MADISON HEIGHTS — Each spring in Madison Heights, runners and walkers both casual and competitive meet up at the local nature center for the city’s annual 5K.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Sophomore Karina Witmer and freshman Allie Matheney, who are the only two girls on the roster, became the first female wrestlers in school history to qualify for the state finals on March 2 at Ford Field as Witmer was a regional champion and Matheney took fourth.

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park Public Schools has secured state funds to help revamp Longfellow Elementary with after-school and community programming.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A day after President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union address, the mayors of Madison Heights and Hazel Park spoke to each city’s standing in 2024.

KEEGO HARBOR — A familiar face has returned to Keego Harbor City Hall.

MACOMB COUNTY — It was an election two years in the making. After Michigan voters passed Proposition 2 in 2022 with a 60% majority, the first statewide election with nine days of early voting arrived in February.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Much can change in the span of a year. About half a year into the Cairns Community Center’s reopening and acquisition by the city of Mount Clemens, city officials agreed to extend the operating partnership with TCB Youth Mentoring and Advancing Macomb’s “Breaking Barriers to Play” program.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A new way to cross the Clinton River Spillway will soon arrive.Harrison Township is building a new pedestrian bridge to connect the spillway along Jefferson Avenue, budgeting $3.45 million for the bridge and associated walkways.

TROY — The Michigan affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is inviting the community to come together on Saturday, April 27 at the Troy Community Center to fuel progress for patients by participating in PanCAN PurpleStride.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Officials are in the process of updating the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe’s Joint Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of March 14-17, 2024.

AUBURN HILLS — On March 1, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced the award of a state Transportation Economic Development Fund grant that will support critical redevelopment efforts at the site of the former Palace of Auburn Hills.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The on-site investigation into the March 4 fire at a Clinton Township business has begun, according to township officials.

WARREN — A Warren man was arraigned in the 37th District Court on March 4 and charged with 15 felonies for allegedly driving while drunk, reckless driving and causing a fatal accident.

WARREN — Police Commissioner William Dwyer was terminated by Mayor Lori M. Stone on March 5 after more than 60 years of “outstanding” service in law enforcement.

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — After 36 years in education, Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois has decided to retire.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center will host its annual Ramadhan open house dinner for the entire community from 7-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The League of Women Voters Oakland Area chapter is hosting a presentation at 1 p.m.  on Wednesday, March 20, at the Bloomfield Township Public Library to celebrate Women’s History Month with speaker Rochelle Riley, Director of Arts and Culture for the City of Detroit.

METRO DETROIT — Spring — the season of renewal — is a popular time for people to remodel or redecorate their homes. But what many may not realize is the old dresser or couch they no longer want could make life substantially better for a local family in need.

METRO DETROIT — Outside living spaces have grown in popularity over the years. As spring approaches, this is the time to start preparing lawns and gardens for “backyarding” fun.