TROY — Troy Public Schools Board of Education Trustee Steve Gottlieb has been elected to the Oakland County Board of Education by the boards of Oakland County’s 28 school districts. Gottlieb will serve for a six-year term that began July 1.

METRO DETROIT — Since 1859, two years before Abraham Lincoln became president, the South Channel range lights have stood tall at the southeastern tip of Harsen’s Island.

METRO DETROIT — Earlier this year, two prominent nonprofits in the metro Detroit area merged into one, but they lacked a name for the new organization — until now.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Lynn Anderson was a child in the late 1960s when her mom and dad took her to the Bel-Air Drive-In Theater in Detroit to see “The Love Bug.”

METRO DETROIT — July is Wildlife Conservation Month in Michigan, and the Michigan Wildlife Council is celebrating by hosting a few special activities for the public to enjoy.

LANSING — Last month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill No. 5190 into law, requiring high school students in public schools to take a financial literacy class.

METRO DETROIT — Those looking for a place to live may find themselves reaching deeper into their wallets — and their savings — even when it comes to renting.

METRO DETROIT — When the power goes out due to summer storms or other year-round emergencies, a generator is a valuable investment to ensure the lights will stay on.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County is home to more inland lakes and registered boats than anywhere else in the state. To ensure residents’ safety this summer, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is piloting a program to increase marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes.

DETROIT — The city of Detroit is set to have its shining moment in the professional golf world once more as the Rocket Mortgage Classic will return for its fourth year at Detroit Golf Club. The 156-man field will compete July 28-31.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On June 22, Oakland County and school officials announced the Oakland County Schools Mental Health Grant Program, which will automatically distribute $175,000 to each school district in the county to address students’ mental health needs.

TROY — Troy firefighters, their families and members of the community gathered June 26 for the dedication of the new firefighter memorial at Firefighters Park in Troy.

TROY — The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Automation Alley, Oakland County and the Michigan Department of Economic Development, announced June 1 that the first U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing will be located in Troy.

MICHIGAN — In a virtual press conference hours after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 vote, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel took questions from members of the press June 24.

METRO DETROIT — The skies above Lake St. Clair will once again roar with the sounds of jet engines this July as Selfridge Air National Guard Base hosts its air show and open house.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Police departments along the Woodward Avenue corridor have announced that they will be enforcing a “rigorous” noise enforcement campaign.

METRO DETROIT — Bringing a pet into a home can make a huge difference to an animal, even if it is just on a temporary basis.

METRO DETROIT — Earlier this month, Michigan State Police decided to play a game of laser tag.

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners looking to spruce up their yards can add some gorgeous color to their landscapes while helping to increase the local pollinator population.

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.