METRO DETROIT — A loved one’s decision to enter hospice care can begin a daunting and scary time for families, but volunteers providing supporting care for their loved ones can make it a little bit easier.

OAKLAND COUNTY — January 19-25 marked National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Week, a field that dates back to the Civil War, when nurses provided anesthesia to soldiers on the battlefield.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Feb. 7-9.

FERNDALE — After more than a decade in operation, the owners of Public House have announced the restaurant will be closing.

BERKLEY — A vehicle pursuit in Berkley ended with an SUV crashing into a home.

BERKLEY — It’s been several months since the city of Berkley effectively decided to ban carnivals, bringing an end to the current iteration of Berkley Days.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale officially has put forth a millage restoration proposal for residents to consider in May.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale will be hosting public interviews Feb. 6 with the finalists for its open city manager position.

CLARKSTON — The recent cold front that moved into southeastern Michigan made for the ideal weather conditions for local Girl Scouts to get hooked on ice fishing.

METRO DETROIT — The year 2025 is going to be picture perfect for Durell Thomas Jr. At press time, the 2022 Harper Woods High School graduate had started his new position as an intern for the Arizona Diamondbacks, based in Phoenix. Thomas, 21, will document the team’s season taking videos and photos of Major League Baseball players.

METRO DETROIT— When Josiah Martelle was about 8 years old, he sat in the audience of the Warren Community Center watching the cast of Warren Civic Theatre perform “Seussical.”

METRO DETROIT — As the air chills and days get shorter, it’s common for snowbirds to take their flights south.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is teaching young people about environmental stewardship through the Kids’ Clean Water Calendar Contest, now in its 20th year.

METRO DETROIT — Drastic changes to Michigan’s paid sick leave and minimum wage will go into effect Feb. 21. Both of Michigan’s major political parties are currently trying to rein in these efforts in the Legislature.

METRO DETROIT — This year, the Progressive Detroit Boat Show is back with magnificent boats and activities for the whole family.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 31-Feb. 2

METRO DETROIT — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The credit union will award over $130,000 in scholarships, including 43 scholarships of $2,500 each to help students and educators reach career goals, and 14 scholarships of $2,000 each to support future first responders.

OAKLAND COUNTY — For 28 years, CARE House of Oakland County has hosted its annual Circle of Friends Luncheon as a way to raise awareness of the nonprofit’s mission to protect children by preventing, intervening and treating child abuse and neglect.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Downtown Development Authority executive director will be leaving his role next month.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 24-26.