TROY — Four students from the Troy area won a combined $3,000 in scholarships to study public safety fields, following in the footsteps of their parents who are also first responders.

TROY — The Troy City Council has approved putting a capital bond proposal on the ballot this fall, which will fund improvements for a slate of city amenities if approved by voters Nov. 4.

METRO DETROIT — While many people may have a home office for work, hobbies or other purposes, different furniture items and organizing techniques can be useful when trying to maintain the coordination of these spaces.

UTICA — The Utica Community Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department has been honored with the Innovation in Nutrition Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Tyler Schreiber, a music teacher at Schuchard Elementary School, will be joining his fellow members of the Royal Oak-based Five Lakes Silver Band in the 35th annual Besson Swiss Open Competition in Switzerland.

TROY — Multiple Troy students were among the winners of Oakland County’s first Juneteenth Art & Essay Contest.

TROY — During a recent fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Troy, more than $10,000 was raised.

TROY — The Troy Historic Village recently opened its summer exhibit on the Underground Railroad, open now through Aug. 28.

UTICA — A parcel between Deanna’s Men’s Styling Shop and Mr. Miguel’s Mexican Grill & Cantina will soon be developed into a small park area.

TROY — Ryan Werenka, a teacher at Troy High, was among 43 candidates chosen by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation for its annual fellowship competition.

SOUTHFIELD — The Dangers of Synthetic Drugs community forum July 23 at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, aims to raise awareness and share resources related to the issues around synthetic drugs.

TROY — A Troy man has died following a dispute at a gas station in Detroit.

UTICA — Community members from the Utica area recently welcomed a new Ford’s Garage restaurant location at 12575 Hall Road.

TROY — The Troy Garden Club will celebrate the work of local gardeners during its 50th annual Garden Walk, set for July 9.

TROY — Carla Reeb, the Troy Nature Society’s executive director, has announced she will retire this fall.