CLARKSTON — The recent cold front that moved into southeastern Michigan made for the ideal weather conditions for local Girl Scouts to get hooked on ice fishing.

TROY — At 7:54 a.m. Jan. 31, the Troy Fire Department and the Troy Police Department responded to a report of a hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed a 5-year-old boy from Royal Oak.  The explosion took place at the Oxford Center, located at 165 Kirts Blvd.

METRO DETROIT — The year 2025 is going to be picture perfect for Durell Thomas Jr. At press time, the 2022 Harper Woods High School graduate had started his new position as an intern for the Arizona Diamondbacks, based in Phoenix. Thomas, 21, will document the team’s season taking videos and photos of Major League Baseball players.

METRO DETROIT— When Josiah Martelle was about 8 years old, he sat in the audience of the Warren Community Center watching the cast of Warren Civic Theatre perform “Seussical.”

METRO DETROIT — As the air chills and days get shorter, it’s common for snowbirds to take their flights south.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is teaching young people about environmental stewardship through the Kids’ Clean Water Calendar Contest, now in its 20th year.

METRO DETROIT — Drastic changes to Michigan’s paid sick leave and minimum wage will go into effect Feb. 21. Both of Michigan’s major political parties are currently trying to rein in these efforts in the Legislature.

METRO DETROIT — This year, the Progressive Detroit Boat Show is back with magnificent boats and activities for the whole family.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 31-Feb. 2

TROY — Local teens are helping to explore and celebrate Michigan’s Indian-American community via the “Little India of Michigan Newsletter.”

METRO DETROIT — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The credit union will award over $130,000 in scholarships, including 43 scholarships of $2,500 each to help students and educators reach career goals, and 14 scholarships of $2,000 each to support future first responders.

OAKLAND COUNTY — For 28 years, CARE House of Oakland County has hosted its annual Circle of Friends Luncheon as a way to raise awareness of the nonprofit’s mission to protect children by preventing, intervening and treating child abuse and neglect.

TROY — The Troy Historic Village walking group will be taking a break during the winter season as they explore different funding and logistical options in order to continue the group’s activities.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 24-26.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A West Bloomfeld man will head to prison after being convicted of a sexual assault that took place at a local golf club over 20 years ago.

TROY — With a new year comes renewed aspirations, and addressing the needs of the public library, evaluating capital projects and maintaining quality public safety services are among the goals for officials in the city of Troy in 2025.

TROY — The Ridgedale Players will be putting on the comedy murder mystery play “Knock ‘Em Dead” from Jan. 17-19, Jan. 24-26, and Jan. 31-Feb. 2.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On March 1, the third and final phase of the “Restore the Reuther” project will commence, as eastbound and westbound Interstate 696 between Lahser Road and Interstate 75 will be rebuilt in 2025-2026.

METRO DETROIT — State waters will once again be stocked with salmon and trout following efforts by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

METRO DETROIT — A new year is a great time to update the spaces in your home with fresh color. Trend forecasters from global color authorities, like Pantone, along with various major paint brands, have announced their colors of the year — which industry leaders predict will dominate interiors in 2025.