CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After half a century working for Clinton Township, Paul Brouwer is ready to retire.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township Director of Cable and Community Relations Carrie LeZotte participated in the Oct. 28 Board of Trustees meeting to seek a proclamation that allowed the township to recognize Oct. 20 as Community Media Day.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township police Officer Heather Glowacz was recently named the Bloomfield Township Police Department’s new community relations officer.

BIRMINGHAM — When Connie Folk was a teenager, she spent much of her time at the Birmingham Ice Arena as a competitive figure skater. At the time, little did she know that she would one day have an ice resurfacer named after her.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Five Utica Community Schools students have had the opportunity to learn communication, computer and customer relations skills in a unique partnership between the school district and the Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department.

UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Community Schools took a field trip into the world of skilled trades and all the opportunities it has to offer.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — West Utica Elementary School students have begun to use artificial intelligence in their theater classes, and they seem to be really enjoying it.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — DTE Energy recently announced a $100 million investment to rebuild the electric grid; part of DTE’s commitment to reduce outage frequency by 30% and cut restoration time in half by 2029.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township celebrated its annual Christmas Aglow with all sorts of Christmas decorations and activities to start off the holiday this year on Dec. 6 at the Shelby Township Hall.

UTICA — The United Shore Professional Baseball League has announced that it will be constructing a building next to Jimmy John’s Field that will house the league’s headquarters and a restaurant.

WARREN — Former District 4 Warren City Councilman Garry Watts was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the City Council at their Nov. 26 meeting in a unanimous vote of 6-0.

WARREN/MOUNT CLEMENS — A recall effort targeting Warren Mayor Lori Stone was derailed by Macomb County elections officials last month before it had a chance to get going.

WARREN — Officer David Chapman and Cpl. Daniel Rose of the Warren Police Department were awarded the Carnegie Medal for heroism during a ceremony at City Hall Nov. 21.

WARREN — A Warren police officer left in critical condition after a hunting accident is now fighting for his life. His wife spoke at the department’s press conference Nov. 22 to enlist help from the community.

WARREN — Mayor Lori M. Stone recently discussed her first year in office with the Warren Weekly.

MACOMB COUNTY — Whether Karen Avila is working at her corporate job for Comerica Bank or helping clients at the company she founded, AG Signing Services, the Roseville resident always tries to accomplish two goals: uplifting those around her and making a difference.

EASTPOINTE — Multiple cases of credit card fraud have Eastpointe police reminding residents to exercise caution when making transactions.

ROSEVILLE — A vision for Roseville’s downtown has been refreshed for the first time in eight years.

ROSEVILLE — Youths and teenagers interested in joining a volleyball or basketball league this winter, there is a gymnasium waiting for you.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council approved the master plan draft in a 6-1 vote and a capital improvement plan in a 7-0 vote at their meeting on Dec. 2.