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

PONTIAC — Online registration will open Feb. 1 for Oakland County’s Adaptive Recreation Experience.

ROCHESTER — Retired Redford Township Fire Chief Scott Demoff has been named the new chief of the Rochester Fire Department.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 34-year-old woman has been charged as an accessory to the plot that led to the murder of Rochester Hills businessman Hussein Murray.

ROCHESTER — One person is dead following a weekend crash involving a Rochester Community Schools bus. The crash happened at around 7:50 a.m. Jan. 24.

ROCHESTER — In an effort to help boost sales for local restaurants, the Rochester Downtown Development Authority is once again hosting Foodie February.

ROCHESTER — A group of constituents hoping to repurpose the Rochester Community School District’s historical administration building will soon reveal their plans to the Board of Education and the public.

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.

LANSING — The Library of Michigan announced the 2026 Michigan Notable Books list, honoring “a diverse collection of works that highlight the state’s vibrant literary landscape and the voices shaping its cultural narrative.”

METRO DETROIT — There is an urgent need for blood donations. On Jan. 20, the American Red Cross held a virtual news briefing via Zoom to announce blood supplies are down 35% nationally, which is about 40,000 units.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 23-25.

METRO DETROIT — Anyone who donates blood for the American Red Cross before Jan. 25 will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in February in Santa Clara, California.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 16-18 and Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 19.

DETROIT — Roger Faulkner, the co-founder of the Detroit Express, of the North American Soccer League, and former president of the Michigan Soccer Association, is releasing a book, “You Can’t Get There from Here: My Soccer Journey from Derby to Detroit,” on Feb. 24.

NOVI — In the aftermath of the September shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, and with other shootings at places of worship, the Michigan State Police has resurrected a training program for security at places of worship, which had been paused during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METRO DETROIT — AAA is reminding homeowners of how essential it is to stay proactive on maintenance during the winter cold, and it shared 10 tasks to help people stay prepared and safe during this time.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A Rochester Hills man accused of luring a teen he met online to meet him for sex last year has pleaded guilty, according to court records.

METRO DETROIT — Residents should be wary of a circulating phone scam where callers impersonate deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and demand payments.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District will soon get some new signage, thanks to a placemaking grant from the Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors.