OAKLAND COUNTY — January 19-25 marked National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Week, a field that dates back to the Civil War, when nurses provided anesthesia to soldiers on the battlefield.

ROCHESTER HILLS/AUBURN HILLS/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/TROY — A high school student was taken into custody after reportedly stabbing another student at Avondale High School.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Feb. 7-9.

BIRMINGHAM — Though his retirement is in full swing, Tom Flynn, the former athletic director for Wylie E. Groves High School, remains a valued member of the school’s athletic department and the county’s athletic director association.

BIRMINGHAM — Art created by local talent is now on display for this year’s edition of the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center’s Current Student Works Show, running through March 13.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP —  Through March 9, Bloomfield Township residents have a chance to express their creativity by entering the library’s annual photo contest.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Senior Center is once again expanding its services, this time to provide extra support for caregivers thanks to a grant.

BIRMINGHAM — At the beginning of every year, the city of Birmingham holds a long-range planning meeting that opens with a five-year financial forecast from the city’s finance department. This year’s meeting was held Jan. 25.

CLARKSTON — The recent cold front that moved into southeastern Michigan made for the ideal weather conditions for local Girl Scouts to get hooked on ice fishing.

METRO DETROIT — The year 2025 is going to be picture perfect for Durell Thomas Jr. At press time, the 2022 Harper Woods High School graduate had started his new position as an intern for the Arizona Diamondbacks, based in Phoenix. Thomas, 21, will document the team’s season taking videos and photos of Major League Baseball players.

METRO DETROIT— When Josiah Martelle was about 8 years old, he sat in the audience of the Warren Community Center watching the cast of Warren Civic Theatre perform “Seussical.”

METRO DETROIT — As the air chills and days get shorter, it’s common for snowbirds to take their flights south.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is teaching young people about environmental stewardship through the Kids’ Clean Water Calendar Contest, now in its 20th year.

METRO DETROIT — Drastic changes to Michigan’s paid sick leave and minimum wage will go into effect Feb. 21. Both of Michigan’s major political parties are currently trying to rein in these efforts in the Legislature.

METRO DETROIT — This year, the Progressive Detroit Boat Show is back with magnificent boats and activities for the whole family.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 31-Feb. 2

ROCHESTER HILLS/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/AUBURN HILLS — Avondale GATE Magnet School has been recognized among the top schools in Michigan, according to U.S. News & World Report.

METRO DETROIT — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The credit union will award over $130,000 in scholarships, including 43 scholarships of $2,500 each to help students and educators reach career goals, and 14 scholarships of $2,000 each to support future first responders.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Village Players are combining elements of comedy and romance in their production of “Crossing Delancey.”

OAKLAND COUNTY — For 28 years, CARE House of Oakland County has hosted its annual Circle of Friends Luncheon as a way to raise awareness of the nonprofit’s mission to protect children by preventing, intervening and treating child abuse and neglect.