STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights recently put together a tribute for one of its premier industrial factories that is celebrating its big four-oh. 

STERLING HEIGHTS — In its second annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction class, Sterling Heights Stevenson brought a star-studded roster to the table for 2024.

STERLING HEIGHTS — It’s neither planting nor harvest time at James C. Nelson Park yet, but the shovels have officially hit the dirt.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At a Farmington Hills Planning Commission meeting Sept. 19, residents had the opportunity to share their thoughts about a proposal that has stirred up controversy in the city.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A development proposal that caused a stir among some residents last year has yet to be resolved.

HAZEL PARK — David Monastiere has always loved Halloween and the creativity it inspires. The horror-themed musician, who goes by the stage name “Slasher Dave” and even illustrates his own vinyl album covers, sees the same love for the season each year in his hometown of Hazel Park.

MADISON HEIGHTS — When a written letter threatening violence was discovered last month at Lamphere High School in Madison Heights, school officials immediately began working with Madison Heights police to determine its origin and the suspect behind it.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Since opening its doors in 2007, the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan has found homes for more than 10,000 dogs and cats.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the Journal’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for a list of federal, state, county, local, judicial and school offices on Nov. 5.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, Sept. 28, the 2024 edition of the Save the Manatee 5K took place at Lake St. Clair Metropark amidst damp conditions. As imperfect as such conditions are for outdoor events, perhaps it was fitting.

FRASER — The public will once again be able to voice their opinion before the City Council about the fate of the former State Bank of Fraser building A hearing about Sheetz’s conditional rezoning request for the property will take place Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.

FARMINGTON HILLS —  A suspect who fired shots at police officers is facing multiple charges. 

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Around 50 years ago, a conversation that took place at a picnic on the campus of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s led to what has become a staple for history buffs in the area.

WALLED LAKE — Following the passage of a $250 million bond proposal in May, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is hoping that voters support another ballot initiative in November.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Over 200 people have been recently selected to lose their jobs at the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights as a result of indefinite layoffs or ending seasonal employment, according to the UAW and the automaker.

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe High School briefly went into lockdown the morning of Oct. 3 when a student was found to have a fully loaded weapon in his possession.

WARREN — Oh, the places you’ll go.

Week five of the high school football season has come to a close.

WARREN — An investigation into an early morning crash involving a Warren police SUV and a Dodge Durango that left two men dead and two Warren officers hospitalized remained ongoing Oct. 4.

The Sunday crowd for the 80th annual Boys Bowl between Warren De La Salle Collegiate and Detroit Catholic Central was in for quite the show.