DETROIT — The first prison sentence has been handed down in a corruption case that has ensnarled the Madison District Public Schools for years. John David, 65, a former contractor for the school district who owned Emergency Restoration in Troy, was sentenced Aug. 14 by U.S. District Judge Laurie Michelson.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with a vehicle pursuit that occurred Aug. 8, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills.

WARREN — Incumbent Warren City Clerk Sonja Buffa and Macomb County Commissioner Mai Xiong were the top two finishers in the Aug. 8 primary election among three candidates vying to become the city’s clerk for the next four years.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/ST. CLAIR SHORES — With over 30 years of experience, Super Laundromat has earned the trust of local residents as a dependable provider for laundry services, dry cleaning, alterations and handling specialty items.

BIRMINGHAM — Baldwin House Birmingham knows that today’s Seniors are looking for Senior Living Communities that celebrate their active, healthy, and engaged lifestyles, while providing a safe and secure environment, the comfort of a close community, and stress- free independent living.

ST. CLAIR SHORES/GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Assumption Cultural Center’s GreekFest is the perfect annual summertime four-day, fun-filled event for the entire family.

KEEGO HARBOR — Jeffrey Telesco, the owner of Telesco Carpet & Floor, has been in the flooring industry for 40-plus years, and his experience makes the process of selecting, buying and scheduling the installation of your carpet, hardwood or luxury vinyl flooring purchase smooth and easy.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A vehicle that was trying to outrun the cops was reportedly involved in a crash that killed a Sterling Heights woman Aug. 12, Sterling Heights police said.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Aug. 8, St. Clair Shores voters approved the South Lake Schools bond proposal by a margin of 58.3% to 41.7%.

WARREN — George L. Dimas and Lori M. Stone were the two top vote-getters in Warren’s Aug. 8 mayoral primary election, setting up a November contest without an incumbent mayor for the first time in 16 years.

HAZEL PARK — A local pawn shop was broken into and its guns stolen by a group of men. Police believe they have captured two of the suspects, but the other two suspects are still at large, and there may be connections between them and other burglaries in the area.

EASTPOINTE — Building updates throughout Eastpointe Community Schools are in the district’s future.

NOVI — Since opening Ronaldo Candido Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2018, Candido has brought the art of jiu-jitsu to Novi and its surrounding areas, allowing children and adults to train and grow with their mixed martial arts craft.

NOVI — Things that might typically be dubbed strange, weird and just plain odd were highlighted at the annual Oddities & Curiosities Expo July 15 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

NOVI  — The Novi Parks Foundation held its annual Pour on the Shore fundraiser July 28 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Jessica’s Splashpad, which broke ground earlier this summer.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A scheduled preliminary exam in the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Township for Jordan Worrall, the man who allegedly threatened to kill a Novi judge, was adjourned Aug. 3 to allow time for a mental health evaluation and a possible consolidation of cases with charges in the 52-1 District Court.

SOUTHFIELD — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Child and Adolescent Health Center program is providing Adlai Stevenson Elementary School with a $180,000 grant to partner with Authority Health to open a Child and Adolescent Health Center within the Southfield Public Schools district.

ROYAL OAK — Several Detroit-area chambers of commerce and business organizations came together July 25 to highlight small businesses led by minorities, women and veterans.

ROYAL OAK — At a special press conference July 25, organizers for Arts, Beats & Eats announced this year’s headliners for the festival.

METRO DETROIT — Many years ago, when their kids were younger, Bill and Robin Heller were out with the family at Greenfield Village, in Dearborn, for the Old Car Festival.