TROY — Carla Reeb, the Troy Nature Society’s executive director, has announced she will retire this fall.

EASTPOINTE — Car hoods raised up, fuzzy dice adorned rearview mirrors, and engines purred.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — When Lila Shea was 12 years old, she decided to write a book based on some of the emotions she was feeling about her parents’ divorce.

NOVI — On June 2, a large audience filled the Novi Middle School auditorium to witness the graduation of Robby Heil, a young man with Down syndrome, from the Novi Adult Transition Center program.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Before the summer is over, Grosse Pointe City Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak will be able to say she attended Harvard.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — This St. Clair Shores woman grew up in the Shores and tells younger generations to love one another.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — One local man recognizes veterans through a beautiful display every year hoping to educate the public and help veterans feel recognized.

EASTPOINTE/HARPER WOODS/DETROIT — With the recent wave of crime that has hit Eastpointe — including a shooting that left two people dead and a stabbing in which one person was killed — a group of pastors recently gathered with about 125 residents to lift the community in prayer and denounce violence.

NOVI — With Mother’s Day fast approaching, seniors at Waltonwood Twelve Oaks in Novi sat down April 25 to talk about their personal experiences with motherhood and offer some advice to young mothers in the community.

SOUTHFIELD — Born on April 18, 1922, Catherine Davis is a 102-year-old Southfield resident whose lifetime wish of going to Washington, D.C. to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture was granted for her birthday last April  by “Wish of a Lifetime” from AARP.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council, state Sen. Kevin Hertel, family members and residents celebrated Evelyn Frederick’s 100th birthday with a proclamation at the council’s Feb. 18 meeting.

TROY — The Michigan Chapter of the American String Teachers Association (MASTA) has named Wendy Stuart, who is the orchestra director at Troy High School, as the 2025 Teacher of the Year.

CLAWSON — As the second anniversary of Alexandria Verner’s tragic death approaches, the Clawson community will be holding a memorial to honor and remember her.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — According to this St. Clair Shores woman, turning 100 makes her feel like a teenager once more.

EASTPOINTE — When Reathel Marie Brown turned 100 years old last month — or as some would say, 100 years young — many family members and friends wanted to wish her a happy birthday.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — These two volunteers were recognized for their 29 years of good deeds in St. Clair Shores. But they say they don’t do it for the recognition.

CLAWSON — Last year, Alyssa Depaolis and her two sons celebrated Christmas in a hotel room with just the three of them.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After half a century working for Clinton Township, Paul Brouwer is ready to retire.

MACOMB COUNTY — Whether Karen Avila is working at her corporate job for Comerica Bank or helping clients at the company she founded, AG Signing Services, the Roseville resident always tries to accomplish two goals: uplifting those around her and making a difference.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield High School Assistant Principal Susan Aisner recently was in for a surprise when she walked into the West Bloomfield High School auditorium.