STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — The neighboring communities of Sterling Heights and Warren are moving forward with a joint plan aimed at becoming a leading hub of national defense development.

WARREN — Every Sunday morning just before 10 a.m. worship, the Rev. K.C. Lazzara heads up to the loft at St. Paul United Church of Christ to ring the rooftop bells.

DETROIT — Joe Hooks, a graduate of Wayne State University and University of Detroit Jesuit High School, has been given a tournament exemption for the 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP —The Harrison Township Board of Trustees has approved items related to a special assessment district for the Archer, Lakeshore and Pardee canals.

MACOMB COUNTY — Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., the current interim president at Henry Ford College, was chosen to become the new president of Macomb Community College.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens Farmer’s Market is leaving its long-time home on North River Road this year, but the market is not happy about it.

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will host its annual games, esports and anime expo, called “LTUX,” from noon to 8 p.m. April 4 at its Southfield campus, located at 21000 W. 10 Mile Road.

FERNDALE — A woman died after she reportedly was hit by a train during the afternoon March 18 in Ferndale.

SOUTHFIELD — According to law enforcement, Jonathan Toney, 26, has been safely returned to the custody of his guardian.

UTICA — During the Utica City Council’s March 10 meeting, representatives with the Clinton River Watershed Council discussed potential canoe and kayak launch site updates that could be accomplished at sites in Utica in the near future.

FERNDALE — The Lawrence Street Gallery has been hosting an exhibition specializing in pottery that will continue through the end of the month.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Lathrup Village City Council at its March 16 meeting unanimously approved Pro-Line Asphalt Corp. as the contractor for the Rainbow Circle reconstruction project.

ROSEVILLE — For the past year, the Roseville Public Library has undergone renovations, which are nearly complete.

NOVI — A newborn baby died March 17 from wounds that police believe were inflicted by the family dog. 

EASTPOINTE — A 19-year-old Eastpointe woman accused of kicking the family dog and causing it to lose an eye has waived her preliminary exam and been bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on a charge of third-degree animal torture, a four-year felony.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The deceased suspect in the attack on Temple Israel has been identified as Ayman Mohamed Ghazali, 41, of Dearborn Heights.

HAZEL PARK — At its March 16 meeting, the Hazel Park Public Schools Board of Education voted 4-3 to buy out the contract of Superintendent Amy Wilcox.

STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Current Introduction to Sculpture students at William R. Davis Junior High School in Sterling Heights were able to learn different sculpture techniques through melted and morphed plastic plates and alcohol inks, and they recently displayed their work.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating missing 17-year-old Mahdi Aljaf.

SOUTHFIELD — Zeenat Scott, 27, has been found safe and in good health, according to law enforcement.