Elementary school students and staff members in the Novi Community School District could be seen during the afternoon April 8 attempting to view the nearly total eclipse through homemade projectors constructed from cereal and cracker boxes.

EASTPOINTE — Earlier this month, Eastpointe police responded to an incident where three suspicious individuals were peering into a car parked in a driveway. The situation escalated when police arrived and the suspects fled in a getaway vehicle with three more suspects, leading police on a chase that reached its climax when the suspects crashed. After a chase on foot, all six were caught, and police seized firearms, narcotics and stolen goods from them, as well.

EASTPOINTE — Multiple individuals were caught in a hail of bullets from a drive-by shooting at a home in Eastpointe, and police are trying to identify the suspects and determine their motive.

METRO DETROIT — A total solar eclipse brought all ages out to marvle at the sky Monday, April 8. In metro Detroit, some schools let students out early or cancelled classes, and streams of skywatchers clogged some freeways for a better view in Ohio.

HAZEL PARK — About three years ago, a Hazel Park man befriended a woman more than 30 years his junior. A year later, he noticed money disappearing from his bank account.

FRASER — Preserving the past sometimes means looking to the future. The Fraser Historical Commission is looking to preserve its photos and make them more widely available to the public by digitizing them.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Savvy seniors and other riders can rest easy about the Mount Clemens dial-a-ride program. The city commission approved a bus leasing agreement with SMART at the commission’s meeting on April Fool’s Day.

WARREN — A group of Warren residents in the area south of 12 Mile Road between Hoover Road and Van Dyke Avenue recently reported their backyards were sinking, which led to a large sinkhole project being repaired by the Macomb County Public Works Office.

CLAWSON — The Clawson fiscal year 2024-2025 goals and objectives were approved in a 3-2 vote at the City Council meeting April 2.

SOUTHFIELD — The Rochester Community Schools district has selected a new leader.

METRO DETROIT — Pets are a huge commitment. Before a new owner takes the plunge, they should carefully consider their home, how it’s configured, and whether it makes sense for the pet. And once the animal arrives, they will need time to adjust.

METRO DETROIT — While Earth Day is officially celebrated on April 22, those looking to tidy up the planet — or simply their homes — can do so on a number of dates through May.

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield and Make Food Not Waste are partnering for a free Community Feast from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13 at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of April 11-14, 2024.

ROCHESTER — Standing in front of G.E. Casey Coal & Wood Yard is lifelong Rochester-area resident Elizabeth Casey, or Lizzie, as she was often called.

ROCHESTER — Rochester senior Damian Ybarra and junior Jack Lower earned all-state honors March 2 at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 Individual Wrestling State Finals at Ford Field.

ROCHESTER — Rochester senior Lucas Hosch was superb in his final appearance at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 Swim and Dive State Championship, finishing first in the 100-yard butterfly.

ROCHESTER HILLS/PONTIAC — The Detroit-area teams tend to be overshadowed by the northern schools in Michigan High School Athletic Association skiing, aside from Pontiac Notre Dame Prep’s continued reign over Division 2 girls skiing.

NOVI — The Novi City Council narrowly approved the city’s 2023 Active Mobility Plan during its regular meeting March 18.

ROCHESTER — Whether it’s plowing the sidewalks and driveways in his community or assisting elderly neighbors, Rochester resident Matthew Vazana is always there to lend a helping hand.