FARMINGTON — A popular science teacher kicked off his spring break with a big bang as he was presented the award for the Oakland County Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year at the start of his sixth period earth science class at North Farmington High School March 24.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In the 1800s, the city now known as Farmington Hills was known as Quakertown.

SYLVAN LAKE — As a small, outdoor community, recreation is a big deal in Sylvan Lake.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Parks and Recreation Commission has secured a temporary facility to house all senior programming, according to a press release.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After being one of three libraries in Michigan named in the Library Journal’s Star Library ratings last year, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library is in a field of a dozen statewide winners this year.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual State of the Cities event March 23, at Eastern Palace Club in Hazel Park.

HAZEL PARK — Authorities continue to search for a suspect who stole money during an early morning bank robbery in Hazel Park.

MADISON HEIGHTS — For as long as she can remember, Sarah Laurence wanted to teach.

WALLED LAKE — The Inspired Acting Company, a new professional theater company in Oakland County, has scheduled a six-show inaugural season.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It was the purest form of celebration as cheers from the crowd, and raw emotion from players filled the gym as the final buzzer sang during the 2022 district finals matchup between Chippewa Valley and Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Everybody loves an underdog story, except maybe the teams that become a victim of circumstance in the league.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — An early March chemical spill in Clinton Township’s Canal Road drain remains under daily watch by the Macomb County Public Works Office, according to a spokesperson for the agency.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP —  Clinton Township has a budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year as of the March 27 Board of Trustees meeting. The township’s fiscal year ends on March 31 and begins on April 1 annually.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Green, stinky and ruining whatever it touches: That has been the calling card of the algae terror of Lake St. Clair, known so far only as Lyngbya.

WARREN — Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer held a press conference on March 21 to chronicle the “split-second” decision officers made to rush an infant to the hospital in an attempt to save the child’s life.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department put out a warning to residents after a “stranger danger” incident was reported March 22.

GROSSE POINTES — It was a disappointing few years for Grosse Pointe United gymnastics in the state finals category, but the gymnasts were finally able to make their mark this year.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park’s public safety officers were recently honored for going above and beyond the call of duty in 2022.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — He might be fresh from having been named the Grosse Pointe City Public Safety Department’s Officer of the Year, but Detective Michael Narduzzi isn’t resting on his laurels.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — When Grosse Pointe Park Finance Director/Treasurer/City Clerk Jane Blahut began working for the city in 1980, she was 19 years old and was hired as a cashier for the front office.