FARMINGTON HILLS — Jim Cubera, city engineer, started his career with the city of Farmington Hills in May 1977, and will conclude his tenure of more than 48 years Aug. 29.

ROYAL OAK — The Woodward Dream Cruise wrapped up its 30th anniversary with a great turnout on Aug. 16. 

FERNDALE — Nine Mile Road in downtown Ferndale was full of visitors Aug. 16 checking out the scenes of the Woodward Dream Cruise.

ROSEVILLE — Name any township or city in Michigan, and chances are Scott Krasnik has been there.

BERKLEY — It was hard to find even an inch of free space on the sidewalks of 12 Mile Road as residents and visitors alike took to the downtown to take in the Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade.

WARREN — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan has filed a federal lawsuit against several Warren police officers and the city on behalf of a family alleging a man’s rights were violated.

MACOMB COUNTY — Several months after the mayors of the two largest cities in Macomb County signed an agreement aimed at bolstering the defense industry’s ties to the region, they have collaboratively launched a national search to fill a key leadership position.

WARREN — A former Warren police officer who was behind the wheel during a high-speed crash that killed two occupants of another vehicle in late 2024 will stand trial.

KEEGO HARBOR — On Aug. 7, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled 3-0 to dissolve an order that had paused the demolition of Roosevelt Elementary.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Closing a major street and parking lot for a summer-long construction project may seem like a death knell to local businesses, but the reality appears to be different.

DETROIT — Detroit’s reputation as a place where musical excellence is nurtured and celebrated will be on display over Labor Day weekend when the Detroit Jazz Festival returns for its 46th year.

ROYAL OAK — Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar Bank recently announced the musical lineup for the Aug. 29-Sept. 1 festival.

HAZEL PARK — The race for mayor of Hazel Park will be a contested one this fall.

WARREN — A woman is facing charges related to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Aug. 10.

WARREN — Throughout her career in education, Elizabeth Jensen has worked in various capacities including classroom teacher, Title I specialist, principal, curriculum director, and director of academic services.

METRO DETROIT — If you make it out to the Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 16 in Oakland County, you might spot Sami Abu-Soud in his 1997 Reliant Robin.

ROSEVILLE — Prosecutors began presenting evidence in the 39th District Court Aug. 6 against the suspect charged with murder in the disappearance of a Warren mother whose body has not been located.

EASTPOINTE — A troubled water main might be replaced in conjunction with a planned road construction project.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township police officer who fatally shot an armed man earlier this summer will not face criminal charges, according to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield held its mayoral primary on Aug. 5, and the candidates who got the two highest vote totals will be moving on to the general election this November.