Published December 6, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on Nov. 20, newly elected council members and reelected incumbents took their oaths of office.
Read MorePublished December 6, 2023
NOVI — Justin Fischer’s election as mayor has left a vacancy on the Novi City Council, which, according to the city charter, must be filled by a council appointee within 30 days or otherwise will require a special election.
Read MorePublished December 6, 2023
NOVI — There is a new mayor in town, and his name is Justin Fischer.
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TROY — Oakland County has a new county commissioner and Troy has a new City Council member following a sudden shake-up after the Nov. 7 election.
Read MorePublished December 6, 2023
METRO DETROIT — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a call for a special election to fill the Michigan House of Representatives seats vacated by newly elected Warren Mayor Lori M. Stone and Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman, who represented District 13 and District 25, respectively.
Read MorePublished December 5, 2023
BIRMINGHAM — At a City Commission meeting Nov. 13, Therese Longe officially passed the gavel to Elaine McLain. Longe nominated McLain to serve as mayor and was backed by a unanimous vote of the City Commission.
Read MorePublished December 5, 2023
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Township officials have taken a step toward expanding the 23 Mile Road public safety complex by making an offer to buy an adjoining property.
Read MorePublished December 4, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At their Nov. 20 meeting, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved Mark Metry to join the 40th District Court as an attorney magistrate by a 7-0 vote.
Read MorePublished December 4, 2023
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Oakland County Board of Commissioners has chosen its replacement for the late Gary McGillivray, who long represented his hometown of Madison Heights along with Hazel Park and parts of Troy as the commissioner for District 3.
Read MorePublished December 1, 2023
WARREN — Mayor Lori Stone’s ceremonial swearing-in on Nov. 20 was a joyous, celebratory event where people gathered to support Warren’s new mayor.
Read MorePublished December 1, 2023
WARREN — Newly elected Warren City Council members had their first council meeting Nov. 28 and voted in new officers.
Read MorePublished December 1, 2023
MADISON HEIGHTS — At its meeting Nov. 16, the new-look Madison Heights City Council reversed course on two lawsuits filed by marijuana companies.
Read MorePublished November 30, 2023
HAZEL PARK — A federal grant will provide the Hazel Park Community Coalition $625,000 during the next five years, with eligibility to seek another five years of funding totaling $1.25 million over 10 years, as the coalition works to reduce substance use among youth.
Read MorePublished November 30, 2023
MADISON HEIGHTS — A new council has taken shape in Madison Heights following last month’s election, including a new member and some historic firsts for diversity in the city.
Read MorePublished November 30, 2023
MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb Place and the Cherry Street Mall are the center of many public events in the “Bath City.” Next year, a massive overhaul will reshape the cultural core of Mount Clemens.
Read MorePublished November 24, 2023
LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the launch of a new consumer protection website and holiday campaign to help protect Michigan residents from common consumer scams during the winter holiday season.
Read MorePublished November 23, 2023
LANSING — On Nov. 23, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned a turkey before Thanksgiving.
Read MorePublished November 20, 2023
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees prepared the township for 2024’s elections by selecting the township recreation center as its early voting site at the board’s Nov. 8 meeting.
Read MorePublished November 20, 2023
EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe’s former mayor was sentenced earlier this month on a charge related to fraudulently applying for a grant as a veteran-owned business.
Read MorePublished November 20, 2023
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park City Councilman Vikas Relan wasn’t always the most popular person at the council table — or with some members of the community — but that’s not why he entered the political arena.
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