EASTPOINTE — With its emergency lights flashing and a crowd of people gathering, Eastpointe’s brand-new firetruck arrived at the station the morning of March 8.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Police Department Crossing Guard Support Unit was formed in 1952. Initially composed of six women who were hired to assist schoolchildren in street crossing, the unit freed police officers from crossing guard duties.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Don’t let the smell of perfume or the bright smiles fool you when you step into the gymnasium.

METRO DETROIT — A near total solar eclipse doesn’t occur often, but when it does happen there are safety precautions people must take to prevent eye damage and behold its true beauty.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Project Brotherhood Resolve is hosting another Veterans Gallery Show this year with a few changes.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Traveling across the country is both amazing and educational. One St. Clair Shores man wants to remember all of his travels by making and buying magnets that represent each location.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Connie’s Children’s Shop, a staple in the community and for many families, is turning 70 years old, and the owner is proud of how far they’ve come.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On March 8, Lake Shore High School, in collaboration with celebrity fashion stylist Johnny Wujek and JCPenney, announced to the senior class that a $50,000 donation has been made to help with prom costs for attending students.

METRO DETROIT — Road salt usage is down 37% this winter among Michigan’s 9,700 miles of trunkline highways.

METRO DETROIT — Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit has been awarded a grant of around $35,000 from the Natan Fund’s Confronting Poverty Initiative, in partnership with The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, to support community members from low-income households who are struggling with hoarding disorders.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — More than 20 years ago, Dale Young had a conversation with his father that changed the course of his life.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Lakers were one of many girls wrestling teams to witness a historic season as freshman Eva Zimnicki, junior Tamari Khizanishvili and junior team captain Alexa Hampton all punched their state finals ticket this season, becoming the most female state finals qualifiers in West Bloomfield history.

WARREN — Warren Mott gained substantial traction on the boys side for an incredible season, but the girls showed that they’re right on par with their abilities.

WARREN — On a recent Saturday morning in the Owen Jax Community Center basement, a group of student thespians practiced their dance steps preparing for Warren Civic Theatre’s upcoming production of “Cinderella.”

WARREN — Two Warren police officers were charged with assault last summer for their alleged actions during a traffic stop. The officers were later fired by the Warren Police Department for misconduct, and a settlement was reportedly paid to the victim at the agreement of city attorneys with the authorization of the city’s former administration.

STERLING HEIGHTS — To write a novel about time travel, author Steven Templar had to grapple with the passage of time himself.

STERLING HEIGHTS — As an artist who loves vibrant color and abstract designs, Darla DeCook is going with the flow.She is the latest Sterling Heights Featured Artist for March and April.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A developer is offering a “square” deal to build space for new retail businesses on the south side of 15 Mile Road, west of Schoenherr Road.

MACOMB COUNTY — Closing parts of M-53 throughout this year’s construction season might mean detours or fewer open lanes, but it will extend the highway’s lifespan for years to come, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Each spring in Madison Heights, runners and walkers both casual and competitive meet up at the local nature center for the city’s annual 5K.