FRASER — Trooper Maxwell Prince was no stranger to risk as part of his duties on the Michigan State Police Emergency Response Team, but nothing could have prepared him for getting shot seven times while defending his fellow troopers.

NOVI — Sisters Joanne Arnold, 95, and Janice Randall, 89, of Novi, have each known their spouses for more than 75 years, but they have very different love stories.

ROYAL OAK— Shrine Catholic High School junior Alexandra Paisley was “shocked” when she opened up the envelope containing her ACT test results and saw that she scored a 36.

Sisters Joanne Arnold, 95, and Janice Randall, 89, of Novi, have each known their spouses for more than 75 years, but have very different love stories.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An 8-year-old St. Clair Shores boy wanted to help the people he saw in need around the area, and he came up with the idea of hopeful bags.

METRO DETROIT — Between the Jahmyr Gibbs fumble, Josh Reynolds drops, or the Brandon Aiyuk catch off Kindle Vildor’s face mask, there seemed to be many moments during the NFC championship game Jan. 28 where the palms of Detroit Lions’ fans met their foreheads in disbelief.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A member of the Grosse Pointe Public Safety Department will soon be back on the beat and serving the City, after serving his country in the military.

FARMINGTON — A teacher in the Farmington Public School District recently achieved one of her lifelong dreams: being a contestant on the game show “Wheel of Fortune,” and meeting Pat Sajek and Vanna White.

CLAWSON — Feb. 13 will mark the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Michigan State University that took the life of Alexandria Verner, and her family and the Clawson community still feel her loss deeply a year later.

BIRMINGHAM — Shortly after graduating from the University of Michigan with his undergrad, Birmingham resident Erik Morganroth woke up and suddenly could not catch his breath. He decided to go to Beaumont Hospital for some tests.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Lee Rocker, of Stray Cats, is always ready to put on a show for his fans.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — We reached out to some of our previous sources, seeking updates on some of our favorite pieces.  

UTICA — On Jan. 14, the Barczyk family and the entire team at the Reptarium announced the passing of founder Brian Barczyk at the age of 54.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Dan Chimelak, known locally as “Captain Dan,” worked at Lakeside Fishing Shop and as a charter captain for over 40 years. He enjoyed helping people fish.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield resident Brea Hartsfield has her eyes set on the FBI.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores resident Karl Schwarzwalder wanted to give back to the community, and he did that by helping to plan various events throughout the year.

MOUNT CLEMENS — About a quarter of a mile separates the Anton Art Center from Advancing Macomb’s offices in Mount Clemens. The short walk down Macomb Place only takes a few minutes at a solid clip, but few people’s trips match the magnitude of Phil Gilchrist’s.

METRO DETROIT — Lisa Vergos has been a nurse with Corewell Health — formerly Beaumont Hospital — for approximately 20 years.

BERKLEY — The first woman mayor in Berkley’s history has died.

STERLING HEIGHTS — For a noon weekday ceremony honoring a high school football coach, it’s difficult to picture what type of audience will show up. Unless that ceremony is for Sterling Heights Stevenson’s Rick Bye, because his impact is immeasurable through not just Stevenson but Utica Schools Community.