ST. CLAIR SHORES — Voters in the Lakeview Public Schools district passed a replacement operating millage proposal by a margin of 66.1% (2,518 votes) to 33.9% (1,293 votes) on Nov. 7.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Arts Board is celebrating six years of service with its first annual Arts Gala fundraiser Nov. 17, as well as the good news that it has been awarded $250,000 for a bandshell at the city’s most prominent park.

ROSEVILLE — Library upgrades, a new splash pad and renovations at both fire stations are in Roseville’s future.

ROCHESTER — On Nov. 7, Rochester voters rejected two ballot proposals relating to the sale of cannabis in the city.

WARREN — Lori Stone, a career educator who left the classroom for a seat in the state Legislature, made history on Nov. 7 as the first woman to be elected mayor of Warren

MOUNT CLEMENS — Incumbent Ronald Campbell is out, while Theresa Scruggs McGarity, Spencer Calhoun and Jill Towner Yore are in for the next four years on the Mount Clemens City Commission.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the general election Nov. 7, voters in Hazel Park and Madison Heights settled contested council races for their cities.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Five proposed amendments to the charter of Madison Heights passed with overwhelming support Nov. 7, updating how the city approaches everything from appointments and resignations to the rules of running for office and how often meetings are held.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Nov. 7, St. Clair Shores voters elected Ronald Frederick, Chris Vitale and Linda Bertges to serve on the City Council for the next four years.

FRASER — Michael Lesich has defeated incumbent Mayor Mike Carnagie in the Fraser mayoral race, according to unofficial results posted by Macomb County election officials.  Lesich defeated Carnagie by a margin of 1,341 votes (59.9%) to 896 votes (40.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology football has a special group of playmakers at its disposal, so it was devastating for the team in 2022 when their season ended in a 25-14 loss to Detroit Cass Tech in the district finals.

TROY — The city of Troy will be receiving a new city manager in 2024. Current City Manager Mark Miller formally announced his plans to step down from the position in May.

NOVI — After 48 years of dedication to the city of Novi, Mayor Bob Gatt decided the time was right to close the “local politics” chapter of his life and let someone younger lead the city.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A lineman scoring a touchdown, big-time special team plays and a strong defensive unit: All of these things contribute to a winning formula in playoff football. When Clinton Township Chippewa Valley hosted Macomb Dakota on Nov.

ROSEVILLE — Members of the Roseville Community Schools family are mourning the loss of retired Superintendent John Kment.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — West Bloomfield, like most teams in the state, has battled the injury bug throughout the season. 

ROSEVILLE — This was one way for the Roseville High School marching band to drum up school spirit.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Rev. James Bjorum made everyone feel welcome at the Our Lady of Hope Parish and he was a good listener, according to the staff at St. Germaine Catholic School.

EASTPOINTE — A woman missing since late spring was found dead in a storm drain, and authorities in Eastpointe have apprehended a suspect.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When Warren Consolidated Schools Career Prep Center metal technology paraprofessional Joey Shumar played taps on the trumpet, it was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices of our U.S. military veterans.