SHELBY TOWNSHIP — It’s no longer the empty building it once was almost nine months back. Since Englebert Training Systems, known as ETS, Sports Performance training center laid its foundation in the Shelby Township area, athletes of all levels and from many locations have meshed into the center on the basis of perfecting their crafts.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On July 18, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released an announcement of felony charges against 16 Michigan residents, including Shelby Township Clerk Stanley Grot, pertaining to their roles in the alleged false electors scheme following the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township residents Roy and Carol Townsend lost their son to cancer nine years ago and have since taken steps to help other families who might face the same things that they once did.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — It’s been a full-circle moment for Shelby Township native Charlie Hayes. For the past two years, Hayes has made the trip back to the Utica Community Schools district to work with local lacrosse players at a middle school and high school lacrosse camp.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center recently opened a new habitat for its opossum named “Lily.”

UTICA — Utica will be once again hosting its annual Gasoline Alley car show this Saturday while also supporting a local boy who has cancer.

FRANKLIN — Main Street Franklin will host its popular Summer Block Party for a third year 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23.

TROY/STERLING HEIGHTS — An 18-year-old Warren resident was hospitalized following a crash that took place at 9:30 p.m. July 31.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police in Bloomfield Township are warning the public to stay vigilant amid a surge of motor vehicle break-ins and thefts by sticking to the “9 p.m. routine.”

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham NEXT has been operating at Midvale School without a comprehensive lease, and in order to offer all of its services to the community and grow as an organization, it has decided to establish its own location.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/BIRMINGHAM — Supply-chain issues due to the pandemic have affected industries throughout the world.

EASTPOINTE — Construction on the Modern Nine Main Street Project continues.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores is making its way to the Michigan Girls High School Hockey League for 2023-2024.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Gear up to see some cool vehicles and support a great cause on Aug. 30 at the Harper Charity Cruise.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On July 17, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved amendments to two ordinances protecting animal welfare in a 7-0 vote.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Rosanne Minne comes from a long line of volunteers, including her grandmother, who volunteered during World War I.

WARREN — The Warren Concert Band has three performances this month at various venues around metropolitan Detroit.

WARREN — Two suspects who allegedly burglarized homes in Warren and others in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties are now in police custody facing felony charges.

WARREN — Fifteen-year-old Alex Deherder is a true optimist. His motto is, “Be hopeful. There is always hope even in bad spots or places. Even if you can’t see it, you can believe it.”

WARREN — On July 13, the Warren Police Department’s Special Investigation Narcotics unit seized 2 kilograms of fentanyl, 1 kilogram of methamphetamine and approximately 3,500 methamphetamine pills from the Roseville home of a 23-year-old suspect, after receiving an anonymous tip.