BERKLEY — Berkley voters decided to reject a millage proposal May 2 that would have increased the millage rate for residents by nearly 3.46 mills.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Ice Show is making its big return for its 43rd annual event next month.

METRO DETROIT — As part of a big donation from the Children’s Miracle Network, Corewell Health Beaumont Children’s received $1.7 million in grants.

FERNDALE — A first-of-its-kind event in Ferndale will be held to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

BERKLEY — A former teacher and Berkley resident has been found guilty of criminal sexual conduct and distributing sexually explicit material to a minor.

FERNDALE — For the third time since 2018, the Ferndale Winter Guard has taken home another state championship.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission decided to postpone a vote to rezone an area for a multiple-family building.

BERKLEY — The arrival of a puppy store in Berkley caused much attention a couple months ago, and the City Council is on the verge of passing an ordinance to temporarily prohibit future businesses from settling in the city.

FERNDALE — A 25-year-old Ferndale man was wounded in a Wayne County sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting April 4 in the 700 block of East Webster Street.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission has approved two changes designed to improve its downtown parking system.

BERKLEY — Berkley residents will have a big question to answer when they go to the polls for the May 2 election.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Optimist Club recently held its annual oratorical contest March 22 and recognized local students for their work in crafting speeches based on a specific prompt.

FERNDALE — A 25-year-old Ferndale man was shot in an officer-involved shooting April 4 in the 700 block of East Webster Street.

ROYAL OAK — The next show to be presented by Stagecrafterss will be running throughout this month.

PLEASANT RIDGE — Lighting soon will be coming to Pleasant Ridge’s dog park.