TROY — Aanya Shah, a senior at Troy High School, has been announced as one of the many students in 2024 to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education.

TROY — Hundreds of people gathered at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy for the 93rd annual WWI Polar Bear Memorial Service May 27 to honor a group of Michigan soldiers known as the “Polar Bears,” according to a press release from the cemetery.

TROY — Loaded Dice Brewery will be contributing to local Troy organizations dedicated to the community with the release of their new beer Troy’s Finest.

TROY — Contract negotiations continue for Troy School District teachers, who have been working without a contract since Feb. 1. While the Troy Education Association has been bargaining since November, TEA members say they are concerned about the delay.

ROYAL OAK — Judson Center celebrated 100 years as a nonprofit organization in May through an interactive art exhibit.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — On June 6, the War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day — which turned the tide in World War II as the Allies stormed Normandy beaches in France to wrest back control of the country from Nazi Germany

ROYAL OAK — Thursday, June 6, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and to commemorate this day, the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial board of directors will be hosting an event.

NOVI — June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.

TROY — For most local Detroit sports fans, Jamie Samuelsen was part of their everyday routine as they drove to work.

TROY — The 2024 State of the City Address celebrated Troy through acknowledging those who serve the community, and the new amenities and improvements the city has been able to implement, while also previewing some potential new projects that Troy may see in the future.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak-based Ezra Parker Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, held a naturalization ceremony May 29 to swear in 25 new citizens of the United States.

CLAWSON — After an almost three-hour discussion at the May 21 Clawson City Council meeting, the council members decided to revisit the proposed Clawson Flats apartment complex development at a later date.

ROYAL OAK — For the fourth year in a row, Royal Oak will be holding a Juneteenth celebration at Centennial Commons from 3 to 8 p.m. June 19.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — There is a new approach to sound enforcement in Macomb Township.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Six people were arrested across Macomb County on May 29 as part of an alleged human trafficking operation.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — To put everything on the line and perform on stage is an immense task. To be recognized for it is an immense feeling.

FRASER — The Fraser Class of 2024 made its way through the hallways of the high school to an upbeat soundtrack from the marching band on May 24.

FRASER — After several meetings, the Fraser City Council passed its 2024-25 budget at a May 14 special meeting.

EASTPOINTE — A section of Beaconsfield Avenue that was closed for over a year has reopened after a major underground infrastructure project was completed in Eastpointe.

ROSEVILLE — RoseFest is on track to take place June 15 at Veterans Memorial Park in Roseville.