MOUNT CLEMENS — After a procedural vote to become the owners of the Mount Clemens Ice Arena, the City of Mount Clemens is set to sell the arena to Maryland-based sports and entertainment firm Black Bear Sports Group by the end of December.

DETROIT — While growing up, Richard Auld remembers his grandmother, Lillian, and his dad, Edwin, sharing memories about a family member named Jack.

METRO DETROIT — Providing for kids at Christmas is already difficult, especially in the wake of leaving an abusive situation. The Butterfly Collective aims to lighten some of that burden with its Adopt-a-Family program.

METRO DETROIT — Lots of coins get dropped in the Salvation Army’s red kettles, but for 12 years one donation has stood out. On Dec. 2, a mysterious deep-pocketed donor dropped off a final gold Krugerrand coin at a Kroger in St. Clair Shores.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A teacher in the Madison District Public Schools and three teachers in the Lamphere Public Schools are among those receiving competitive grants for classroom projects.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights received top marks in its annual audit, which examined the city’s finances for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.

MADISON HEIGHTS — “No child without a Christmas” is the motto of the Madison Heights Goodfellows, a nonprofit that dates back at least to the 1960s, by one volunteer’s count.

HAZEL PARK — Deputy Bradley Reckling, of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, was killed this past summer confronting alleged car thieves he had tracked from Madison Heights to Detroit

METRO DETROIT — A documentary film made by some Michigan locals promises to give viewers insight into Mad Magazine’s history and its impact on the culture through its satirical influences.

TROY — Community members can expect the return of the annual Italian Holiday Market hosted by the Cucina Lab Torino and Vino Lab in Troy during December.

TROY — Troy Public Library was forced to temporarily close in November due to a power outage that happened to coincide around the same time library staff reportedly experienced issues with cockroaches.

TROY — Hemanth Tadepalli, a 23-year-old Troy resident, is one of 38 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that were honored at the 2024 Governor’s Service Awards by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission.

TROY — Frank Nastasi has been unanimously selected as Troy’s city manager by the Troy City Council at its Nov. 25 meeting.

METRO DETROIT — It’s difficult to find a sport where teams can carry over success more consistently than swim and dive.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Twin Lakes Golf Club announces the return of its Gingerbread House Challenge, now in its second year. The event, held from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 14, invites families and community members to bring their creativity to life with imaginative gingerbread house designs.

ROCHESTER — A local man has a second shot at life after suffering from cardiac arrest and collapsing on Main Street in downtown Rochester.

ROCHESTER — Nancy Salvia was recently appointed the new mayor of Rochester, a position she will hold for the next year.

BEVERLY HILLS — Detroit Country Day made quick work of Tecumseh in a 3-0 win Nov. 23 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, bringing home the first state championship in school history,

FRANKLIN — The village of Franklin’s downtown may be small in size, but it is packed with unique businesses eager to welcome customers. 

BIRMINGHAM — A familiar face is stepping back into the role of mayor of Birmingham: Therese Longe.