ST. CLAIR SHORES — For the past two seasons, St. Clair Shores Lakeview has quietly constructed a program ready to prove they’re one of the top teams in the Macomb Area Conference.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At their meeting on Feb. 20, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 4-2 to extend site plan approval for a proposed multistory, 40-unit condo project at 24101 Jefferson Ave.

WARREN — The Lincoln High School clothes closet is open for business. Stocked with gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, personal hygiene products and books, the store — located near the cafeteria — is open during lunch for students.

WARREN — Ukrainian Americans demonstrated in front of the Warren office of U.S Rep. John James twice on Feb. 26, demanding immediate action to aid Ukraine in the war against Russia.

WARREN — Who knew a picture of seven freshmen from a team banquet would last a lifetime in the history of Warren Mott wrestling?

FARMINGTON — Farmington boys wrestling may have lost themselves in the shuffle of a brutal Oakland Activities Association White league, but they quietly put together a season that should have them on everyone’s radar next year.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A development proposal that has caused concern among some residents was addressed at a Farmington Hills Planning Commission meeting Feb. 15.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A new plan is germinating to grow a community garden at James C. Nelson Park by 2025, city officials recently revealed.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights’ quest to keep its streets safer from speeders has taken another lap.

FARMINGTON HILLS — For more than four decades, Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum has been synonymous with good times and a place to gather with friends and family for many local residents.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After 25 with the department, Clinton Township’s fire chief is calling it quits.

MACOMB COUNTY — Despite some odd winter weather, cold-weather traffic safety concerns have not melted away.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The last meeting of a politically deadlocked group brought one final flash-up on Feb. 26 as the  Clinton Township Board of Trustees voted 3-3 on paying the bills for the State of Clinton Township address.

HAZEL PARK — A local man stands accused of attempted murder after reportedly slashing his father with a knife.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year, when the Madison Heights Arts Board told the City Council its plans for the year, it included a proposal to secure a bandshell for Civic Center Park in five years. As a result, city staff got involved and grants were found.

HAZEL PARK — Over the years, the Detroit Institute of Arts has partnered with cities across the tri-county area to transform building exteriors into spectacular outdoor murals. Now, the DIA is looking to do the same in Hazel Park, and your feedback is needed.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Nearly 20 restaurants, pubs and cafes will offer special deals as part of the annual Green Crawl, set for March 15, the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, the city of Madison Heights completed negotiations with its labor unions for an increase in wages and benefits that officials say reflect a positive dialogue between the two sides.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Voters in Bloomfield Township hit the polls Feb. 27 to decide a millage renewal for the Bloomfield Township Library, with the measure passing by over 72%, according to unofficial election results from the Oakland County Elections Division.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Germaine Catholic School has hit both of its fundraising goals and is still working on its enrollment goal of 150 students.