ROSEVILLE — Some new equipment will soon be in the classrooms in Roseville Community Schools.

EASTPOINTE — While some Eastpointe City Council members voted to accept bids gathered by the Michigan Department of Transportation for the second phase of the Nine Mile Road renovation project, the council ultimately decided to put the project on hold at its Dec. 5 meeting.

ROSEVILLE — Roseville High School senior Kenny Steinhebel is interested in pursuing video editing in the future.

EASTPOINTE — You’ve heard of “The Elf on the Shelf” and “Where’s Waldo?” Now it’s time to meet “Maurice on Release.”

ROSEVILLE — A man who was found guilty of second-degree murder in a shooting that occurred at a Roseville bar in 2022 has been sentenced.

DETROIT — Every time Ella Ben Ami needs advice, she can always count on her dad to share his wisdom.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Dec. 6, West Bloomfield resident Kevin Gunn pleaded guilty to charges of stealing over $4,000 in Wayne County funds, according to a press release from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At a special meeting Nov. 1, the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees approved raises for all township employees and elected officials.

OAKLAND COUNTY — An increase in thieves breaking into multimillion-dollar homes across northern Oakland County and stealing valuables has prompted Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard to create a new task force targeting what he believes is a transnational crime ring.

BIRMINGHAM — At the end of 2023, the Michigan Lion Dance Team and the Detroit Ballet Renaissance group, Ballet Edge Detroit, held a unique cross-cultural celebration in downtown Birmingham.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The case against a Grosse Pointe Woods man accused of murdering his brother will now move downtown to 3rd Circuit Court in Detroit.

CENTER LINE — Center Line illuminates brilliantly for the holidays each year as the city celebrates its annual Light Up the Sky contest.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield celebrated the Southfield A&T football win of the Division 1 State Championship with a parade Dec. 9.

DETROIT — The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy will kick off its fourth annual Winter at Valade celebration starting Friday, Jan. 5.

METRO DETROIT — A pair of bills were approved by the Michigan legislature and signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer that increase vandalism done to houses of worship as more serious crimes than other acts of destruction of property.

DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts announced its 15th Annual Community Group Art Exhibition, showcasing artwork from human service organization participants across southeastern Michigan.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A Troy man has been arrested after a bullet shattered a Jeep window in a traffic incident Dec. 9.

DETROIT — The Catholic Foundation of Michigan will host its annual awards breakfast on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel took to the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts stage on Dec. 6 to deliver his 11th State of the County speech.

PONTIAC — The City of Pontiac and Oakland County Parks announced on Dec. 7 the opening of the new fishing pier at Pontiac Oaks Park, formally known as Hawthorne Park