WESTERN OAKLAND COUNTY — Local residents who like the thought of taking a walk, going for a jog or enjoying a bike ride on the trails recently had something to celebrate.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Robert Corbett, who died in March 2022, was known for many things.

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts may take its name from the city it resides in, but the DIA’s reach does not end at the north side of 8 Mile Road.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials have announced plans for a new $228 million central intake and assessment center at the Macomb County Jail that will address the need for inmate mental health assessments.

WARREN — On May 18, Mayor James Fouts had a press conference to address the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the case that ordered him off the 2023 Warren primary ballot.

ROSEVILLE/ST. CLAIR SHORES/WARREN — A suspect is in custody as Roseville police are investigating the death of a woman whom they found “unresponsive with what appeared to be several stab wounds to her body.”

WARREN — Center Line resident Dionte Carson, 40, was arraigned in the 37th District court May 12 on a slew of weapons and drug charges involving fentanyl and cocaine.

BERKLEY — After several fights broke out at the Berkley Days festival May 13, the decision was made to cancel the event for the rest of the weekend.

FRASER — The Michigan State Police have charged the former information technology director for the city of Fraser with embezzlement following an investigation requested by the city.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city millage rate will drop by half a mill for the new fiscal year, beginning July 1, now that the Madison Heights City Council has adopted its budget.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The new Blossom Heath Pier officially opened to the public on Saturday, May 6.

TROY — The approval of two projects converting unused business properties in Troy into residential units has some in the community wondering if this is a trend that could become more common in the city.

METRO DETROIT — Five people were charged in connection with a health care fraud scheme to embezzle more than $11 million, according to the U.S Attorney’s Office.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education has selected Julie Alspach as its new trustee. Alspach was one of five candidates — including Jayson Blake, Taara Donley, Chander Malhotra and Paul Wright — to be interviewed for the appointment May 2.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The public is invited to celebrate and explore the township’s newest 234-acre nature preserve later this month.

SOUTHFIELD — Anyone who has had the privilege of attending a game at the Miracle League of Michigan will tell you that it’s so much more than simply playing a game of baseball.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A caregiver stands accused of a violent attack that left an 81-year-old Grosse Pointe Park woman hospitalized.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Memorial Day has always been one of the most important days of the year for The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, but this year, the nonprofit will have something new to honor veterans.

FRASER — Fraser voters went to the polls on May 2 and chose to approve the lone issue on the ballot: a bond measure from Fraser Public Schools.

METRO DETROIT — Letter carriers across southeastern Michigan will be making strides to Stamp Out Hunger during their 31st annual food drive on Saturday, May 13.