MACOMB COUNTY — Residents will pay a 911 phone surcharge of up to 42 cents monthly per device beginning in July after a measure to pay for emergency dispatch services was approved by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.

METRO DETROIT — Six C & G Newspapers staffers recently received a total of 11 Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Excellence in Journalism awards in the print Class C category — circulation over 15,000.

DETROIT — While the story of Wayne State University’s baseball season has concluded, the journey will be remembered for years to come.

DETROIT — As the popularity of gaming continues to grow through professional gamers, Twitch streams, and YouTube content creators, one company is bringing the esports world to Detroit in a loaded four-day event.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With multiple restaurants offering dinner with a view, summertime in Michigan specifically appeals to restaurants in St. Clair Shores.

MACOMB COUNTY — It’s that time of the year. As the summer nights kick in and the temperature welcomes boaters to the lake, it’s important to understand the safety measures that each boater is responsible to abide by when venturing out.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Public Library is encouraging people to immerse themselves in some good books.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA — A Utica Community Schools dad recently returned an overdue library book that he borrowed more than 40 years ago when he attended the same elementary school that his daughters do now, Dresden Elementary School.

STERLING HEIGHTS — For Allena Berger, every class she teaches at the Sterling Heights Community Center is a chance to celebrate dance.

STERLING HEIGHTS — As the United Shore Professional Baseball League welcomes another player to its lengthy list of former players signed to a Major League Baseball organization, this one hits a little closer to home for the USPBL fanbase.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Whether it’s for the birds, the community or himself, Joe Wagner is all about decorating the spaces around him.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller called on Macomb County municipalities to resume regular payments to the Great Lakes Water Authority.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The leaders of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties met May 11 to discuss topics ranging from mass transit, infrastructure and electric vehicles to a divided workforce, rancor in politics, and support for mental health.

METRO DETROIT — While dog ownership can oftentimes be rewarding, some owners struggle with their canine’s behaviors. Training is one way owners can try to support the relationship between their pet and their family.

METRO DETROIT — The peak of the housing market season is upon Michigan, and it’s proving to be a seller’s market.

MACOMB COUNTY — Advancing Macomb will host its sixth annual Summer Soirée at 5 p.m. June 14.

METRO DETROIT — Two local women whose lives were forever changed after the deaths of their loved ones persevered to become successful business owners.