METRO DETROIT — It’s a warm spring day in Sterling Heights and an 84-year-old woman is sitting at home when the phone rings. “Your grandson is in big trouble,” the caller says. “He needs money now!”

FARMINGTON — At a special meeting May 28, the Farmington Planning Commission unanimously approved a special land use and site plan for Vibe Credit Union.

METRO DETROIT — Onion ring fanatics, get your tastebuds ready. It’s time for National Onion Ring Day, coming to a platter near you on June 22.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Gabriel Bercea, 23, of Farmington Hills, appeared June 11 in the 47th District court in Farmington Hills, facing charges in the Woodland Hills Park homicide.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At its meeting May 11, the Farmington Hills City Council took the plunge and unanimously voted to conditionally approve the former Kendallwood Swim Club property for a 10-unit, detached home, single-family cluster development.

METRO DETROIT — Every time Steven Schechter drives his rare Land Rover 101 Forward Control military vehicle in a local car cruise, he brings a piece of British military history with him. The Franklin resident purchased the 1972 model from Auto Europe, which has a service center and a showroom in Birmingham.

METRO DETROIT — If you want a better body, get a personal trainer. If you want a better landscape, try a garden coach.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of June 11-14.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of June 4-7.

METRO DETROIT — Buying a home is the biggest investment most people will ever make, but it’s a complex process that can be intimidating.

METRO DETROIT — The human body is intricately designed, and researchers are just beginning to grasp some of its complexities. But just as there are many ailments the body can experience, there are also numerous ways to manage the pain that accompanies them.

METRO DETROIT — Stan Yee was built for speed. He brought excitement to those who drove in the fast lane.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Known for her kindness and for making her youngest students feel safe and excited about learning, Diane Kawesa was named the Farmington Public Schools’ Early Childhood Teacher of the Year.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Officials in Farmington and Farmington Hills are opposed to proposed bills that would possibly take control of their cities’ zoning ordinances.

METRO DETROIT — Several C & G Newspapers staff writers recently earned recognition in both the Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest and the Society of Professional Journalists-Detroit Chapter’s Excellence in Journalism Awards.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A sketch of a person of interest in a homicide investigation was released May 20 by the Farmington Hills Police Department.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — For art enthusiasts, Art on the Grand is a sure sign summer is here.

METRO DETROIT — In recent weeks, local Catholic churches have been holding listening sessions where they seek feedback from parishioners on proposed restructuring changes — feedback that will help the Archdiocese of Detroit make some tough decisions.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 28-31.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 22-25.