STERLING HEIGHTS — The Philip S. Killoran Chapter of the National Honor Society at Sterling Heights High School is holding two events this fall to raise money and awareness for the Friends of Foster Kids in Macomb County.

WARREN — Five suspects appeared in two Macomb County courts Aug. 20 where they were arraigned on felony larceny and conspiracy charges for allegedly trying to steal several brand-new vehicles from a Warren automotive shop.

WARREN — As the new school year started, a press conference was held Aug. 28 at Regina High School where attendees discussed a federal bill that supporters say would give parents more choices for their children’s education.

WARREN — When voters in the Van Dyke Public Schools district head to the polls Nov. 5 for the general election, they will have the opportunity to support their school district.

WARREN — The Democratic and Republican national conventions in August and July, respectively, officially ushered in the political season leading to the U.S. general elections. Politically involved Warren and Macomb County residents who attended the conventions brought back strategies to help the community.

WARREN — Former Warren Mayor James Fouts filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in August to hear the case against the Warren City Council that denied him from being on the ballot and running for an unprecedented fifth term.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution critiquing Oakland County for dumping partially treated sewage into the Clinton River.

ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats 2024 brought roughly 310,000 people to the streets of downtown Royal Oak from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Fine Art Society recently announced the members of its group who received special awards during the Shelby Township Art Fair Aug. 10-11.

UTICA — The Macomb Foundation celebrated its 2024 Macomb Hall of Fame inductees Aug. 15 at the Palazzo Grande Banquet and Event Center in Shelby Township.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township man who retired from a career teaching in Roseville Community Schools released his first book, a teen and young adult mystery about a pandemic called “Operation Arrow Fletcher” during a real pandemic, COVID-19, and has now released his second book, “Burying the Shadow.”

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — It was two consecutive victories for a local Shelby Township sprint car racer at the end of August.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — An armed robbery suspect is on the loose after stealing a large sum of cash, according to a press release from the West Bloomfield Police Department.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council listened to an annual report presented by Tony Leese, the director of the South East Regional Emergency Services Authority, at their meeting on Aug. 19.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Apple Pie Week has taken place for a very long time, and it’s enjoyed by everyone, including Senior Activity Center members and staff.

EASTPOINTE — The plans for a new Sheetz gas station and cafe in Eastpointe are moving forward despite concerns from both residents and the City Council.

FARMINGTON HILLS  — According to a recent report, Michigan has some troubling statistics. Bridge Michigan reported that drunk-driving arrests have dropped 28% in the state since 2014, while fatal alcohol and drug-related crashes have risen 40%.

FARMINGTON — Over the course of the next five years or so, the grounds of the Governor Warner Mansion may undergo some major changes.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights has a new “sibling” more than 6,000 miles away.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Denser mixed-use districts at several Sterling Heights intersections were recently declared a long-term city planning priority by Sterling Heights officials.