MADISON HEIGHTS — Developing the budget is among a City Council’s most important work. With the finished budget now in effect, members of the Madison Heights City Council shared some thoughts on the challenges overcome, and what was accomplished.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The new fiscal year began July 1 in Madison Heights, backed by a budget featuring a slightly reduced millage rate from the fiscal year that just ended.

HAZEL PARK — This month marked the start of a new budget cycle for the city of Hazel Park. Officials say the city continues to run on a very tight budget, despite an increase in housing values and commercial values.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In 2021, the Farmington Hills Police Department equipped all of its patrol vehicles with sensory bags in an effort to help officers communicate with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Due to construction taking place at various polling locations within Farmington Hills, some voting precincts will be temporarily relocated for the Aug. 2 state primary election.

FARMINGTON — The annual Farmington Founders Festival is set to return for its 58th celebration of summer July 14-16 in downtown Farmington.

FARMINGTON HILLS — After holding a contract with Waste Management for approximately 15 years, the city of Farmington Hills recently switched to Green For Life Environmental USA for trash, recycling and yard waste pick-up services.

WARREN — After breaking Warren Cousino High School’s home run record with 13 last season, senior Taylor Carraway was destined to earn the all-state honor.

WARREN — Seven people are facing charges after the Warren Police Department said that an investigation uncovered counterfeit goods being sold at a local trade center.

In the Chronicle’s coverage area, voters will select party candidates vying to earn spots in the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the U.S. House of Representatives and the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Aug. 2.

WARREN — A Warren police officer has been placed on leave after an investigation found that the department’s excessive use of force policy was violated.

FARMINGTON HILLS/WARREN — On June 7, before the 2021-2022 school year ended, several Warren Woods Tower High School students visited the Zekelman Holocaust Center.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The vision of where Sterling Heights may be headed — both in the next year and in the next 18 — became a little clearer after City Council members and administrators gathered June 11 for a special strategic planning session.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A planned unit development proposal for a new apartment complex recently failed to stick the landing.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Leading Rochester Adams varsity baseball to the Oakland Athletics Association-Red league title and the school’s single-season wins record, senior Parker Picot was dominant on the mound and at the plate.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Lynn Anderson was a child in the late 1960s when her mom and dad took her to the Bel-Air Drive-In Theater in Detroit to see “The Love Bug.”

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Blossom Ridge, a luxury senior living campus at Adams and Dutton roads in Oakland Township, recently celebrated its three-year anniversary.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Detectives from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a mother and her daughter were found dead inside a Rochester Hills residence June 27.

ROCHESTER HILLS — After leading the Rochester Adams varsity softball team to the regional championship game, it was an easy decision for the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association to name junior Ella McDonald first team all-state.

METRO DETROIT — July is Wildlife Conservation Month in Michigan, and the Michigan Wildlife Council is celebrating by hosting a few special activities for the public to enjoy.