EASTPOINTE — The latest event in a long line of controversies involving Eastpointe’s mayor has her facing a fraud charge in district court.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police are searching for someone who allegedly shot two people in a parking lot.

ORCHARD LAKE — From the perspective of Orchard Lake City Services Director Gerry McCallum, his community is a “great” one, and for the most part, he wants to maintain the status quo.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Over the course of his decades-long career in broadcast journalism, Emmy-winning WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Editorial/Public Affairs Director Chuck Stokes has had the opportunity to interview many people who have had an impact on national and state history.

METRO DETROIT — The Judson Center, a nonprofit human services agency, is encouraging individuals and families to check in on their overall health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights will welcome the return of the Memorial Day Parade this year.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods has a reputation as a quiet getaway in the middle of a bustling city. But it’s also a wildlife habitat, home to all sorts of animals.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — An Oakland Township woman who fled to Thailand following a fatal hit-and-run crash on New Year’s Day has returned to Michigan and will be arraigned March 17, according to police.

ROCHESTER HILLS —  A 22-year-old man is facing a felonious assault charge after allegedly  stabbing a coworker during an argument about a woman.

ROSEVILLE — The second suspect in a shooting that occurred near two Roseville schools that sent a 40-year-old Warren resident to the hospital is facing an additional charge.

WARREN — The case pitting Gary Boike against Patrick Green was presented in Macomb County Circuit Court on March 6 before Judge Julie Gatti.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Stanley Natchez is a Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Indigenous artist who is currently featured at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. The exhibit titled “Indian Without Reservation” opened March 10 and will be displayed until April 20.

ROSEVILLE — A second suspect has been named in an incident in which a 13-year-old Roseville resident allegedly shot and injured a 40-year-old Warren man.

ROCHESTER HILLS —  A writer discovers the dark side of fandom when he finds himself at the mercy of an unhinged stranger as Avon Players presents Misery March 10-25.

NOVI — On March 2, the Novi Educational Foundation named Hattie Maguire as the Novi Community School District Educator of the Year as her family and colleagues, as well as media representatives, surprised her in her classroom.

NOVI — The city of Novi held open houses Feb. 25 and March 2 to get the community’s input on the city’s update to its master plan for land use, as well as to discuss updating the active mobility plan.

TROY — A large section of land near the intersection of Rochester Road and Long Lake Road will now be developed for use after sitting idle for more than 20 years.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A new program is hoping to bring mental health help and training to young children throughout Oakland County’s school districts.

TROY — The Troy Historic Village is inviting families to their annual Village egg hunt 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 24, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 25.

TROY — Two Troy students are trying to promote positive change after starting their own nonprofit aimed at fighting human trafficking.