WARREN — Center Line resident Dionte Carson, 40, was arraigned in the 37th District court May 12 on a slew of weapons and drug charges involving fentanyl and cocaine.

BERKLEY — After several fights broke out at the Berkley Days festival May 13, the decision was made to cancel the event for the rest of the weekend.

FERNDALE — A missing man has been located and is safe.

FERNDALE — Authorities May 12 are looking for a man who lives near the border between Royal Oak Township and Ferndale who has been reported missing and endangered by authorities.

FRASER — The Michigan State Police have charged the former information technology director for the city of Fraser with embezzlement following an investigation requested by the city.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Starting July 1, Madison Heights taxpayers will be charged more for water and wastewater services on their quarterly bills.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city millage rate will drop by half a mill for the new fiscal year, beginning July 1, now that the Madison Heights City Council has adopted its budget.

WARREN/ARLINGTON, VA. — When four Beer Middle School students placed a commemorative wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on April 21, it hit close to home. 

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The new Blossom Heath Pier officially opened to the public on Saturday, May 6.

BIRMINGHAM — The Guild of Artists and Artisans and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center will once again hold Art Birmingham in Shain Park 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14.

NOVI — Novi boys swim and dive not only improved from its 10th place finish at the 2022 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 State Finals, it also took a giant step forward for the program’s future.

NOVI — Novi police officers, firefighters and some civilians were honored for their bravery and commitment to the Novi community during the annual Novi Police and Fire Awards Ceremony, held May 4 at the Novi Civic Center.

SOUTHFIELD — A suspect and a victim died following a shooting May 8.

TROY — On May 4, the Troy Community Foundation hosted its second annual Charity Night event at Camp Ticonderoga in Troy.

TROY — The Troy School District is reminding families that education doesn’t have to stop with the summer months.

TROY — On May 3, Troy Mayor Ethan Baker spoke at Somerset Collection to give his 2023 State of the City Address.

TROY — The weather is getting warmer, and people are heading back outside.

TROY — The approval of two projects converting unused business properties in Troy into residential units has some in the community wondering if this is a trend that could become more common in the city.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department held a Bike Safety Night May 3 in the Southfield Municipal Campus parking lot to get the cycling season rolling.

SOUTHFIELD — You don’t have to drive too far to see one of the “Oakland County Adopt-A-Road” designations. In fact, Oakland County is home to 513 miles of roads adopted by 354 groups committed to keeping the roads clean.