GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — For more than a quarter of a century, there has been a concerted effort in the greater West Bloomfield area to recognize youth who offer valuable contributions to society.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Although she officially began her new role last July, it was only recently that Farmington Hills announced that Charmaine Kettler-Schmult was promoted to the position of director of planning and community development for the city.

FARMINGTON HILLS — April has arrived, and golf courses around metro Detroit are welcoming golfers back to the links.

ORCHARD LAKE — Last summer, the life of Orchard Lake resident Don R. Powell took a “crazy” turn.

OAKLAND COUNTY — For as valued as higher education is in the United States, the rising cost to attend college has been widely criticized.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After Noelle Borst began working as a special education teacher in the West Bloomfield School District more than five years ago, West Bloomfield Middle School Principal Amy Hughes said she knew “we had a gem.”

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For nearly three years, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has been trying to secure a facility to hold events for the community’s seniors.

OAKLAND COUNTY — School security has been an ongoing topic of discussion, both locally and around the country.

KEEGP HARBOR/WEST BLOOMFIELD — In recent years, the status of Roosevelt Elementary School has been a source of contention between some Keego Harbor residents and the West Bloomfield School District.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Parks and Recreation Commission has secured a temporary facility to house all senior programming, according to a press release.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After being one of three libraries in Michigan named in the Library Journal’s Star Library ratings last year, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library is in a field of a dozen statewide winners this year.

WALLED LAKE — The Inspired Acting Company, a new professional theater company in Oakland County, has scheduled a six-show inaugural season.

METRO DETROIT — Farmington Hills resident Olivia Croom will be providing free dental services as part of her new position at a Detroit nonprofit, according to a press release.

FARMINGTON — After working for Farmington’s public safety department for more than 15 years, Bob Houhanisin recently said he has reached the pinnacle of his career.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In the 1800s, the city now known as Farmington Hills was known as Quakertown.