MADISON HEIGHTS — May 7 is Older Michiganians Day, raising appreciation for seniors and awareness for the issues they face. Seniors and groups advocating on their behalf will flock to Lansing to meet with legislators and enjoy the beautiful historic buildings at the state capital.

HAZEL PARK — A high-speed chase that started in Hazel Park ended in Detroit, where two men were captured and a stolen vehicle was recovered.

MADISON HEIGHTS — On May 6, voters in the Lamphere Schools will decide whether to raise their taxes by hundreds of dollars each year to fund an auxiliary gym, fine arts studio, robotics lab, roofing, security, theater upgrades and more.

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts announced the Oakland County communities that are participating in the museum’s 2025 Inside|Out program.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 24-27.

METRO DETROIT — Last May, the state’s Focused Organized Retail Crime Enforcement team — FORCE — arrested and charged six members of an alleged criminal organization responsible for the thefts of hundreds of vehicles in southeast Michigan.

METRO DETROIT — Not all gardens need to be grown in the ground. According to Lindsey Kerr, the Wayne County consumer horticulture educator for Michigan State University Extension, container gardening is a great option for those who want to enjoy gardening without the need to dig holes in their backyards or for aspiring gardeners who do not have backyards at all.

ANN ARBOR ​​— On April 2, the United States Golf Association announced that the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Open will be played at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor.

METRO DETROIT — Starting May 7, in order to board a domestic flight within the United States, a REAL ID or a compliant document will be required. C and G Newspapers recently explored some of the pertinent facts.

METRO DETROIT — Ken and Melody Klemmer “are preservationists at heart.” They live in a historic home built in 1925, and a favorite pastime is driving their antique cars. The Klemmers buy and sell different vintage models every few years.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 18-20.

DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers April 23 home game against the San Diego Padres has been named “Gibby’s Day” in honor of Kirk Gibson and Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

METRO DETROIT — Andrew Dore and Andy Colohan were ready to shop on Record Store Day April 12.

METRO DETROIT — The last thing that a family wants amidst the passing of a loved one is to wind up in court. Figuring out how to share an estate is expensive, time-consuming, and complicated for many and probate court can lead to drama within a family unless the right steps are taken.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Once school is out for summer, construction will start on the roadway and right of way along 11 Mile Road from John R Road to Lorenz Street, implementing changes that aim to improve safety and walkability.

METRO DETROIT — In April 2022 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Steve Bieda as the official liaison to the U.S. Mint for the development of design for the Michigan Innovation Dollar.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A local physician who provided medical assistance to youth hockey teams recently pleaded no contest to 28 counts, including for charges of criminal sexual conduct and sexual abuse.

HAZEL PARK — A young man was hospitalized after his father pulled a gun and shot him during a heated argument in Hazel Park.

HAZEL PARK — The Saturday after Earth Day, the Hazel Park Department of Public Works will accept a variety of materials for recycling. The same day, residents will also help clean up their favorite parks, all in the spirit of environmental stewardship.

MADISON HEIGHTS — When it comes to 5Ks in the area, the one in Madison Heights is among the earliest each spring. It’s a chance to get outside with people of all fitness levels, jogging or walking at your own pace along a route that starts and ends in Suarez Friendship Woods, the scenic home of the Red Oaks Nature Center.