CLINTON TOWNSHIP — There is always a challenge to be had between balancing authenticity and heightened reality when approaching musical theater

MOUNT CLEMENS — It has featured sculptures, paintings, fiber and photographs and, as of late October, spoken word poetry has found a home at the Anton Art Center.

MACOMB COUNTY — As L’Anse Creuse Unified head coach Jon Nader said before the night began, the Macomb Area Conference was “flying by the seat of our pants” as nine teams gathered for the inaugural media day event.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A change of personnel changes very little with the Harrison Township Board of Trustees.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Two years ago, Mount Clemens Mayor Laura Kropp ended her State of the City address with a wary eye toward major projects within the county seat. In 2023 she announced that more than $39 million in grants and appropriations were allocated for the city.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Besides federal, state and county elections, voters were also asked to weigh in on multiple local proposals, including a special millage for senior services, a road millage renewal request in Grosse Pointe Farms and two budget-related charter amendments in Grosse Pointe Park.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Voters approved a $188.7 million bond for L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, granting it with 22,082 “yes” votes (59.45%) to 15,063 “no” (40.55%) votes.

ROSEVILLE — Roseville voters approved a change to the city charter to do away with term limits for the Board of Review.

WARREN — Republicans rolled across most of Macomb County and the state of Michigan on Nov. 5, but incumbents and newcomers brought a blue wave of Democratic wins in many of the races in the Warren Weekly’s coverage area.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s proposal to restore its Headlee operating millage has been denied by voters.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The South Lake Schools operating millage proposal was passed by voters on Nov. 5.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The November election brought a sea change in Clinton Township politics, from the supervisor’s post to trustee positions.

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — Voting booths are now closed and unofficial results from the election Nov. 5 have been announced.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Incumbents Julie Alspach and Jayson Blake, along with newcomer Shelley Lauzon, were elected to three six-year terms on the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education Nov. 5, according to unofficial results from the Oakland and Macomb County elections divisions. Incumbents Barb Anness and Michelle Bueltel secured terms ending Dec. 13, 2026, on the board, outpacing incumbent Andrew Weaver and challenger Johnathan Sesi.

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Building improvements, technology upgrades, roof replacements and more are on the horizon for Van Dyke Public Schools.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — After serving on the Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education for almost 22 years, Jon Gruenberg was defeated in the school board election Nov. 5, according to the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office.

MACOMB COUNTY — In an election year defined by a polarized electorate, Macomb County residents opted to stick with the government they have.

OAKLAND COUNTY — In Oakland County, current officeholders ranging from the county executive to the sheriff and more held onto their seats in the general election Nov. 5.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Michael D. McCready was elected the new supervisor of Bloomfield Township Nov. 5, outpacing incumbent Dani Walsh, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Republican Donald Trump’s win of a second term as president, the unofficial results of state and county elections and the fate of Sterling Heights’ millage proposal were made clearer by Nov. 6, the day after Election Day.