EASTPOINTE — There is a major change in Eastpointe Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year.

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/CENTER LINE — At press time, educators were still awaiting word from Lansing as to whether or not there will be any increases for per-pupil funding for the 2025-2026 school year.

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to car cruises, Jerry Naumann knows how to make a grand entrance.

EASTPOINTE — The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, strictly run by volunteers, has been a staple in the community since it opened Nov. 11, 2011.

WARREN — When a new school year begins, there are feelings of excitement and nervousness when meeting your teachers, finding your classrooms and catching up with classmates.

ROSEVILLE — Name any township or city in Michigan, and chances are Scott Krasnik has been there.

WARREN — Throughout her career in education, Elizabeth Jensen has worked in various capacities including classroom teacher, Title I specialist, principal, curriculum director, and director of academic services.

METRO DETROIT — If you make it out to the Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 16 in Oakland County, you might spot Sami Abu-Soud in his 1997 Reliant Robin.

WARREN — A number of building updates and technological upgrades are on the horizon for Fitzgerald Public Schools.

EASTPOINTE — Next year will mark the 100-year anniversary of St. Veronica Catholic Church, and parishioners have already begun planning for the milestone celebration.

METRO DETROIT — David Watson wanted to buy a classic car that represented the year of his birth: 1947. The St. Clair Shores resident looked around but didn’t find one made that year. He got as close as he could, though, by purchasing a striking 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe. He bought the car in 2004.

METRO DETROIT — Retired Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois is a history buff, especially when it comes to Detroit landmarks and legends.

EASTPOINTE — As school districts statewide prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, they’ve been thrown into financial uncertainty because the state Legislature has not passed the state budget, which includes the school aid budget.

WARREN — Regina High School has come full circle. Last month, the Regina High School board of directors — together with the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis — announced the appointments of Anna Bulszewicz as president and Emily Radatz as vice president of advancement.

WARREN — This June and July, a number of Van Dyke Public Schools students who needed to catch up on their credits or needed remedial lessons are attending summer school in the district at various schools.