ST. CLAIR SHORES — At the June 5 meeting, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a land sale for a vacant city-owned parcel located east of Jefferson Avenue and south of Masonic Avenue in a unanimous vote.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At their June 19 meeting, the St. Clair Shores City Council appointed Renae Warnke as the new finance director in a 7-0 vote.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council approved the city’s budget and other agenda items at a city council meeting on June 5.

METRO DETROIT — According to Farmington Hills Assistant City Manager Joe Valentine, a regional deer survey has been completed by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments in an effort to come up with a regional solution to address the deer population.

WARREN — Plans are underway to implement three new courses in the Warren Woods Public Schools district for the 2023-2024 school year.

WARREN — A large group of students who left Ukraine during wartime are attending Immaculate Conception Catholic Schools.

WARREN — A lengthy pursuit on June 15 resulted in felony charges for the driver and passengers of an alleged stolen vehicle that fled from Warren police.

WARREN — Warren’s first Juneteenth celebration on June 19 in City Square was embraced by the community and celebrated freedom, unity and empowerment.

WARREN — On Sept. 17, when the Regina High School seniors took on Bloomfield Hills Marian in their annual powder puff football game, they played with heavy hearts.

WARREN — Mayor James Fouts blasted his adversaries, lauded his accomplishments, spoke about the future of the city and endorsed candidates at his last State of the City address, on June 22 at Andiamo Warren.

LUDINGTON — If you haven’t been to Ludington in a while, it’s time to give this Lake Michigan beach town another visit.

PONTIAC — Forty years ago, the Pontiac Fiero drove off the lot for the first time and found its niche in the sports car community.

STERLING HEIGHTS — More than a dozen high school graduates and college students have some extra funds to help them on their college or vocational journeys thanks to the organized efforts of the Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights’ property values measure up when comparing the state equalized values of top Michigan cities, according to city officials.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On the road to becoming an Eagle Scout, members of the Boy Scouts of America give back to their communities. For Harrison Township Scout Milan Edwards, giving back came in the form of helping seniors.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens City Commission took a step in expanding the city’s recreation offerings at its June 19 meeting, giving the green light to apply for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Spark Grant.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Civic Center Park has a shiny new playscape, made possible with a $70,000 grant, and it’s just the latest in a series of carefully considered purchases for the parks.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Cheryl Rottmann, the city clerk of Madison Heights, will now take on a dual role as the deputy city manager. The appointment follows the retirement of the previous deputy, Corey Haines, who was also the police chief.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A new state law goes into effect June 30 that will make it illegal to use a cellphone with your hands while operating a vehicle, and local police agencies are ready to enforce it.

MADISON HEIGHTS/ROYAL OAK — Road construction on Interstate 75 and its northbound service drive has led to more drivers cutting through the neighborhood north of Lincoln Avenue and south of 11 Mile Road, as they try to reach John R and 11 Mile roads.