MADISON HEIGHTS — A program currently being developed by the city of Madison Heights will provide eligible homeowners with affordable household repairs starting next summer, once the federal government approves funds for it.

HAZEL PARK — A woman’s car was stolen after she was allegedly confronted by three masked gunmen late at night in Hazel Park — one of whom reportedly fired a gun as she fled on foot.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The principal of Madison High School is now handling double duty as the interim superintendent of the Madison District Public Schools, splitting her time between the roles.

HAZEL PARK — The old saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” And you couldn’t ask for a better helping hand than Bobby McDermott.

OAKLAND COUNTY/WAYNE COUNTY — In the primary election Aug. 2, Mike McFall, the mayor pro tem of Hazel Park, secured the Democratic nomination for the newly redrawn 8th District of the State House of Representatives. He defeated Madison Heights City Councilman David Soltis, Durrel Douglas, Ernest Little and Ryan Nelson.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It’s not even a thought for most boaters who venture out into Lake St. Clair whether they’re a few hundred, or even 50 yards away from history.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After more than 22 years of compliance and work, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees announced it had finally completed “Administrative Consent Order SW00-002” at its July 25 meeting.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Pop culture fans, rejoice! The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is holding its annual Comic Con at the main branch on Saturday, Aug. 13.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Democrat Dana Camphous-Peterson and Republican Barbara Zinner will run against each other in the general election Nov. 8 for a seat representing the Macomb County Board of Commissioners 9th District.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A millage increase to fund police, fire and general operations was approved in Harrison Township Aug. 2 with 51.6% of the vote.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Harrison Township Board of Trustees approved a sidewalk maintenance ordinance at its July 25 meeting.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — No driver has ever found themselves cheering as the orange cones and barrels come out for the summer, but road construction is simply an inevitable part of living in Michigan.

EASTPOINTE — Friends and family members of two people who were fatally wounded, allegedly by a neighbor, at an apartment complex on 10 Mile Road in January reached an emotional breaking point in 38th District Court Aug. 4 when a police detective testified that the defendant had later told the detective that the two victims didn’t deserve to die.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — What West Bloomfield resident Edith Kozlowski has experienced in her life would have left many people broken and embittered.

METRO DETROIT — Clinton River Watershed Council Chief Watershed Ecologist Eric Diesing recently said that the presence of aquatic invasive species on Michigan waterways has been a problem for “quite a while.”

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Residents in the West Bloomfield Beacon’s coverage area recently cast their votes for candidates seeking a spot on the ballot for the general election in November.

DETROIT — After it was all said and done on Sunday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, both Tony Finau and the city of Detroit finished the weekend on top.

METRO DETROIT — State Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, will be squaring off against Republican Martell D. Bivings in the race for the newly drawn 13th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in November. Both candidates also will be running against independent write-in candidate Anthony Carbonaro.

MACOMB COUNTY/OAKLAND COUNTY — The field is now set for the November election in Michigan’s new 10th District of the U.S. House of Representatives.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP —  A public safety millage renewal in Bloomfield Township, which also includes a millage increase, got the green light from voters Aug. 2.