NORTHERN MICHIGAN — The Leelanau Peninsula gets a lot of attention in the fall. When the woodsy hills explode in fiery shades of red, orange and yellow, M-22 becomes a river of cars, campers and RVs.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Aug. 29-Sept. 2

DETROIT — Lifelong jazz aficionados and those who want to experience the music for the first time will bop shoulder to shoulder when the 45th annual Detroit Jazz Festival takes over downtown Detroit on Labor Day weekend, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.

WARREN — The Warren City Council recently approved a request from the Downtown Development Authority board to purchase two buildings in Warren.

WARREN — More than 4,000 school children will have the classroom supplies they need this school year, courtesy of the Back-to-School campaign through United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

MACOMB COUNTY — We’re back in full swing with gridiron action at the high school level. Here are previews for all teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area in southern Macomb County.

WARREN — Katerina “Katherine” Spiewak is known as a hardworking woman who makes friends easily and makes it a point not to argue with others.

METRO DETROIT — A recent 4-3 ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court affecting the state’s laws governing minimum wage and sick time is sending shockwaves through many businesses, including the restaurant industry.

WARREN — The Warren City Council voted July 9 to table its vote on the reappointment of four current members of the Downtown Development Authority board and give Mayor Lori Stone time to find new members while maintaining a quorum.

METRO DETROIT — In this week’s Behind the Wheel, Staff Writer Maria Allard shares memories of the camping trips across the country she took with her family as a kid. The photos were taken in slide form in 1979 when the family traveled out West.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Aug. 22-25

WARREN — Police are seeking donations to save their K-9 comrade officer Kantor who needs costly chemotherapy treatments.

WARREN — Mayor Lori Stone recently talked about the collaborative efforts of local and executive government to find solutions for Warren residents who have been seeking relief for more than a decade.

WARREN — Five Warren Woods Public Schools students got a taste of what it’s like to go to work every day. This summer, they participated in the Make It Work program at the district’s Enterprise High School from Aug. 5-15. The students were from Enterprise and Warren Woods Tower High School.

WARREN — Promoting the cultural pride and heritage of Polish people, the Polish Day Parade Committee will have its parade for the third year in a row in Warren at 4:10 p.m. Aug. 24 starting from Cousino High School.

WARREN — The Macomb Elks Club No. 2292 has existed for many years. Located at 25950 Schoenherr Road, club members have held fundraisers to help others, including veterans, children and families in need. The lodge is also available to rent for parties, baby showers and other events.

WARREN — Patrol officer Krystal Legendre was available for questions at the Christopher M. Wouters Police Headquarters on Aug. 2, marking her first day back after recovering from head and spinal injuries incurred while in the line of duty.

WARREN — A Warren woman was arraigned on weapons and child abuse charges in the 37th District Court Aug. 5 for allegedly failing to properly secure and store a handgun where children were present.

WARREN — Warren’s longtime former mayor has lost his bid for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — After serving on the Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education for 14 years, Trustee Megan Papasian-Broadwell stepped down from her position effective Aug. 1.