METRO DETROIT — Whenever Royal Oak resident Maurice Peyton takes his Polaris Slingshot open-air roadster out for a drive, people notice.

METRO DETROIT — For the third year, law enforcement agencies will go head-to-head on a softball field to help raise money for youth programs.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP —  The Clintondale Community Schools Board of Education unanimously renewed Superintendent Rodriguez Broadnax’s contract at its July 25 meeting.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees approved a “Market Days’’ event at Prince Drewry Park during its Monday, Aug. 25, meeting.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Whether you want to redo a room or your entire home, you’ll find plenty of inspiration at the Junior League of Detroit’s 24th Designers’ Show House.

METRO DETROIT — It’s consistently the talk of Major League Baseball. Every year it seems there’s a major blow to a pennant-chasing team as its ace is shut down for the year due to Tommy John surgery.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Chippewa Valley (2-0) was dominant in every aspect of its 42-7 victory over Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse on Sept. 1 at Chippewa Valley High School.

METRO DETROIT — Veterinarians and other pet health experts are trying to allay fears following rumors of an “unknown” disease affecting dogs in northern Michigan.

FRASER — The city of Fraser is welcoming a new director of public safety after months of filling the position with interim directors.

PONTIAC — With the 50th anniversary of Title IX occurring back in June, the importance of everything it brought — to not only sports- or education-based inclusion, but basic safety measures for women — was celebrated Aug. 12 at the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac.

METRO DETROIT — “Remarkable” would describe Kirk Gibson’s walk-off home run in the 1988 World Series off Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, or bringing the last World Series title to Detroit in 1984. 

METRO DETROIT — In its first time back since the 2020 cancellation due to COVID-19, the attendance and atmosphere returned to normalcy last year.

METRO DETROIT — Last year, many child care centers across Michigan were forced to close their doors due to financial strain and limited staff, but this year, local centers say their business is booming.

METRO DETROIT — Lights can make nights brighter, safer and more accessible, but many people want the public to be mindful of the light they shine out into the darkness.

MACOMB COUNTY — As September rolls around, runners in Macomb County are gearing up for two events aimed at raising money for first responders, military personnel and their families on the anniversary of 9/11.

MACOMB COUNTY — For nearly 50 years, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Marine Sheriff Division has been served by a single boathouse at the eastern edge of Harrison Township. But on Tuesday, Aug. 30, county officials broke ground on a project to replace the aging facility with a brand-new headquarters for the Marine Division. 

METRO DETROIT — August is National Pediatric Immunization Month, and medical professionals are getting the word out about the importance of vaccinating children, particularly when they are very young.

METRO DETROIT — On Sept. 9, Ruthy Bedard will sit down with local documentary filmmaker Keith Famie for an interview about her 1936 Ford Coupe 3-window.

L’Anse Creuse, Utica continue to improve

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem gave the Board of Trustees his quarterly report on the township’s investments as of July 30 at its Monday, Aug. 8, meeting.