FARMINGTON HILLS — They may be young, but a group of fifth grade students at Beechview Elementary School in Farmington Hills can already lay claim to being authors.

FARMINGTON — A longstanding tradition is set to continue in Farmington, as the Greater Farmington Founders Festival is scheduled to take place July 20-22 in the downtown area.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The organization formerly known as the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce is trying to get the public to connect the group to its new name: Connect Macomb.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Plans are in the works to install new charging stations for electric vehicles near several buildings and parks in Sterling Heights, and officials say they also have a broader plan to make the city friendlier to those vehicles.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights is working on ideas to increase its living lumber.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Some people are hoping Michigan roadways will become safer to travel after a new bipartisan law took effect June 30 to prohibit driving and holding a cellphone for any use unless there is an emergency.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 62-year-old man has been hospitalized after being hit by a car on Maple Road in Bloomfield Township July 5.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The rain clouds dispersed and the sun shined on Monroe Park June 26 as residents crowded under the pavilion there. Together, they raised cups of orange juice in a toast to the pavilion’s new namesake, Robert Gettings.

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment recently disbanded, but still has funds to spend. Now, those remaining monies are going to be split between three recipients.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Police Department has a new leader. Brent LeMerise, formerly the deputy police chief, was sworn in as the police chief on June 29, taking over for Corey Haines, the previous chief who retired after 31 years with the department.

HAZEL PARK — A Hazel Park man has been charged with felony assault after police said he admitted to strangling his girlfriend, who survived but is bruised. Police are also reminding the public that help is available to anyone who believes they’re in an abusive relationship.

METRO DETROIT — When visiting his aunt and uncle in Tennessee in 1972, Scott Romano spotted a 1960 AMC Metropolitan for sale in the parking lot of a convenience store.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Auditing firm Rehmann gave the Harrison Township Board of Trustees an “unmodified opinion” on its fiscal year 2022 books, delivering its report at the June 26 meeting.

MACOMB COUNTY — In a time where finances are all over the headlines, two of the region’s most prominent politicians took time in late June to discuss the state of Macomb County’s economy.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Residents might need to change their yardwork plans to comply with a new noise ordinance passed by the Clinton Township Board of Trustees at their meeting June 26.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — When military planes roar by for a flyover, onlookers usually spot some of the U.S. Air Force’s fastest and flashiest jets. But on June 27, two unsung heroes of military aviation took off from Selfridge Air National Guard Base for a statewide tour in their honor.

ROCHESTER — Oakland University will establish the OU Center for Environmental Sustainability and Ethics, thanks to a $1 million gift from the Oakland University Credit Union.

ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Hills Public Library is giving patrons a fun way to beat summer boredom this year.

ROCHESTER — Back for a 68th year, Rochester’s Sidewalk Sales are a shopper’s delight, offering bargains galore and much more from downtown merchants.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Police in Rochester Hills are asking residents to keep a close eye on their bank accounts and credit cards after two men were arrested for allegedly stealing mail from homes in Rochester Hills.