WARREN — The cheers heard inside the Lincoln Middle School gymnasium Aug. 2 were from the audience of parents and students showing their appreciation for the dance show on stage.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A lawsuit has been filed in federal court against the Madison Heights Police Department and four of its officers, alleging they used excessive force on a resident last year and violated his constitutional rights under the Fourth and 14th amendments.

WARREN — Several days before the Macomb Community College 2023 fall semester began, officials unveiled the new Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center on the college’s South Campus.

METRO DETROIT — There’s a dwindling pool of substitute teachers, a crisis officials say is compounded by a serious lack of public and private educators nationwide.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Big changes are coming to young readers in Clintondale Community Schools. For the first time in two decades, the small Clinton Township school district is updating its language arts curriculum.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — One of America’s first military planes returned to Selfridge as the on-base Selfridge Military Air Museum took delivery of a rare Curtiss JN-4 Jenny biplane on Aug. 11.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Every time Elvis Presley fans find out Johnny Lang knew the superstar personally, they ask him the same question: “What was he like?”

MACOMB COUNTY — After 90 years and a fire, it seems nothing can topple the old Macomb County Building.

ROSEVILLE — A suspect allegedly fleeing from Roseville police was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 94 during the afternoon Aug. 14.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Aug. 18-20, 2023.

DETROIT — The first prison sentence has been handed down in a corruption case that has ensnarled the Madison District Public Schools for years. John David, 65, a former contractor for the school district who owned Emergency Restoration in Troy, was sentenced Aug. 14 by U.S. District Judge Laurie Michelson.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with a vehicle pursuit that occurred Aug. 8, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills.

WARREN — Incumbent Warren City Clerk Sonja Buffa and Macomb County Commissioner Mai Xiong were the top two finishers in the Aug. 8 primary election among three candidates vying to become the city’s clerk for the next four years.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/ST. CLAIR SHORES — With over 30 years of experience, Super Laundromat has earned the trust of local residents as a dependable provider for laundry services, dry cleaning, alterations and handling specialty items.

BIRMINGHAM — Baldwin House Birmingham knows that today’s Seniors are looking for Senior Living Communities that celebrate their active, healthy, and engaged lifestyles, while providing a safe and secure environment, the comfort of a close community, and stress- free independent living.

ST. CLAIR SHORES/GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Assumption Cultural Center’s GreekFest is the perfect annual summertime four-day, fun-filled event for the entire family.

KEEGO HARBOR — Jeffrey Telesco, the owner of Telesco Carpet & Floor, has been in the flooring industry for 40-plus years, and his experience makes the process of selecting, buying and scheduling the installation of your carpet, hardwood or luxury vinyl flooring purchase smooth and easy.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A vehicle that was trying to outrun the cops was reportedly involved in a crash that killed a Sterling Heights woman Aug. 12, Sterling Heights police said.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Aug. 8, St. Clair Shores voters approved the South Lake Schools bond proposal by a margin of 58.3% to 41.7%.

WARREN — George L. Dimas and Lori M. Stone were the two top vote-getters in Warren’s Aug. 8 mayoral primary election, setting up a November contest without an incumbent mayor for the first time in 16 years.