OAKLAND COUNTY — If all goes the way some hope, there could be exciting additions coming to some communities in Oakland County.

METRO DETROIT — Holly Anselmi, the owner of The Italian Dish in Birmingham, has worked hard to make in-person shopping a full sensory experience.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The world was a completely different place a century ago, when Clarence Arens was born. The year 1922 is when the USSR was founded, Babe Ruth signed with the Yankees and the first edition of Reader’s Digest was published.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Frank Blowers’ artistic style may often be abstract, but the culmination of his seven decades of artistic work is clear and on display as the Sterling Heights Featured Artist for December and January.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Three new decorative monuments in Sterling Heights are more than the latest examples of Sterling Heights’ rollout of new public art — they are also meant to memorialize three police and fire personnel who died while performing their jobs.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Reminiscing is common around this time of year, and on Dec. 6, the City Council took an opportunity to review the city’s annual comprehensive financial report for the 2021-22 fiscal year, as well as its financial audit.

MOUNT CLEMENS — City Commissioners in Mount Clemens again addressed the future of the city’s municipal water system on Dec. 5.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After four weeks, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees has again designated its paid holiday for township employees on the second Monday in October as Columbus Day.

MADISON HEIGHTS — For half a century, the Association of Chinese Americans has looked out for the interests of metro Detroit’s sizable Chinese American population.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A little bit of light dispels a lot of darkness. It’s one of the core concepts of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival that began Dec. 18 and ends the night of Dec. 26.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library closed its doors Dec. 16 and began curbside pickups by appointment only Dec. 19. While an exact date has not been determined, it’s expected that the building will reopen sometime in March 2023.

METO DETROIT — The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most wasteful time of the year.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — While the holiday season for many is a time of reflection and celebration, one area mother has a lot to celebrate.

ROYAL OAK — A 46-year-old Holly woman was arrested Dec. 15 following an incident where she allegedly fled from police and endangered an officer, leading to that officer discharging a firearm.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel announced plans for an outdoor education partnership between the county, the Detroit Zoological Society and Huron-Clinton Metroparks at the State of the County address on Dec. 7.

TROY/ROYAL OAK — The board of the Michigan World War II Memorial is inviting the public to join them for an educational night at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy as they provide updates on the memorial project and feature opportunities to learn more about Poland’s history during the war.

MACOMB COUNTY — A successful program and a true embodiment of the Macomb County community, the St. Clair Shores Green Hornets football program was well represented on Dec. 5 as the All-County high school football team was announced.

ROSEVILLE — A victim of a New York man who was convicted by plea agreement in October of two criminal sexual conduct charges dating back as far as the year 2000 in Roseville stated during the defendant’s sentencing Dec. 14 that, while the defendant had impacted his life in several ways, the victim would not let it control the course of his life.

KEEGO HARBOR/ORCHARD LAKE/SYLVAN LAKE — Residents in Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake can expect to see an increase in their winter tax bills for at least the next 10 years.

WARREN — As 2022 comes to an end, 2023 will mark the beginning of campaign season for those seeking to become Warren’s next mayor.