MADISON HEIGHTS — Ten cats are currently at the Madison Heights Animal Shelter waiting to find their forever homes. With the holidays underway, officials also hope to see an uptick in charitable giving to the shelter, which relies on donations to take care of the animals there.

HAZEL PARK — A federal grant will provide the Hazel Park Community Coalition $625,000 during the next five years, with eligibility to seek another five years of funding totaling $1.25 million over 10 years, as the coalition works to reduce substance use among youth.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Oakland County Board of Commissioners has chosen its replacement for the late Gary McGillivray, who long represented his hometown of Madison Heights along with Hazel Park and parts of Troy as the commissioner for District 3.

MADISON HEIGHTS — At its meeting Nov. 16, the new-look Madison Heights City Council reversed course on two lawsuits filed by marijuana companies.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A new council has taken shape in Madison Heights following last month’s election, including a new member and some historic firsts for diversity in the city.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Frank Wojtal, 50, was a husband, a father and a member of his community. On Nov. 12, Frank was killed when he was hit by a car while crossing Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township.

DETROIT — For generations of metro Detroiters, shopping — especially around the holidays — meant a trip to Hudson’s.

METRO DETROIT — From concerts to plays and more, stages across the region will be brimming with holiday cheer this year.

MOUNT CLEMENS — It is not just you that is busy this time of year. The Anton Art Center is juggling two main events in December, hosting the solo exhibition debut of a Sterling Heights artist and the 45th annual Holiday Market.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb Place and the Cherry Street Mall are the center of many public events in the “Bath City.” Next year, a massive overhaul will reshape the cultural core of Mount Clemens.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In collaboration with the Shelby Township Downtown Development Authority, Shelby Township is welcoming the public back for its Christmas Aglow celebration on Thursday, Nov. 30.

METRO DETROIT — University of Michigan Running Back Blake Corum was one of nine college football stars to help design custom cleats which were later auctioned to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police are searching for a local woman who was reported missing by her guardian on Nov. 25.

DETROIT — Warren De La Salle has made making the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state finals game look like an ordinary task the past seven seasons, reaching the finals six times, including four straight times with their appearance this year.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — An 84-year-old Harrison Township man has been arraigned in connection with the death of a pedestrian in July.  Richard Munro was arraigned in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township on Nov. 28 for the July 3 death of a 47-year-old Troy resident, Mehn A. Sinh, who was crossing Jefferson Avenue.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks and Recreation is encouraging people to not sacrifice their health and wellness goals just because of the cold weather.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — As the winter chill settles in, the Shelby Township Library is inviting the public to join them for its annual Christmas Book Bundle sale.

MOUNT CLEMENS — According to a press release from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, on Nov. 23 the sheriff’s enforcement team, along with the Drug  Enforcement  Administration  Federal  Anti-Narcotics  Team  of  Macomb —  DEA FANTOM — executed two search warrants for narcotics in West Bloomfield Township and Detroit.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Police at Macomb Community College are conducting an investigation after a man’s body was discovered in the ventilation system at one of the college’s Center Campus buildings.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods Library is letting folks get in the holiday spirit with its Holiday Book Sale.