WARREN — Suzanne Finley is probably John Waite’s biggest fan. The Dryden resident has attended his concerts since 1985, including shows at Sterlingfest, the Magic Bag in Ferndale, Pine Knob in Clarkston and the Ritz in Roseville (with Bad English). She even drove to Cincinnati once to see him live.

CENTER LINE — The Center Line Department of Public Safety was investigating a social media threat at press time that forced school officials to close Center Line High School Oct. 8.  Center Line Public Schools Superintendent Joseph Hayes sent a letter to parents about 5:30 a.m.

METRO DETROIT — Warren resident Paul “Pauly G” Gutkowski is not only a bona fide car buff, but he also has a soft spot for animals.

WARREN/CENTER LINE — Students dressing as their favorite holiday during Spirit Week at Warren Mott High School and football fans cheering on their neighborhood schools are among the ways homecoming is being celebrated in 2025.

WARREN — “See anything you like?” Sue Zacharski asked McKinley Elementary fifth grade student Cora Angel as they looked over a rack of new shirts. “Do you have a favorite color?”

WARREN — Wayne Petree has good memories of his days attending Fitzgerald High School.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When students at Parkway Christian School started the 2025-2026 school year, they were welcomed by two new administrators: Head of School Vincent Montoro, and Athletic Director Brian Schlientz.

EASTPOINTE — Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5-11 this year, and the Eastpointe Fire Department got an early start when firefighters gave a fire safety presentation at the Eastpointe Memorial Library Sept. 20.

EASTPOINTE/ROYAL OAK — Kevin Lepine is a triple threat. He’s a comedian, magician and hypnotist who has been entertaining audiences with his “Hypnosis Unleashed” for several years at the Canyon Club inside the Four Queens Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

MACOMB COUNTY — As part of their practicum course in early childhood development at Macomb Community College, a group of students are holding a drive to benefit the baby pantry at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Macomb Township.

ROSEVILLE — The members of Roseclair Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2895 never pass up an opportunity to hold a fundraiser for a worthy cause.

METRO DETROIT — When teenagers start a rock band, they need a place to set up their equipment, practice, hash out ideas and let their creativity flow.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Each time Roger Cremont parks his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 at a car show, he isn’t interested in trophies or awards.

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/TROY — Members of the Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education have begun the process of filling a vacancy on the board.

WARREN/DETROIT — When Ruffy B. Lim thinks about his parents, Rufino and Lordenita Lim, so many memories come to mind.