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.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College’s new leader, Lori M. Gonko, is expected to assume the college presidency on July 1.

WARREN — A 24-year-old Detroit man is facing charges after a hit and run crash that left one dead.

CENTER LINE — The city of Center Line recently completed a “road diet” along Van Dyke Avenue that officials say is intended to improve pedestrian safety, slow speeding traffic and support future mixed-use development in the city’s downtown corridor.

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — High School graduation is bittersweet. Proud graduates walk across stages to collect their diplomas while their parents — some teary-eyed — capture the moment in photos. There are guaranteed hugs, cheers, applause and high-fives.

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.

MACOMB COUNTY — With Memorial Day behind us and the summer boating season well underway, officers of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division are calling upon those taking to the water to do so safely.

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

WARREN — Two Warren residents are facing animal cruelty charges stemming from separate, unrelated incidents. According to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, Samantha Koss, 28, of Warren, was allegedly paid to care for a dog that escaped from her home.

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

METRO DETROIT — As spring planting season ramps up across the state, gardening experts say starting a home vegetable garden doesn’t require a large backyard or years of experience.

METRO DETROIT — There’s a spot in Ferndale, near the train tracks that cross Nine Mile and Hilton roads, where car buffs and motorcycle enthusiasts gather every Sunday year-round.

METRO DETROIT — As summer approaches, blood donation organizations are preparing for a disparity in blood donations.

MACOMB COUNTY — Officials from four Macomb County communities are seeking public input on a proposed greenway project along Stephens Road that aims to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, increase connectivity and create a more walkable corridor.

MACOMB COUNTY — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made her final appearance before Macomb County business and civic leaders on May 11, presenting the keynote address at the Macomb County Chamber and Connect Macomb’s Governor’s Luncheon.

MACOMB COUNTY — On May 8, the Macomb County Office of Senior Services assembled nearly 30 of the county’s oldest residents for a celebratory luncheon at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s Romeo Plank branch.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 15-17.