METRO DETROIT — August is National Pediatric Immunization Month, and medical professionals are getting the word out about the importance of vaccinating children, particularly when they are very young.

WARREN — On the night before Ukrainian Independence Day, a crowd gathered in the parking lot of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church in Warren. They sang Ukrainian songs and prayers, their faces illuminated by candlelight.

FRANKLIN — For several years, downtown Franklin has been awaiting a renovation to its streetscape. Construction has finally concluded, and the village is preparing a celebration to enjoy the new safe and clean downtown Aug. 24. 

ROSEVILLE — The Macomb County Public Works Office has engaged a contractor to address erosion that is slowly creeping toward Interstate 94 in several places in Roseville.

NOVI — The Suburban Collection Showplace is gearing up for the annual Michigan State Fair, which will take place Sept. 1-5.   

METRO DETROIT — With the new school year approaching, that means homecoming season will soon arrive.

ROCHESTER — The Art and Apples Festival will return to Rochester next month, signaling to locals that fall is near.

WARREN — One person died after a vehicle traveling at least 50 mph crashed into a pole Aug. 22, according to Warren police.

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 9:35 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, the Royal Oak Police Department received a 911 call regarding a robbery in progress at Dynamic Care Pharmacy, 4119 W. 13 Mile Road, east of Greenfield Road.

CLAWSON — Crews from the Clawson Fire Department had a busy day Saturday, Aug. 13, the same day as the Clawson Lions Club’s Down on Main Street Car Show.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Aug. 10, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted to put a measure on the November ballot for all Oakland County residents to decide whether they wish to approve a new millage and opt into an agreement with the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation as a county instead of on a community-by-community basis.

FERNDALE — The rev of the engines soared around downtown Ferndale as the annual Woodward Dream Cruise celebrated its 27th year.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The dispute between Macomb County leaders and the city of Highland Park over water bills took a new turn recently, and Sterling Heights officials believe the results will offer some relief for residents’ wallets.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On July 18, a letter was submitted to the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees on behalf of the Westacres Community Association.

MOUNT CLEMENS — A collection of Riverside Drive residents alerted the Mount Clemens City Commission to sewage floods occurring in homes on the street at the commission’s Aug. 15 meeting.

WARREN — The pastor of a church that lost its food pantry to what officials are calling an arson says his church isn’t going to give up on its food distribution program.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — While you might want to take your furry best friend with you everywhere you go, public safety and animal experts say that especially during these warmer days, leave your pet at home.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who reportedly passed a stolen check for thousands of dollars and then tried to use a stolen credit card.

TROY — Golf is often a game taught and passed down from one generation to another. It is rare for so many generations to have been able to share the same course.

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe child was sent to the hospital and a relative was arrested after Eastpointe police responded to what the department is calling an “accidental shooting” Aug. 9.