MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Feb. 11 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting was packed with items relating to the recreation center, with work set to take place from the roof down to the entrances and parking lot.

WARREN — The Warren City Council unanimously approved nearly $1.7 million in improvements to Halmich Park on Feb. 10, clearing the way for demolition and reconstruction of aging pavilions and restrooms city officials say are unsafe and beyond repair.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Heroic deeds by firefighters, paramedics and civilians alike were recognized through 2025 commendations by the Madison Heights Fire Department.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — According to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, 20-year-old Joel Edwards was bound over for trial on all counts related to an alleged plan to attack a St. Clair Shores elementary school. 

METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of the United States of America went down a “rocky road” to create its newest cookie flavor.

SOUTHFIELD — One person is dead after a fatal car crash that occurred at approximately 7:17 p.m. Feb. 12 in the area of Greenfield Road and Foster Winter Drive, south of Nine Mile Road.

ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak announced via Facebook that starting on Feb. 16, the City’s civic complex parking lots will join the new ParkMobile system and become paid lots. 

PLEASANT RIDGE — Pleasant Ridge soon will be adding new charging stations for electric vehicles.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, posted its fiscal year 2024-2025 annual report on its website, ropl.org. 

BERKLEY — A notable Berkley event that previously was scheduled for this past weekend was postponed due to inclement weather.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing 16-year-old Madison Sims-Griffin.

SOUTHFIELD — According to the Southfield Police Department, missing teenager Nyana Franklin-Hudson, 16, has safely returned home.

TROY — A student from International Academy East has come up with his own proposal for the safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence in schools. 

STERLING HEIGHTS — Plans for a proposed Sheetz store in Sterling Heights are now on hold.

METRO DETROIT — The Catholic High School League officially appointed Mike Evoy as the eighth Director in CHSL history on Feb. 9, according to a press release by the league.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Jessica Gupta, the newly elected president of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education, is stepping down from the board.

NOVI — The Motor City Winter Dog Classic, which was held at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi Feb. 5-8, was one of a handful of dog shows across the U.S. that took place on the heels of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. 

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A Rochester Community Schools Board of Education trustee has filed a lawsuit against the district challenging a bylaw that restricts what trustees can say publicly.

DETROIT — Some people awaken to the blare of an alarm. The morning of Feb. 8, Grosse Pointe City native Bridget Doyle awoke to the sound of people singing the Oscar Mayer jingle.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Just over two years after she was tapped to lead the Grosse Pointe Public School System, Superintendent Andrea Tuttle has announced her intention to retire.