GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The family of Edsel and Eleanor Ford were known for their love of dogs, and that affection for canines is reflected in dog-friendly events held on the grounds of their Grosse Pointe Shores estate.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Along with pre-bedtime rituals like brushing their teeth and setting their alarm, Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Director James Bostock would like to see people add a new one: Make sure the car key fob is inside the house.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Voters in the Grosse Pointe Public School System district — which encompasses the five Grosse Pointes and part of Harper Woods — showed strong support for an operating millage that was on the Aug. 6 primary ballot.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The Woodward Dream Cruise is almost ready to kick off, and local police departments are ready for the influx of drivers for the busy weekend.

FERNDALE — The birthplace of the Woodward Dream Cruise is ready to celebrate the historic event once again.

BERKLEY — Classic vehicles from yesteryear will take to the city of Berkley during Woodward Dream Cruise weekend.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — In the Aug. 6 primary election, 263,487 Oakland County voters weighed in, which is a turnout of about 25%, according to results posted on the Oakland County Elections Division website.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Voters in Bloomfield Township weighed in on the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees race Aug. 6.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Primary election voters passed a millage renewal focused on public safety Aug. 6.

METRO DETROIT — In the mid-1990s, the Woodward Dream Cruise in Oakland County was officially established, giving classic car owners the chance to relive the heyday of cruising the avenue in their souped-up vehicles, muscle cars and vintage models.

FRANKLIN — Downtown Franklin’s Summer Block Party, hosted by Main Street Franklin, returns for the fourth year 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21.

BIRMINGHAM — The Woodward Dream Cruise will drive into town on Saturday, Aug. 17. Adding to the festivities, the Birmingham Cruise Event will feature classic cars of all makes and models, sponsor exhibits, food and more 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. downtown, organizers said.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Impaired driving crashes across Michigan are on the rise, a troubling statistic released in a study from Bridge Michigan, which also found that police across the state are not making as many arrests for drunk driving as they have in the past.

CLAWSON — For its fourth year in a row, Clawson Fest is returning and preparing for another impressive event.

ROYAL OAK — The iconic, world-renowned Woodward Dream Cruise is preparing for its 29th year, and Royal Oak is ready to welcome thousands of patrons to the area.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Fine Art Society is celebrating the installation of its 30th art show at Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea, 45629 Hayes Road.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police were called for a vehicle that had struck several parked vehicles in the area of 24 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue and was still driving around the area July 21.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — It was as competitive as the Ryder Cup with an emphasis on so much more than representing each player’s team.

UTICA — The 13th annual Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation Glow Run 5K and walk is returning next month and will be an illuminating time.

MOUNT CLEMENS — A man has been arraigned in connection with the alleged months-long imprisonment and torture of a woman in Clinton Township.