SOUTHFIELD — Ever since he was a kid watching the television show “Emergency!,” Joey Thorington knew he wanted to become a firefighter. In his senior year of high school, he began working as a firefighter for the forestry department in White Cloud.

SOUTHFIELD — On June 5, at Lear Corporation in Southfield, Mayor Ken Siver delivered his annual State of the City address.

METRO DETROIT — Vacation season is here, and while you’re packing your bags, don’t forget about your pet’s plans.

EASTPOINTE — An architect representing a local company seeking to expand said the company would withdraw its request for rezoning to allow for the exploration of alternative solutions.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When James Bryant Sr. was going to college for accounting, he realized he didn’t want to sit behind a desk all day.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights City Council has adopted an amendment to its zoning ordinance aimed at revitalizing buildings that have been left vacant by the closing of box stores.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When Jack Jones graduated from high school in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve in World War II. His wife, Vera Rhodes, worked as a riveter for Briggs Corp.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A celebration of Polish food and culture is returning to Sterling Heights later this month. Now in its 43rd year, the American Polish Festival will bring a mix of Polish bands, local music, folk dancers, arts and crafts, and Polish/American cuisine to the grounds of the American Polish Century Club June 20-22.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer-involved shooting that occurred June 3 left a 41-year-old man dead.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights man was arrested after a search warrant was executed at his home and he was allegedly found to be in possession of child sexually abusive material.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights is looking to the county to split the cost of rehabbing the Schoenherr Road bridge.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights police officer is being commended for saving a kayaker in distress.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights recently held a ribbon-cutting on what Mayor Michael Taylor called a “highly anticipated” trail.

EASTPOINTE — After months of debate, the Eastpointe City Council voted to move forward with a design for the city’s new police and district court building.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A 30-year-old from Mount Clemens facing charges for safe-breaking an ATM also reportedly has a hold order from U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.