HAZEL PARK — A Hazel Park man who was caught in possession of crack cocaine in November is facing double the charges after allegedly being caught with the substance again in December, leading to a consolidated case in the new year.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Two separate killings that happened roughly a month apart during the holiday season remain unsolved, and authorities are asking the public for help solving each case.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights officials have a stash of new information on how other communities regulate marijuana facilities.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights is pointing a way for more apartment construction with the approval of a rezoning plan.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A suspect has been identified in what appears to be a hate crime after a makeshift noose was left in the men’s restroom at the Panera store in The Village the evening of Dec. 30.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — When considering West Bloomfield’s accomplishments from last year, Supervisor Steven Kaplan directed his attention to the township’s personnel.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — If living a life of service to others is the truest indication of wealth, then many people in the West Bloomfield area might say that the community recently lost one of its wealthiest members.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society has entered into the third phase of a project that has chronicled the history of the West Bloomfield School District.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Police are investigating what appears to be a hate crime after a makeshift noose was left in the men’s restroom at the Panera store in The Village the evening of Dec. 30.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Police have identified a person of interest connected to a hit-and-run crash that killed a man from Shelby Township the morning of Jan. 1.

BERKLEY — Dan Terbrack has decided to step down as the mayor of the city of Berkley.

TROY — A Boulan Middle School teacher was singled out for going the extra mile with her students and was rewarded with a five-day cruise.

TROY — Those recovering from surgeries may soon have an easier time thanks to a new treatment plan developed by doctors at Corewell Health East in Troy.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved a slate of board appointments at its Dec. 7 meeting.

ROYAL OAK — Oakland County Football Club is turning to a familiar face in the Michigan soccer community to lead the squad in the 2023 season.

FRASER — The children’s choir of Saint John Lutheran Church and School continued a holiday season tradition this year with its annual performance at the Fraser Public Library.

BERKLEY — Berkley’s Tree Board is hoping the city can achieve a tree canopy target of 40% minimum across all its neighborhoods.

PLEASANT RIDGE — A new application for a recreational marijuana facility came before the Pleasant Ridge City Commission this month.

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is no dry state, and not just because of the rain and snow. Walk into any grocery store, restaurant, or party this season, and you will be sure to find some kind of Michigan-made craft drink.

UTICA — The 2022 Utica High School Warrior yearbook has earned a Spartan Award from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association.