CLAWSON — Feb. 13 will mark the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Michigan State University that took the life of Alexandria Verner, and her family and the Clawson community still feel her loss deeply a year later.

ROSEVILLE — Last year, students and staff at Roseville Middle School made national news when teacher Stasi Earl started a program called “Be The Reason.”

STERLING HEIGHTS/TROY — With a NFC North Division championship this year, the Detroit Lions enjoyed their best season in more than 30 years.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Roosevelt Elementary School building in Keego Harbor has been a source of contention between the West Bloomfield School District and some residents for years.

NOVI — The Novi High School theater group will be showcasing its one-act play, “Every U.S. Election Ever,” a comedy about all the presidential elections in U.S. history, by playwright Ian McWethy, with public performances at the school at 7 p.m. Feb. 6-7, complete with updates written by the students to make the show current.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Romance, secrets and the songs of ABBA. If that combination is what you seek, look no further than the Dakota High School theater.

NOVI — A Novi High School junior was named the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for Michigan’s 6th District by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell earlier this month.

TROY — The Troy School District hosted a program to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 15 in recognition of Martin Luther King Day.

FRASER — Fraser High School is inviting the public to join them for the school’s annual Activities Auction to raise money for student activities and events.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Public Schools will accept Section 105 Schools of Choice applications Jan. 29-Feb. 16 for the 2024-2025 school term, according to a press release.

METRO DETROIT — Cutting students from middle school sports teams is a topic that’s sure to spark debate, especially among parents.

EASTPOINTE — At the first Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education meeting of 2024 — held Jan. 8 at Eastpointe City Hall — tension grew between Trustee Mary Hall-Rayford and President Jon Gruenberg when Hall-Rayford questioned Christina Gibson’s superintendent’s report.

EASTPOINTE — More accusations of race discrimination have been made against Eastpointe Community Schools and district Superintendent Christina Gibson.

STERLING HEIGHTS/DETROIT — Two female Sterling Heights High School teachers who six months ago filed a lawsuit against Warren Consolidated Schools are expected to be back in court for an interim status conference March 4.

WARREN — Piles of dirt and bulldozers occupy the field right now, but in time, Regina High School will have a brand-new athletic complex.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Feb. 27, voters in the Lake Shore Public Schools district will consider a non-homestead tax renewal in the amount of 19.3227 mills, with 18 mills being the maximum levy for the next 10 years.

ROSEVILLE — Dort Elementary School educators are mourning the loss of a Head Start employee who was found dead in the school’s parking lot Jan. 16.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — According to letters sent to parents, St. Germaine Catholic School in St. Clair Shores is scheduled to close at the end of this school year. The school has been in the community for 60 years.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield resident Brea Hartsfield has her eyes set on the FBI.

NOVI — The Novi High School band and orchestra has something to rave about this year.