ROCHESTER — Artists of all ages can transform a blank skateboard deck into a work of art for downtown Rochester’s 16th annual skateboard art competition and exhibition.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Road Commission for Oakland County and Oakland Township are holding a public information and feedback session on the potential paving of Gallagher and Silverbell roads.

ROCHESTER — A new, elevated farmers market will be constructed in downtown Rochester over the next six months, despite being nearly $1 million over budget.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old man from Houston accused of killing two people inside a used car dealership in Shelby Township last fall has been found competent to stand trial, following a mental health evaluation.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A man from Shelby Township has been charged following what officials are calling the second-largest seizure of illicit drugs in the Shelby Township Police Department’s 72-year history.

ROCHESTER — Recent efforts of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education and administration will save taxpayers over $8.6 million, according to district officials.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Over the past few years, Michigan has seen rapid growth in the development of data centers, leaving communities to decide whether to let them in.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Those who walk, run, bike, or scooter along John R will soon have a safer way to cross the road. The city of Rochester Hills recently received a $765,560 grant from the Southeastern Michigan Council of Government’s Transportation Alternatives Program to install High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks, or HAWK, signals with median refuge islands at three locations along John R.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police are reminding motorists to follow school bus safety laws when they’re on the roads.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Sheetz is opening 14 new restaurant and convenience store locations in metro Detroit in 2026, including one in Shelby Township.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A second suspect has been charged in connection with a stabbing on the campus of Oakland University last month.

ROCHESTER — An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a recent stabbing on the campus of Oakland University.

METRO DETROIT/LANSING — Michigan students in kindergarten through 12th grade won’t be bringing their cellphones inside the classroom next year.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The windows at Meadow Brook Hall will now help preserve, protect and maintain the interior of the historic mansion and its collections.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Jessica Gupta, the newly elected president of the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education, is stepping down from the board.