WARREN — Nearly 50 area seniors gathered for a visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts on May 30 and enjoyed a Motown concert followed by a self-guided tour of the museum. The free event was hosted by the Warren Civic Center Library and sponsored by the DIA.

WARREN — Two brothers were arraigned in the 37th District Court on June 5 after they allegedly beat a man and left him unconscious in the street following an argument about money.

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office announced May 20 that their use of artificial intelligence and drones for critical underground infrastructure inspections will save the county millions of dollars and hours in staff time.

WARREN — Avid, voracious readers or those who read occasionally for leisure will find a variety of books, games, DVDs, puzzles, magazines and more for low prices at the Friends of the Warren Public Library Bookstore.

HAZEL PARK/WARREN — On May 17, the Michigan Bureau of Elections determined former Warren Mayor James Fouts’ affidavit of identity was valid as a candidate in the newly redistricted District 14 of the Michigan House of Representatives.

WARREN — The suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash near 11 Mile and Hoover roads was arraigned in the 37th District Court before Judge Michael Chupa on May 9.

WARREN/HAZEL PARK — James Fouts, the former mayor of Warren now running for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, has responded to a complaint made to the Michigan Bureau of Elections.

WARREN — At the April 23 Warren City Council meeting, its members voted unanimously to override the mayor’s veto and move forward with a $50,000 cap on any emergency purchases made by the administration without first getting the council’s approval.

WARREN — Former Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski is facing a felony charge for carrying a concealed weapon without a license after a traffic stop on April 28.

WARREN — Nine-year-old Olive Papasian has always had a passion to help others. At 7 years old, she saw a donation jar and gave to provide feminine hygiene products for homeless women because the products were not available in the shelter.

WARREN — The Warren Police Department and the Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido held a press conference at police headquarters April 24 to provide an update about an 8-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself.

WARREN — Hundreds came to celebrate the National Day of Prayer on May 2, outside Warren City Hall amid the glorious backdrop of sunshine and sparkling skies.

WARREN — Former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts and current state Rep. Mike McFall filed as Democrats to run in the Aug. 6 primary election in District 14 of the Michigan House of Representatives.

MACOMB COUNTY — On April 16, Macomb County Commissioner Mai Xiong won the race for a partial term of office representing the state’s District 13 in the Michigan House of Representatives.

WARREN — Democratic Macomb County Commissioner Mai Xiong defeated Republican Ronald Singer in the April 16 special election to fill the District 13 seat in the Michigan House of Representatives left vacant when Lori Stone was elected Warren’s mayor in November.