WARREN — Supporters of Ukraine stood on a muddy patch along Ryan Road, holding signs and waiving the country’s blue and yellow flags on March 4. They sang patriotic songs as cars drove by, overwhelmingly honking in support with the occasional detractor.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clintondale high school senior Davon Ciesiolka has been named the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award male recipient for 2025.

WARREN — A Detroit police officer was arraigned in the 37th District Court March 4 after he allegedly sent inappropriate text messages to a girl from Warren. According to Macomb County prosecutors, Earl Raynard Anderson Jr., 37, allegedly sent text messages to a 12-year-old girl Feb. 22.

TROY — During February, students from Troy High School (THS) and Athens High School (AHS) helped facilitate a wide variety of events to promote and raise money for different charities during Charity Week.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University recently announced it is severing ties with Chinese universities amid national security concerns by lawmakers.

ROYAL OAK — St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and organizers of the St. Patrick’s Day parade are excited to share their hard work and dedication with the community.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School has hired former Lawrence Tech University and Chippewa Valley High School head coach Scott Merchant to be the school’s next football coach.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A man has been bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights is taking steps to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions.

ROSEVILLE — A Detroit Police Department officer was arraigned on a misdemeanor Feb. 24 in connection with the death of a motorcyclist last August.

ROSEVILLE — A new gas station and convenience store is set to come to Roseville, replacing a long-vacant piece of the city’s history.

EASTPOINTE — On Friday, Feb. 21, Da’Nyah Sadler drove to the rim, made contact with her defender, and stepped back for a shot. When the ball came down, it ended up being the 1,000th career point of her Eastpointe High School basketball career.

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man charged with shooting his stepson multiple times in 2023 faces life in prison after receiving a guilty verdict.

GROSSE POINTES — The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament final between Canada and the United States of America Feb. 20 was one of the most-watched hockey games ever, and in the thick of it all was Grosse Pointe North High School alumnus Zach Werenski.

EASTPOINTE — A man who allegedly injured a police officer during a traffic stop has now been charged with assault and other felonies.

METRO DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law that headed off automatic changes to the state’s paid sick time and minimum wage on Feb. 21.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At a Farmington Hills City Council meeting Feb. 24, Council members approved the appointment of John Piggott as the city’s police chief.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The official historical museum for the city of Madison Heights will soon hold its first open house of 2025, allowing guests to enjoy a range of exhibits, with relics dating back to the late 1800s.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Plans to demolish Lakeside Mall remain set to continue as a lawsuit from a property owner was dismissed in mid-February.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The legal public consumption of cannabis in the seat of Macomb County will have to wait a little longer, though the city is not to blame.