 2026, including one in Shelby Township.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Parents in the community are on high alert after a suspicious interaction between an unidentified man and a pair of young children on Sunday afternoon in Grosse Pointe Park.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods could soon be home to a combination Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream establishment.

EASTPOINTE — At approximately 5:40 p.m. March 4, Eastpointe police officers were dispatched to the 24700 block of Gratiot Avenue, south of 10 Mile Road, to assist firefighters and EMS with a man who had been unloading a vehicle from a trailer when he became pinned between the vehicle and the trailer’s roof.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On March 2, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a site plan for the former Rite Aid building on Jefferson Avenue at Marter Road in a 7-0 vote. 

WARREN — A local historian and retired Macomb Community College professor will not be charged for comments he recently made about shooting President Donald Trump.