UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — A safety animation video by Crevolution Robotics, a Utica Community Schools FIRST Robotics team, will be played during FIRST competitions after being selected as one of the finalists for the Safety Animation Award.

FERNDALE — Looking for more outings that fit their schedule, two women have created a new early evening clubbing event: Cinderellas on the Dance Floor.

TROY — The Troy City Council recently approved additional funding for an inclusive playground project at Boulan Park. The council voted unanimously March 2 to transfer a portion of federal funds from the city’s Community Development Block Grant.

TROY — The Troy City Council unanimously approved rezoning plans for a medical office building and parking lot that would be located on the north side of Big Beaver Road and east side of Frankton Avenue.

TROY — On March 27-28, Troy Historic Village hosted its 2026 Spring Egg Hunt.

TROY — Robert Paljusevic was recently sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for a shooting that occurred last year at Corewell Beaumont Troy Hospital. 

UTICA — Karyn McConachie, a science teacher at Utica High School, received the Frank Miracola 21 Things Educational Excellence award from the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning and the Regional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan.

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/ROCHESTER — Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino and Jim Gavlinski, owner of Battery Warehouse of Shelby, competed in a fundraising event for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation that had both men’s heads and beards being shaved March 29 to support childhood cancer research.

TROY — For decades, Oakland County Youth Assistance has worked to support families and their children with community-focused programming that aims to reduce juvenile delinquency, as well as child neglect and abuse.

TROY — The “Greatest Hits” of the Detroit area were celebrated at The Detroit Shoppe at Somerset Collection during 313 Day, held March 13.

TROY — Young readers can explore Troy destinations through a new children’s book, “Adventures in Troy with Betty and Buddy Beaver.”

TROY — Christina Rick, an English language development teacher at Troy High School, has been named an Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year.

TROY — The Troy City Council has unanimously approved conditional rezoning for a 33.9-acre site on the east side of Livernois Road, north of Big Beaver Road, as well as a site plan for a project there, setting the stage for the development of 156 residential units.

UTICA — During the Utica City Council’s March 10 meeting, representatives with the Clinton River Watershed Council discussed potential canoe and kayak launch site updates that could be accomplished at sites in Utica in the near future.

UTICA — During the Utica City Council’s March 10 meeting, representatives with the Clinton River Watershed Council discussed potential canoe and kayak launch site updates that could be accomplished at sites in Utica in the near future.