WARREN — A man who allegedly set fire to his girlfriend’s home, killing her two cats and destroying the house, was arraigned in Warren’s 37th District Court by Judge Michael Chupa Sept. 24.

WARREN — The Warren Police Department was reaccredited by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission in September and continues to be the largest police department in the state to receive the designation from that organization.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Neighborhoods across Oakland County were reportedly peppered with antisemitic material and a building was vandalized between Oct. 5 and 7, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and local police departments.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 11-13

EASTPOINTE — When personnel with the 38th District Court were conducting an eviction at a home in Eastpointe late last month, they made a horrifying discovery in the basement.

ROSEVILLE — Roseville is the latest Michigan city to get a Chick-fil-A location. The new popular poultry location, which had its grand opening Oct. 3, is at the intersection of Masonic Boulevard and Gratiot Avenue.

EASTPOINTE — Detectives with the Eastpointe Police Department have tracked down the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that left a Roseville man dead in Eastpointe.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has authorized felony charges against seven people after an investigation into alleged acts of double voting during the August 2024 primary election.

WARREN — A 62-year-old Livonia man was expected back in court Oct. 8, after the Warren Weekly went to press, for a probable cause hearing on charges he watched pornography in a classroom while substitute teaching.

WARREN/TROY — Although Debbie McClain prefers to fly “under the radar” for her volunteer work as president of the Prisoner of War Committee of Michigan, one local group took notice of the compassion and care she gives to the project.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights recently put together a tribute for one of its premier industrial factories that is celebrating its big four-oh. 

STERLING HEIGHTS — In its second annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction class, Sterling Heights Stevenson brought a star-studded roster to the table for 2024.

STERLING HEIGHTS — It’s neither planting nor harvest time at James C. Nelson Park yet, but the shovels have officially hit the dirt.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At a Farmington Hills Planning Commission meeting Sept. 19, residents had the opportunity to share their thoughts about a proposal that has stirred up controversy in the city.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A development proposal that caused a stir among some residents last year has yet to be resolved.

HAZEL PARK — David Monastiere has always loved Halloween and the creativity it inspires. The horror-themed musician, who goes by the stage name “Slasher Dave” and even illustrates his own vinyl album covers, sees the same love for the season each year in his hometown of Hazel Park.

MADISON HEIGHTS — When a written letter threatening violence was discovered last month at Lamphere High School in Madison Heights, school officials immediately began working with Madison Heights police to determine its origin and the suspect behind it.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Since opening its doors in 2007, the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan has found homes for more than 10,000 dogs and cats.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the Journal’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for a list of federal, state, county, local, judicial and school offices on Nov. 5.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, Sept. 28, the 2024 edition of the Save the Manatee 5K took place at Lake St. Clair Metropark amidst damp conditions. As imperfect as such conditions are for outdoor events, perhaps it was fitting.