FRASER — A Fraser public safety officer is being commended after rescuing a woman from her burning vehicle on Dec. 16.

LANSING — Just weeks after the announcement of a potential data breach of patients at Corewell Health, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Michigan residents of another.

METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Southeast Michigan will host its annual New Year’s Day Sale, with proceeds from all of its 29 area stores benefiting its Adult Rehabilitation Center.

HAZEL PARK — A tragic accident recently occurred during a military training exercise, killing a 2018 graduate of Hazel Park High School.  Sgt. Matthew Bylski died in a vehicle rollover Dec. 12 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, located in Oceanside, Calif.

METRO DETROIT/LANSING — The Michigan Lottery contributed more than $1.3 billion to the School Aid Fund in 2023, marking the fifth consecutive year the agency’s contribution has topped $1 billion.

METRO DETROIT/LANSING — The office of the Michigan Attorney General is alerting Michigan consumers to a massive data breach affecting customers of Comcast/Xfinity nationwide.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel updated the public on the yearslong Innovate Mound project — which just wrapped up its core roadwork along an estimated 9-mile stretch of Mound Road, from Interstate 696 to M-59 — at a Dec. 20 press conference outside Srodek’s Quality Polish Food in Sterling Heights.

FRASER — A former Fraser employee has pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling more than $100,000 in city funds.

METRO DETROIT — On Dec. 19, the Michigan Governor’s Office and the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential announced $50 million in grants to before- and after-school programs.

METRO DETROIT — The Macomb County sheriff and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office said nine search warrants were executed in six municipalities Dec. 13, busting an alleged prostitution ring that extended throughout metro Detroit and beyond.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Three unknown suspects are being sought by police after they carjacked a man who was picking up a carryout in the area of Beaconsfield and Kercheval avenues at around 8:35 p.m. Dec. 12.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design announced on Dec. 17 that they will host their 15th annual Charity Recliner Promotion to help make a difference in the lives of afflicted individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police announced that one of their officers fired a gun at a stolen car that police said presented a risk of hitting officers the night of Dec. 14.

NOVI — Two former Novi educators came out of retirement to be Santa’s helpers and bring Christmas cheer to underprivileged youth in Detroit Dec. 14.

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak’s city manager has resigned from his position, and the city has elevated the deputy city manager to serve in the top job for the time being.

METRO DETROIT — On Dec. 14, The Rocket Giving Fund announced that the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic raised $1.61 million to support local Detroit nonprofits.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Christmas traditions vary from culture to culture, celebrating the festive season in their own ways. 

SOUTHFIELD — On Nov. 16, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a partnership between the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department and the city of Southfield for park improvements.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Call it a Christmas miracle. The Grosse Pointe Board of Education — which is known for divisiveness that can border on rancor — found itself in a rare moment of unity when selecting its next superintendent.

METRO DETROIT — December may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the Christmas season provides ample opportunities for scammers to try to take advantage of someone’s generosity or tight schedule to swindle them out of money.