MOUNT CLEMENS — After a string of heavy snowfalls and cold temperatures to start off the year, just about everyone in southeastern Michigan has a renewed appreciation for home heating.

MACOMB COUNTY — In 2022, the state Legislature created a new mental health and school safety grant known as 31aa funding.

METRO DETROIT — Detroit Country Day School has been accepted as a member of the Catholic High School League beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, according to an announcement by the league on Feb 11.

METRO DETROIT/LANSING — Michigan students in kindergarten through 12th grade won’t be bringing their cellphones inside the classroom next year while at school.

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s early detection screenings or following your own intuition on your health, it’s never a bad decision to get checked for cancer. Cancer screening can come in many ways, from mammograms and blood tests to colonoscopies and biopsies.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Trash hauler Priority Waste has confirmed that as of Feb. 9, founder and CEO Todd Stamper is no longer with the company.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP— On Feb. 16, members of the Huron Pointe Yacht Club and Harrison Township residents gathered for a presentation about Microseira wollei, a mucky algae causing problems for watercraft and people.

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.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Feb. 19-22.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Feb. 12-15.

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.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The trials and travails of Regency gentry will come to life on stage for the Chippewa Valley High School Drama Club’s production of Jane Austen’s 1813 story “Pride and Prejudice.”

LANSING/METRO DETROIT — A proposal for a new state-based, single-payer health care system is now in committee in the Michigan House of Representatives, while its sponsor seeks feedback from the public.

METRO DETROIT — For young people, the thought of becoming an adult can be terrifying. School may teach you some things. You may get lucky with a parent or guardian passing along the wisdom of their years.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At their meeting on Jan. 26, Harrison Township trustees approved the demolition of a South River Road property in a 6-0 vote.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Narcotics charges have been added to the long list of allegations against a Clinton Township man on trial for a series of crimes, including an alleged felonious assault, that occurred in mid-January.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Feb. 5-8.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 29-Feb. 1.

METRO DETROIT — The winter months of the year often get gloomy with the lack of sun and greenery outside, which leads people to sprucing up the insides of their homes to make them lively.

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to educating your children, there are a multitude of options to consider before choosing the right fit. The key, experts say, is finding a suitable learning environment for your child — whether it be at a traditional public, charter, private, home, virtual or other school.