HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment recently disbanded, but still has funds to spend. Now, those remaining monies are going to be split between three recipients.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Police Department has a new leader. Brent LeMerise, formerly the deputy police chief, was sworn in as the police chief on June 29, taking over for Corey Haines, the previous chief who retired after 31 years with the department.

HAZEL PARK — A Hazel Park man has been charged with felony assault after police said he admitted to strangling his girlfriend, who survived but is bruised. Police are also reminding the public that help is available to anyone who believes they’re in an abusive relationship.

METRO DETROIT — When visiting his aunt and uncle in Tennessee in 1972, Scott Romano spotted a 1960 AMC Metropolitan for sale in the parking lot of a convenience store.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Auditing firm Rehmann gave the Harrison Township Board of Trustees an “unmodified opinion” on its fiscal year 2022 books, delivering its report at the June 26 meeting.

MACOMB COUNTY — In a time where finances are all over the headlines, two of the region’s most prominent politicians took time in late June to discuss the state of Macomb County’s economy.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Residents might need to change their yardwork plans to comply with a new noise ordinance passed by the Clinton Township Board of Trustees at their meeting June 26.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — When military planes roar by for a flyover, onlookers usually spot some of the U.S. Air Force’s fastest and flashiest jets. But on June 27, two unsung heroes of military aviation took off from Selfridge Air National Guard Base for a statewide tour in their honor.

ROCHESTER — Oakland University will establish the OU Center for Environmental Sustainability and Ethics, thanks to a $1 million gift from the Oakland University Credit Union.

ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Hills Public Library is giving patrons a fun way to beat summer boredom this year.

ROCHESTER — Back for a 68th year, Rochester’s Sidewalk Sales are a shopper’s delight, offering bargains galore and much more from downtown merchants.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Police in Rochester Hills are asking residents to keep a close eye on their bank accounts and credit cards after two men were arrested for allegedly stealing mail from homes in Rochester Hills.

NOVI — It’s nearly impossible to follow up the thrill of winning your school’s first ever state championship, but Novi baseball senior Andrew Abler and junior Brendon Bennett continued to add to a historic year.

NOVI — After 12 years as principal of Novi Woods Elementary School and 28 years with the Novi Community School District, David Ascher officially entered retirement, or as he prefers to think of it, “repurposement,”  June 28.

NOVI — Matt Heslop, one of the first students to enter the Novi Adult Transition Center program, which teaches life and employment skills to people ages 18-26 who have various cognitive disabilities, graduated June 8 with a part-time job offer from Chartwells School Dining Services.

NOVI — A sea of purple shirts flooded the trail near Rose Senior Living Providence Park at 2 p.m. June 21 as residents, staff and members of the community kicked off the long, hot days of summer with a walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

SOUTHFIELD — You can’t miss it as you’re driving on either side of 11 Mile Road, east of Lahser Road. The 14-foot structure of handmade tiles mounted on a 4-foot base is an eye-catching kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and is Southfield’s newest wayfinder.

SOUTHFIELD — In response to the uptick in automobile thefts, Deputy Chief Aaron Huguley said that Southfield is not an anomaly.

TROY — Baker Middle School seventh grader Aryan Khedkar knows how to bee successful after placing in the top five finishers at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

TROY — At the core of every sport is a sense of community and love, and there are no boundaries determining who can or cannot be a part of that.