MADISON HEIGHTS — Ten cats are currently at the Madison Heights Animal Shelter waiting to find their forever homes. With the holidays underway, officials also hope to see an uptick in charitable giving to the shelter, which relies on donations to take care of the animals there.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Oakland County Board of Commissioners has chosen its replacement for the late Gary McGillivray, who long represented his hometown of Madison Heights along with Hazel Park and parts of Troy as the commissioner for District 3.

EASTPOINTE — A local man has been convicted in a 2021 drunken driving incident in which he struck a couple who were riding a motorcycle, killing one and critically injuring another.

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man faces felony charges after police say he grew upset over a missing package and fired his gun into the ground.

MADISON HEIGHTS — At its meeting Nov. 16, the new-look Madison Heights City Council reversed course on two lawsuits filed by marijuana companies.

HAZEL PARK — A federal grant will provide the Hazel Park Community Coalition $625,000 during the next five years, with eligibility to seek another five years of funding totaling $1.25 million over 10 years, as the coalition works to reduce substance use among youth.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A new council has taken shape in Madison Heights following last month’s election, including a new member and some historic firsts for diversity in the city.

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police are searching for a local woman who was reported missing by her guardian on Nov. 25.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Hot cocoa, cookies, Christmas caroling and more await at this year’s Madison Heights Holiday Tree Lighting.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Five proposed amendments to the charter of Madison Heights passed with overwhelming support Nov. 7, updating how the city approaches everything from appointments and resignations to the rules of running for office and how often meetings are held.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Gary McGillivray, the most recent Oakland County commissioner for District 3, died Nov. 3, just two weeks after the Oct. 18 death of his wife, Diane McGillivray.

EASTPOINTE — When Eastpointe police responded to an in-progress call for a stolen vehicle Nov. 9, what followed was a chase that ended in a suspect’s arrest.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A former president of the Madison District Public Schools Board of Education will serve prison time for tax evasion and a years-long bribery scheme.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Millions of people struggle with mental health difficulties, from burnout and decision fatigue to anger issues and depression. An upcoming forum aims to raise awareness, with experts sharing advice on coping mechanisms and helpful resources.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Community Coalition has received a $10,000 grant from the local Meijer, which will fund programs benefiting students at schools across the city.